Pumpkin Pizza
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Pumpkin Spice Latte

you have the power to create the life you want.

My goal is to inspire others to be creative because creativity equals connection. That’s what From Scratch is about -helping you be present in the everyday moments and giving you the inspiration and tools to create something that is unique to you.

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Hi, I’m Maria!

I love all things crafty and am obsessed with cooking and feeding those around me. My goal is to inspire others to be creative because creativity equals connection.

That’s what From Scratch is about—helping you be present in the everyday moments and giving you the inspiration and tools to create something that is unique to you.

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