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Seasonal Living - Make a Fall Lantern

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DIY Fall Lantern

The wheel of the year turns, and we now find ourselves smack-dab in the middle of fall.…

Make Your Own Homemade Wood Stain with a Few Household Ingredients

Handmade / Home and Garden Tips

Easy Homemade Wood Stain

We are a household of makers. That is to say, we do a lot of DIY and crafts…

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I'm no wild mushrooms expert, so I'm wondering any

I'm no wild mushrooms expert, so I'm wondering any of my foraging friends can identify these mushrooms (don't worry, I have no plans to eat them!) #mushroomsofinstagram #foraging
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It's pumpkin time! On the menu tonight is Turkey P

It's pumpkin time! On the menu tonight is Turkey Pumpkin Chili with peppers, onions, and a handful of kale plus a batch of spelt muffins. #whatsfordinner #pumpkinseason
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A simple vacation dinner on the grill of our mount

A simple vacation dinner on the grill of our mountain cabin tonight. Chicken, baked potato, and grilled asparagus. Is it me or does food seem to taste even better when you're on vacation? 🤔 #grilling #vacationvibes
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It's the start of apple 🍎 season here in weste

It's the start of apple 🍎 season here in western North Carolina and I'm celebrating with an Apple Dutch Baby for supper. #wnc #apples
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#eatlocal #foodiesofinstagram #homemadefood #yummyinmytummy #homemade #pancakes #foodlover #foodphotography #foodporn #fromscratch #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #thekitchn #onthetable #homemadewithlove #foodblogger #homesteadinglife #blueridgemountains

Bread baking time! It's 88 degrees outside but in

Bread baking time! It's 88 degrees outside but in my mind it's time for all the fall vibes. (I used the New York Times No-Knead recipe which pretty much never fails). #breadmaking #bakinglove
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Happy National Dog Day to my much beloved fur babi

Happy National Dog Day to my much beloved fur babies, Sammy and Willow, and to all of the doggos out there! #nationaldogday #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram

Pickled a batch of banana peppers today and fermen

Pickled a batch of banana peppers today and fermenting some relish. What are you harvesting from the garden this time of year? #preservingtheharvest
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Today's small harvest. #gardenlife . . . #gardent

Today's small harvest. #gardenlife
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