John took out the air conditioner units this week and bought a new lawnmower, so it must be summer! Every few months I have this tradition where I like to make a new tablescape for the upcoming season. Even if it stays up only for a week, there’s something about it that marks the start of a new chapter and season for me and John. And this summer, it means the start of the season when we have our first baby. So join me as I show you how to style a summer farmhouse table and other ideas for summer farmhouse decorating. Enjoy!
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Join me for a farmhouse laundry room makeover and download FREE printable laundry labels. I spent a couple of days just cleaning out and re-organizing our laundry room and I’m so glad I did. Gather up some mason jars from your kitchen, start buying laundry supplies in bulk, and print off some labels to spruce up your laundry room at almost no cost.
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I just finished my midwife appointment so I thought I’d write up a second trimester pregnancy update. Normally the midwife comes and goes pretty quickly, but now that I am entering my third trimester we have a bit more to talk about. In this post I share a second trimester update, my new diet, natural remedies I’m using, books I’m reading, and helpful resources to prepare for a natural birth. If you are going to be a new mom, read on and drop me a comment below!
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I never knew how easy it was to start composting in your own backyard. Once we got chickens, I realized it was time to do this whole “composting” thing because apparently chicken poop is great for the soil. But you don’t need chickens to start your backyard compost. Composting is free, easy, better for the environment, and saves you money when you want to plant a garden with good soil. Learn how to start composting at home in this simple tutorial.
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Today I show you how to make a maternity capsule wardrobe after being very reluctant to buy a single pregnancy clothing item whatsoever. I have to say, best money I ever spent! Here are my tips for how to make a maternity capsule wardrobe for spring/summer:
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Today I’m taking you along as I cook new from-scratch spring recipes for the week. Once winter subsides, I start craving all the fresh flavors of spring/summer. The tomatoes, the white chicken, pasta, salmon, avocados, and lighter soups. I’m always looking forward to the next season because it brings new food and flavors. So come enjoy the upcoming spring season with me as I cook for the week!
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It’s spring time! Learn how to start a garden from seeds in this simple tutorial for beginners. I was always pretty scared of gardening, worrying that I would make a mistake and months would go by without a single bloom. But what you have to remind yourself is this is nature! Seeds are meant to grow in nature, all you have to do is encourage and foster them. So I wanted to share my collection of tips on starting your first garden indoors from seeds. It’s really easy, so grab some dirt and your favorite shovel and let’s get gardening!
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Sitting in a corporate office, or maybe your own apartment dreaming of owning more land? Well, you actually don’t need to own cattle to call yourself a homesteader. You can learn to homestead without being a professional farmer. Today I’m sharing how to start homesteading today without being a farmer, brought to you by families who did it themselves.
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Today I’m taking you with me as I decorate the homestead for spring. I am pretty much a minimalist right now though, being that I’m pregnant and that’s pretty much all I’m thinking about. One way or another, it’s spring at the homestead and today I’m sharing it all with you. So without further adieu here is my minimalist spring home tour.
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Right now I am really into making things for our baby and for the nursery. There’s something so special to me about looking around our house and say, I made that! This simple DIY Hoop wreath tutorial with dried flowers is the perfect home decor item for any room to add a summery, floral touch without having to buy new flowers.
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