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Pinterest 365 – Day 29 – December Daily Album Cover

Posted on November 29, 2012 by gracieed

Yesterday I posted about setting up my December Daily album to capture my memories of the month of December. Today I worked on the cover.  On the whole I’m happy, but I think it’s missing something.  I will set it … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 28 – December Daily Album

Posted on November 28, 2012 by gracieed

The December Daily project is something that I’ve wanted to do for a couple of years, but could never get my act together to see it through.  What is December Daily you ask? December Daily is a holiday tradition started … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 27- DIY Candle Holder

Posted on November 27, 2012 by gracieed

Today begins a series of blog posts all about Christmas.  I’m getting ready for the holidays by making cards, decorating, making gifts, cooking yummy appetizers and desserts and prepping to capture the memories through pictures and journaling. I’m starting today … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 26 – Eucalyptus Oil to stop a cough?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by gracieed

I love essential oils.  All different scents.  Well, maybe not anything smelling like licorice or patchouli, but every other scent is fair game.  I use them in the soap I make, to freshen up potpourri, to scent lip balm, added to … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 25 – Caramel Apple Bites

Posted on November 25, 2012 by gracieed

There is nothing I like more than caramel apples.  Well, caramel anything really. It’s apple season around here and although I’ve made this dessert before for a Pinterest party, I wanted to share it with you today.  The instructions over at … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 24 – Retaining Wall

Posted on November 24, 2012 by gracieed

Today’s pin is one of those that can’t be completed in one day.  We’ve actually been working on this for the past week, but today was the big brick moving day.  Several of our friends and family came over this … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 23 – No-Stir Granola

Posted on November 23, 2012 by gracieed

We love granola in this house!  I must make a batch every week and I wanted to share this recipe with you from one of my favorite bloggers, The Frugal Girl.  She has a recipe that she’s used for ages … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 22 – Salami Rolls

Posted on November 22, 2012 by gracieed

We spend Thanksgiving at Mike’s mom and dad’s and usually bring a sweet potato casserole and an appetizer.  I’m sure like most families there are signature dishes that only appear on Thanksgiving or Christmas and our feast is no different.  … Continue reading →

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Today I am thankful for…

Posted on November 22, 2012 by gracieed

Today, as we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the U.S., I thought I would list some of the many things I am thankful for. In no particular order… The depth and breadth of God’s love for me.  It takes my breath … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 21 – Homemade minty foot scrub

Posted on November 21, 2012 by gracieed

Today is one of those days where a foot scrub just sounds invigorating.  Mike and I are in the middle of getting our backyard ready for a new retaining wall and we’re both sore and tired and need to soak … Continue reading →

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