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We love decorating our home for the appropriate holiday celebration, but there is always that one decoration that you may not want to put away when the holiday is over. I am excited to say that this patriotic vintage flag wreath is truly basic enough to keep out year round if you wish to embrace your patriotic side! The Material Needed…
Mountainside gardening has been a blessing, but also a huge challenge for us. When we first purchased the property two years ago we had continual issues in regards to why we couldn’t get a single to grow. The first summer was absolutely horrible and the ground was so rocky that we broke a pickaxe…
Junkin’, crafting, and antiquing….one of the most enjoyable pastimes around. Okay, maybe it’s one of the most enjoyable pastimes for me, but I guess I should realize it may not be for all. It takes a special individual to appreciate the life of junkin’, they have to be able to look at something old, used, or…
Why spend the money on an umbrella stand with no character? Here’s an easy DIY for the perfect umbrella stand WITH character! The conversation began like this, “I am going to buy an umbrella stand today.” My husband followed with, “We don’t need an umbrella stand.” My eyebrows went up and I said, “YOU may…
This easy strawberry rhubarb butter is made with the use of a slow cooker. Aside from consuming rhubarb fresh in season, preserve the stalks for long-term storage. Canning Rhubarb butter is made shelf stable with the use of a steam canner or hot water bath canner. For the love of rhubarb, and all of its…
Herbed cheese crisp is perfect for times when serving bread is to heavy for your meal, not to mention it’s one of the easiest and quickest sides you can make! I can’t even express how easy it is to make cheese crisps, and it brings the little farm kids into the kitchen to practice their cooking skills. The crisps pair perfectly with soups,…
This homemade chicken and potato soup recipe is a hearty and delicious meal. No creamy chicken potato soup is complete without the addition of leeks and bacon, these items add incredible flavor to any dish. There is nothing that warms the soul quite like a warm bowl of chicken and potato soup with bacon. Though in…
There are few things we value more than small businesses and we are truly greatful that we are in a position to help feature them and the work they do. With that said we’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the sign maker and his homestead – world, meet Nic and Sharon, they are the creative owners of…
Looking for something a little different for window treatments? Learn how to make no sew chabby chic swag (or valance) – it’s quick, easy, and very fun to do! I like to do things a little differently than the average norm, let’s just say the cookie cutter mold doesn’t fit me very well. I seek conversational pieces – antiques, vintage,…
Homesteading with firearms may not be for everyone and it’s a very hot topic for all. Two years ago I received communication that shots were fired at my daughter’s high school and a security lock down was executed – there were many questions asked from followers in regards to how we felt about this. Here’s…