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Kristin’s Peppermints & Cherries

Peppermints and Cherries is a family lifestyle blog featuring encouraging posts about home and family. Discover new recipes, follow along on family travel adventures, learn how to decorate with cottage charm, and find tips for cleaning, organization, and homeschooling.

Easy Crustless Meat and Veggie Quiche Recipe

Easy Crustless Meat and Veggie Quiche Recipe

December 22, 2024

This crustless meat and veggie quiche recipe is a sure hit at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Sometimes I bake a bacon quiche, and other times I make a ham quiche. They are both easy, delicious options that anyone can make with this simple recipe.

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In Recipes Tags recipes for busy mamas, easy dinner recipes, family lifestyle blogger, breakfast recipes, holiday recipes
The Inn at Apple Valley Firepit and Outdoor Seating Area

The Inn at Apple Valley Hotel Review Sevierville, Tennessee

December 9, 2024

My family recently traveled to the Great Smoky Mountains en route to visit with family for the Thanksgiving holidays. While in the Pigeon Forge/Sevierville area, we were blessed by accommodations at The Inn at Apple Valley. Read my full review of The Inn at Apple Valley here! (Sponsored Hotel Review)

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In Hotel Reviews Tags travel blogger, family travel, family lifestyle blogger, hotel review, Pigeon Forge Tennessee hotel review
Weight Watchers Zero Points Chicken Salad

Weight Watchers® Freestyle Chicken Salad Recipe with Zero Points

August 3, 2023

Weight Watchers® Freestyle Chicken Salad Recipe with Zero Points is a simple chicken salad recipe with basic ingredients. It's great for lunch or dinner and is delicious served on crackers or eaten alone with tomato and a slice of cheese! This WW (Weight Watchers) inspired recipe is a healthy alternative to traditional chicken salad and is a meal the entire family will enjoy.

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In Recipes Tags easy dinner recipes, ww recipes, weight watchers recipes, recipes for busy mamas
Easy Cream Soup Recipe with Clean Ingredients

Easy Cream Soup Recipe with Clean Ingredients

July 8, 2023

Preparing cream soups is not difficult and you can make a batch of dry mix ahead of time that is available when needed for your favorite recipes. The next time a recipe calls for cream of chicken, celery, onion, or mushroom soup, you can make the recipe without that processed can of soup and feel good about eating real food ingredients!

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In Recipes Tags recipes for busy mamas, holiday recipes, side dish recipes
Focus on Fives by BJU Press Kindergarten Curriculum Review for Homeschooling

Focus on Fives by BJU Press®, Kindergarten Curriculum Review for Homeschooling

June 17, 2023

No curriculum is absolutely perfect, but I can wholeheartedly recommend Focus of Fives as an excellent kindergarten curriculum choice. Focus on Fives is an all-in-one kindergarten curriculum that is written for classroom use. As a homeschool mom, you have the flexibility to personalize this curriculum for your child.

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In Homeschooling Tags homeschool resources, teaching tips, curriculum review, book review
Spaghetti Bake with Spinach and Zucchini Recipe

Spaghetti Bake with Spinach and Zucchini

May 13, 2023

Spaghetti Bake with Spinach and Zucchini is a quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for any family. It’s comfort food at its best with some healthy ingredients too! I hope this recipe will be helpful to your family and become a family favorite on your dinner menu.

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In Recipes Tags recipes for busy mamas, easy dinner recipes, family lifestyle blogger, ground beef recipes, italian recipes, holiday recipes
Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Muffins Sweetened with Fruit

Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Muffins Sweetened with Fruit

April 18, 2023

These cinnamon oatmeal raisin muffins are sweetened with fruit as well as a small amount of coconut sugar. As my family’s baker and cook, I regularly read ingredient labels and am always endeavoring to reinvent sugary recipes into healthier recipes that still taste delicious.

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In Recipes Tags muffin and bread recipes, holiday recipes, family lifestyle blogger, breakfast recipes, recipes for busy mamas

Auld Lang Syne Piano Solo

January 1, 2023

On New Year’s Eve, I recorded my simple piano arrangement of Auld Lang Syne. What fun it was to play this beautiful vintage melody to ring in the New Year!

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In Faith and Hope Tags music, piano solo, encouragement for moms, seasonal
How to Make Fall Farmhouse Pumpkin Wreaths with Orange Burlap

Fall Farmhouse Pumpkin Wreaths with Orange Burlap

October 31, 2022

Fall is the perfect time of year to decorate your front porch and hang a pumpkin wreath on the door. And let’s face it, farmhouse is all the rage right now! Learn how to make these quick and easy fall pumpkin wreaths with farmhouse flare for around ten dollars. The orange burlap is super trendy for fall!

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In Cottage Décor Tags DIY, fall home decor, seasonal, farmhouse wreath, farmhouse decor, home décor
Abeka Preschool Curriculum Review and Teaching Tips

Abeka® Preschool Curriculum Review and Teaching Tips

August 28, 2022

As an elementary teacher and homeschooling mother of two, I am beginning a series of curricula reviews featuring materials my family enjoys. Several years ago, I purchased the Language Development Visuals and Teacher Guide and Animal Alphabet Friends Story Cards and CD from Abeka®. These all-in-one items are a terrific foundation for preschool and early kindergarten education.

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In Homeschooling Tags homeschool resources, curriculum review, teaching tips
Hilton Pensacola Beach Resort Pass for Families

Hilton® Pensacola Beach Resort Pass for Families

July 19, 2022

Hilton® Pensacola Beach has a beautiful pool area with beach access, and this hotel offers the resort pass option. It’s a perfect solution for families who want access to a beachside pool without the astronomical prices of peak season hotel prices. (Sponsored Hotel Review)

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In Hotel Reviews Tags Hilton Pensacola Beach, family travel, family life, family lifestyle blogger, travel blogger, Florida hotel review
Kitchen Tips, Seven Ways to Spend Less Time in the Kitchen

Seven Ways to Spend Less Time in the Kitchen

March 12, 2022

Moms are usually on the lookout for time savers and time saving tips, and the ball doesn't stop rolling there! It seems everyone is looking for ways to squeeze more value into a twenty-four hour day. Here are seven ways to help you spend less time in the kitchen! 

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In Motherhood and Family, Recipes Tags kitchen tips, tips for busy moms, family lifestyle blogger, homemaking, home organization, home organization for moms
Southern Style Summer Squash Casserole Recipe

Southern Style Summer Squash Casserole Recipe

February 19, 2022

It’s often the simplest ingredients that really make a recipe, and you probably have most all the Southern Style Summer Squash Casserole ingredients as staples in your kitchen. Even the pickiest of eaters will savor this squash casserole with its cheesy flavor and creamy texture.

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In Recipes Tags easy dinner recipes, recipes for busy mamas, side dish recipes, family lifestyle blogger, holiday recipes
Loaded Sour Cream Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips, Almonds, Dried Cranberries, and Yellow Raisins

Loaded Sour Cream Banana Bread

February 6, 2022

Loaded sour cream banana bread is a favorite treat for children and grownups alike! Take it to a party as an appetizer or eat it as an evening snack with a tall glass of milk! Believe me, this bread is called loaded banana bread for a reason. With cacao chips, dried cranberries, yellow raisins, and almonds, it is packed with flavor; plus it’s heavy enough to fill up an empty tummy!

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In Recipes Tags holiday recipes, recipes for busy mamas, muffin and bread recipes, breakfast recipes
Huntsville Marriott at the Space and Rocket Center Hotel Review

Hotel Review Huntsville Marriott® at the Space and Rocket Center

January 12, 2022

A couple days after Christmas, my family went on a mini-vacation to the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. We had a blast to say the least! While in Huntsville, we spent two nights at the Huntsville Marriott® at the Space and Rocket Center. The Space Center is literally in the back yard of this hotel, and we had a clear view of it from our room! (Sponsored Hotel Review)

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In Hotel Reviews Tags hotel review, family lifestyle blogger, family travel, travel blogger
Beef and Broccoli with EVOO

Beef and Broccoli Recipe with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

January 5, 2022

Today I’m sharing my Beef and Broccoli Recipe in collaboration with Moms Meet and the Flavor Your Life Campaign. Flavor Your Life seeks to educate those of us in North America about authentic 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Europe. (Sponsored EVOO Review)

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In Recipes, Product Reviews Tags easy dinner recipes, recipes for busy mamas, broccoli recipe, Moms Meet
Nine Easy Ways to Make Storing Christmas Decorations a Breeze and a Christmas Tour at My Cottage

Nine Easy Ways to Make Storing Christmas Decorations a Breeze and a Christmas Tour at My Cottage

December 20, 2021

At the close of this year, I’m sharing a little home tour of my cottage-style decorations along with Nine Easy Ways to Make Storing Christmas Decorations a Breeze. I hope these simple ideas will give you the motivation you need to store away your precious treasures when the calendar flips to January. It will be here before we know it!

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In Cleaning and Organization, Cottage Décor Tags home organization, homemaking, home organization for moms, christmas home tour, Christmas, minimalist home
Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft for Preschool and Elementary

Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft for Preschool through Elementary

November 4, 2021

This Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft for Kids is perfect for an elementary classroom Thanksgiving party or an at-home Thanksgiving preschool craft with mommy. Gather your supplies teachers and mamas, and make this easy Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft for Kids with your wee ones before the Thanksgiving holiday passes us by!

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In Homeschooling Tags crafts for kids, homeschool resources, family lifestyle blogger, fall
Ark Encounter Family Adventure and Hotel Review of Country Inn and Suites Georgetown, Kentucky

Ark Encounter Family Adventure and Hotel Review of Country Inn and Suites® Georgetown, Kentucky

September 18, 2021

My family recently visited the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky. In this post, I highlight our family adventure as we toured the real life replica of Noah’s Ark. We spent one night at Country Inn and Suites® in Georgetown, Kentucky, and this post features my full review of this family-friendly hotel. (Sponsored Ark Encounter and Hotel Review)

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In Faith and Hope, Homeschooling, Hotel Reviews, Motherhood and Family Tags christian living, hotel review, family life, family travel, family lifestyle blogger, Kentucky hotel review, ark encounter
Family Visit to the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky

A Day at the Creation Museum and Hotel Review of Country Inn and Suites® Hebron, Kentucky

September 11, 2021

My family recently visited the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky. We loved all the biblically-based science exhibits, the planetarium, and botanical gardens. We spent one night at Country Inn and Suites® Hebron, Kentucky, and you can read my full review here! (Sponsored Creation Museum and Hotel Review)

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In Motherhood and Family, Hotel Reviews, Homeschooling, Faith and Hope Tags christian living, hotel review, family life, family travel, family lifestyle blogger, Kentucky hotel review, creation museum
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Hi, I’m Kristin! I love trying new recipes, planting pretty flowers, learning new skills, organizing, and minimalist decorating. Join me for bits and pieces of the music of life as I share recipes, tips for mamas, encouragement, and personal stories!

Hi, I’m Kristin! Peppermints and Cherries is a family lifestyle blog featuring encouraging posts about home and family. Discover new recipes, follow along on family travel adventures, learn how to decorate with cottage charm, and find tips for cleaning, organization, and homeschooling.

About Kristin

Norwex® Independent Consultant