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Continue reading →: Learning curve with gluten free sourdough
🌾 Why Gluten Free Sourdough Is Trickier Than Regular Sourdough If you’ve ever tried baking gluten free sourdough, you know it’s a whole different game from traditional sourdough. Here’s why it’s more challenging and why it’s also incredibly rewarding: 🥖 1. No Gluten = No Stretch Gluten gives regular sourdough…
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Continue reading →: Plant vs Oklahoma Heat
🌿 Surviving August in Oklahoma: Plants vs. Heat Wave If you’re feeling wilted in this Oklahoma August heat, imagine how your plants feel! The sun is relentless, the air feels like soup, and your poor pothos is side-eyeing you like, “Seriously? This is what you call care?” Here are a…
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Continue reading →: Traveling with Four Dogs? Here’s How I Made It Work
Trying to leave town when you have four dogs feels almost impossible. My two older pups are trained—though you wouldn’t always know it by their behavior! Luckily, they get to head to “camp” at A Peaceful Pack, where their amazing trainers and staff wear them out in the best way.…
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Continue reading →: Outdoor Tropical Plants – Oklahoma Summer Edition
Keeping Tropical Plants Happy in the Oklahoma Summer Heat: Watering Tips That Work Summers in Oklahoma can be brutal! The scorching sun, dry winds, and temperatures that regularly soar past 100°F. While tropical plants like hibiscus, elephant ears, cannas, and banana trees love the heat, even they can struggle in…
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Continue reading →: Peonies
I love my peonies. It brings a pop of color to any outdoor flowerbed and screams spring and summer! Peonies are relatively low-maintenance but thrive best with some regular care and attention. Here’s a simple guide for outdoor peony care: 🌿 Planting & Location 🌸 Seasonal Care Spring Summer (Bloom…
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Continue reading →: Tis the Season for Poinsettias
🎄✨ Poinsettia Care Guide: Keep Your Holiday Plant Thriving! ✨🎄 Poinsettias are a holiday classic, bringing festive color and cheer to homes everywhere with their vibrant red, white, or pink blooms. But to keep these beautiful plants looking their best throughout the season (and beyond), a little care goes a…
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Continue reading →: Alocasia Plants – Fall & Winter Edition
Mastering Alocasia Care: A Fall and Winter Guide As the leaves turn golden and temperatures drop, many of us turn our attention to cozying up our homes and preparing our houseplants for the changing seasons. Among these leafy companions, Alocasia houseplants are a standout with their dramatic foliage and striking…
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Continue reading →: Tropical Hibiscus in OK
As we approach fall/winter here in Oklahoma, I want to share some information about majority of the tropical plants I have in pots around my pool, which bring such vibrant color and make any space feel a little more like paradise. Caring for Tropical Hibiscus in Oklahoma: Tropical hibiscus, with…
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Continue reading →: Mexican Petunias in OK
Growing Mexican Petunias in Oklahoma: Mexican petunias (Ruellia simplex), known for their striking purple, pink, or white flowers and resilience, are a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of color to their landscapes or in my case, around my pool. Native to Mexico and the southwestern United…
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Continue reading →: It’s a pasta kind of day
One of my comfort foods is pasta. I love it. I actually love it more now that I use Banza pasta. Banza pasta is a chickpea pasta that is so much better for you than normal pasta and is an absolute for anyone with celiac disease, like myself. In this…
