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20 Ways to Add Authentic Vintage Charm Using Fabric Yo Yos
Looking for last minute Christmas gifts, table decor or ornaments? Planning ahead for the perfect gift for a new baby? Want to make a big
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Jalapeno Pepper Freezer Jelly Fresh From Your Garden
We filled the top tier of our garden tower planter with peppers this year. The jalapenos and serranos were sweet and mild, and extremely abundant. I usually
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Loft Beds Your Kids Will Love
Once upon a Christmas Eve morning my darling husband decided it was time to solve the dilemma of the space-challenged room our boys share. We
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A Fond Farewell to Summer
The summer is waning and autumn is finally tiptoeing in. The pleasant canyon breeze makes my morning walk to work so much cheerier. Is there anything
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Dutch Oven Teriyaki Chicken That Will Make Your Family Cheer
Few family reunion traditions have the power to strike fear into my heart the way cook-offs do. The competition is fierce and intimidating. The
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He Shall Direct Thy Paths – Proverbs 3:6
I loved this photo straight from the camera, and just couldn’t resist using it to try out the Vintage Attic action from The CoffeeShop Blog.
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How to Make Simple Fabric Yo Yos for a Delightfully Vintage Look
Fabric yo yos can make any project feel cozy and vintage. They are unmistakably handcrafted, and while very simple to make, manage to be impressive.
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Lemon Bar Muddy Buddies That Will Make You Smile
Lemon tastes like sunshine. Not the relentless burning sunshine of a desert summer, of course. Lemon tastes like the light, delightful sunshine that kisses your
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This Is What Happens When I Ask For a Raised Garden Bed
One of my very favorite things about my husband is his ability to build things. He doesn’t just build them, he takes my little ideas
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The Family Squirrel Rides Again
The Family Squirrel You may remember the Family Squirrel from THIS POST. The sneaky little guy appears unexpectedly at homes in our family. Sometimes he’s
Random Thursday: Breathe Deeply
There’s something so comforting in the scent of lilacs – a subtle assurance that winter has passed and the world is coming back to life.
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Delicious Cranberry Almond Oatmeal Cookies
This particular cookie is an adaptation of a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe from my childhood. It’s pretty much the best. Once upon a time