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Hey everyone! 💛I made a brand new page for all my hobbies, recipes, and fun creations! Unfortunately, I was having some ...
04/06/2026

Hey everyone! 💛

I made a brand new page for all my hobbies, recipes, and fun creations! Unfortunately, I was having some technical issues with this page, so I decided to start fresh.

I’d love if you could go follow and support my new page 🫶 I have lots of fun content coming!

Thank you all so much for always supporting me—it truly means a lot!

You can follow me here : At Home with Deanna

Hey everyone! 💛I made a brand new page for all my hobbies, recipes, and fun creations! Unfortunately, I was having some ...
04/06/2026

Hey everyone! 💛

I made a brand new page for all my hobbies, recipes, and fun creations! Unfortunately, I was having some technical issues with my old page, so I decided to start fresh.

I’d love if you could go follow and support my new page 🫶 I have lots of fun content coming!

Thank you all so much for always supporting me—it truly means a lot!

Happy Easter 🐰💛Homemade treats = happiness on a platter ✨Chocolate strawberries, Oreo “dirt,” and the cutest little flow...
04/05/2026

Happy Easter 🐰💛
Homemade treats = happiness on a platter ✨
Chocolate strawberries, Oreo “dirt,” and the cutest little flower snacks 🌸🍫

Letting my home smell like spring 🍋🍊🌸✨Cranberries, citrus slices, and a touch of vanilla simmering away… simple, cozy, a...
04/04/2026

Letting my home smell like spring 🍋🍊🌸✨
Cranberries, citrus slices, and a touch of vanilla simmering away… simple, cozy, and so refreshing.

There’s just something about these little moments that make home feel extra warm and inviting 💛

Fall will probably always have my heart — the changing leaves, the cozy feeling, all the nostalgia 🍂🧡 But this year, I’m...
04/01/2026

Fall will probably always have my heart — the changing leaves, the cozy feeling, all the nostalgia 🍂🧡 But this year, I’m trying something different… learning to slow down and really appreciate every season for what it is.

Spring has its own kind of magic — fresh starts, soft colors, and all the flowers blooming again (which is my favorite part 🌷✨). There’s just something about having flowers around that instantly makes everything feel lighter and happier.

Picked up some new decorations today and it made me realize… every season deserves to be loved in its own way. Trying to soak it all in a little more this year 💛

Comment your favorite season ☺️

03/31/2026

🍓 Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie

Ingredients:
• 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup milk (any kind you like)
• ½ cup vanilla probiotic yogurt (like Stonyfield)
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (Orgain)
• 1 scoop collagen peptides (Vital Proteins)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Instructions:
1. Add everything to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

⸻

Optional tips (if you want to tweak it):
• Use frozen strawberries or banana for a thicker, colder smoothie
• Add a little ice if using fresh fruit
• If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk
• If you want it sweeter, add a drizzle of honey

03/29/2026

Spring has officially taken over my home 🌷🐣✨ come take a little Easter tour with me… which room is your favorite? 💛

03/20/2026

🥨 Soft Pretzel Bites (Auntie Anne’s Style)
🧾 Ingredients
Dough:
• 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp melted butter
Baking Soda Bath:
• 4 cups water
• ¼ cup baking soda
For Topping:
• Melted butter (about 3–4 tbsp)
For Regular (Salted):
• Coarse salt
For Cinnamon Sugar:
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1–2 tsp cinnamon

👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Dough
1 In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
2 Add salt, melted butter, and flour.
3 Mix and knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth.
4 Cover and let rise for 1 hour (or until doubled).

2. Shape the Bites
1 Preheat oven to 425°F.
2 Divide dough into 6–8 pieces.
3 Roll each into ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces.

3. Baking Soda Bath (Important!)
1 Bring 4 cups water + baking soda to a boil.
2 Drop bites in for 20–30 seconds (this gives that classic pretzel texture).
3 Remove with slotted spoon and place on a lined baking sheet.

4. Bake
• Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.

🧂 For Regular Salted Pretzel Bites
1 Brush bites with melted butter.
2 Sprinkle with coarse salt.
3 Serve warm (great with cheese dip or mustard).

🍬 For Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
1 Brush bites generously with melted butter.
2 Toss in cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.

💡 Tips (to make them taste like the mall version)
• Don’t skip the baking soda bath—it’s key.
• Use plenty of butter after baking.
• Eat them warm—they’re best fresh!

🇮🇪🍀Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 🇮🇪
03/17/2026

🇮🇪🍀Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 🇮🇪

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