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Chai Shortbread Cookies
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Chai Shortbread Cookies

Silky smooth shortbread spiced with traditional masala chai and dipped in a luscious glaze. These cookies will quickly become one of your faves!

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

The ultimate autumn soup is butternut squash soup, in my opinion. We already associate squash and pumpkin with fall, and soups are a welcome warming presence in these cooler months, so what better than a marriage of these two delights? Here is my all-time favourite butternut squash soup recipe. It is a real crowd-pleaser, thick and creamy. Please dive in to the recipe below!

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Thai Coconut Curry Soup
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Thai Coconut Curry Soup

Here is a recipe for a luscious and exotic Thai coconut soup.

The original recipe we used was based on this one from All Recipes. I've tweaked it a bit here, but it still contains the basic delicious elements of the original recipe.

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14x3 & Waiting on the LORD
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14x3 & Waiting on the LORD

"So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations, from David until the captivity in Babylon are fourteen generations, and from the captivity in Babylon until the Christ are fourteen generations." -Matthew 1:17

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Spring Almond Cake
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Spring Almond Cake

Delightfully moist white almond cake combines with a silky smooth almond-flavoured cream cheese frosting to create this decadent cake - perfect for celebrating the arrival of spring!

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Progress, not perfection
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Progress, not perfection

"As practice makes perfect, I cannot but make progress; each drawing one makes, each study one paints, is a step forward." - Vincent van Gogh

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Fresh Ginger Juice
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Fresh Ginger Juice

I was reading up on the health benefits of ginger, and it is useful for warding off germs, calming nausea, and even soothing sore muscles. In fact, some studies have found that ginger has some antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties!

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Raspberry Chocolate Truffles
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Raspberry Chocolate Truffles

If I had to describe these truffles in one word, it would be decadent. With a creamy milk chocolate shell, and a soft, creamy raspberry ganache center, these truffles are sure to be a hit! You could package them in cute little jars or boxes to give away as gifts, or just devour them with the special humans in your life.

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An Easy Greek Meal: Souvlaki Pitas & Tzatziki Recipe
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An Easy Greek Meal: Souvlaki Pitas & Tzatziki Recipe

Souvlaki pitas are one of my favourite meals - not only are they easy to make, but they taste absolutely magnificent. I first discovered souvlaki at a local Greek restaurant, and from that very day, I was hooked. I was on a lunch date with my mum at the time, and as soon as we'd finished our meals, I asked mum if we could go grocery shopping to get the fixings so I could make souvlaki that evening for dinner! Caveat emptor: these pitas are quite messy, so do not eat this meal in front of someone you are trying to impress - unless you're trying to impress them with your spilling skills.

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Easy No-Bake Jar Cheesecakes
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Easy No-Bake Jar Cheesecakes

I discovered mason jar cheesecakes on Pinterest one day, and I was immediately intrigued. A cheesecake recipe is always a go for me, but a cheesecake recipe you can literally put in your backpack to take on a hike? Even better! My special pal and I made these cheesecakes for a picnic that we went on a few weeks ago, and boy, was that one of the greatest decisions we made that day!

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4 Ideas (and a Challenge) to Revitalize Your Prayer Time
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4 Ideas (and a Challenge) to Revitalize Your Prayer Time

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;  and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:6-7

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Who do you want to be?
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Who do you want to be?

What kind of person do YOU want to be? What kind of things help (or will help) you become that person?

You don’t have to be perfect, but you do have to be intentional.

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Mini No-Bake Cheesecake Bites
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Mini No-Bake Cheesecake Bites

I work at a bakery, and they have these cute mini pastries, so I made it my mission to create a recipe utilizing them. I am a big fan of cheesecake, so I decided to fill these pastries with a no-bake cheesecake filling, and they were a huge hit with my family!

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Clinging to Joy
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Clinging to Joy

"Joy is distinctly a Christian word and a Christian thing. It is the reverse of happiness. Happiness is the result of what happens of an agreeable sort. Joy has its springs deep down inside. And that spring never runs dry, no matter what happens. Only Jesus gives that joy. He had joy, singing its music within, even under the shadow of the cross." -S.D. Gordon

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He is risen!
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He is risen!

"...I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said." - Matthew 28:5-6

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot cake seems like such a festive, springtime way to celebrate Easter, so what better time to post these delightful, decadent cupcakes than right now? Pineapple and carrot together contribute to the heavenly moistness of these cupcakes... Let's dive in to the recipe!

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9 Tips for Success at School and University
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9 Tips for Success at School and University

I'm sharing some of the most helpful things that help me to achieve A's, maximize my learning, and juggle work, school, and relationships. These are the things I've struggled with throughout my academic journey, and my desperation forced me to look for solutions... I hope that my experiences will help others to learn how to do school better and more quickly than I did!

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Strawberry Roses
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Strawberry Roses

Strawberry Roses are so easy to create in spite of their elegant, fanciful appearance. They come together very quickly, and the best part is that even young children can have fun helping with these!

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