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DIY Chalkboard Under $50!

September 12, 2022 by Danielle Osgood Leave a Comment

Would you like to have a chalkboard at home, but it’s just not in the budget? Maybe you want one for your homeschool like me. In this post I’ll show you how to make your own DIY Chalkboard Under $50! This post contains affiliate links. See full disclosure here. Materials: Sheet of Luan- You can […]

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Activity Ideas For Toddlers

February 22, 2022 by Danielle Osgood Leave a Comment

5 ideas to keep your toddler busy. These screen free activity ideas for toddlers will keep them happy and out of trouble. Have you heard enough Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Octonauts to make you crazy? Or just want some fresh ideas your tot will enjoy? Then keep reading! Watercolors Who doesn’t love watercolors? I think […]

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Off Grid Stove Review/Unique Stove

December 30, 2021 by Danielle Osgood Leave a Comment

We’ve had our Unique propane off grid stove for a few months now, so I thought it was time for a review. (This is not a sponsored post.) First I’d like to share a little back story on how we came to getting a new stove. When we first moved here ten years ago, the […]

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Gift Ideas For Toddlers

December 10, 2021 by Danielle Osgood Leave a Comment

This post contains affiliate links. See full disclosure here. Whether it’s for Christmas, birthdays or just because, I’ve put together some gift ideas for toddlers to share with you. This is actually what we are gifting our 2.5 year old little girl for Christmas this year, with a few mentions from last Christmas as well. […]

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Super Easy Canned Tomato Sauce

September 21, 2021 by Danielle Osgood 6 Comments

Want an easy way to put up your tomatoes without spending more time than necessary in the kitchen? Look no further! I will show you my easy canned tomato sauce! Harvest season is such a busy time with much to be done all at once. It can easily get overwhelming. That being said, I am […]

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