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How To Make Mittens Out Of An Old Sweater

When my husband shrank one of my cashmere sweaters, I decided to use an old sweater mitten pattern to breathe new life into an item of clothing I would otherwise have to discard. During winters on our homestead, the winds can get pretty chilly, particularly from the North, and a good, sturdy set of mittens…

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5 Vintage Farmhouse Kitchen Decor Ideas You Need For Your Kitchen

I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for farmhouse home décor.  So each week I’m going to share some of my favorite farmhouse décor ideas with you that I find! This week I found so many cute decorations that would be perfect for a family/friend gathering! From canisters, to cake trays, to bar stools, this weeks…

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How To Install A Wood Stove For Beginners

Ever since we moved to our farm, learning how to install a wood stove has been on the bucket list. It’s not just that a wood stove screams homesteading, but it’s also about saving money, using the resources around us (we have 5 acres of woods), and, frankly, not buying propane for our central heat…

Need a cool weekend project? Try this easy DIY refurbished nightstand idea!
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DIY Refurbished Nightstand You Can Make For $14

My friends, we’re stretching our wings here and, boy, do we have some treats in store for you. You’re going to love how easy it is for you to replicate this super stylish DIY refurbished nightstand. Say what? Since when do we talk about DIY projects on this website? Well, here’s the thing. With every…

Eggs in a carton on a shaby chic teal table
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Do Eggs Go Bad? How Long Do Eggs Last? Here’s What You Need To Know!

We all know fresh eggs are best, but we also need to know just how long they last. Follow me to find out – the last one to finish reading is a rotten egg… We’ve made the mistake every so often of forgetting that we left eggs on the counter, or one of the kids…