See This Fall Film, GROW, in Theaters Starting October 17th + A Giveaway

 

   Ok if you remember me sharing about the newest Fall movie, Grow with Golda Rosheuvel and Nick Frost, I recently got the chance to watch it and I loved it! A quick recap of what this movie is about...

   In the pumpkin capital of the world, tough farmer Dinah Little reluctantly takes in her spirited niece, Charlie, and throws her into life on the farm. When the town’s annual pumpkin growing contest arrives, Charlie’s unique gift with plants gives them a surprising edge. As their pumpkin, and their bond, grows, Dinah and Charlie discover that the greatest prize isn’t victory, but joy, laughter, and the love of family. This heartwarming tale blends fierce competition, humor, and the magic of found family.

   I really enjoyed watching Grow. The main character, Charlie, was such a sweet and sassy little girl with so much personality and grit. She was determined to grow the biggest pumpkin she could and wouldn't take no for an answer. She had such strength, no matter what she had been through, and pushed through with confidence and cheer. There were some sad times in this film, but also a lot of humor and jokes throughout. I caught myself laughing multiple times, at the hidden and not so hidden silly innuendos. This is a great family friendly, feel good movie to watch in the Fall. 
I highly recommend it and I am so glad I got to watch it! 

You can see the film, Grow, in theaters, starting October 17th! Purchase your tickets at GrowTheFilm.com, and take the whole family out for a treat you don't want to miss!

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Many thanks to US Pumpkin Distribution, LLC for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

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   The paste squeezes from the tube good and applies onto the toothbrush as it should. Upon first brushing, I instantly noticed my teeth getting slightly whiter, so it definitely seems to work! I imagine after following the full 8 week trial, your teeth will be a shade or two whiter as mentioned. The only two downfalls I experienced are 1- The taste isn’t very minty to me and 2-the biggest factor is, it caused my teeth to become more sensitive than usual. My dentist told me this was because the chemicals in whitening products tend to make teeth more sensitive as it wears on the enamel. I guess the potassium nitrate didn't help calm my nerves in this product. So it loses a star for the sensitivity it caused but I really like the whitening it brings! If you do not have sensitive teeth, but want to whiten them, you should give this product a try and see what you think!

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5 Cozy Crockpot Soup Recipes for Fall Nights

When the weather cools and the evenings grow crisp, nothing beats coming home to the smell of a warm, hearty soup simmering in the crockpot. These five easy slow cooker soup recipes are perfect for busy fall nights. Each one is simple to make, budget friendly, and guaranteed to bring comfort to the table.

1. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

A timeless favorite that soothes the soul.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts

• 8 cups chicken broth

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 cups egg noodles

• Salt, pepper, thyme to taste

Directions

1. Add chicken, broth, veggies, garlic, and seasonings to crockpot.

2. Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours.

3. Remove chicken, shred, and return to pot.

4. Stir in noodles and cook on high for 20–25 minutes.

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2. Creamy Potato & Corn Chowder

Rich, creamy, and perfect with a hunk of crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 4 cups diced potatoes

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cups corn (frozen or canned)

• 4 cups chicken or veggie broth

• 1 cup half & half (or heavy cream)

• 3 tbsp butter

• Salt, pepper, thyme to taste

Directions

1. Place potatoes, onion, corn, and broth in crockpot.

2. Cook on low 6–7 hours until potatoes are tender.

3. Mash a portion of the potatoes for thickness.

4. Stir in butter and cream; cook 20 more minutes.

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3. Hearty Tomato Basil Soup

Smooth, tangy, and perfect with a grilled cheese sandwich.

Ingredients

• 2 cans (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 cups chicken or veggie broth

• 1 cup heavy cream (optional for richness)

• 2 tbsp fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried)

• Salt, pepper, olive oil

Directions

1. Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, and broth to crockpot.

2. Cook on low 6–7 hours.

3. Use an immersion blender for smooth texture.

4. Stir in cream and basil just before serving.

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4. Taco Soup

A zesty, hearty soup packed with flavor — like chili’s fun cousin.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey (browned)

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 can black beans (rinsed)

• 1 can kidney beans

• 1 can corn

• 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 packet taco seasoning

Directions

1. Add cooked meat, beans, corn, tomatoes, broth, and seasoning to crockpot.

2. Cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours.

3. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

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5. Cozy Vegetable Soup

Healthy, hearty, and adaptable with whatever veggies you have on hand.

Ingredients

• 2 cups carrots, sliced

• 2 cups celery, sliced

• 2 potatoes, diced

• 1 zucchini, chopped

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 6 cups veggie broth

• 2 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to crockpot.

2. Cook on low 6–8 hours or until veggies are tender.

3. Adjust seasoning before serving.

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Fall is the season of cozy evenings, warm blankets, and comforting meals. These 5 crockpot soup recipes are perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or even meal prep for the week ahead. Serve them with crusty bread or a fresh salad, and you’ve got the ultimate Fall comfort food.

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      If it’s squishy AND cute, count me in! And that’s just what this is: A Squishy Duck Pat Pat Lamp. It’s adorable and is made of soft, high quality silicone to give it the ultimate squish. You can use it for a sweet nightlight for yourself or your little ones, or you can have it to add a cozy glow in your room. Its brightness is adjustable and it has a 6 hour run time with a rechargeable battery for long term use. It even comes with its own USB-C Charging Cable so you never have to let the light die out.  

   This cute Table Light has a touch sensor, for turning on and switching through the different LED Light colors. That’s where the ‘Pat Pat’ name comes in. Every time you want to change the color, you pat lil ducky and he will change. This is such a cute little light, and I love his dangly feet and squishy beak. It brings a good amount of light and sits so cute, no matter where he is. The perfect gift for duck lovers!

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I received a complimentary product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

Growing Green Onions From Kitchen Scraps

   Did you know that you can take the ends of store bought green onions and plant them in a little soil or water, to regrow them for future eating? It happens so quick too! In just a few days, those little white roots start sending up new green shoots, and suddenly you’ve got yourself a new supply of scallions for soups, stir-fries, baked potato toppings and more! I recently did this with mine, by planting them in soil and keeping them in a pot on the kitchen counter... they are growing wild!

   But I am curious what happens if I don’t keep cutting the green onions down. So I had to look into this and thought I'd share.

   Apparently if you stop harvesting the greens, your onion plants will keep maturing. I thought they would eventually grow too tall, fall over, and die. But actually after some time, they’ll send up a tall flower stalk topped with a beautiful round ball of tiny white blossoms. At that point, the plant’s energy goes into making seeds. Then those seeds can be saved and planted, so you can start fresh onions from scratch! I will have to try that, but first, I need to harvest them for dinner haha.

*A Few Tips to Keep the Harvest Going:

• Snip the greens about an inch above the base and they’ll regrow.
• Keep the soil moist but not soggy, and give them plenty of sunlight.
• After a few rounds of cutting, the greens may get thinner. When that happens, it's time to plant a new batch from store bought onions, or seeds you've harvested from the first batch.

Have you tried this before? 
It's so fun to have a little indoor garden, that you can keep all year round!

A New Fall Movie to See: Grow - Starting October 3

 Something fun to see this Fall! Grow, the film is in theaters October 3! Looks like a great movie, I can’t wait to see it! 🎃 Tickets on sale now. You can purchase tickets at https://growthefilm.com 

Plot: "Welcome to the pumpkin capital of the world, where the pumpkins are epic, the rivalries are fierce, and the competition is anything but garden variety. Dinah Little, a no-nonsense farmer with a tough-as-a-pumpkin exterior, reluctantly takes in her abandoned niece, Charlie. Dinah is not quick to affection, and Charlie is not one for sitting still. So she throws her into farm life, sleeves rolled up and hands in the dirt.

Then comes the town’s biggest spectacle, the annual pumpkin-growing contest, a Halloween season tradition that brings out wild stunts, eccentric characters, and record-setting drama. But Charlie has something no one else does, a special knack for connecting with plants that quietly reflects her own longing to feel just as seen and loved.

But as both pumpkin and plot thicken, and rival growers pull every trick in the book, will Charlie and Dinah’s unlikely entry stand tall against the fiercest competition the town has ever seen?

As her pumpkin grows bigger, so does her bond with her aunt Dinah. Together they discover that the real prize is not measured in pounds, but in joy, laughter, and family. What begins as a seed blossoms into an exuberant and hilarious story of crazed competition, found family, and love that grows as boundless as the pumpkins themselves."

Check out the trailer HERE or watch it below! 

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   Alexander Maclaren was a pastor of Union Chapter in Manchester England from 1858-1903. He was often called the "Prince of Expositors" because he was considered to be one of the best preachers in the nineteenth century. He had a poetical way of explaining stories in the Bible, that brought many people remarkable biblical insight, so this Bible was designed after him. 

   The Alexander Maclaren Study Bible is filled with passages based on his sermons, including Life Application Notes to help you apply thoughts to your life, essays about the scripture, study notes, and more! Maclaren has over 1,500 published sermons that have been separated into every chapter to help you further study the scripture, give you encouragement, and really understand it from his point of view. 

   This Bible is an excellent way to help you study each chapter and get a look at it from the eyes of a well loved pastor in the nineteenth century! It's beautifully designed with a nice cover and attention to detail. The pages are easy to turn and I love the look of stain glass window inside, that help bring emphasis to the thinking points. It also contains an index of features, two attached ribbon bookmarks, a concordance, and colorful maps. This Bible arrives in a sleeve and is of excellent quality. It would make a great gift! 

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Many thanks to Harper Collins Christian Publishing for providing me a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own. #MaclarenStudyBibleMIN 

Bringing in Fall With a Delicious Homemade Apple Crisp

   I made the most delicious Apple Crisp from the recipe over on Simply Recipes. It's easy to make and taste delicious! All you need are the following ingredients below:

7 Apples (peeled and cut/sliced)

4 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 Cup Brown Sugar

1 Cup Rolled Oats

1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

1/2 Cup of Butter (room temp)

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Begin making the apple filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cut up apple, lemon, and vanilla. I didn't have lemon so I used lime - it made the sweet apples, tart. Next time I would prefer to use lemon. You can cut the apples however you want to. Simple Recipes did slices, I did cubes. If you did slices, layer it for aesthetics. If you did cubes you can just toss them in however. I took this a step further and added cinnamon to my bowl of cut up apples, mixing well for an even tastier spice! I also only used 5 apples so I made mine in an 8x11-inch dish, but if you use 7 apples, add them to a 9x13-inch baking pan.  

   Next, make the topping: Combine the brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in the butter until you have a moist, crumbly mixture. I didn't have Brown Sugar so regular Granulated Sugar worked just fine. I also had butter straight from the fridge so I had to slightly microwave it to soften. It still worked out well :) Then Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the apples. Spread it across however you like, and it's ready to bake! 

   Place your dish in the oven and bake at 375°F for about 45 minutes or until topping looks crunchy and apples are tender. Mine took about 40 minutes or so. I pulled it from the oven, let it a cool a few, and took a bite. It was soooo good. Best warm straight from the oven, and sweet enough to eat on its own, but if you need a little something extra, it tastes amazing with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!

This is how it looked before baking. 

It got eaten up before I remembered to take an after baking photo! Oops! :)

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