Nativity Paper Dolls Set
Enjoy many hours of creative, wholesome play. Have fun coloring your own characters, or print the fully colored versions. Paper dolls are easily re-printed, or stored in an envelope! The download includes: Color paper dolls, outline paper dolls (color your own), and includes paper stands so your paper dolls can stand up! You can print as many…
FREE Garden Things Printable Stickers and Coloring Page
Print-at-home onto a sticker sheet for cut-out stickers, or simply use as a coloring page. There are endless creative possibilities for these darling little drawings. Treat yourself to a little therapeutic painting and print onto watercolor paper, then enjoy finishing your art however you like! Both pages (color and line drawing) are included with the…
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Ballerina + Mermaid + Unicorn Paper Dolls Bundle & Save
Buy the paper dolls bundle for girls and save big time! This bundle includes the complete Ballerina Collection, Mermaid Collection, and Unicorns Collection all in one download! Have fun coloring your own characters, or print the fully colored versions. Paper dolls are easily re-printed, or stored in an envelope! The download includes: Color paper dolls and…
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Mermaid Paper Dolls Collection
Enjoy many hours of creative, wholesome play. Have fun coloring your own characters, or print the fully colored versions. Paper dolls are easily re-printed, or stored in an envelope! The download includes: Color paper dolls, outline paper dolls (color your own). You can print as many copies as you like! These are for your personal use,…
Ballerina Paper Dolls Collection
Enjoy many hours of creative, wholesome play. Have fun coloring your own characters, or print the fully colored versions. Paper dolls are easily re-printed, or stored in an envelope! The download includes: Color paper dolls, outline paper dolls (color your own). You can print as many copies as you like! These are for your personal use,…
Unicorns Paper Dolls Collection
Enjoy many hours of creative, wholesome play. Have fun coloring your own characters, or print the fully colored versions. Paper dolls are easily re-printed, or stored in an envelope! The download includes: Color paper dolls, outline paper dolls (color your own). You can print as many copies as you like! These are for your personal use,…
Anne of Green Gables Paper Dolls Collection
Enjoy many hours of creative, wholesome play. Have fun coloring your own characters, or print the fully colored versions. Paper dolls are easily re-printed, or stored in an envelope! The download includes: Color paper dolls, outline paper dolls (color your own), and includes paper stands so your paper dolls can stand up! You can print as many…
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Almanzo Wilder Family Paper Dolls Collection
Enjoy many hours of creative, wholesome play. Have fun coloring your own characters, or print the fully colored versions. Paper dolls are easily re-printed, or stored in an envelope! (more…)
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Blackberry Hand Pies – Mama & Me Baking Series
Nothing taste quite like childhood like a jam filled little hand pie. We used to call them “Patsie Pies” when we were kids. They are just a simple, buttery pie crust filled with jam. We also added some sweet cream cheese to our pies for an extra lovely treat! (more…)
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Laura Ingalls Pioneer Family Paper Dolls
Enjoy many hours of creative, wholesome play. Have fun coloring your own characters, or print the fully colored versions. Paper dolls are easily re-printed, or stored in an envelope! (more…)
Blueberry Orange Buttermilk Muffins – Mama & Me Baking Series
Blueberry muffins are a classic with good reason! This recipe is made rich and moist by using cultured buttermilk. Orange zest adds a fresh twist. You love these for your next breakfast or teatime! (more…)
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Cheese Poppers Bread Bites – Mama & Me Baking Series
These cheese poppers are totally addictive. Ya can’t eat just one, so I suggest you not even try and just call these lunch! My Country Buttermilk Bread is the base for these babies, and they are stuffed with cheddar and scallions. But you can make them with any fillings you like. Pizza poppers? How about…
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Classic Pound Cake – Mama & Me Baking Series
Pound cake is one of the easiest baked goods to make, and it’s a classic for a reason! It’s simplicity is what makes it so appealing. It’s the perfect base for piling fresh berries on top of, or just right with a cuppa tea on a cold afternoon. Get your aprons on, because this incredibly…
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Blueberry Butter Rolls with Einkorn Flour
Buttery, rich, creamy, and loaded with sweet berries. Aw, you guys are gonna love this delightful Einkorn breakfast. It’s not overly sweet, but filled with flavor and the old-fashioned taste and texture of lovely Einkorn flour. Perfect for dipping in tea or coffee, ’cause you know I’m a dipper. Let’s do this! (more…)
Why bother with handmade things (when I could just buy them for cheap?)
Have you noticed the change? In the last few years, more and more little handmade businesses are popping up, and thriving. More people are taking the time and effort to learn a old-fashioned craft. Knitting isn’t just for granny any more, it’s actually…popular! And I have a few thoughts on why the tides are slowly…
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Why bother cooking from scratch?
In this modern day and age, when we can just pop into the nearest grocery store and grab the pre-made frozen dinner of our liking, why on earth should we spend time creating our meals from scratch? Aren’t there better things to do? (more…)
Easy Date & Pecan Artisan Bread that anyone can make
Everyone from the seasoned baker to the complete bread newbie will love making this bread, it’s just so easy. With only a few key ingredients, you’ll be delighted how easy it is to make this delightful, chewy, flavor filled bread! (more…)
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Kids in the kitchen: Sharing the joy of good eating with my children
Ya’ll know by now that I’m a foodie, and oh how I love feeding my kids good food. Happily, they like to eat! And they have also grown to enjoy the growing, shopping, and farming that results in our simple but splendid table. (more…)
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FREE Tracing Practice Printables!
Ready to develop some pencil skills, and have fun coloring and creating some cute art? These free Tracing Practice Pages are completely free, with unlimited printing. Set of 6 pages are available for Instant Download. You can watch the video to see the little tracers in action, and how proud they are of their final…
Coq au Vin, the easy classic French Chicken in wine sauce
Coq au Vin is just about as classic French as it gets. Even if you’re not a wine drinker, a nice red wine sauce makes for a succulent, sweet, tender, and juicy chicken. Plus this “almost” one pot meal is stuffed with rustic vegetables, crispy bacon, buttery mushroom, and loads of delectable sauce. (more…)
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Raspberry Twist Bread
Christmas may be over as I write this, but there’s a whole lot of winter left and the need to fill tummies with warm goodness will be around at any time of year! This raspberry twist bread will serve you year-round with it’s pillowy soft, warm jammy ways. Plus, it’s way easier than it looks!…
Pinecone Forest Christmas Decor – Handmade Christmas Series
This awesome Pinecone Forest Sculpture Decor Thingy? Well, it’s definitely the coolest thing I’ve made in a while. Really, it turned out SO well, and it’s pretty easy to make! (more…)
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No-Sew Fabric Bow Garland -Handmade Christmas Series
I’m loving this understated little garland, and it couldn’t be easier to make. It’s made with only string and fabric, but it will add a whimsical charm just about anywhere. This garland is part of my Handmade Christmas series, and you’ll find lots more inspiration in my other simple DIY crafts here: Rustic Little Tree…
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Simple Pinecone & Bow Ornaments – Handmade Christmas Series
These little ornaments could not be simpler, but they are also just the cutest little things! I popped 8 of these out in no time, with a variety of pinecones that we collected from around the property. (more…)
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Simple Pinecone Garland – Handmade Christmas Series
I love how this garland is looking on my mantle this year, and I just may have to keep it up until Valentine’s Day! This Pinecone garland is super easy to make, and you may already have all the supplies you need! (more…)
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Cinnamon Stick Christmas Cross – Handmade Christmas Series
There’s just something about the simplicity of these cinnamon stick crosses that makes them so endearing. They are super easy to make, and wonderful craft that the whole family can participate in. This simple, natural craft if part of my Handmade Christmas Series. Make sure to take a look at the rest of the easy,…
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Pinecone Door Hanger – Handmade Christmas Series
Isn’t this simple little Pinecone Door Hanger such a festive way to greet guests at your door? This is a very easy craft, and you will only need a few things to deck any door in a bit of rustic charm. This craft is part of my Handmade Christmas series, and you can see the…
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Mini Christmas Trees – Handmade Christmas Series
These darling little trees are looking pretty cute on top of my wardrobe this year folks! I just love how they turned out. They can be made with nearly any kind of greenery you have on hand, and with just some cardboard and a hot glue gun, you’re on your way to a bit of…
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The Simple Star – Handmade Christmas Series
This classic stick star is one of my favorite ornaments of all time. It’s so simple and easy to make, but will forever be the rustic ornament that feels like an old fashioned Christmas to me! (more…)
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Mini Christmas Tree Mobile -Handmade Christmas Series
This little mobile is SUPER easy, and comes together in only a few minutes. Its perfect for hanging on a wall or a door, and your can make it with material you can probably find in your own back yard! (more…)
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Easy Fabric Wrap Ornaments – Handmade Christmas Series
Aren’t these little fabric fruits just the cutest thing? I had so much fun making them, and they are delighfully festive on our tree this year. (more…)
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Rustic Little Tree Ornament -Handmade Christmas Series
What a charming little tree this is, and the great news is that it’s very easy to make! These ornaments are great for Christmas Trees, on top of gifts, or nestled in some moss as a centerpiece. This is part of my Handmade Christmas series, here’s the others in case you missed them: Rustic Little…
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Maple Rum Granola
Sweet and toasty, crunchy and chewy, rich but nourishing. You will love the robust and comforting flavor of this super easy Maple Rum Granola. (more…)
Fig & Flax Artisan No Knead Bread
This wonderful, chewy bread is lightly sweetened by the chopped figs, and has a subtle nuttiness from the flax seeds. And best of all, it only take a few moment of prep time, and very basic ingredients. You’re going to love it! (more…)
Simple Living Christmas – The No-Junk gift guide for Kids!
Have you read some minimalist Christmas ideas for children and felt a little sad? I know I did! It’s not that there weren’t great non-gift ideas, it’s just that, well…I absolutely love giving gifts to my children and watching them gleefully open them on Christmas morning! (more…)
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Sage & Onion Artisan No Knead Bread
This savory artisan bread recipe will not disappoint you! It’s packed with flavor and has an amazing, rustic chewy texture. Plus, it’s crazy easy. I think this is one you’ll be making over and over again! (more…)
How I’m keeping Clutter Creep in check
Tell me if this story sounds familiar: remember that time you tidied up the whole house and then sighed with contentment because everything was put properly away and it all just felt so nice and under control. Remember that blissful time, three days ago? (more…)
Easy Bread Recipe: Apricot & Sunflower Kernel No-Knead
No knead bread is quite impressive but so easy! This recipe is yummy, and even the beginning baker can succeed in making a delicious artisan style bread. (more…)
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Lemon Sour Cream Layer Cake
Ready for some rich, not-to-sweet, mildly lemony but very buttery cake with a lemon curd icing and a creme fraiche filling? Yes? Me too, let’s do this. (more…)
Helping kids embrace minimalism without feeling deprived
Here’s a super common sentiment I hear whenever I start talking about keeping house with kids: “If you have kids, your house will be taken over by a bunch of kid-related junk, and you just have to accept that.” (more…)
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