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Intentional Kitchens: Self care starts here. šŸ«¶šŸ»

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I believe our kitchen reflects where our heart is. Stuck in trauma? Your kitchen is either a disaster… or spotless because that’s the ONE thing you can control. Hurting inside? What’s in your refrigerator? Depressed? Might there be dishes piled in th...
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Appliances

From small to large, these are items I have or need and come highly recommended!
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This teeny tiny frother is small but mighty! It works great for frothing milk, but my main use for it is mixing my supplement powders into liquid because it does such an excellent job!
Zulay Kitchen Milk Frother Wand - Black
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We’ve been using Ninja blenders for years and love them! They aren’t quite a Vitamix, but If you love smooth smoothies and cannot afford a Vitamix this is the best alternate I have found out there! I love that this comes with 2 individual blender cup...
Ninja BN801 Pro Plus Kitchen System, 1400W
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Whenever I hear Vitamix I think of that Home Improvement episode where Tim soups up the blender… ā€œwe have the only blender on the block that can purĆ©e a brick!ā€ While I haven’t owned a Vitamix, I have had the pleasure of using them many times, and th...
Vitamix 5200 Blender, 64oz, Black

Cookbooks

Books I love and books I want! Check my Keto board for low carb cookbooks!
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Joy of Cooking was the cookbook my mom used most when I was a kid, and it has been my most used cookbook for the last 21 years. I believe everyone should have this as a staple in their kitchen!
Joy of Cooking: Fully Revised and Updated|Hardcover
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This book is both beautiful and informative. If you have been wanting to start being more intentional with the foods you eat, this book is a great place to start.
Against All Grain: Delectable Paleo Recipes To Eat Well ...

Gadgets

Useful things that don’t fit in other categories. šŸ™ƒ
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Easier chopping with the option to spiralize and ribbon cut? Yes, please.
Fullstar 4-in-1 Vegetable Chopper & Spiralizer
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We have a local store called Fresh Harvest that has the literal best Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars… this sprayer is perfect for spraying their Butter flavored olive oil (the flavor is made with herbs, no artificial ingredients) on popcorn! If you ...
TrendPlain 16oz Glass Olive Oil Sprayer Black
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I like meat choppers, especially with how much volume we cook having a family of 7 (now 8 with my daughter’s fiancĆ© here), and this stainless steel is so much better than the plastic ones! It’s worth the few extra dollars to keep the toxins lower, an...
Stainless Steel Meat Masher & Tenderizer - Lagoon Blue

Dopamine Dishes

Dopamine Dishes? Yes, your dishes matter! Make meal time happy and fulfilling without feeling the need to overeat! šŸ«¶šŸ»
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I used to be a neutral girl all the way. I was taught by my mom to always choose neutrals as they are less likely to go out of style and easier to match things to because well… they are neutral. I’m SO over it. For the last ten years I have been crav...
vancasso 12-Piece Porcelain Dinnerware Set for 4, Bohemian Style
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When my husband and I got married in 2005, his family told us to pick out a full set of pfaltzgraff dishes. Unfortunately, they are not made with the same quality as their operations moved off-shore the next year. But, they are still nice dishes and ...
Pfaltzgraff Bella 12-Piece Dinnerware Set
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Dark Cottagecore vibes? Check. Birds? Check. Porcelain? Check.
222 Fifth Adelaide 16-Pc Black Porcelain Dinnerware Set
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Country Cottage vibes… these are absolutely gorgeous dishes.
Corona 12pc Floral Ceramic Dinnerware Set
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Forestcore girlies stop your scroll! These dishes have all the right vibes!
Pokini Stoneware 12pc Dinnerware Set, Brown Green

Baking

All my favorite baking things, and some stuff on my To-Buy list!
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This three piece set is great because it comes with a variety of sizes to suit your needs, and the best part is that it is stainless steel, not aluminum.
Nordic Ware Naturals 3-Piece Aluminum Sheet Pan Set
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These stainless steel sheet cake pans are excellent! We do a lot of Dutch baby pancakes and these are perfect!
E-far 3pc Stainless Steel Baking Pans Set
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Set of 2 stainless steel muffin pans, perfect muffins every time!
E-far 12-Cup Stainless Steel Muffin Pan Set

Cast Iron

I grew up with cast iron cooking, and these are the items I use daily!
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I prefer old cast iron found at antique stores and flea markets, but I have cooked out of Lodge for years.
Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet with Red Handle
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I have a Dutch oven just like this with a long handle on one side. Got it in 2009 and it’s just now almost broken in! šŸ˜‚ Cast iron lasts forever!
Lodge L1SP3 Cast Iron Serving Pot

Aprons I love

Why do I always end up wearing a new shirt on spaghetti night?! 😫 It’s a problem. That said, there’s nothing like a cute apron to make you feel fancy… and why shouldn’t we enjoy making each meal? More intention in the creation of our food leads to w...
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I love these adorable retro aprons! I have a black and white one that is very similar.
Hyzrz Cute Retro Vintage Ladies Apron Black
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I have had this apron for 2 years and absolutely love it!
Hyzrz Handmade Cotton Retro Apron Black
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Oh this one is super cute!! šŸ˜
Violet Mist Vintage Polka Dot Apron
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Another cute apron, with cottagecore vibes this time!
FOTVEFLEIR Vintage Apron Dress with Pockets
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I love these gorgeous aprons! Simple, lovely, and in multiple colors.
Cotton Linen Cross Back Apron with Pockets

Decor

I’m honestly all about aesthetic these days. I was poor for my entire life, and had to just be okay with whatever we had. Now, I want to create simple, beautiful spaces that reflect who I am internally… that reflect my growth and achievements. The ki...
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If you love the fae, mushrooms and herbs this is a perfect pack to add touches of magic throughout your kitchen and home!
97 Decor Vintage Fairycore Art Prints 8x10
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Adorable vintage vibe Bluetooth speaker!
Dosmix Retro Bluetooth Speaker, Vintage Green
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This is a perfect print for a cottagecore kitchen!
OIQArtOIQ Vintage Landscape Canvas Art
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Another beautiful print that can really help you feel transported to a peaceful natural retreat. There are many different scenes to choose from, so I suggest you click over and check them all out!
OIQArtOIQ Vintage Landscape Canvas Wall Art
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As an elder millennial that grew up during the beanie baby era… I still have stuffies as an adult. As a matter of fact my adult daughter bought me a highland cow stuffed animal for my 39th birthday in May (I’m a Taurus). šŸ™ƒ This is a cute way to disp...
Large Stuffed Animal Storage Hammock Net
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LED candles with a timer and remote? That have foresty cottagecore vibes? Yes and yes!
Enpornk Flameless LED Pillar Candles Set
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While I don’t usually prefer battery operated items, these mushroom fairy lights were just too cute to pass up, and were an excellent price! They are adorable, and make a super cute addition to a cottagecore kitchen!
Coquimbo 10FT 30LED Mushroom Fairy Lights
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Don’t we all have one awkward strip of wall or cabinet that we want to do something with?! I know I have had a little spot in each of my kitchens over the years that felt incomplete… this is the perfect tapestry to fill those spaces!
Tegeme Vintage Botanical Tassel Tapestry 52x13

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous items that spark joy for me in my kitchen, or are on my list to add to my space.
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This is such a cute and convenient butter dish with boho vibes… you can’t go wrong if this fits with your style.
vancasso SIMI 6.5" Ceramic Butter Dish with Lid

Coffee Supplies

Spiritual people don’t drink coffee… they drink tea. It’s almost like it’s own religion, and frankly I think it’s dumb. Lipton tea isn’t any better for you than Folgers coffee… as a matter of fact it’s been proven that black and green teas have a lot...
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We’ve had this coffee pot for over 10 years and I couldn’t recommend it enough! It makes really good coffee, and doesn’t leave it with a burnt taste as there isn’t a burner, instead the carafe is built to hold temperature and it does!
BUNN BT Speed Brew 10-Cup Thermal Coffee
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Fantastic reusable filter for Bunn coffee makers. We have this and appreciate it!
Reusable Coffee Filter for BUNN 8-12 Cup
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I haven’t bought this yet, but it’s on my to buy list!
Nicelucky Stainless Steel Reusable Coffee Filter
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Coffee filter bags?! Yaaaasssss please!
2-Pack Organic Cotton Cold Brew Coffee Bag

Indoor Plants

Plants and supplies for keeping your indoor plant babies happy and healthy!
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As a plant mama, I can say this and several like it are absolute must haves!
XXXFLOWER Plant Terrarium with Wooden Stand - 3 Bulb Vase