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I’m Crystal. A Nashville native, wife of 15+ years, and mom of two. I love sharing my favorite family-friendly finds, from easy, healthy-ish meals (with plenty of pizza and Chick-fil-A nights) to local restaurants, travel tips, workouts, and great deals that make everyday life easier.
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From weeknight dinners that actually work to weekend adventures that spark joy, Southern Snippets is where family life meets real-life inspiration. Recipes, travel tips, and honest snippets of motherhood — because this journey isn’t perfect, but it’s worth sharing.
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If you need a true set-it-and-forget-it dinner, this easy beef salsa verde is about as simple—and delicious—as it gets. We’re talking three ingredients, one slow cooker, and a few hours later you’ve got tender, flavorful shredded beef that works for everything—rice bowls, tacos, burritos… even breakfast the next day. This is one of those recipes I lean on when I don’t […]
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Lazy Lasagna (The Easiest Cozy Dinner for Busy Nights) If you love lasagna but don’t love the time, dishes, and effort that usually come with it… this one’s for you. This lazy lasagna is everything you want—rich, cheesy, comforting—but made the easy way. No boiling noodles, no complicated layering, and minimal prep. It’s one of those recipes I […]
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I know we often over complicate cooking dinner. And it doesn’t have to be hard. My kids favorite meals are the ones that I spend less than 10 minutes making. 1. Slow Cooker Italian Chicken This is great to just throw in the slow cooker and enjoy over rice or noodles. 2. Chicken Taco Bowls […]
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January Reset: Setting Realistic Eating Goals for a Healthy Start to the Year January is often seen as a month of fresh starts, new goals, and a renewed commitment to health. After the indulgences of the holiday season, many people set ambitious resolutions around food, fitness, and overall well-being. However, too many restrictive goals can […]
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Over the last year our family has had more health challenges so I started researching more about how air quality can effect your health, and discovered Venta humidifiers. Venturing into the realm of humidifiers can be a game-changer for any parent, especially those with little ones. As a mom navigating the challenges of parenthood, I […]
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While we may have all been busy buying the kids back to school clothes, we can’t forget the moms! I’m loving these items from Evereve, all for under $100 to carry us into fall! Here are some of my favorite everyday finds! Traveling for Labor Day? These are some great travel dresses! A great deal […]
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My personal journey with endometriosis that led to a hysterectomy at age 40.
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If you’re like me, teaching your kids during a pandemic was not something I learned in school, nor do I have a degree in education. This past year we’ve tried a little bit of everything to keep the kids on track, from beginning with a zoom classroom, to homeschooling, to even back in the regular […]
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