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🍳 Recipes & Cooking My Famous Sunday Pot Roast (The Whole Family Asks For This)
After 40 years of Sunday dinners, this is the recipe my grandchildren request every single visit. Three ingredients you already have, and the slow cooker does all the work.
🐾 Dog Care & Training 5 Dog Training Tips That Actually Work (Especially for Stubborn Pups)
I've trained three dogs over the past 20 years, and these are the five things I wish someone had told me from day one. No expensive classes needed.
👨👩👧👦 Family & Grandparenting 10 Activities Grandkids Actually Want to Do With You
Forget the iPad. Here are the ten things my grandchildren beg to do every time they visit. Some of these traditions go back to my own childhood.
Nan's Picks
Products Nan actually uses and loves
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1
Nan's most-used kitchen gadget. Makes her pot roast in half the time.
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Kong Classic Dog Toy
The only toy that kept Biscuit busy for more than 5 minutes. Nan-approved.
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Grandma's Apron Set
Nan wears one of these every single day. Comfortable, washable, adorable.
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Meet Nan
I'm a grandmother, dog mom, home cook, and lifelong learner. After decades of figuring out what actually works in the kitchen, the backyard, and in life, I decided to start writing it all down. If Nan approves it, you can trust it.
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