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A cookbook titled Sweet. Family. Favorite. Desserts. by Beth Baumgartner. The cover features a close-up of a slice of colorful, sprinkle-filled layer cake with white frosting, set against a simple white background.Life is sweeter with my NEW cookbook - Sweet! 🧁

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A pregnant woman shares a Third Trimester bump date, standing barefoot in a green nursery beside a white crib with orange-patterned bedding, wearing a black shirt and jeans. Orange-themed artwork decorates the wall behind her.

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Third Trimester 2021

A smiling, pregnant woman in a green top stands sideways, gently holding her belly for a second trimester bump date. Text on the image reads 24 Weeks. The background is plain and light-colored.

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Second Trimester 2021

Two people smile at the camera, holding a green plate with mashed potatoes, stuffing, carrots, and ham. This warm moment could be straight out of the kitchen the first year blog—perfect for sharing stories and flavors together.

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Out of the Kitchen November 2020

Two people stand outdoors in autumn, smiling in costumes—a chocolate bar and a graham cracker—for a playful first trimester bumpdate. The person in the chocolate outfit holds a bowl of marshmallows.

Real Life

First Trimester

A smiling man and woman hold takeout containers with folded omelets outdoors, with green bushes and sunlight in the background. Both appear happy and are dressed in casual athletic wear.

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Out of the Kitchen August 2020

A man and woman stand outside smiling, with the woman’s arm around the mans waist. They are dressed in semi-casual clothes, and leafy trees and a wooden fence are visible in the sunny background.

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Out of the Kitchen July 2020

A man and woman smiling for a selfie on a sunny day in a forested area. The man wears a gray Illinois t-shirt, and the woman has on a pink and black tank top. Green trees fill the bright background.

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Out of the Kitchen June 2020

Two people smiling and taking a selfie on a tennis court. The woman in front is holding a tennis racket and both are standing close together, looking happy and cheerful.

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Out of the Kitchen May 2020

A smiling couple stands indoors holding a black cat. Behind them is a decorated mantel with books, flowers, and colorful Easter egg garland. The woman wears a pink shirt; the man wears a gray sweater.

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Out of the Kitchen March & April 2020

A backyard pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs. A striped umbrella and floaties are by the pool, with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.

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Out of the Kitchen February 2020

A woman wearing a green jacket and green pants is smiling while working on a wooden board in a workshop, with various tools and supplies on the workbench and shelves behind her.

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Out of the Kitchen January 2020

A man in a festive, patterned Christmas suit stands next to a woman in a red Christmas sweater with a tree design. They are smiling in a decorated room with wrapped presents and colorful lights in the background.

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Out of the Kitchen December 2019

A dining table set for a meal with eight place settings, featuring black and white plaid napkins, gold chargers, wine glasses, and a centerpiece of candles, pinecones, and autumn leaves. The table is covered with a white cloth.

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Out of the Kitchen November 2019

A front porch decorated for Halloween with pumpkins, jack-o-lantern lights, spider webs, skulls, fake spiders, and tombstones. There’s a wreath on the black door and hay bales and gourds on the steps.

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Out of the Kitchen October 2019

A man in a dark suit and a woman in a green dress with a denim jacket stand together, smiling, under a wooden arbor decorated with white fabric, in a grassy outdoor setting.

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Out of the Kitchen September 2019

Two people smiling and holding colorful plates with cooked chicken, vegetables, and rice, standing together in a kitchen.

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Out of the Kitchen August 2019

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