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The One Wall That’s Giving Me A Big Challenge In O...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 5, 2025 0 42

Today is an exciting day because it’s delivery day for the recliner that I ordered for our bedroom! I ordered the recliner back in...

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Creative & Unique Gift Ideas (They Don’t Already H...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 5, 2025 0 60

I’ve shared my holiday gift guide, but many of you have asked for a gift guide of unusual ideas that aren’t the normal kitchen gea...

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Has The World Of “Influencing” Completely Jumped T...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 46

We’ve all seen it. The internet has been overtaken by “influencers” who are trying to sell us stuff in order to make a commission....

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Finding The Right Table Lamps Shouldn’t Be This Di...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 66

I’m still on the hunt for the perfect table lamps to go on our bedside tables in the bedroom, and I’m really getting frustrated wi...

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Christmas Drinks

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 122

If there’s one thing that instantly brings cheer to a holiday gathering, it’s a lineup of festive Christmas drinks that… The post ...

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The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 54

If you’re searching for Christmas Cookie Recipes that are festive, foolproof, and guaranteed to disappear fast, you’re in the righ...

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Peppermint Date Bark Recipe

DO NEWSFEED Dec 3, 2025 0 49

With Christmas just around the corner our family is in full holiday mode. That means hosting, baking, and making tasty treats like...

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The Finished Ceramic Bird Wall In The Bedroom

DO NEWSFEED Dec 1, 2025 0 56

Today begins my final three-week push to get as much done in our bedroom suite as possible before I take my end-of-the-year break....

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Best 2025 Cyber Monday Discounts on Natural Produc...

DO NEWSFEED Dec 1, 2025 0 53

On Cyber Monday many online companies offer their best sales of the year. I’ve found some great deals this year on natural product...

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The Best 2025 Black Friday Sales & Deals on Natura...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 28, 2025 0 57

I’ve never understood it… the idea of running out early on holiday celebrations with family to go shopping for Black Friday sale g...

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45+ Christmas Activities for Kids to Do This Holid...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 27, 2025 0 58

For many of us, Christmas time means a little more time with family and a break from school. We do an adventure points system over...

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Input Overload And Apprehension To Make Decisions

DO NEWSFEED Nov 26, 2025 0 54

It seems that I was much more bummed and deflated over my grasscloth wallpaper than I originally thought. I’m pretty resilient whe...

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Ceramic Bird Arrangement On Bedroom Wall — Playing...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 26, 2025 0 71

It’s been a slow week around here. I went from feeling completely deflated about the wallpaper situation to being in holiday mode ...

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Homemade Peppermint Mocha Creamer (Dairy-Free)

DO NEWSFEED Nov 25, 2025 0 58

It’s no secret that I’m an avid coffee drinker, even if I don’t drink it everyday. I’ve written many posts on the health benefits ...

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Peppermint Mocha

DO NEWSFEED Nov 24, 2025 0 51

A peppermint mocha is probably the holiday drink I have the most nostalgia for. To me, this is the beverage I sip as I drive aroun...

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A Grasscloth Wallpaper Tragedy

DO NEWSFEED Nov 24, 2025 0 51

Well, this weekend didn’t go as planned. I know that every project has its ups and downs, victories and setbacks. But this particu...

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2025 Christmas Gifts For Men That He’ll Love (With...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 24, 2025 0 49

Between friends, family, and employees, I’ve come up with a lot of gift ideas over the years. Christmas gifts for men are some of ...

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Bedroom Draperies Sneak Peek And My Search For A U...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 21, 2025 0 55

Yesterday was an interesting day. I started out the day still feeling tired and drained from Matt’s hospital stay, and I had decid...

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Vanilla Syrup

DO NEWSFEED Nov 21, 2025 0 52

This vanilla syrup is easy to make and SO useful. I love this in homemade lattes and other coffee drinks as well as added to cold ...

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Back Home And Trying To Regroup

DO NEWSFEED Nov 20, 2025 0 48

UPDATE 11/20/25: I was still too exhausted to get anything done yesterday, so I ended up resting the whole day. I’ll see how today...

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2025 Christmas Gifts for Her (89+ Ideas She’ll Lov...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 20, 2025 0 48

As a mom, I’ve gotten plenty of gifts over the years. But it can be tricky to find the perfect gifts for the women in your life. T...

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Foyer Plans Thwarted By A Hospital Stay (Plus A Sn...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 19, 2025 0 52

I had such high hopes that I’d be able to finish our bedroom suite foyer this past weekend, but Matt had other plans for us. Frida...

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Homemade Protein Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (With Greek...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 19, 2025 0 59

There’s something so magical about pulling some warm cinnamon rolls from the oven on a chilly morning. These high protein cinnamon...

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White Hot Chocolate

DO NEWSFEED Nov 19, 2025 0 51

If you love a classic hot chocolate then might I recommend you try this recipe for homemade white hot chocolate. One of my sons do...

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Foyer Mirror, Bedroom Bench, and Question About Th...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 17, 2025 0 70

Yesterday, I finally got the mirror hung in the foyer of our bedroom suite. A while back, I floated the idea of putting sconces on...

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Two Polls: Headboard Fabric and Foyer Mirror Place...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 17, 2025 0 49

Based on some comments I’ve gotten in recent posts, I want to do two informal polls on two different decisions I’ve made recently....

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I Missed The Obvious (Bedroom Foyer Completely Rea...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 17, 2025 0 51

I’m still working my way through the comments from yesterday’s post about the headboard and bedding for our bedroom, but as I’ve o...

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Air Dry Clay Delft Festive Stars

DO NEWSFEED Nov 17, 2025 0 45

It’s that time of year to start your Christmas crafting again! I love a rainy afternoon craft and these air dry clay Delft festive...

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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe (Family Favorit...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 17, 2025 0 61

One of our favorite cold-weather meals is classic shepherd’s pie. In this not-so-classic version, you get a big veggie boost from ...

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The Best 2025 Gifts for Kids of All Ages (That Are...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 17, 2025 0 61

At Christmas time, our family focuses on the real joy of the season, like spending time together, giving to those in need, and fin...

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Chai Spice Protein Balls With Adaptogens

DO NEWSFEED Nov 17, 2025 0 51

Chai tea is one of my favorites this time of year and I love incorporating chai spices into baked goods. The aroma of cinnamon, cl...

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Air Fryer Hot Dogs

DO NEWSFEED Nov 17, 2025 0 48

The truth? I love hot dogs. I really do. I’d love to pretend that I make air fryer hot dogs mostly for my kids but if I’m actually...

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Homemade Eggnog

DO NEWSFEED Nov 17, 2025 0 52

While there is nothing wrong with store-bought eggnog, it might surprise you to know that homemade eggnog is VERY easy to make and...

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The Future of Content Belongs to Everyone — And It...

doacWeb Nov 16, 2025 0 90

One of the things I will let you know, Executive, is this: we are building the next content economy. Clarity, not nemesis, we brin...

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Foyer Progress — Reupholstered Bench And Artwork

DO NEWSFEED Nov 11, 2025 0 57

I realized a couple of days ago that I could get the bedroom suite foyer finished pretty quickly since there are no really big pro...

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How To Hang Grasscloth Wallpaper

DO NEWSFEED Nov 11, 2025 0 51

I finished installing my grasscloth wallpaper in our bedroom suite last Thursday, so I’ve had a weekend to live with it. I’ve had ...

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Bedroom Drapery Options (One Fabric, Two Options, ...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 10, 2025 0 56

Yesterday, I got all of the grasscloth wallpaper up in the bedroom, but I didn’t quite finish the wallpaper in the foyer. I’ll nee...

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A Couple Of Issues With Installing Grasscloth

DO NEWSFEED Nov 10, 2025 0 51

Well, I still didn’t finish the grasscloth wallpaper in the bedroom suite foyer even though I worked on it for six hours yesterday...

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The Fabrics Arrived! (Foyer Bench Fabric, Bedroom ...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 10, 2025 0 55

I have high hopes that today will be my last day working on the grasscloth wallpaper. I think I have four more pieces to hang in t...

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Bedroom Suite Progress — The Grasscloth Wallpaper ...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 10, 2025 0 49

The grasscloth wallpaper in the bedroom suite is finished!!! I still need to finish up some details, like covering light switch pl...

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Pumpkin Pie for Dogs

DO NEWSFEED Nov 10, 2025 0 52

Treat your furry friend to a cozy fall dessert made just for them! These Pumpkin Pies for Dogs are easy… The post Pumpkin Pie for ...

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DIY Moisturizing Matte Lipstick

DO NEWSFEED Nov 10, 2025 0 59

There’s something timeless about a good lipstick. A single swipe can make you feel put together in seconds, even on the most casua...

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Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

DO NEWSFEED Nov 10, 2025 0 49

Cream of mushroom soup is an ingredient staple this time of year. From my favorite green bean casserole with cream of mushroom sou...

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2025 Ultimate Holiday Gift-Giving Guide for the Wh...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 10, 2025 0 49

As a type A personality, I love planning ahead. I create checklists for holiday planning and I usually try to buy gifts early. Thi...

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Hot Buttered Rum

DO NEWSFEED Nov 10, 2025 0 57

When it comes to wintertime drinks, cozying up by the fire with a hot buttered rum is the top way to pass the time on a cold winte...

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Gingerbread Shot

DO NEWSFEED Nov 10, 2025 0 57

This shot recipe tastes just like a gingerbread cookie. It’s the perfect blend of butterscotch schnapps, fireball and heavy cream....

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Bedroom Grasscloth Wallpaper Installation — It’s N...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 3, 2025 0 58

I made some progress on the grasscloth wallpaper installation in the bedroom yesterday, and if it’s at all possible, I’m both plea...

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Bedroom And Foyer Grasscloth Wallpaper Progress (I...

DO NEWSFEED Nov 3, 2025 0 60

I continued working on the installation of the grasscloth wallpaper in the bedroom and foyer over the weekend, and while I didn’t ...

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

DO NEWSFEED Nov 3, 2025 0 64

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 57

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 54

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 67

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 61

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 59

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 58

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 80

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 64

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 50

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 59

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 48

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 64

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 63

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 56

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 63

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 51

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 87

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 69

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 71

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 67

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 66

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 60

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 66

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 59

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 67

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 57

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 57

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 59

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 61

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 67

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 68

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 91

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 76

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 65

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 61

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 61

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 69

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 67

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 76

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 74

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 92

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 81

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 0 109

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 69

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 72

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 66

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 67

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 53

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 63

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 71

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 60

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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