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Cookies & Creme ‘Two Kind’ Cheesecake

Published on July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog2 Comments

This recipe was a variation of Shyanne’s Two-Kind Cheesecake. Someone accidentally messed up and made the cake part according to the box directions, but it was still pretty amazing! The cake just wasn’t like a brownie but still good. I had to add a little liner of parchment paper around the top of the pan to hold everything in as the cake was a bit taller than the original recipe but it all worked out well.

We used a whole family pack of cookies but not all of those actually went into the cake… there was a lot of quality control happening. If you are looking for an easy to make dessert to impress, then this is it!

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Walking in SELF-CONTROL Devotional

Published on June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

I am hoping to make a new devotional for each month this year… that’s a big challenge, but it is something that has been on my heart. For JULY, our monthly theme will be SELF-CONTROL. We will be trying to find ways to show a little more SELF-CONTROL through routines and habits.

Here is the FREE printable, if you’d like to join us:

Walking in Self-Control Devotional Download

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Special Holiday Meals: National Cheesecake Day

Published on June 30, 2026January 16, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

Mmm… cheesecake. It is so good, and we’ve been on a roll trying out a ton of new recipes. I would love to host a cheesecake party where everyone brings their favorite cheesecake and recipe to share!

Here are some of our favorites:

Shyanne’s Two Kind Cheesecake

No Bake Cookie Cheesecake

No Bake Cheesecake with Flavor Variations

What is your favorite cheesecake?

The Simple Joys of Slow Living: Have you ever heard of Rabbit ‘Rithmetic?

Published on June 27, 2026June 25, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

There are so many simple joys that can be found when we embrace the concept of ‘slow living’ which we are trying our best to do around here.

This month has been full of adventures here at home and away. We just never know what to expect. Our area has been experiencing a severe drought so that made gardening a little more challenging this season. We have been so blessed to get a decent amount of rain lately and I don’t complain about it, even when it happens mid harvest!

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Special Holiday Meals: Christmas in July

Published on June 25, 2026May 21, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog2 Comments

We haven’t really celebrated this, but it might be a fun idea to do. I know that in North Carolina, some places had festivals around this time of year, and they were always a lot of fun.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Smoked, BBQ, or Roasted Turkey
Corn Casserole, Carrot Souffle
Smoked Salmon Dip, Stuffed Tomatoes – these can also be stuffed with chicken or tuna salad
Watermelon Trees & Strawberry Santas