Creating a home on (and off) the range
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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…
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Just before I started my jog with the dog a few days ago, I had a sudden intense craving for an apple fried pie or apple hand pie. Okay, maybe a slice of apple pie or a bowl of apple crisp would be just as good. But I had a busy day ahead. After my…
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You can’t learn to ride a bike by reading a book. Some things, you only learn by doing. Being a parent is one of those things. So is finding your purpose. School started last week in my city, and I can’t help but feel a little sad that my kids are in college or beyond….
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In case you parents of younger kids are wondering, parenting young adults is HARD. I don’t have it all figured out, but I want to encourage those of you who are sending a kid off to college. You’ll both get through this. It won’t be easy, but growing into new seasons is always challenging for…
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Because productivity tips can be boring to a daydreamer like me, I decided to make them more fun by relating them to my dog. Dogs help you understand the meaning of life, right? At least that’s what we learn from “A Dog’s Purpose” and “The Art of Racing in the Rain.” A direct…
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I have a love-hate relationship with productivity. I would love to be more productive, but I hate drudgery and uncertainty. And let’s face it, folks. We’ve got a lot of tasks that need to get done. As a daydreaming creative person, I struggle with getting things done. How can a veteran procrastinator become more productive?…
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What are the best home improvement projects to tackle before you sell your home? How much do you spend when you’re not planning to stay in your home for long? Where do you splurge and where do you skimp? What projects do you skip altogether? My brain whirls with all the possibilities born from hours…
