Believe in the Magic Traci Diary

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  • Perfect Sunrise

    This photo was taken Christmas 2020 when my family went to visit Charleston, SC. I would get up before the rest of the family to take a walk on the beach. The wave hitting the rocks and the tide surrounding… Continue reading

  • Columbus Trip – August 2021 – Part 1 of MANY

    I’ve been editing photos from my adventures in 2021. I needed to make a decision about what I was going to start sharing with you. After much thought, I decided I needed to start in Columbus. On the 5th anniversary… Continue reading

  • My Meal Prep List – January 2, 2022

    Air Fryer: Bacon – You can also do it in the oven. Instant Pot: Chili for Monday’s dinner. Tacos for Tuesday’s dinner. Rice for Thursday. Freeze it once it’s cooled down. Produce Prep: Peel and cut carrots Broccoli Lettuce, kale,… Continue reading

    My Meal Prep List – January 2, 2022

  • Meal Planning – 5 Tips & Tricks

    Before I begin, I should be transparent. I’m good at making meal plans but not always following through. In my house, I get the question, “What are we having for dinner?” from the boys. Sometimes Hubby will also ask me.… Continue reading

  • Air Fryer Bacon (Gluten-free and easy)

    Jump to recipe My mother-in-law got each family a Ninja Air Fryer for Christmas. Oh, my goodness is that appliance a dream. Oldest and I have put it through the paces in the last week. He has made French toast,… Continue reading

    Air Fryer Bacon (Gluten-free and easy)

  • Mom, What’s for Dinner? | December 20, 2021

    This week’s dinners are all from our pantry/freezer to use up some of the food we already have in our house. My mom used to do Chinese for Christmas. I’m going to make it on Christmas Eve this year. Our… Continue reading

  • My First Wedding

    My sister-in-law got remarried yesterday. She asked me to be the photographer for the wedding. I was nervous but willing to shoot the wedding. In all honesty, it was an honor. So I got everything ready to go for the… Continue reading

  • Shelf-Stable Lunch Ideas

    I’ve been going to a dietician for the past 6 months because I was having health issues. Even though my weight is stable, I’m losing fat percentage which is good. Yeah for progress! When I met with her yesterday, she… Continue reading

  • Mom, What’s For Dinner? | Week of December 6, 2021

    The last few weeks have been crazy. Thanksgiving week was spent visiting Columbus and Cincinnati, so we didn’t eat many dinners at the house. We also ate at our favorite spots. Last week, we were both feeling poor. I didn’t… Continue reading

  • Sunrise

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