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Change of Perspective
Taking inspiration from our new barn, my son has been saying “I have to leave in a minute. I have to go to work. I’m building a barn”. He made this comment so many times, my wheels started turning. “How can I give my 4 year old a barn to build?” I wondered, and off…
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From Bold to Beautiful
Sometime last month, I picked up these bold and vibrant colored candle holders at my favorite local thrift store. They were priced $3.50 a piece but were 50% off, so I paid $3.50 for the pair. While orange is a beautiful color, it was just not “me”. Drawing inspiration from Julie’s Designs and Signs on…
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Home-made Halloween – UPDATE
Ya’ll. I am giddy writing this. An update to a previous post, Finding a Frugal Halloween, I was actually able to pull off costumes for my family of four for a combined total of $35 instead of the $41 previously mentioned. I LOVE to save a buck, so when I save more than anticipated, I’ll…
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Season of Waiting
Until recently, I thought of the seasons as what we’re taught in school: spring, summer, fall and winter. But life has more seasons than just that. There are seasons of grief, joy, decline, growth, work, rest, feast, and famine just to name a few. With each season, it’s important, though often difficult, to recognize that…
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DIY – Dumpster Dive End Table Flip
She’s not pretty, but she’s got potential. Check out this sweet end table that was found at our local dump! Just peep the neat detail in the hardware! I’ve been holding onto this piece in hopes it would speak to me, and I can’t wait to show you what I decided to do with it.…