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before and after painting tile
Home Renovation

How to Paint Ceramic Tile

Yes, you can actually paint ceramic tile!  When we first moved into our house, the main bathroom was painted a soul-sucking shade of green we affectionately referred to as “gangrene”.  Both the walls and ceiling were fully covered in this depression-inducing shade, complemented by the matching olive-green bathtub, toilet, and sink.  The bathroom also featured…

pumpkin seeds in bowl
Homesteading | Recipes

Can You Roast Seeds From Decorative Pumpkins?

Is it possible to roast seeds from decorative pumpkins or only pie pumpkins? If you’ve ever wondered what to do with those decorative pumpkins you have out front and don’t just want to toss them? Then this post is for you!  This year, I received several large pumpkins that I used as decorations outside our…

Granola with Raisins in bowl
Budget Living | Homesteading | Recipes

Create Your Own Gluten Free Granola From Scratch

Take the struggle out of finding nutritious, made from scratch, alternatives to store-bought cereal, with this wonderful homemade gluten free granola recipe!  I love a bowl of cereal in the mornings, but I hate that I’m starving again within an hour.  I developed this granola recipe to help start our mornings out on the right…

Toddler holding hammer
Home Renovation

Five Ways to Include Your Toddler in Your DIY Project

As a stay-at-home mom to a very busy toddler I’ve found I either need to do renovation projects while he is napping or find a way to creatively include him in what I’m doing.  I’m not sure if it’s the same for everyone, but for me naptime is time that is at a high premium. …