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Jacob’s Second Birthday Video

During my crazy week I’ve had a bug about getting some long-term archiving items taken care of. One of them (albeit the easiest) was to finally publish the slideshow video from Jacob’s second birthday online. I did it! Here it … Continue reading

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Best salad ever recipe

It’s here! I finally typed it up all nice and pretty so you can print it out!  Click the link below for my pickled vegetable salad. Later on, I’ll post a recipe for pickled vegetables! Pickled vegetable salad

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Homemade bath bombs

Friend Kasi and I made these lovely essential oil bath bombs. They are fizzy in the bath just like my favorites from Lush! We added dried lavender flowers from my yard to this blend, which is for respiratory relief, using … Continue reading

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Pickle it!

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The sourdough starter story

I’ve always wanted to make sourdough bread. It has only three ingredients: flour, salt, and water. Oh, and sourdough starter. Which is flour and water…and yeast. The invisible ingredient you can get from the sky. My friend and neighbor Breanne … Continue reading

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More metal stamping projects

So this (above) was my first attempt at making a hammered metal tag. I think it’s really pretty, but I’m not sure the letters show up very well on it? Also, it takes FOREVER. haha. Next time I think I’ll … Continue reading

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Nutritious Bone Broth

If I told you that one inexpensive food item could improve digestion, help your hair and nails grow faster and stronger, reduce inflammation and joint pain, boost your immune system, re-mineralize your teeth, improve your allergies and strengthen your brain … Continue reading

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My foray into metal stamping

So I have been wanting to do this for a while. In fact, I’ve had the stamps for a year! But I finally got my act together and read a million tutorials and made a necklace for my friend Ashley … Continue reading

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More Halloween!

Here it is…Jacob’s costume for 2013! Billy Idol Jacob drew on his own “pinky” and then Josh cut arrows to display his artwork.

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Wedge salad with healthy blue cheese

Mmmm the steakhouse wedge! This dressing is made from nonfat yogurt, lowfat mayo, a purée of cauliflower and zucchini, and blue cheese!

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