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Kristin’s Peppermints & Cherries

Peppermints and Cherries is a family lifestyle blog featuring encouraging posts about home and family. Discover new recipes, follow along on family travel adventures, learn how to decorate with cottage charm, and find tips for cleaning, organization, and homeschooling.

Easy Crustless Meat and Veggie Quiche Recipe

Easy Crustless Meat and Veggie Quiche Recipe

December 22, 2024

This crustless meat and veggie quiche recipe is a sure hit at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Sometimes I bake a bacon quiche, and other times I make a ham quiche. They are both easy, delicious options that anyone can make with this simple recipe.

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In Recipes Tags recipes for busy mamas, easy dinner recipes, family lifestyle blogger, breakfast recipes, holiday recipes
The Inn at Apple Valley Firepit and Outdoor Seating Area

The Inn at Apple Valley Hotel Review Sevierville, Tennessee

December 9, 2024

My family recently traveled to the Great Smoky Mountains en route to visit with family for the Thanksgiving holidays. While in the Pigeon Forge/Sevierville area, we were blessed by accommodations at The Inn at Apple Valley. Read my full review of The Inn at Apple Valley here! (Sponsored Hotel Review)

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In Hotel Reviews Tags travel blogger, family travel, family lifestyle blogger, hotel review, Pigeon Forge Tennessee hotel review
Spaghetti Bake with Spinach and Zucchini Recipe

Spaghetti Bake with Spinach and Zucchini

May 13, 2023

Spaghetti Bake with Spinach and Zucchini is a quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for any family. It’s comfort food at its best with some healthy ingredients too! I hope this recipe will be helpful to your family and become a family favorite on your dinner menu.

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In Recipes Tags recipes for busy mamas, easy dinner recipes, family lifestyle blogger, ground beef recipes, italian recipes, holiday recipes
Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Muffins Sweetened with Fruit

Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Muffins Sweetened with Fruit

April 18, 2023

These cinnamon oatmeal raisin muffins are sweetened with fruit as well as a small amount of coconut sugar. As my family’s baker and cook, I regularly read ingredient labels and am always endeavoring to reinvent sugary recipes into healthier recipes that still taste delicious.

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In Recipes Tags muffin and bread recipes, holiday recipes, family lifestyle blogger, breakfast recipes, recipes for busy mamas
Hilton Pensacola Beach Resort Pass for Families

Hilton® Pensacola Beach Resort Pass for Families

July 19, 2022

Hilton® Pensacola Beach has a beautiful pool area with beach access, and this hotel offers the resort pass option. It’s a perfect solution for families who want access to a beachside pool without the astronomical prices of peak season hotel prices. (Sponsored Hotel Review)

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In Hotel Reviews Tags Hilton Pensacola Beach, family travel, family life, family lifestyle blogger, travel blogger, Florida hotel review
Kitchen Tips, Seven Ways to Spend Less Time in the Kitchen

Seven Ways to Spend Less Time in the Kitchen

March 12, 2022

Moms are usually on the lookout for time savers and time saving tips, and the ball doesn't stop rolling there! It seems everyone is looking for ways to squeeze more value into a twenty-four hour day. Here are seven ways to help you spend less time in the kitchen! 

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In Motherhood and Family, Recipes Tags kitchen tips, tips for busy moms, family lifestyle blogger, homemaking, home organization, home organization for moms
Southern Style Summer Squash Casserole Recipe

Southern Style Summer Squash Casserole Recipe

February 19, 2022

It’s often the simplest ingredients that really make a recipe, and you probably have most all the Southern Style Summer Squash Casserole ingredients as staples in your kitchen. Even the pickiest of eaters will savor this squash casserole with its cheesy flavor and creamy texture.

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In Recipes Tags easy dinner recipes, recipes for busy mamas, side dish recipes, family lifestyle blogger, holiday recipes
Huntsville Marriott at the Space and Rocket Center Hotel Review

Hotel Review Huntsville Marriott® at the Space and Rocket Center

January 12, 2022

A couple days after Christmas, my family went on a mini-vacation to the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. We had a blast to say the least! While in Huntsville, we spent two nights at the Huntsville Marriott® at the Space and Rocket Center. The Space Center is literally in the back yard of this hotel, and we had a clear view of it from our room! (Sponsored Hotel Review)

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In Hotel Reviews Tags hotel review, family lifestyle blogger, family travel, travel blogger
Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft for Preschool and Elementary

Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft for Preschool through Elementary

November 4, 2021

This Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft for Kids is perfect for an elementary classroom Thanksgiving party or an at-home Thanksgiving preschool craft with mommy. Gather your supplies teachers and mamas, and make this easy Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft for Kids with your wee ones before the Thanksgiving holiday passes us by!

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In Homeschooling Tags crafts for kids, homeschool resources, family lifestyle blogger, fall
Ark Encounter Family Adventure and Hotel Review of Country Inn and Suites Georgetown, Kentucky

Ark Encounter Family Adventure and Hotel Review of Country Inn and Suites® Georgetown, Kentucky

September 18, 2021

My family recently visited the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky. In this post, I highlight our family adventure as we toured the real life replica of Noah’s Ark. We spent one night at Country Inn and Suites® in Georgetown, Kentucky, and this post features my full review of this family-friendly hotel. (Sponsored Ark Encounter and Hotel Review)

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In Faith and Hope, Homeschooling, Hotel Reviews, Motherhood and Family Tags christian living, hotel review, family life, family travel, family lifestyle blogger, Kentucky hotel review, ark encounter
Family Visit to the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky

A Day at the Creation Museum and Hotel Review of Country Inn and Suites® Hebron, Kentucky

September 11, 2021

My family recently visited the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky. We loved all the biblically-based science exhibits, the planetarium, and botanical gardens. We spent one night at Country Inn and Suites® Hebron, Kentucky, and you can read my full review here! (Sponsored Creation Museum and Hotel Review)

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In Motherhood and Family, Hotel Reviews, Homeschooling, Faith and Hope Tags christian living, hotel review, family life, family travel, family lifestyle blogger, Kentucky hotel review, creation museum
Cottage Farmhouse Decor for Spring and Easter with Dough Bowl Tutorial

Cottage Farmhouse Décor for Spring and Easter

March 10, 2021

Spring announces growth and new life, and I enjoy bringing some of that cheeriness inside at this time of year. In this post, I’m sharing Five Ways to Style a Cottage Farmhouse Mantel for Spring and Easter plus a video tutorial for styling a cottage farmhouse dough bowl.

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In Cottage Décor Tags home décor, farmhouse decor, homemaking, seasonal, family lifestyle blogger
Hearty Homemade Chili Recipe

Hearty Homemade Chili

February 20, 2021

With all the frigid temperatures lately, Hearty Homemade Chili is the perfect option for a winter supper, and you may even have leftovers for a quick lunch!

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In Recipes Tags recipes for busy mamas, easy dinner recipes, family lifestyle blogger, ground beef recipes
LOVE, CORN®  Snack Review with Moms Meet

LOVE, CORN® | Snacks, Soups, Salads, and Charcuterie Boards

February 9, 2021

My family was recently given the opportunity to try the tasty LOVE, CORN® snacks. These corn kernel treats have just the right amount of flavor and crunch with lots of savory goodness. (Sponsored by Moms Meet)

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In Recipes, Product Reviews Tags product review, recipes for busy mamas, family lifestyle blogger, Love Corn, Moms Meet
Carrot-Broccoli Bake with Chicken Recipe for Easy Lunches and Busy Mamas

Carrot-Broccoli Bake with Chicken Recipe

February 5, 2021

This Carrot-Broccoli Bake with Chicken is a new twist on my original Chicken Broccoli Bake recipe. Enjoy the extra veggies and the savory flavor!

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In Recipes Tags family lifestyle blogger, recipes for busy mamas, broccoli recipe, easy dinner recipes
Tru by Hilton® Staunton, Virginia Hotel Review

Tru by Hilton® Staunton, Virginia | I-81 Hotel Review

January 3, 2021

Tru® has the trustworthiness of the Hilton® brand with a more minimalist style and an affordable price tag. I-81 is a heavily traveled interstate where people regularly need overnight lodging, so that’s one reason Tru by Hilton® is the perfect option for the Staunton, Virginia location. (Sponsored Hotel Review)

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In Hotel Reviews Tags family travel, hotel review, travel blogger, family lifestyle blogger, Virginia hotel review
Christmas in the Smokies Hotel Review Comfort Inn™ Apple Valley

Christmas in the Smokies at Comfort Inn™ Apple Valley

December 24, 2020

The week before Christmas is a fabulous time for a quick trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. It can be overwhelming when trying to find a family-friendly hotel with a reasonable price tag. That’s why we were so excited to try out Comfort Inn™ Apple Valley. (Sponsored Hotel Review)

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In Hotel Reviews Tags family travel, hotel review, travel blogger, family lifestyle blogger, Pigeon Forge Tennessee hotel review, Christmas
Persona Supplements Review with Moms Meet

Review of Persona™ | Supplements for Busy Mamas

December 11, 2020

Health is important to me, and that’s why I love Persona™. Their selection of highly bioavailable supplements is tailored to my unique needs, and that's one reason they are the perfect choice for busy mamas! (Sponsored by Moms Meet)

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In Product Reviews, Health and Beauty Tags family lifestyle blogger, supplements, product review, Persona Nutrition, health and wellness for moms, self care, Moms Meet
Three Easy Quiet Time Ideas for Daily Devotions in December, Holiday and Christmas Bible Study

Three Easy Quiet Time Ideas for Daily Devotions in December

December 1, 2020

Having a daily quiet time is one of the easiest, yet most difficult tasks, for the Christian. With today marking the 1st of December, I decided to set a quiet time goal for myself personally, and I want to share it with you. Here are three easy quiet time ideas for your daily devotions during the month of December!

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In Faith and Hope Tags family lifestyle blogger, christian living, encouragement for moms, relationship with God, Christmas
12 Ways to Create a Cozy Minimalist Home for Fall

12 Ways to Create a Cozy Minimalist Home for Fall

November 18, 2020

Today I'm sharing my white pumpkins and blush pink fall décor! So many of the ideas in this post apply not only to making a cozy home for fall, but also making a cozy home for Christmas! I hope you can take away a few pointers to create a cozy minimalist home this fall AND winter!

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In Cleaning and Organization, Cottage Décor Tags family lifestyle blogger, home organization for moms, seasonal, fall home decor, homemaking, minimalist home, fall, farmhouse decor, home décor
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Hi, I’m Kristin! I love trying new recipes, planting pretty flowers, learning new skills, organizing, and minimalist decorating. Join me for bits and pieces of the music of life as I share recipes, tips for mamas, encouragement, and personal stories!

Hi, I’m Kristin! Peppermints and Cherries is a family lifestyle blog featuring encouraging posts about home and family. Discover new recipes, follow along on family travel adventures, learn how to decorate with cottage charm, and find tips for cleaning, organization, and homeschooling.

About Kristin

Norwex® Independent Consultant