JESSIKA REED

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Crockpot Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Fall is probably my favorite time of year and I love all the baking and comfort foods, who doesn’t? I’m sharing my favorite Crockpot Tomato Basil Soup Recipe with y’all today.

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I love the crockpot. I’ve made this on the stove before but it meant lots more time over a hot stove which I don’t like so crockpot is my preference.

This is a simple, quick & easy dump and go type of recipe. I’ve made it with all fresh ingredients vs the cans and it is equally as tasty so I stick to the easy way when I’m pressed for time, which is almost always. [Read more…]

How To Make String Art

I love string art. I was really intimidated by it at first and thought it would take a ton of time but after my mom visited earlier this year, she enlightened me and gave me some tips. I’m going to share those today in this How To Make String Art tutorial.

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Late Night Date Night

My husband and I are coming up on our anniversary soon. It’s been nearly 7 years and we still find new ways to celebrate us and keep things fun. We have started doing a weekly Late Night Date Night and I never realized how valuable they could be.

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It’s simple: have a special meal with your spouse, after the kids go to bed one night a week or whatever fits your schedule. [Read more…]

Strawberry Sweet Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

These strawberry sweet rolls with cream cheese frosting are amazing! Seriously so delicious and lighter than cinnamon rolls so that makes them healthy, right?
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My computer has had some major issues recently. I thought it was a goner but looks like I’ve got a little more life in it, thanks to the genius bar at Apple. It’s been a little quieter around these parts because of that but really, it’s allowed me to work on some fun projects that I’ve had floating around in my head. I’ll be sharing them all soon. First up is something super yummy.

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Family Photo Session – Birmingham, AL Veterans Park

I had the pleasure of taking pictures for my friend’s family this past weekend. I’m excited to share a little preview of this Family Photo Session – Birmingham, AL Veterans Park. 

Family Photo Session - Birmingham, Alabama Veterans Park

It’s been a while since I’ve done a family photo session. Since we moved to Alabama, [Read more…]