Creating a home on (and off) the range
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I love so many aspects of the Christmas season: the decorations, the food, time with family and the music, but in a challenging season of life, I find my enthusiasm a bit dampened. Like dark chocolate, Christmas can have a bittersweet flavor. As we get older, we remember past celebrations with loved ones who are…
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Gluten-free cranberry white chocolate oat bars are an easy treat when you want a festive sweet. The ruby red cranberries just have a jolly look to them, and their tartness is offset by smooth white chocolate and the nutty flavor of oats. And, most important of all, these bars are yummy. I made these in…
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An ornament wreath is a festive way to brighten your front door this Christmas season. Making your own ornament wreath is an easy DIY craft project, as long as you learn from my mistakes. Once you’ve got the supplies, creating the wreath takes less than an hour. When you need to repair it not once,…
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Try decluttering a small space when you’re overwhelmed by chaos in the cabinets, closets and corners of your home. By taking a few minutes to make progress in a manageable area, you build decluttering momentum. Hello, I’m Sandra and I’m a clutter bug. I have trouble getting rid of items that could in any way…
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One quarter of the U.S. population struggles with mental illness. You may be ill yourself, or you know someone diagnosed with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or some other mental health challenge. I’m passionate about shining a light of compassion on those who suffer with mental illness because my dad had bipolar disorder. My dad died…
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What do you do when you have brown bananas on your counter or in your freezer? Sometimes you make muffins. The hubby loves peanut butter and banana combos while I’m a die-hard Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup fanatic. I found a gluten-free muffin that combines those flavors into one scrumptious little package. We’ve been on this…
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Have you ever wanted to try chalk painting but were put off by the cost? Or you knew what color you wanted but couldn’t find it on the shelf of your craft store? Well, I found the solution! This post contains both written instructions with photos AND my very first PPR YouTube video, if you…
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How often does the refrain “not enough” go through your brain? Not enough hours in the day, not enough money in the bank, not enough talent to do what I’m longing to do. Do you know what these messages are? Flat out bald-faced lies. Not because we have it all together (because we don’t) but…
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Only on rare occasions on Plum Prairie Ranch do I get requests to write about a specific topic. For weeks now, one of my biggest fans has been on my case to address a BIG issue. That BIG issue is (drumroll, please)… passwords. Now wait just a minute before your eyes glaze over. Passwords matter….
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Sometime in the next few months, I hope to remodel our master bathroom on a budget. I’m aiming to spend around $5,000, less than half the national average for a small renovation of the loo. We’ve got to get going on our projects because the clock is ticking as we look toward moving to Plum…
