What kind of good doggy do you think Leah is? Best guess wins a prize!

22 Cats! Now I understand how one becomes a “Cat Lady.”

It isn’t by plan or even by choice. Now I understand, you become a cat lady one furry feline at a time. I have always loved cats, but one or two is plenty to keep rodents out of the house and to melt my heart with cuddles and purr sessions.…

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Wooden Church Craft project: Wooden Church Cutout painted red with stained glass paper windows.

Wooden Church Craft with Stained Glass Windows

I volunteer with 3rd – 6th grade crafts on Wednesday nights at church. Our first project of the 2023-2024 school year was this wooden church craft with paper “stained glass” windows! You will need: Note: This project did end up being more time consuming than expected. We hoped the kids…

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God heals with peppermints

Sometimes God Heals with Peppermints

Today’s Sunday School lesson included a discussion about times when we have seen God’s healing power. As I listened to the powerful testimonials of my classmates, I wondered if the two examples that popped into my mind were enough to be shared. The problems I have faced seem so minor…

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Mixing my own Earthbox Growing Media

My old Earthboxes perform well, filled with Miracle Grow Potting Mix and topped off with a bit of compost. But I got even better results those first couple of years when I purchased complete kits that included Earthbox brand growing media. Unfortunately, I dumped the Earthbox brand media into my…

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Electric problem fixed! Why did I let this go on for 5+ years?

Several months after buying our house, something tripped a breaker and 5 outlets stopped working. (2 in the kitchen, one outside, and two in the garage) Our breaker box is inconveniently located at the back of our small pantry, so we weren’t in any hurry to flip it back on.…

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My air conditioner broke! Buying a new HVAC in 2022.

July 2022, at the peak of a 99 – 106 degree heat wave, my central air conditioner broke. I learned that there are a lot of differing thoughts on the best solution for our little 1100 sq ft home: 2.5-ton vs 3-ton  condenser and coil 80% vs 96% efficiency natural…

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Sensi Thermostat on wall

1 month in, I like my Sensi Smart Thermostat! But I’m still on the fence about if they are a good idea.

July 2022, at the peak of a 99 – 106 degree heat wave, my central air conditioner broke. I learned that there are a lot of differing thoughts on the best solution for our little 1100 sq ft home. So I ended up going with my third cheapest option, which…

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Leah’s DNA Test Results

We finally got a DNA test for our dog, Leah! The test was sent in Friday, October 22, 2021. Results are expected in 2-4 weeks.   JUMP TO COMMENTSENTER YOUR GUESS What do you think Leah is? I am taking guesses while we wait for Leah’s test results! There will…

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Granny’s Sweet Pepper Relish Recipe

One of my favorite childhood foods! I have been anxious to make my grandmother’s pepper relish recipe for years. I was afraid that I was in over my head. But Granny was right, it was so easy! Ingredients: Makes about 3 pints of sweet pepper relish. 2-3 Onions (preferably sweet,…

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Yogurt-Marinated Chicken & Garlic Sauce with Lemony Couscous and Chili Roasted Carrots

Trying HelloFresh – Meal Review

June 2021 Offer: Save $90 on your first four orders! –  Check the link to see if HelloFresh is still offering this deal! Overall HelloFresh Review Packaging & Delivery: It is convenient to have food delivered to your door, but a delay with UPS had me worried. Our box arrived…

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