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Being Healthy Isn’t All Sunshine and Roses—But It’s Worth It
Let’s be real: for many of us, getting healthier isn’t a breezy walk in the park. It’s a battle against decades of habits—poor eating, low energy, stress, and that nagging voice saying “just…
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The Health Crisis That Changed My Life Forever – And How I Took Back Control
Twelve years ago, my life hit a wall. I woke up one day with stabbing chest pain—like a hot poker straight through my sternum. Every breath hurt. Simple activities triggered excruciating episodes, and…
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Happy New Year!
We said good bye to 2021 and pray that 2022 is a whole lot less crazy. Colorado ended 2021 with a bang – not a good one as many lost their homes in…
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How to Bind a Quilt: Step-by-Step Guide
Following up to my previous post on Around the World Potholder (Pattern #1), this is how to bind a quilt. Binding is essentially finished your artwork – framing it to make it a…
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Around the World Potholder (Pattern #1)
Pattern to make your very own Around the World Potholder. Written for beginner quilters as a quide to learn how to quilt.
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Moving the “Rocking” Shed so that it Rocks No More
We get a lot of wind here in Colorado. No gentle breezes. Winds strong enough to pull whole shelters out of the ground. See the picture below. Praise God that the mama goat…
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Some days the Dog wants in on the action
We don’t go to town very often around here. There’s church and groceries and karate class. The occasional trip to take my dad to his doctor’s appointments. We do meet up with friends…
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New Additions to the Homestead
It is that time of year. We go to the local Ranch and Feed store and we are greeted by the tiny peeps of newly hatched chicks. “I need a new rooster”, I…
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Quilt Design: Phase 2 of the Quilting Journey
Quilt design is where your creativity truly takes center stage. This is the second phase in my quilting series (you can read about the supplies you’ll need in the first post [link here]).…
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The Best Beginning Quilting: Supplies
So, you want to start quilting. Congratulations! Welcome to a very addicting…I mean rewarding past time. You will learn what it means to sew with love. It is an art form, as well…
