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Try this DIY tutorial for how to install wainscoting paneling. Discover easy-to-follow steps along with dramatic before and after photos.

DIY Ideas, Home Decor, Our Farmhouse

August 28, 2021

DIY Wall Paneling

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As soon as August comes, I’m ready to bring out all the fall decor. Yes, I know that technically fall isn’t until September 22, but August just sounds like it should be a fall month. I’m ready for slightly cooler temps and pumpkins and cozy blankets. It’s the perfect time for a fall living room update with Overstock

Fall, Our Farmhouse, sponsored

August 21, 2021

Fall Living Room Update with Overstock

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I get questions all the time about I how I care for my blonde hair and what products I use. Blonde hair is naturally the most porous hair color type and requires extra care to keep it healthy. Follow these ten best tips to care for your blonde hair.

Beauty

August 14, 2021

Best Tips to Care for Blonde Hair

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Friends! Trevor finally gave in and we got Frankie a pony. She loves him so much and look how beautiful he is! We got her a new saddle (her first one) and a helmet and she calls him “Borsie”. His official name will be picked in the future. I was asked about the difference between a pony and a horse. Let’s chat about it.

Animals, Farm, Farm Life

August 9, 2021

Pony vs Horse, What’s the Difference?

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Today on the summer menu is Homemade Marinara Sauce – your go-to spaghetti sauce recipe! A favorite in our house lately. Turns out beautifully every time and the perfect way to use your garden-fresh tomatoes! These is also a tip for freezing instead of time consuming canning to use all winter long.

Garden, Recipe Box

August 5, 2021

Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe

homemade marinara sauce

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Learn how to make your own lily pond using a stock tank. Lily ponds are their own beautiful self-contained little ecosystem and they make a great addition to your yard or garden.

DIY, DIY Ideas, Farm Life, Garden

July 24, 2021

How to Make a Lily Pond Using a Stock Tank

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My daughter Farmgirl Frankie loves her animals and I wanted to make a special shirt for her with my favorite craft supplies! Come see how I use my Cricut to make one of a kind designs!

Crafts, DIY, DIY Ideas

July 20, 2021

Shirt Project with Cricut

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Are you obsessed with blueberry muffins like I am? Then you have to try these blueberry cupcakes! Filled with homegrown blueberries, these treats are great at breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Garden, Recipe Box

July 16, 2021

Sweet and Savory Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Let’s make plum jam! Even if you have never done any canning before, don’t worry! The process is much easier than you think and you don’t need any fancy equipment to do it. A large pot to submerge your jars in is really the only thing you need other than a pot to cook the preserves.

Recipe Box

July 9, 2021

How to Make Homemade Plum Jam

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Easy Summer Farmhouse Porch Decor! Let’s take a look at the blog post with the most adorable models.

Entertaining, Home Decor, Our Farmhouse

July 5, 2021

Summer Front Porch Decor

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