Happy Father’s Day to nontraditional families

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( Our Maui adventures ) I grew up in a very traditional, loving family. 40 acre dairy farm, rambling old farmhouse, plenty of country to roam, horses in the cow fields, two great and present parents… I kinda had it all. (my very long story is HERE) Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d […]

Where the upcycled dollhouse went

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Visit the entire dollhouse series HERE . click click click click… “Ok! The dollhouse move’s all set! Got all the tools packed?” “Yes! Let’s do it!” “I’m so excited! I can’t believe it’s moving day!” “I know! I wonder if we’ll be closer to a Starbucks… total bonus…” “I’m so glad neighbour Janette came by […]

Gluten-free bell pepper mini meatloaves – stuffed peppers with ground beef

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This delicious , gluten-free and easy recipe consists of stuffed peppers with ground beef, creating flavorful mini meatloaves in each one! I can tell summer’s in the air. Since working in frantic mode on the back yard, the lull is hitting. I can feel myself unwinding, with the biggest challenge desired being, what kind of coffee will I brew today, and where […]

How to revive flowerbeds you don’t take care of

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In my opinion, cleaning and planting outdoors is no different than cleaning and decorating indoors. If a room is messy, the best way to clean it up right is to gut it, then start over. You know those magazine perfect gardens with everything just so?  Well… that isn’t realistic in my yard. I have no idea how […]

What happens when you ignore that perfect, little unknown plant

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So funny! Yesterday I posted about one of the most thrilling attractions in Las Vegas, but in comments, there was more conversation about my lack of garden weeding. So today I bring you… weeds. Or… what I thought were plants. Never ignore that perfect, little unknown plant. EVER. Do you remember this flower bed I showed you last summer? […]