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How to Make a Weekly Pregnancy Tracker
First of all, if you’re looking at ideas for pregnancy trackers, you’re probably pregnant so congratulations!! My daughter is currently 7 years old so these are a few years old but still such a cute idea and I plan on doing something similar with my next pregnancy. I just think tracking your belly progress and some random thoughts during your pregnancy is so fun. Plus, who doesn’t love to see an updated bump picture, right?! So I hope you get some good ideas for your tracker here! Supplies for your Pregnancy Tracker Board This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but helps us to offset the…
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A Better Way to Seal your Backyard Chicken Coop
Have you spent hours on the internet trying to find the best way to Seal Your Chicken Coop safely? ME TOO! It is crazy the amount of time I have poured into just researching stuff and trying to find out what wouldn’t cost a fortune or harm my hens. I wanted a sealant that was non-toxic, safe for egg layers, and durable enough to actually hold up over time. And of course, the best idea was to find something that didn’t cost me hundreds of dollars and yet really worked. I didn’t feel that was too much to ask… right? haha Well, I found a solution that worked. Here is…
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Turn Whelk Shells into Beautiful Succulent Planters
First, you go to the beach…then you make the pretty succulent planters. My family recently moved to Northern Illinois from Eastern North Carolina and while in NC I loved going with a friend of mine to the beach to find shells and shark teeth. Walking along the beach is always fun, shells or no shells. One of our favorite spots to find whelk shells is Shackleford Banks. And what better way to remember those trips than to make beautiful succulent planters with them? Aside from lining my garden with them, that is! Shackleford Banks Shackleford Banks is a beautiful place to spend a peaceful day at the beach. If you…
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The Best Chicken Pot Pie Recipe + Mini Pot Pies
This Chicken Pot Pie is a tried-and-true favorite in our house—comfort food at its finest. It’s loaded with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a rich, golden crust that always hits the spot. We make this cozy classic at least a couple of times a month, and it’s the first thing I turn to when I’m cooking for guests or want something easy from the freezer. I’ve also included instructions for making mini pot pies, which are perfect for meal prep, little hands, or serving a crowd. If you’re craving more feel-good meals like this one, take a peek at our Classic Comfort Food Recipes. This post contains affiliate links. This…
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How To Raise Friendly Chickens And The BEST Breeds
A friendly chicken is the best! I know, I know… we think we are getting chickens to have eggs. But once you have these little mini dinosaurs following you around, talking to you, sitting next to you, and just being cute as anything – your mind changes on the reasons why you want chickens! Raising them to be friendly chickens is not as hard as you think. Breeds can be a major contributor, but we will talk about that later. Like most animals when you raise them from babies your treatment of them dictates a lot in their personalities. Most animals learn to love and trust the person who feeds…
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How to Dye Vibrant Easter Eggs with All-Natural Dye
I have never dyed Easter eggs that were this vibrant before! Easter Eggs with All-Natural Dye not only look beautiful, but they are also free from harsh chemicals and artificial colors. The process of creating natural dyes is fun to do with kids to teach them about how to extract the colors from plants and spices. It is so fun to see what nature can do! Ditch those toxic artificial dyes. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us offset the cost of running the blog. We only share products we are using and are items we would recommend to a friend. Thank…
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I am in Love with my Remodeled Chicken Coop
I am in love with my refurbished chicken coop! I had wanted chickens so badly. But I wasn’t really sure where to start. I kept struggling with two main factors. One was the idea of spending a huge amount of money on buying a coop. They are so expensive. And two, building one would be cheaper, but I kept thinking I needed a GIANT coop, and again we were back to the money. haha SO when my neighbor called and said we just bought a new coop, would you like my old one? I jumped on it… Needless to say – when my husband saw it he was NOT impressed…
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Easy Berry Bars Everyone Will LOVE
Last summer I shared this DELICIOUS recipe for my black raspberry berry bars. They were so good, and I will be making them again this summer when the black raspberries are in season. They’re my favorite kind of berry…or fruit…or maybe food…so I always enjoy the few weeks a year when they’re fresh. In the meantime, I tried the same recipe with a couple of other berries, and I was NOT disappointed. Here are some delicious Berry Bars in case you need a little fruitiness in your life while you wait for fresh berry season,n too. Need more from-scratch dessert ideas? Make sure to explore the From Scratch Desserts section.…
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How to Make Your Own Seed Starting Mix
You have your seeds, you have planned your garden, and now it is time to get your Seed Starting Mix put together. I have had such a fun time starting seeds. There is something so gratifying about planting a seed and then watching it become a plant in just a few days. Creating your own seed starting mix is super easy and will help ensure your plants get off to a good start. Before you start your seeds make sure you know what zone you’re in. Effectively Planting for your Zone can make or break your garden! When I first started planting seeds I would wonder what was all the…
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How to can Blueberry Pie Filling to Use All Year
A few years ago, I learned how to make and can pie filling, and I will never turn back! Try this Blueberry Pie Filling and I promise you will be so happy you did. I’ve made pies, bars, turnovers, and crisps, and they were all so easy with the canned fillings. Grab this easy recipe while blueberries are in season to practice some water bath canning and enjoy the fresh flavor of blueberries all year long. Want more step-by-step tips and recipes? Visit my complete Water Bath Canning Guide for safe, delicious canning ideas all year long. This recipe is super easy to do, and we were able to use…
