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Fig Leaf Tea – It’s Healthy and it Tastes Amazing!

Fig leaf Tea is so amazing! When we moved into our house, we had a Brown Turkey Fig Tree in our yard. I was so excited about the tasty little…

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August 15, 2021
Canning, Food Preservation, Fruit Preserves & Pie Fillings, Water Bath Canning

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…

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March 24, 2022
Canned Vegetables, Canning, Food Preservation, Pressure Canning

How to Pressure Can Diced Onions for Long-Lasting Flavor

There are a few different ways to preserve onions. If you don’t have a lot of space to keep whole onions throughout the winter or extra freezer space to keep…

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September 9, 2024
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    Beach Wine Bottle Decor

    April 24, 2021 / 4 Comments

    I was so excited to get into my creative side a few days ago and make these adorable beach-themed wine bottle decorations. They are so cute and super easy to make. And the best part might be the first step — you must drink the wine before you can do the upcycling craft! 😆 If you’re into long explanations (and you want to dive into my amazing personality 😉), read on for how I did my wine bottle decor! If you’re into the short and sweet version scroll to the bottle for a quick list. I’m a picky wine drinker but I finally found this watermelon flavored wine that I…

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    Samantha

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    Freedom Within Limits — The Idea of Rights, Responsibilities, & Freedoms in Montessori

    April 24, 2021 / No Comments

    A common misconception about Montessori classrooms is that students get to run free. That they get to do WhAtEvEr they want to do in the classroom. Many people think that Montessori = Freedom, but it’s not that simple. I am not disagreeing, there is a LOT of freedom in the Montessori classroom at home. The real Montessori way of thinking is FREEDOM within LIMITS. This has been a constant topic in our class discussions lately as the students learn what they can control in the classroom with their choices and actions. It is a conversation that can easily be had in the home too! I am currently a Montessori Lower Elementary…

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    How to Make DIY Scrabble Tiles: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions

    April 24, 2021 / No Comments

    These DIY Scrabble Tiles are a HUGE HIT in my local area. My parents and I worked together to make hundreds of Scrabble tiles for families and friends in the last couple of years. I love seeing these personalized tiles as beautiful wall decor. They brought so many smiles to the people we made them for. Here’s exactly how we did it! If you have any questions about how we make them or anything that I haven’t mentioned please comment and ask! 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 use…

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Author Sam Rossi

Sam Rossi

 Mom, Montessori Teacher, Homeschooling Teacher, DIY Lover, Gardener

Lisa Scott

Wife, Mom, Homeschooling Teacher, DIY Lover, Gardener, Running a little farm over here and loving it!

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