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My Book has been Published!
On Wednesday, April 7th, I did something I’ve been wanting to do for a very long time. Finally, my inspirational, historical, romance novel, Emma’s Grace, has been published. From the time I was able to put sentences together on paper, I loved to write. It was something I did every…
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Construction Update: Windows and Doors
The journey to this point has been stressful and certainly tried our patience, but the house is finally dried in and ready for roofing and siding. Well, almost… The windows and doors have been installed, except for two, a transit window in the small bathroom and a casement window in…
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Construction Update: Trusses Are On!
Finally, the trusses are on and stick framing can begin for the second floor bonus area! As the house comes together piece by piece, I am starting to see the vision we originally intended. In the beginning, when you only have a house on paper, you have so many uncertainties…
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10 Simple Pleasures of Winter
Every season is filled with simple pleasures that you can enjoy with your family for little money and effort. Take a moment and enjoy some of these this winter season. 1. Snow Days It’s easy to get frustrated when you’re stuck at home, due to inclement weather, but take this…
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New Home Construction Update: 1st Floor Framing Completed
It has been an uphill battle, but the first floor is finally framed in! After I took this picture, the crew came back in the next day and also put down a section of the upstairs floor. Now, we wait for the trusses, which are scheduled to be here at…
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Simple Refried Bean Dip
You will need: 1 Can of refried beans (We love Rosarita brand!) 1/2 Cup of your favorite salsa 3/4 Cup of shredded cheddar cheese (Monterey Jack would also be great!) 1/2 8oz. package of Philadelphia Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature) 2 Tsp. of prepared taco seasoning mix (or your…
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New Home Construction Update: Ready for Walls
The block foundation is completed and the floor is down! My husband and I are certainly learning the consequences of building during the cold weather months. The cold, wet conditions have caused slower progress and a lot of mud! In addition to the weather, there were a couple of other…
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Simply CHRISTmas
In just four days, we will be celebrating, what is most certainly, the most celebrated holiday in the entire world! Christmas! It’s my most favorite holiday. I get excited as early as October when I begin to see glimpses of decorations hitting the big-box stores, while my email and newsfeed…
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New Home Construction Update: Starting the Blocks
Finally, starting late last week, we saw some vertical progress on the house! Not counting the Thanksgiving holiday and a minor issue with the foundation, rain, standing water, and cold temperatures delayed the block-laying for over three weeks. Nathan and I are learning something new all the time in this…
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Decorating the Cabin for CHRISTmas!
Last fall we finally finished up the interior of our little cabin, which sits at the edge of our property against the tree-line. Last year, I had the idea of decorating it for Christmas and taking some family photos inside. They turned out really cute, especially since the photographer was…
