Growing okra in a container garden wasn’t even a vague consideration for me prior to the pandemic. I had never eaten okra, as far as…
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Want New Halloween Decorations for Zero Cost? Repurpose Vinyl Decals!
I ran across some Halloween decorations during my decluttering that were clearly from my childhood. I didn’t even realize I still had these vinyl window…
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I was so excited about growing Meyer Lemon Trees (Improved) in our container garden. We bought a tiny one from neighbors who ran a nursery…
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Are you staring at your office or craft room, thinking about how much you need to organize art supplies before the winter holidays arrive? I…
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I love pumpkin spice and actual pumpkin recipes all year long, but something about fall calls out for more. I keep trying new things all…
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From the moment I first saw the ads online, I knew I wanted to get tickets to the Immersive Van Gogh art exhibit when it…
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I bought a pack of bamboo dish drying racks from Amazon a few months ago. My initial goal was to use them as drying racks…
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A Napa Valley wine tasting tour had been my goal for several years. Andy and I almost made it up there five years ago for…
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