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Backyard Patio Makeover

07/16/2017

Backyard Patio Makeover

A huge thanks to Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart for sponsoring this post. As always, opinions about their super cute farmhouse products are 100% mine.   We moved in to Old Salt Farm last fall, and we are thoroughly enjoying our first summer here.  We started out the summer with a huge list of… Read more

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Free Printable Laundry Sign

07/15/2017

Free Printable Laundry Sign

I have a wood framed sign in my laundry room that I just love (Silhouette cut file coming soon), and I get so many questions about it that I thought it would be fun to offer a printable laundry sign of the same design.  It’s a super cute, only takes a few minutes to put together,… Read more

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A Few of My Favorite Summer Things

07/10/2017

A Few of My Favorite Summer Things

I have a huge list of things I love about summer.  Here in upstate New York, we live for summers, because they’re so beautiful, and we can be outside as much as we want to.  Going to the beach, bonfires, BBQs, swimming, picking berries, hiking, camping, 4th of July, travel…I could make my summer list… Read more

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Outdoor Tween Girl Birthday Party for under $100!

07/08/2017

Outdoor Tween Girl Birthday Party for under $100!

My twin girls just turned 11, and they really wanted to have an outdoor party and invite all of their friends to celebrate. Since we were just finishing up some backyard projects, like our stone patio, it was great timing.  It turned out to be a huge success–all the girls had a wonderful time, and… Read more

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How to Make Mason Jar Citronella Candles

07/07/2017

How to Make Mason Jar Citronella Candles

We are loving our new stone patio, including the string lights, comfy furniture, and being outside. What I don’t love?  Bugs! Those darn mosquitoes cause all kinds of problems, and I knew we needed something to keep them away so we could enjoy ourselves.  I wasn’t sure about the citronella candles in the store, what… Read more

Filed Under: All Crafts, Crafts, DIY, For the Home, Outdoor Projects, Summer Fun | 6 Comments

Picnic Essentials + A Fun Date Night!

07/01/2017

Picnic Essentials + A Fun Date Night!

This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens and The Clorox Company. All opinions are 100% mine. Long ago my husband and I made the decision to have a weekly date night, and it’s one of the best things we’ve ever done. I still remember in our very poor student days, our dessert would… Read more

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Star Spangled 4th of July Ice Cream Sandwiches

06/24/2017

Star Spangled 4th of July Ice Cream Sandwiches

I can pretty much guarantee this will be easiest 4th of July recipe EVER.  Not to mention, who doesn’t love ice cream sandwiches? With a little assistance from some red, white and blue star sprinkles, they’re transformed into the perfect 4th of July Ice Cream Sandwiches in a matter of seconds! Aren’t they SO cute?… Read more

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Beach Bag Must Haves for Kids

06/21/2017

Beach Bag Must Haves for Kids

One of the things we look forward to the most during the summer is going to the beach!  We’re fortunate to live in a state that borders a couple of the Great Lakes, and we have some really great beaches that are pretty near to us.  We go for the entire day–pack up all of… Read more

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Quick & Easy 4th of July Handprint Flag Tee

06/20/2017

Quick & Easy 4th of July Handprint Flag Tee

So…you want an adorable flag tee for your kids, but don’t want to spend a lot of time or money?  I’ve got the perfect answer! This super cute 4th of July Handprint Flag Tee literally takes less than 5 minutes to make, and has all the red, white & blue goodness you’re looking for.  Best… Read more

Filed Under: 4th of July, All Crafts, Crafts, Holidays, Kids' Crafts | 6 Comments

Farmhouse Style: Office Storage Ideas

06/16/2017

Farmhouse Style: Office Storage Ideas

This post is sponsored by Better Home sand Gardens…all opinions about their products are 100% mine!  Having enough storage and being able to organize everything in our office has been my priority the last couple of weeks.  I was able to find the cutest bins and baskets, and an organizer that not only pulled the space… Read more

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