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Desserts, Recipes, Valentine's Day · February 12, 2023

‘Be My Valentine’ Iced Brownie Dupe

Have you ever tried the infamous 'Be My Valentine' iced brownies? I can't help but snag a box when they're in stock because they're so good. There's just something about the chocolate shell and the layered chocolate cake that is nearly irresistible. So of course I had to try making some for ...

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Wellness · December 17, 2022

Managing and Maintaining 3A Curls

If you have curly hair with extreme frizz, low volume, or both, we may have more in common than you think. My hair hasn't always been as healthy as it is, and I can thank a handful of lifestyle changes for the transformation my curls have undergone in the past several years. That being said, what ...

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Desserts, Recipes · November 13, 2022

Oven Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

There's nothing better than making fall desserts with homemade pumpkin purée—until you get stuck with a bowl of pumpkin guts you don't know what to do with. After all that scooping, you might as well put those pumpkin seeds to good use and roast them for a delicious source of protein that's ...

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Desserts · October 7, 2022

Caramelized Blueberry Topping

Whether you're looking to dress up a stack of blueberry pancakes or simply craving berries on your dessert plate, this caramelized topping is sure to put a smile on your face after the first bite! You're going to want to cook this immediately before serving as you will want to preserve the ...

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Desserts, Recipes · October 2, 2022

Candy Corn Cookies

What's better than a tray of freshly home-baked sugar cookies? A tray of fresh-baked candy corn cookies to get in the spooky mood, of course! The simple design makes this the perfect rainy day activity for kids of all ages, so get the whole family involved for a day of fun! This recipe is a ...

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sometimes all you can do is take in one moment as sometimes  all you can do is take in one moment as it turns to another…

Take a moment with #theuntamedoptimist to watch the sunrise ✨
Idk about you but it’s oat season in my opinion Idk about you but it’s oat season in my opinion 🍂 
I’ll never get tired of this delicious pairing of banana and spice cookies 🤩 Remember to mash half of the banana into the oats to sweeten things up, and add some white chocolate chips to tie it all together!
Hey! Have you checked out the blog recently?! 👀 Hey! Have you checked out the blog recently?! 👀

You can find a few of my favorite fall posts on the home page, and there have been many new posts in recent weeks. I’ve got a few new recipes up my sleeve, so get ready 😎 but until then, get caught up on what you missed with #theuntamedoptimist
Who remembers these journals? They were the very f Who remembers these journals? They were the very first product I ever made with my TUO photography on it and I still have a couple leftover 💕 I of course kept one for myself and have since filled it almost halfway full of journal entries straight from the heart

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Alright y’all, who’s ready for my Italian herb Alright y’all, who’s ready for my Italian herb cracker recipe?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I made these for our trip to Deep Creek as we always stop by @fireflymarketdeepcreek and they made the perfect base for all the different flavors we got 🤤

I’m in the final stages of getting this posted, so keep an eye out!
I’ve been considering an update to last year’s I’ve been considering an update to last year’s post on fall earring inspiration… these definitely need to make it on there!
There’s always something to admire in the space There’s always something to admire in the space around us. This little guy was happy buzzing around (quite loudly) while I washed my car and I couldn’t help but watch him for a while. If you’re lucky, you can catch them leaping from one flower to the next, letting their wings dance around in the wind rather than putting them to work.
In case you didn’t know, the Untamed Optimist is In case you didn’t know, the Untamed Optimist is 7 years old as of August 2023 and I couldn’t be more proud of where it’s come in all these years. I know it’s been pushed to the back burner recently as my other business has picked up, but I can’t wait to make more TUO content for you in the coming weeks ☺️ thank you for sticking with me all this time, and get ready for new posts by #theuntamedoptimist coming soon!

I’m definitely sharing my Italian herb cracker recipe with you cause it was just too damn good not to, and I’ve got a few new ideas brewing for my local readers 😉 you’ll have to stay tuned for that one though!
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