Category: DIY

What I’ve Learned (And Unlearned) Since Starting W...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 3, 2025 0 32

When I first started Wellness Mama I couldn’t have imagined where this journey would take me. All of the research, connecting with...

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Honey Butter

DO NEWSFEED Nov 3, 2025 0 26

Nothing quite says holiday meal like HONEY BUTTER. Although this is such a simple recipe, it really elevates any special meal, and...

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Snow Globe Night Light

DO NEWSFEED Oct 31, 2025 0 23

This DIY Snow Globe Night Light glows softly like winter magic! Perfect for bedrooms, kitchens, or cozy holiday décor. Turn… The p...

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Adding Colorful Curtains To My Walk-In Closet Wind...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 30, 2025 0 37

I already know that this is going to be a controversial decision, but it’s done. I made the decision to hang some curtains on the ...

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What You Need to Stay Healthy This Winter

DO NEWSFEED Oct 30, 2025 0 33

I’m addicted to sunshine, one big reason why I live in a southern state. And while I’m not a fan of less light during the winter, ...

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Grasscloth Wallpaper Installation Underway!

DO NEWSFEED Oct 29, 2025 0 27

I decided that the next project that I’ll tackle in the bedroom suite is the grasscloth wallpaper. So much remains on hold until t...

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The Bedroom Dresser Is Painted (Before & After)

DO NEWSFEED Oct 29, 2025 0 25

I made my paint color decision for the bedroom dresser, and I got it finished yesterday. What I realized when reading the comments...

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Homemade Chocolate Chip Protein Bars

DO NEWSFEED Oct 29, 2025 0 34

I don’t have a huge sweet tooth, but sometimes I’m in the mood for a healthy dessert. My kids especially love a delicious sweet tr...

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Bedroom Dresser Progress (Or, The Opposite Of Prog...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 35

Alright, y’all. I feel like I have to preface this post by telling y’all that I don’t drink. As in, not at all. I don’t drink soci...

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Questioning My Choices On Bedroom Details — Draper...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 25

While I’ve had the overall vision for this bedroom in my mind (and on a mockup) for a long time, now that I’m getting down the det...

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My Modified Bedroom Plan

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 24

I took some time yesterday to solidify my plan for the bedroom. I’ve had a general roadmap for the direction I was heading for a w...

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Dresser Paint Color Options

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 23

Happy Saturday, y’all! I’m here on a rare Saturday because I need your input. Yesterday, I brought the dresser into the bedroom an...

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Large Cloth Kitchen Bow

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 20

Looking for a simple and festive way to decorate your kitchen for the holidays?

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Cranberry Syrup

DO NEWSFEED Oct 27, 2025 0 32

This cranberry syrup recipe is made from fresh cranberries, sugar, water and orange peel. That’s it! It takes about 20 minutes to ...

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It’s Starting To Look Like An Actual Bedroom

DO NEWSFEED Oct 23, 2025 0 31

I got the bedroom all cleaned up yesterday. With all of the tools put away, all of the trash bagged up and taken out, and the floo...

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Natural Kitchen Essentials: The Tools I Can’t Live...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 23, 2025 0 23

After I wrote about what I keep in my purse, I had several requests for a similar post about what my kitchen looks like. While it’...

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Garlic Toast

DO NEWSFEED Oct 22, 2025 0 21

This easy garlic toast recipe can be made from start to finish in about 15 minutes in the oven or air fryer. This is a great way t...

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I Received The Foyer Bench Fabric (And I Don’t Lik...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 21, 2025 0 42

The fabric for the foyer bench came in this weekend, and I don’t think I like it. Well, to be clear, I love the actual fabric, and...

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The Bedroom Wainscoting And Trim Is Finished!

DO NEWSFEED Oct 21, 2025 0 35

Oh my goodness, y’all. This took so much longer than I thought it would, but the wainscoting and trim in the bedroom is finally fi...

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Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

DO NEWSFEED Oct 21, 2025 0 36

Creamy, Marry Me Chicken is a family favorite in our house at mealtime. If you haven’t heard of the recipe before, it’s basically ...

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The New Foyer Light Is Up!

DO NEWSFEED Oct 20, 2025 0 31

Well, I’m still working on trim in the bedroom. I’m so irritated that it’s taking this long, but all I can do is keep moving forwa...

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Homemade Old Fashioned Mix

DO NEWSFEED Oct 20, 2025 0 27

The Old Fashioned is my favorite classic cocktail. I love ordering it when dining out, and I often make them at home. I have tried...

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Essential Oil Safety (Precautions and Risks)

DO NEWSFEED Oct 17, 2025 0 29

Feeling a little lost when it comes to essential oil safety? These increasingly popular plant oils are very powerful and useful, b...

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Bedroom Details — Window Privacy, New Curtain Rods...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 16, 2025 0 37

Since our bedroom is on the front of our house, with a door that goes right to the front yard and two windows that look out to the...

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Spicy Fire Cider Recipe – Natural Cold Remedy

DO NEWSFEED Oct 16, 2025 0 29

I first discovered a recipe for fire cider years ago. Hot peppers and random herbs in vinegar didn’t sound too appealing at the ti...

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Bedroom Dresser Color Options

DO NEWSFEED Oct 15, 2025 0 37

I think I have one more day of working on the trim and walls in the bedroom. Of course, I thought that before heading into last we...

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Maple Glazed Pumpkin Bread (With Almond Flour)

DO NEWSFEED Oct 15, 2025 0 29

Years ago when I had little ones who liked going to the pumpkin patch, we’d always come home with a few pumpkins. While I don’t al...

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Chai Spice Mix

DO NEWSFEED Oct 15, 2025 0 33

Chai spice has to be one o the most beloved spice mixes in the world. This homemade chai spice mix is great in drinks, tea, and ba...

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How I’m Doing On My 2025 Home Goals

DO NEWSFEED Oct 13, 2025 0 29

At the beginning of every year, I make a list of home goals for that year. Since I’ve started doing that several years ago, I’ve n...

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Bedroom and Foyer Progress

DO NEWSFEED Oct 13, 2025 0 27

Well, I’m still working on trim in the bedroom, and it’s still not finished. But I made quite a bit of progress over the weekend, ...

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Bedroom Progress — The Trim Isn’t Finished, But It...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 9, 2025 0 36

The trim in the bedroom has been a pretty slow project because of how wonky these walls are, but I’ve made some really great progr...

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A Change In Mindset Can Change Everything (Or So I...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 9, 2025 0 32

I mentioned in yesterday’s post that I’ve really been struggling with staying focused and motivated on working on our bedroom late...

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DIY Anti-Aging Rosehip Face Serum

DO NEWSFEED Oct 9, 2025 0 29

Over the years I’ve heard from many of you that this rosehip face moisturizer is a favorite. Rosehip seed oil is amazing for skin,...

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Cute Monkey Card Paper Craft for Kids

DO NEWSFEED Oct 9, 2025 0 36

Check out this adorable monkey card paper craft idea for kids! A few simple cuts with your scissors and some gluing, and you and ...

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Easy Tartar Sauce

DO NEWSFEED Oct 9, 2025 0 30

Fish sticks are a staple at my house currently (LOL) so this homemade tartar sauce recipe comes in handy! Although this easy tarta...

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A Few Little Bedroom Details

DO NEWSFEED Oct 8, 2025 0 30

I don’t have a big bedroom update today. I’m still trying to repair that wavy wall and get the rest of the trim finished. I hope t...

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Cloth Kitchen Bow

DO NEWSFEED Oct 8, 2025 0 31

Learn how to make a Cloth Kitchen Bow! This simple DIY project turns everyday cloth napkins into adorable bows that… The post Clot...

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Simple Tomato Basil Soup (Stovetop or Instant Pot)

DO NEWSFEED Oct 8, 2025 0 39

Cool winds, crunchy leaves, and pumpkins on the porch mean it’s soup weather time at our house. The Instant Pot starts to live on ...

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Planning The Landscaping Outside Our Bedroom Door

DO NEWSFEED Oct 6, 2025 0 35

I woke up this morning thinking about our bedroom door. As I’m working on our bedroom, I’ll obviously need to get that door finish...

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35+ Halloween Cocktails

DO NEWSFEED Oct 6, 2025 0 46

Here’s a list of our best Halloween cocktails to make for your next Halloween party. Whether you are looking for a Halloween punch...

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Bedroom Trim Progress (It’s Not Going Well)

DO NEWSFEED Oct 6, 2025 0 42

I am well past the point of no return on my plans for the walls in our bedroom, but let me just state this very clearly. After thi...

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Why Grip Strength is Vitally Important (and How to...

DO NEWSFEED Oct 6, 2025 0 53

Can opening a pickle jar predict how long you’re going to live? Maybe more than you realize! Our grip strength is actually linked ...

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Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

DO NEWSFEED Oct 6, 2025 0 35

If you love pizza as much as we do you have to try our Deep Dish Pizza recipe. This deep dish pizza recipe is everything I love ab...

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WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT BLOGGING, WHAT IS A BLOG?...

doacWeb Academy Oct 3, 2025 0 68

Blogging is the process of creating and publishing digital content, such as articles, photos, or videos, on a website or platform,...

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Reader Suggestions — Four Pantry Ideas

DO NEWSFEED Oct 3, 2025 0 36

Well, I’m not quite ready to share more bedroom progress at this point. That will probably have to wait until Friday. In the meant...

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New Plan For Our “New” Guest Bathroom

DO NEWSFEED Oct 3, 2025 0 36

I didn’t get any work done yesterday because I almost never have a chance to make any progress on projects on Wednesdays. As y’all...

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Shea Butter Lotion Bar Sticks

DO NEWSFEED Oct 3, 2025 0 34

On average women use about 19 bodycare products a day that contain an estimated 500+ different chemicals. In college my bathroom w...

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Mulling Spices

DO NEWSFEED Oct 3, 2025 0 37

If you are an adult craving a little magic in your life, maybe a little potion making, then make your own mulling spices. Yes, you...

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Bedroom Progress — The Walls And Ceiling Are Paint...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 30, 2025 0 25

I’m not quite as far along as I had intended to be at this point because I ended up taking it easy over the weekend. I did do some...

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Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Croutons

DO NEWSFEED Sep 30, 2025 0 31

Soup season is in full swing, but honestly, in this household any season really is soup season. These homemade sourdough croutons ...

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Trying To Decide How To Use These Now Empty Spaces

DO NEWSFEED Sep 29, 2025 0 35

I want our house to be finished so badly. I’ve been working on it for so long, and I’ve had a lot of fun doing so. And as I’ve sta...

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Easy Calzone Recipe

DO NEWSFEED Sep 29, 2025 0 27

While I love homemade pizza, I am also a big fan of pizza’s modest cousin, the calzone. And while I am all for a homemade calzone ...

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Easy Chicharrón Recipe

DO NEWSFEED Sep 29, 2025 0 36

If you love crispy bacon or pork rinds, I highly recommend you try this chicharrón recipe! Chicharrones are an appetizer or snack ...

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Rotel Dip

DO NEWSFEED Sep 29, 2025 0 39

If I had to pick one nostalgic food that reminds me of family gatherings at my grandma’s house, it would be Rotel Cheese Dip. Made...

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Foyer Details — Ceiling Light and Mirror Decisions...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 26, 2025 0 26

My whole plan for our bedroom foyer is coming together very well. A couple of days ago, I shared that I had narrowed down my ceili...

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Washington Apple Shot

DO NEWSFEED Sep 26, 2025 0 40

Let’s learn to make a Washington Apple Shot. This recipe tastes just like a fresh, crisp apple. It’s one of the tastiest shot reci...

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Ceiling Light Options For Our Bedroom Foyer

DO NEWSFEED Sep 25, 2025 0 51

Last night, I started searching for lighting options for our bedroom foyer. One thing I noticed immediately is that I’m immediatel...

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The Bedroom Foyer Has Color!

DO NEWSFEED Sep 25, 2025 0 41

With the exception of that spot on the ceiling that still hasn’t been painted (because I still haven’t had a chance to purchase ce...

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Soup and Sandwich Combos

DO NEWSFEED Sep 25, 2025 0 38

There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of soup paired with a perfectly crafted sandwich. Whether you’re looking for… The...

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Simple Elderberry Wellness Shots Recipe

DO NEWSFEED Sep 25, 2025 0 36

Mini everything seems to be all the rage lately. Mini can still pack a mighty punch though when it comes to these elderberry welln...

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Candy Apples

DO NEWSFEED Sep 25, 2025 0 36

Red candy apples are a classic fall treat with their shiny bright color, hard candy coating, and sweet or tart crisp apple underne...

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Foyer Trim Is Painted (Plus, A Little “Before” And...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 24, 2025 0 24

Yesterday, I got all of the trim and wainscoting painted in the bedroom foyer, and with each new step completed, I get more and mo...

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My Twist on Homemade Spiced Apple Cider

DO NEWSFEED Sep 24, 2025 0 37

I grew up drinking apple cider and homemade wassail (a spiced cider/tea with citrus) around the holidays. So when I had kids I wan...

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Bedroom Foyer Progress (Plus, Guess Who’s Back! Jo...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2025 0 21

Well, I said that I would show you the bedroom foyer progress today, and while I spent hours working yesterday, you can’t really t...

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An Update On Tiger And Cooper

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2025 0 30

I didn’t quite get the bedroom foyer to the “finished” point that I wanted to reach before I shared another update with y’all, so ...

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Halloween Concrete Paver

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2025 0 37

This Halloween Concrete Paver craft is the perfect DIY project that combines creativity and durability. It is a fun and… The post ...

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Nutrition and Tips for Teen Athletes

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2025 0 38

The teen years can feel like a whirlwind. Bodies are changing daily, hormones are in constant flux, and no snack in the pantry is ...

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Apple Pie Spice

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2025 0 32

This is an easy homemade recipe for apple pie spice. While you certainly could simply use cinnamon for apple pie, this spice mixtu...

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20+ Halloween Drinks

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2025 0 29

These are our best Halloween and fall drink recipes that do not contain alcohol. Make a festive N/A drink to enjoy this October. R...

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Cinnamon Dolce Syrup

DO NEWSFEED Sep 22, 2025 0 35

This homemade cinnamon dolce syrup is a Starbucks copycat recipe but also, it’s how I like it. Which I think is one of the biggest...

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Playing Around With A Completely Different Kitchen...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 18, 2025 0 28

Y’all know I don’t work on Wednesdays, so I have no bedroom progress to share with you today. I have the whole day today to do wor...

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Foyer Progress (Plus, My Newly Discovered Secret F...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 18, 2025 0 31

Progress continues to be slow on the bedroom foyer walls, but the good news is that my hand is almost completely healed. Where the...

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How to Make Flu-Busting Elderberry Gummies

DO NEWSFEED Sep 18, 2025 0 37

What kid doesn’t love gummy snacks? This version features health boosting elderberry syrup, perfect for cold and flu season. Elder...

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Shot

DO NEWSFEED Sep 18, 2025 0 34

This pb&j shot is a tasty recipe that tastes just like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The combination of peanut butter whiske...

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What Comes First? A New Kitchen Or The Addition?

DO NEWSFEED Sep 16, 2025 0 47

Matt and I have been talking about which one to do first, then new kitchen or the addition. Okay, let me back up a bit. Right now,...

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Raspberry Syrup

DO NEWSFEED Sep 16, 2025 0 33

Homemade raspberry syrup is super simple to make and only requires two ingredients plus water. You can make this in less than 20 m...

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Silent No More

DO NEWSFEED Sep 16, 2025 0 42

For many years now, I’ve had a very hard and fast rule on my blog. Don’t talk about current events, no matter how devastating they...

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How to Make an Amazing Pumpkin Spice Latte (at Hom...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 16, 2025 0 44

It’s no secret that I love coffee, and nothing says fall like a pumpkin spice latte! Seeing Starbucks PSL on their signs every fal...

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Cherry Syrup

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 34

This cherry syrup recipe is easy to make with only two ingredients plus water. This is a cherry simple syrup recipe, so a thin syr...

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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 40

That’s right, this is the best Starbucks copycat recipe for the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. So, if that’s your current drink order, I...

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Cortado

DO NEWSFEED Sep 15, 2025 0 37

If you are looking for a perfectly balanced and smooth coffee experience, look no further than the cortado! This delicious espress...

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Bedroom & Foyer Progress (Plus, Trying To Map Out ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 13, 2025 0 42

I’ve been working a bit slower these last couple of days because of my injured hand (which you can read about here), but I have ma...

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Adding Trim To The Bedroom Foyer Walls

DO NEWSFEED Sep 13, 2025 0 41

Progress has been slow on my bedroom walls. I’m still working through the pain of my injured right hand, and that has definitely s...

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Fall Essential Oil Blends For Your Diffuser

DO NEWSFEED Sep 12, 2025 0 59

There’s something about fall that makes me want to sip something warm, and fill the house with cozy scents. This season brings cri...

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Healthy Spiced Apple Crisp Recipe (Grain-Free)

DO NEWSFEED Sep 12, 2025 0 56

I’m a fan of all things fall, but pumpkin spice can get old after a while. This delicious, healthy apple crisp recipe features swe...

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Lymphatic Support: Simple Ways to Help the Body’s ...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 12, 2025 0 56

When I first started digging into the lymphatic system years ago, I was amazed that something so important wasn’t talked about mor...

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Strawberry Syrup

DO NEWSFEED Sep 12, 2025 0 34

This strawberry syrup recipe is the prefect compliment to sparkling water, in a cocktail, for a special mocktail, in Diet Coke or ...

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Starbucks Medicine Ball

DO NEWSFEED Sep 12, 2025 0 41

This Starbucks medicine ball recipe is something you can find on the starbucks secret menu. It’s sometimes referred to as the “Col...

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Orange Chicken Sauce

DO NEWSFEED Sep 12, 2025 0 39

Orange chicken is similar to sweet and sour chicken in that it’s a flavorful sauce that has some sweetness to it. The base of the ...

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Our New Bedside Tables — Here’s How I Rate Them...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 37

Our bedside tables arrived! And yes, even though I’m nowhere near ready to bring them into the room (which is still under construc...

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Bedroom And Foyer Progress — The Stripes Are Almos...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 30

I am so close to being ready for primer on the foyer and bedroom walls. It has been quite the process getting to this point. I tri...

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Sidelined By An Injury

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 38

To say that this weekend didn’t go as planned would be a huge understatement. I had hoped to have all of the walls primed in foyer...

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Homemade Cleaning Products

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 34

Looking for safe, effective, and budget-friendly alternatives to store-bought cleaners? These homemade cleaning products are made ...

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DIY Natural Foundation Powder

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 38

Cocoa powder is great for making (healthier) homemade Nutella, but it’s also great for adding an antioxidant boost to your skincar...

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How to Naturally Address PANDAS Syndrome: What Eve...

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 33

Nope, we’re not talking about cookware and cute black and white bears. PANS and PANDAS syndrome has gotten more attention in recen...

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Halloween Jello Shots

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 29

Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year and what’s Halloween without a party full of decorations, costumes, and themed ...

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Gummy Bear Shot

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 33

The Gummy Bear shot is an adorable novelty shot recipe that tastes just a gummy bear. This recipe is inspired by a favorite childh...

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Tater Tot Casserole

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 38

We’re excited to share our Tater Tot Casserole recipe. If you are needing a simple, crowd-pleasing meal, try this tater tot casser...

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Halloween Cake Pops

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 36

When it comes to Halloween, there are lots of treats to choose from but Halloween cake pops are a great way to serve fun bits of c...

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One-Pan Baked Dumplings (Tik Tok Viral Recipe)

DO NEWSFEED Sep 8, 2025 0 38

Whether you’ve seen a version of these one-pan baked dumplings on social media recently or not I urge you to try this easy dinner ...

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