25,000 followers ~ let's party!
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25,000 Followers Giveaway ~ Let’s Party!

25,000 followers ~ let’s party!!!  In less than 3 short years we have reached a point that we never dreamed to be, heck at 500 followers we were humbled…and shocked!  How we got here we’re not sure, but all we can do at this point is keep doing what we do, live simply and tell you all about it. In…

DIY vintage patriotic candle holder
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DIY Vintage Patriotic Candle Holder

Simplicity is good.  Simplicity while showing off your patriotic side is better, much better!  These amazingly easy DIY vintage patriotic candle holders will look great for any holiday celebration or if you wish to leave them out year round! The steps to make this mason jar candle holder are quite easy and require only 5 items, keeping…

homesteading with livestock - births, illnesses and death
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Homesteading With Livestock – Births, Illnesses and Death

There’s gonna come a time when your homesteading journey will be tested, and sadly we recently hit that point.  Our homestead, and it’s people, were suffering and it truly had me wondering if this is the life I was prepared for.  The tears outweighed the smiles, my love for being with the livestock became a heavy burden and I…

how to make a rabbit chew toy
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How To Make A Rabbit Chew Toy

If you keep rabbits then you know the importance of providing them safe chew toys.  How to make a rabbit chew toy is very easy, and much cheaper than purchasing toys from the store.  In all actuality you can make it for free using natural plant base items around you. Yes, I made the mistake of spending $4 on…

vintage wreath
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DIY Patriotic Vintage Flag Wreath

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…

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The World Of Junkin’, Crafting, And Antiquing

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…

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DIY Umbrella Stand – Upcycle An Antique Milk Can

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…

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The Sign Maker And His Homestead – Support Small Businesses

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…