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Green Thumbs and Flower Power
Been planting this season?I just couldn't BE more into it.strawflower, petunia, verbena, sweet potato vine, nasturtium, snap dragon, lobelia, coleusThe feel of sunshine against my shoulders, the sound...
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Hugg-A-Planet GIVEAWAY!
Wanna win the world?The moon?Mars?You've got over a week to win ALL THREE!In previous post Where in the World- Teaching Geography, I detailed the tools we've found to get our girlies psyched about the...
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How to Convert a Bookshelf into a Storage Headboard
Whenever I pop into my daughter's room, I wonder if the mess qualifies for disaster relief. Kid needs storage and organization tactics. Quick.We've had this old, unfinished bookshelf laying around...
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Why We've Been FEEDING & SAVING Stink Bugs
Shaking your head yet?Wondering if I've gone totally wackadoo?You heard me right.Not only am I collecting and saving stinkers instead of the standard slaughter, I'm feeding them as well.Weirder...
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LASIK Follow-Up Report: The Dry, Hazy Truth
I posted LASIK- 7 Notes for a Clearer Future two weeks after my procedure was completed. Now, over 3 months later, an honest update is due.For me, things are a little dry and hazy.Gotta keep it real.I...
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Why You Should Drive Across the Country
In 2003, Fella and I drove across the country and back. It was, definitely, one of the most fulfilling adventures of our lives. With our Jeep packed full of camping equipment, clothing-stuffed duffle...
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The Hearth's 10 Most Popular Posts
To set sail into our most exciting week of Summer 2014, I'm bringin' back some reader favorites.If you missed any of these goodies, check out the top ten posts of all-time from the From My Hearth to...
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Mexican Grass Addiction?
Mexican Feather Grass is definitely my favorite perennial purchase this season.I'm obsessed with everything about it…the way it dances in the breezethe way it feels in my handsthe way it captivates me...
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GOODBYE Stink Bugs! We're Fortified!
I told you the move to fortify our fortress from stink bugs was gonna be BIG.Big…and expensive.After thorough research, years of experimentation (see Why We've Been FEEDING & SAVING Stink...
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Sport-Brella GIVEAWAY
Outdoorsy peeps, get ready to SWOON over these next TWO giveaways...Three years ago, to protect our family from overexposure to the sun's harmful rays, we purchased a Sport-Brella(see previous post...
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Sport-Brella Recliner Chair GIVEAWAY and Coupon Code!
You knew it was coming…The Sport-Brella team is hooking up another giveaway that's sure to make your outdoors-ing the RADDEST!So comfy, kickin' it with your feet up. Chair back is adjustable AND...
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10 Art Essentials to Spark Your Child's Creativity
I always loved art, and I CHALK that up to having wonderful experiences with inspiring art teachers in early childhood. Hoping to inspire my own children's creativity, I've collected these essentials...
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Bio Bidet GIVEAWAY and Coupon Code!
In previous post, Toilet Talk, I went there and told you about the remote-controlled toilet seat that revolutionized the bathroom experience for our family and friends.*We purchased our seat at...
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Foldable Potting Station AWESOMENESS
My favorite prezzie this year?Fella got me this (he ordered it here) Merry Garden Foldable Wood Potting Bench for my birthday and, suffice it to say, I DIG! Its awesomeness is just beyond.Easy to move,...
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Stink Bugs Are Coming, Yet We'd Like to Propose a Toast
On a crisp September evening, fella and I poured a smooth Syrah and nestled in for the night. Regular readers will understand why we've previously covered our wine glasses with coasters on TOP between...
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How NOT to Prepare Ghost Peppers
You know me.I love-a-dee-spice.I admit my passion for peppa has been a little out of hand lately.There was that Chile Pepper Fest and all.And I came home like this.So…Fella bought me three of the...
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Lunchbox Love Letters
I've always been a note-writer…passing them in football-shaped fold-ups in school,hiding them under pillows and in drawers to surprise loved ones, even teaching my daughters to read by leaving love...
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Preparing Houseplants for Fall & Winter
Winter is coming, but with warm autumn days upon us, it's the perfect time to ready houseplants for the big chill. Like everything else in our homes, houseplants get dusty over time. Pretty tedious to...
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How to Eliminate Odor from Lunch Boxes
It only took a few days for our kiddo's new lunch box to get a dousing of spilled milk. If there's any smell that gives me the heaves, old milk—:::retch!HAD to be remedied, STAT. The ol' soap and rinse...
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5 Unconventional Tips for Soon-to-Be Mamas
Baby on the way?Some of my favorite ladies are about to swan dive into motherhood, and I've been thinking about the bombardment of warnings, wisdom and wackadoo that came at us from every angle during...
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Hen-of-the-Woods (Maitake) Mushrooms: Eat THIS!
He did it. That mushroom-hunting fella o' mine scored big this weekend.It's true that our crew gets reeeeeeeally into scouring our local hot spot for morels in the spring, but the hands down winner of...
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Throw a Camping Theme Party
Got a camper in your crew?We recently threw one BOSS camping-themed-birthday-party and wanted to share our shin-dig stylings with lil' campers everywhere.Our party was in early November, and good...
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Spicy Kale Chips: My Favorite Evening Snack
There are definite reasons why kale is all the rage.High in vitamins, antioxidants, iron and calcium, the benefits of munching on this superfood are sure to impress.When we started collecting bunches...
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The Thanks Board- Part II
Our 2014 Thanks Board is almost complete.Every morning in the month of November, at breakfast, we take turns listing and discussing something for which we are truly grateful.We're happy to see some of...
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Make a Headband Holder Out of an Oatmeal Container
Got all your girly headbands squished into a drawer?Cut that out and try this fun project to make your own headband holder out of an oatmeal container!You know your wrapping paper is already out this...
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