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America at 250: what i've learned looking back
Thu, May 21, 2026
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This article answers questions about the colonists, why they left Europe, who came to Jamestown vs Plymouth, and more.
This article answers questions about the colonists, why they left Europe, who came to Jamestown vs Plymouth, and more.
Recipes
Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Copycat recipe
Hashbrown casserole side dish is perfect for any dinner--pork chops, chicken, and more
Hashbrown casserole side dish is perfect for any dinner--pork chops, chicken, and more
Air Fryer Pork Chops
Try this pork rub recipe on your air fryer pork chops
Try this pork rub recipe on your air fryer pork chops
Stuffed bell peppers
A delicious combination of top rated recipes online, perfected with beef and sausage and gourmet cheeses.
A delicious combination of top rated recipes online, perfected with beef and sausage and gourmet cheeses.
Molasses sugar cookies
We have it on good authority that Santa loves molasses sugar cookies. Make ahead and freeze them, or make the dough ahead and bake Christmas Eve.
We have it on good authority that Santa loves molasses sugar cookies. Make ahead and freeze them, or make the dough ahead and bake Christmas Eve.
Caramel Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Monkey Bread
This Southern Living recipe made me realize monkey bread is not complicated! And it’s more delicious that I could have imagined!
This Southern Living recipe made me realize monkey bread is not complicated! And it’s more delicious that I could have imagined!
Grandma’s Oatmeal Cake
Grandma made this cake all the time when I was growing up. It brings back sweet memories!
Grandma made this cake all the time when I was growing up. It brings back sweet memories!
Sourdough Chocolate Bundt Cake
Recipe credit: Well Made by Kiley. Her recipes are amazing...including this one!
Recipe credit: Well Made by Kiley. Her recipes are amazing...including this one!
Pumpkin bread
This generational pumpkin bread recipe is the best one I’ve ever tasted. Freezes well. Perfect for gifting mini loaves.
This generational pumpkin bread recipe is the best one I’ve ever tasted. Freezes well. Perfect for gifting mini loaves.
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Legacies
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
The author’s story of growing up without a mom but experiencing God’s faithfulness throughout life.
The author’s story of growing up without a mom but experiencing God’s faithfulness throughout life.
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