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Top 20 Posts of 2015

Top 20 Posts of 2015

Posted on December 30, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

It is hard to believe 2015 is already coming to a close. I feels like it was all just a big blur! He have had

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A Week of Homestead Photos December 20th-26th

A Week of Homestead Photos December 20th-26th

Posted on December 27, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

After being down in the dumps last week, I decided to take my grandmother’s advice. When ever I call her and ask her how she

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A Week of Homestead Photos December 13th- 19th

A Week of Homestead Photos December 13th- 19th

Posted on December 20, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I would love to shower you all with things that made me smile this week. I really would. I mean it is right before Christmas,

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Turn a Simple Placemat into a Fabulous Throw Pillow!

Turn a Simple Placemat into a Fabulous Throw Pillow!

Posted on December 16, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I love throw pillow! Tapestry throw pillows are just so “fancy.” I don’t however love the ridiculous price of those fabulous little pillows. I have

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged craft, DIY, homemade gift ideas, sewing18 Comments on Turn a Simple Placemat into a Fabulous Throw Pillow!
A Week of Homestead Photos December 6th – 12th

A Week of Homestead Photos December 6th – 12th

Posted on December 13, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Last year at this time, we had below zero temps, which is normal. This year? It was 62 degrees yesterday?!?! I am a little freaked

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A Week of Homestead Photos November 29th – December 5th

A Week of Homestead Photos November 29th – December 5th

Posted on December 6, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Another week has come and gone and of course I found things that brought a smile to my face. The snow has melted and while

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DIY Christmas Ornaments

DIY Christmas Ornaments

Posted on December 5, 2015December 3, 2018 by Mindie

When it comes to our home and Christmas decorations, well, you will never see my humble abode gracing the pages of Better Homes and Gardens.

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Posted in Crafts, DIYTagged Christmas, Chritmas, craft, DIY, homemade gift ideas32 Comments on DIY Christmas Ornaments
A Week of Homestead Photos November 22nd – 28th

A Week of Homestead Photos November 22nd – 28th

Posted on November 29, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I totally dropped the ball this week when it came to taking photos. I was too busy living life! And that is the way it

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged A Week of Homestead Photos4 Comments on A Week of Homestead Photos November 22nd – 28th
Maple Tapping Gift Ideas and Giveaway

Maple Tapping Gift Ideas and Giveaway

Posted on November 23, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

As you may or may not know, we have been tapping our maple trees for a few years now. It is a wonderful outdoor activity

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Christmas, Chritmas, Giveaway, maple syrup4 Comments on Maple Tapping Gift Ideas and Giveaway
A Week of Homestead Photos November 15th – 21st

A Week of Homestead Photos November 15th – 21st

Posted on November 22, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

What an incredible and diverse week we have had here at the homestead. You could feel and see fall slipping away quickly. The temperatures took

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Super Easy DIY Pillowcases!!

Super Easy DIY Pillowcases!!

Posted on November 19, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Super easy do-it-yourself pillowcases….. Sure, if you are a professional seamstress, right? Nope! I am no professional, in fact, I am self-taught. Well, unless you

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, craft, DIY, homemade gift ideas, sewing8 Comments on Super Easy DIY Pillowcases!!
Awesome Apple Pie Recipe

Awesome Apple Pie Recipe

Posted on November 17, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Fall is here and that means cooler temperatures and apples, the perfect combination for baking! When it comes to apple pie however, my hubby is

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Recipes, Thanksgiving10 Comments on Awesome Apple Pie Recipe
A (couple of) Weeks of Homestead Photos

A (couple of) Weeks of Homestead Photos

Posted on November 15, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

What a crazy few weeks we have had. I so missed sharing photos with you, but my computer decided to get an attitude and had

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“Christmas in November” Giveaway

“Christmas in November” Giveaway

Posted on November 12, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I am so excited to team up with Mary from Mary’s Heirloom Seeds to celebrate her reaching 7,000 likes on Facebook! In honor of this

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Garden, Giveaway
Fermenting Pickles, A Yummy Science Project

Fermenting Pickles, A Yummy Science Project

Posted on November 10, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

When it comes to homeschooling topics, we as parent pick topics that fulfill portions of our curriculum, like science or math. Homeschooling projects should also

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged fermenting, homeschool8 Comments on Fermenting Pickles, A Yummy Science Project
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