Yes! BUFFALO WINS! ❤️🤍💙🏈

The bright spot in my day? The Bills pulled out that win! Nothing lifts my spirits quite like a good Buffalo victory! 💙❤️

Today was supposed to be Crockpot Sunday…
But say it isn’t so, Julie! 😱
I know, I know — I didn’t even use my crockpot today! Instead, I wrestled with my arthritis and carved up two pie pumpkins 🎃 to roast and turn into homemade pumpkin purée. Totally worth it though, because I used some of that fresh purée to make a brand new dish: Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Bake.

You guys… it was SO easy and SO delicious! 😍 The recipe called for canned pumpkin, but you know me — homemade wins every time. And it made a huge 9×13 pan, so lunch is officially handled for the week! 🙌

The rest of the weekend was full of crafting and cozy vibes. ✂️📚
I made some new shirts and sweatshirts for myself, poured six different candles plus some wax melts 🕯️, and worked on Christmas gifts. Busy? Yes. Rewarding? Absolutely. My heart is full… my hands are sore… but all in the best ways. 💛

Now it’s time to gear up for another crazy week. Deep breath — let’s do this! 💪✨