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DIY Upcycled Bird Feeder

DIY Upcycled Bird Feeder

Posted on May 6, 2016January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I love all the birds we have visiting our property. What I don’t like is when they decide to eat all the chickens’ food! Sure

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged craft, critter, DIY20 Comments on DIY Upcycled Bird Feeder
A Farm Themed Birthday Without Breaking the Bank

A Farm Themed Birthday Without Breaking the Bank

Posted on March 2, 2016January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Recently the littlest country kid turned four. My mind is blown by this as I feel like I just brought him home from the hospital!

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, DIY12 Comments on A Farm Themed Birthday Without Breaking the Bank
Easy To Make Kid’s Fort

Easy To Make Kid’s Fort

Posted on February 10, 2016January 16, 2018 by Mindie

The littlest country kid has officially hit the “Let’s Build a Fort” phase of life. Every kid goes through it, grabbing pillows, blankets, tables, chair,

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Posted in DIYTagged Caft, Children, craft, DIY14 Comments on Easy To Make Kid’s Fort
Cave Tools Wood Chip Smoker Box Review

Cave Tools Wood Chip Smoker Box Review

Posted on February 5, 2016January 3, 2018 by Mindie

A couple of months ago I was contacted by a company called Cave Tools asking If I would be willing to review one of their

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged DIY, Review4 Comments on Cave Tools Wood Chip Smoker Box Review
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!
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
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!!
DIY Pin Cushion and Storage

DIY Pin Cushion and Storage

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

Ever since my hubby bought me a new sewing machine, I have been sewing like a mad woman. You see a few years back, my

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged craft, DIY, homemade gift ideas, sewing18 Comments on DIY Pin Cushion and Storage
DIY Halloween Headstones

DIY Halloween Headstones

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

Halloween is one of our family’s favorite holidays. Even before we had children, hubby and I loved decorating the yard and handing out candy. Over

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged craft, DIY, Halloween14 Comments on DIY Halloween Headstones
How to Can Green Beans. Yes You Can!

How to Can Green Beans. Yes You Can!

Posted on October 9, 2015August 31, 2018 by Mindie

A few years back, my mother gifted to me her old (aka missing pieces) pressure canner. After purchasing a few parts we had that bad

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Posted in GardeningTagged canning, DIY, Garden, Homestead, Recipes8 Comments on How to Can Green Beans. Yes You Can!
Homemade Skunk Odor Remover

Homemade Skunk Odor Remover

Posted on July 28, 2015April 25, 2019 by Mindie

I was driving down the road the other day and that “wonderful” aroma of skunk filled my nose. A 1/4 mile down the road, there

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Posted in DIYTagged DIY, Recipes22 Comments on Homemade Skunk Odor Remover
Easy Fabric Flower Pot

Easy Fabric Flower Pot

Posted on July 24, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I like terra cotta pots as much as the next farm girl, but they can tend to be a little on the boring side some

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged craft, DIY, Garden, homemade gift ideas13 Comments on Easy Fabric Flower Pot
Homemade Garden Markers

Homemade Garden Markers

Posted on June 5, 2015January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Every year we plant a garden. Every year I try to label everything, so we can remember when things come up, what they are. But

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, craft, DIY, Garden28 Comments on Homemade Garden Markers
DIY Bird Feeder For Under $5!!

DIY Bird Feeder For Under $5!!

Posted on March 20, 2015February 26, 2018 by Mindie

I love feeding the birds and the country kids love to sit at the window and watch them. I swear our back window is like

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Posted in Crafts, GardeningTagged craft, DIY, homemade gift ideas48 Comments on DIY Bird Feeder For Under $5!!
Easy NY Style Bagels You Can Make At Home

Easy NY Style Bagels You Can Make At Home

Posted on March 11, 2015September 20, 2019 by Mindie

Who doesn’t love a GOOD bagel?!?! My country kids love bagels, but sadly all they have ever had were store bought bagels. Trust me, these

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Posted in RecipesTagged DIY, Recipes53 Comments on Easy NY Style Bagels You Can Make At Home
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