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Fall Home Tour 2016: 17 Talented Bloggers

Fall Home Tour

Today, I’m introducing my fall home tour, and I’m excited to share our cozy autumn home.

But, first things, first…

I’m so happy you are here.

Many thanks for joining us today in the Harvest Haven Fall Tour 2016, hosted by Summer from SheLeavesALittleSparkle. I’m quite certain you enjoyed Summer’s gorgeous fall home. My goodness, she is the sweetest person. And she is so, so talented.

Pottery Barn Tiered Stand

Alright, I have my warm cup of tea, so why don’t you grab your favorite fall drink and come on over.

A Note About the Nester

When I was a little girl, my parents would pack up our family station wagon and take a trip just outside the Los Angeles city limits to place called, Fraser Park. There we had a picnic, and we harvested pine nuts. My four brothers, and I had a blast playing in the great outdoors. Something about the fresh air was good for our souls. Fast forward, many years later, I pass by that exact freeway off ramp and reminisce about those great family trips. *sigh*

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Backpacks: What’s Popular Among Teens

Backpacks for Teens

I can’t believe that today’s subject is school backpacks. I’m not sure where the summer went.

I feel that if I pause and contemplate how quickly time flies, I would weep non-stop. My kids seem to be growing up faster than my weeds in my garden, so you get the picture.

A Note About the Nester

Every year I take a photo of our kids in our front yard, and they are so kind to pose for this sentimental picture. I’m not a mom who makes the perfect chalkboard written sign with each child’s name and year. But, I do march them outside all clean and spiffy and capture the moment on my camera.

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Hawaiian Chicken Recipe: A Super Easy Recipe

Photo: Mark Yamamoto

A Family Recipe

This time of year, I find myself making my Hawaiian Chicken recipe. I have wonderful memories of my mom preparing this tasty chicken and bringing it along to my brother’s football games. We happily ate this dinner while we sat in the bleachers and cheered his team on. Maybe that’s why I crave this dish in the fall.

I love this time of year. Gone are the light summer dinners, fall is at our doorstep, and I spend more time in the kitchen preparing family meals. While autumn and winter tend to elicit more comfort food, I like to make meals that are hearty and healthy. This is the new comfort food.

A Note About the Nester

I have very vivid memories of our family road trips and this Hawaiian chicken recipe. My mother would line a gift box with tin foil and neatly place each sliced in the box. She would also pack, perfectly round balls of rice that went great with the chicken.

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