Creating a home on (and off) the range
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I don’t know what it is about the approach of fall that makes me want to decorate! Most of us can hardly wait for September’s cooler temperatures and all the autumn flair. Pumpkins in cheery orange or elegant white. Leaves in rich, glorious amber and crimson. Pumpkin-spice-flavored everything (maybe not cereal or Oreos, gotta draw…
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How do you handle disappointment? What do you do when your carefully crafted plans end up in ruins? What’s your response when you blow it big time or a loved one smashes holes in your heart? What if the most difficult moments in your life are really gateways to lasting joy and peace? What if…
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For a patriotic summer spin on a yummy breakfast or dessert, try these gluten-free blueberry strawberry oat crumble bars. A while back, I made blueberry oat crumble bars because I had a lot of blueberries on hand. I didn’t make them for the blog, so I forgot to take a bunch of photos of them…
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If you’re decorating and remodeling your home on a budget, you’re probably into DIY because you can’t afford to pay someone else to do it for you. That’s where the Internet’s got your back. As I contemplate renovating my 1995 builder grade home from top to bottom, I’m looking for those bloggers who have created…
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Walking, sitting and standing with good posture has lasting benefits on your health, your outlook and your image. Bad posture causes back pain, saps your energy and can result in a permanent hump. Take time to practice putting your shoulders back and straightening your neck and spine and reap long-term rewards. Hello, my name is…
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Do you want to live with purpose? My word for this year is “purposeful.” To live more intentionally, I’m reading more non-fiction that inspires me and gives me practical advice on how to make progress on my goals. Today I wanted to share three books that will help you focus on what’s most important. What…
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Organizing your pantry makes life easier for preparing meals, grabbing a quick snack, shopping for groceries and not wasting time and money. My pantry was a jumbled, overwhelming mess for YEARS. Finding what I needed to prepare a meal became a scavenger hunt or a clean-up expedition. I knew I needed to have a system…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m passionate about breaking down stigmas, shining a light of compassion on those who have a mental illness and treating them with grace, dignity and love. My dad had bipolar disorder, and it impacted our family in a huge way. You can read more here and here. According…
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Did you know that better posture can improve your health, mood, self-confidence and appearance? Try this 30-day posture challenge to cultivate a healthy habit with lasting benefits. I’m starting a 30-day posture improvement challenge because I’ve been slouching for decades. Here’s the BACK story (see what I did there?): “Stand up straight!” I think my…
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You know those days when 5 o’clock rolls around and you realize you have no idea what you’re fixing for dinner? Or you’re planning the week’s dinners and you KNOW Wednesday and Thursday are going to be CRAZY but you want healthy, quick and easy meals? I gravitate to these five easy meals over…
