What Meegan Makes

vintage style, cottage living, home cooking

Toasted Almond Russian Tea Cakes

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I am always baking cookies and pies for our family.  I LOVE baking for them.  BUT, THIS recipe for Toasted Almond Russian Tea Cakes is their ALL-Time favorite.

I know this recipe traditionally call for walnuts or pecans.  I am now allergic to both of those nuts.  So, I don’t purchase them very often. One Christmas baking season, I only had raw, sliced almonds. So, I thought I might as well give it a try. They have been the family fave ever since!!

Another thing about this cookie-I ONLY use REAL vanilla & butter. It makes all the difference in the flaky texture and buttery flavor.

I bet you want the recipe, right?
*This post was updated November 2025.

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DIY Beach Striped Hamper

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Recently I have been working on our master bathroom.  It has been looking a little boring, so it needed some refreshing.  I am happy to report she is almost done.

One of the final touches is this DIY Beach Striped Hamper.

It looks pretty good, right?  Hubby’s favorite color is orange, so I compromised and used an Antique Coral.

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4 Ingredient Rice-a-Roni Meatballs

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Hello and Happy Monday.  Yay, I can share pictures again!  My blog is going through a few changes, so I hope you will be patient.  It is going to be better than ever.  I know it’s Monday and time for the Monday Blues.  Those are right here. *This post was updated October 2025.

BUT, I am so happy to be here today to share a family fave recipe-4 Ingredient Rice-a-Roni Meatballs.

This recipe is so yummy.  Perfect with pasta, rice, or even mashed potatoes.

4 Ingredient Meatballs

I found the recipe when I was a new mom looking for a filling and delicious meal for my young family.  I am a scratch cook, so I was a little leery at first to make this.  BUT, it was perfect for our family and has been ever since.

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I’ve Got The Monday Blues for 12 Homemade Signs

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Don’t you love the trend of vintage signs in your home??  It could be a quote, a saying, your family name, a product, anything goes.  I’ve got the Monday Blues for 12 Homemade signs today, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I did hunting them down for you.

The whole idea is to inspire YOU to make a vintage homemade sign for YOUR home or space.

Are you ready to be inspired to make a homemade sign???

I've Got The Monday Blues for 12 Homemade Signs

There are lighted signs, vintage looking signs, signs for the kitchen, signs for the bathroom and even the mudroom.  Let’s check ’em out now…

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DIY Vintage Sign

At Home On The Bay

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A Kitchen Sign

320 Sycamore

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Make a Vintage Looking Pharmacy Sign

A Spotted Pony

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How To Make a Vintage Inspired Carnival Sign

Living with Lindsay

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How I Make Old Signs

Funky Junk Interiors

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DIY Industrial Letter From Chipboard

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Let’s Make a Faux Metal Sign

A Vintage Vine

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DIY Light Up Sign Tutorial

Vintage Revivals

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From Wood to Wall-The Making of a Sign

Inspired By Charm

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How to Make a Vintage Metal Sign

Crap I’ve Made

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Vintage Ironing Board Turned Welcome Sign

The Rustic Pig

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How To Make a Vintage Fall Sign

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I’ve got the Monday Blues for 12 Homemade signs and now, you can see why!!.  Which one is your favorite?? Are you inspired to make a homemade sign for your home???

 I would love for you to pin each idea, but please do me a favor and go back and pin to the original source .  Thanks.

 I've Got The Monday Blues for 12 Homemade Signs

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