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Winter Wassail

Oh my goodness, it is time to host holiday events, and this homemade apple cider, Winter Wassail should be on the list for any time you are trying to take care of folks. I know gathering people will look a little different this year. But, whether you are setting...

Winter Wassail is the perfect warming beverage for the holiday season. With notes of cinnamon, clove, orange, apple, and cranberry it's perfect for a family party or by the fire in the evenings. Mix it in a crockpot for easy preparation. #applecider #warmbeverage #hotcider #homemadecider #holidaywarmdrink
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Essential Oil Holiday Diffuser Blends

These essential oil Christmas holiday fragrance blends are perfect for setting the tone in your home to feel like Christmas. Are you still wrapping presents or looking for a “scent” for your home during the remaining days of the holiday season? I find as I sit in...

These suggestions for Christmas Holiday Essential Oil diffuser blends will set the mood in your home and help you build handmade body product gifts throughout the season.
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Gratitude….Louder for the Kids in Back

This season of gratitude and thankfulness has me thinking about my own life. People, places, and circumstances swarm my mind as I reflect on this past year. While it's been a tough year with restrictions, it's been a continued blessing of extra time together and...

Using this season of gratitude and thankfulness to express my thoughts and challenge readers to share their gratitude.
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Mississippi-Style Venison Roast

A few years ago the Mississippi Style Roast showed up on the Pinterest scene and I thought trying it as a deer/venison recipe that would even work for any large mammal wild game, might be perfect.  Spoiler Alert, I was totally right! Mississippi Style Roast...

This recipe for Easy, Crockpot Mississippi-Style Venison (deer meat) Roast is perfect for Sunday dinner, a school night, or when the guys come in from the deer woods. Use it for any wild game to add deep flavor and a new twist to a traditional family meal.
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Dollar Store Bandana Rag Wreath

I’m always looking for something new and different to make for Mother’s Day gifts and this Dollar Store Bandana Rag Wreath was a hit this year. Inspired by some super cute and trendy floral bandanas at my local dollar store, I knew I had to make something with...

These Dollar Store Bandana Wreaths are so cheap and easy to make and can be adjusted for any holiday, party, or seasonal decor; all the supplies came together in under $10.
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Make at Home Medicine Ball

We have officially hit that time of year where throats are scratchy and everyone is hacking at the store and I've ordered my first Starbucks Medicine Ball. And, Starbucks is not super convenient to any of my daily routes so I decided it was time to figure out a...

This copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball drink is perfect for an afternoon pick me up or a cozy beverage on your way to work. The tropical tastes bring a little immunity boost and always help with a scratchy winter throat.
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Everyday Steak Seasoning Blend

For Little Man’s third birthday we had a cowboy showdown. Since it was mostly a family party, we decided to do adult party favors in addition to fun bags for the littles. And for grown-ups, it was a shaker of steak seasoning and “Cowpoke Clean up” an essential oil...

This Everyday Steak Seasoning Blend is the perfect spice mix for any protein or roasted or grilled veggies. Use this homemade season all steak seasoning on steak, chicken, pork shops, burgers, or shrimp.

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