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Why learning to do things yourself is so beneficial
We live in a day and age when it is more normal to simply go to the store when you need a certain item than make it yourself, when it is more…
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How we got into kayaking for super cheap!
So this summer my husband and I have finally gotten into something that I’ve been wanting to do for years – kayaking! And it’s genuinely made our summer so much fun. I’m…
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How to make the perfect cloth fermentation covers!
If you’ve ever fermented food at home, it’s likely you’ve come across this in the directions: “Now take a coffee filter or tightly-woven cloth and secure it around the jar with a…
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SUPER EASY DIY Lip Balm (Peppermint Burt’s Bees copycat)
Okay guys, so even though I can have a very high tolerance for tedious activities (I have been caught peeling the skin off my soaked almonds for over an hour…), I absolutely…
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How I made a custom Italian-style tile floor mosaic!
Click here for a free guide on how to make the mosaic from this article! My husband and I finally took a trip to Italy this past summer. Although I was nervous…
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How I made custom wooden memorial plaques for my family
Unfortunately, this past autumn, my family experienced some losses. My dad lost one of his younger brothers and, three days later, my family lost our beloved kitty. My uncle’s passing was much…
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The best foamy and HEALTHY homemade hot chocolate!
Hey everyone! Today I wanted to share the ritual that makes every morning especially enjoyable for me. And of course it has to do with chocolate! How couldn’t it, right? Every morning…
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How to make a DIY oak threshold that no one will know you made!
Making my own thresholds has been one of my favorite mini-projects in our new house! And let me just start off by saying I absolutely love woodworking. I always have, even when…
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Buying a house in the crazy 2023 real estate market!
So, as I’m writing this post, I’m well aware that the housing market has probably become a whole lot worse since just a year ago. However, even last year it was pretty…
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Tiling for the first time! Pantry floor
Okay, so I’ll admit that for my first time tiling, a pantry floor was a bit over my head. But I grew up watching my mom do this stuff! From tiling floors…
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Can a violin produce two notes at the same time?
I am so excited to answer this question! And for once, the answer is simply… yes! The fact that the violin can play two notes at the same time is actually one…
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Is it okay to practice violin sitting down?
When you begin a practice session, you might find yourself wondering if it would be best to sit or stand. You might especially wonder if it is even okay to practice violin…
