Keeping a clean house is not always the easiest with kids running around. Believe me, I get it! Just ask the dust bunnies living in the corners of my house! One of my goals this year is to get into a better cleaning routine to help alleviate some of the stress that comes along with […]
DIY, General Lifestyle, Homesteading, Uncategorized8 Spice Blends & Seasonings You Can Make At Home
A couple weeks ago, we tried a new recipe from Erin Chase’s $5 Dollar Dinners. Cajun Chicken Fettuccine….YUM. This was one of the very first times we used a recipe that called for a homemade spice blend. Uh… what? We never thought about making our own spice blends! Totally crazy because it was amazingly easy […]
DIY, General Lifestyle, Homemade, Homesteading, Recipes, Uncategorized, Using & StoringYard Transformation- Part 2
After finishing Part One of our yard transformation, we couldn’t wait to start on Part Two- expanding our patio area with pavers. The existing patio that was put in was SO TINY. Basically, our grill fit and nothing else. Not very conducive to spending time outdoors in the hot Colorado summers with kiddos and a […]
DIY, Gardening, HomesteadingHow to Set Realistic Goals for the New Year
The New Year always holds the promise of new goals, routines, habits, dreams. In 2013, only 8% of Americans successfully achieved their New Year’s resolutions. EIGHT PERCENT. Ouch. I think we can all figure out a couple of reasons as to why so many of us don’t keep our New Year’s resolutions… We set unrealistic […]
DIY, General Lifestyle, Health & Beauty, Marriage, ParentingHome Maintenance Tips for the Winter
As the weather continues to remain cold and wintery in many parts of the country, it’s a great time to make sure your home maintenance is a top priority. Lots of things can happen during the winter months and it’s a less than ideal time to have to make repairs! Since most of us […]
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