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The Modern Grandma

Bringing grandma-style charm in today’s living with from-scratch recipes, simple crafts, vintage-inspired home decor, and festive seasonal touches that bring joy to everyday life. Whether you’re here for old-fashioned flavors and recipes, holiday cheer, or a slower, sweeter way of living, you’ve definitely come to the right place.

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Welcome to my cozy little corner of the internet where flour-dusted counters, yarn baskets, and twinkle lights come together to create a warm and inviting home. I share grandma-style living—baking, making, and remembering—simple recipes made from scratch, handmade craft projects, seasonal decorating ideas, and vintage-inspired home decor that brings the comfort of grandma’s house into today’s world.

At Kristine in Between, every season is a reason to celebrate. Whether it’s hand-decorating a Christmas tree, baking up nostalgic holiday treats, or creating heartfelt DIY gifts, this space is all about bringing warmth and magic into your everyday life—especially when there’s something to be festive about (and let’s be honest, there always is).

If you love soft, chewy cookies, slow days, meaningful traditions, and a home that sparkles a little extra around the holidays, you’re in the right place. This is where the modern grandma spirit lives—rooted in the past, joyful in the present, and always ready with a plate of cookies.

I collect memories, one recipe, one craft, one season at a time.

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What the heck is Slickstream? Well my friend, you’re going to love this. Slickstream lets you save your favorite recipes, get personalized recommendations, and engage with our community for a more a more tailored experience.

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Add warmth, personality, and a touch of festive charm to everyday living. From cozy decor ideas to DIY projects and seasonal inspiration, these posts are dedicated to helping you create a home that feels inviting, comfortable, and uniquely yours.

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  • Two tacos sitting on a white plate with chopped avocado and cilantro on top.
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  • A bowl of sausage tortellini soup with a spoon and a blue napkin laying next to it.
  • A pan of shepherd's pie with a spoonful removed and a spoon in the pan.
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I originally started hobby blogging in 2009. My first blog was called The Pink Sprinkle and I shared mostly personal posts and recipes I grew up eating (and loving).

In 2015 I expanded and moved over to Kristine in Between, where I started blogging about all of my passions professionally. I realized I loved the recipe development and photography just as much as I did the writing—Kristine in Between really took off from there.

Heck yes, I’m a proud grandma to two sweet little ones—but in our family, my mom is and will always be “Grandma.” So, I actually go by Mimi around here. Being Mimi is one of the greatest joys of my life and, of course, it’s a part of the inspiration behind The Modern Grandma. But, you should definitely read what The Modern Grandma is all about here.

The Modern Grandma is all about embracing the heart of how our grandmas lived—homemade, intentional, and full of love—while making it work for life today.

It means baking from scratch, decorating for every season, crafting with your hands, and slowing down to enjoy the little things. I don’t do everything perfectly or exactly the old-fashioned way, but I carry that spirit into how I cook, create, and decorate my home. It’s cozy, it’s festive, it’s meaningful—and it’s my favorite way to live.

I wrote it all out here in this post.

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