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Creating a home on (and off) the range

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How to make decluttering fun (or at least less overwhelming)

February 17, 2022

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How to make decluttering fun and a lot less overwhelming

I have way too much stuff, and I can imagine ways to use almost any of it. My closet, drawers, pantry, bookshelves, vanity, attic, (any other area you can name) are filled to overflowing. And yet I’ve gotten stuck. I don’t know where to begin because it’s all kind of overwhelming. What do I do…

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10 battle tested tips for coping with stress and anxiety

July 26, 2021

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Ten battle tested tips for managing stress and anxiety

Let’s talk about stress and anxiety. If you’re like me, you might be rolling your eyes right now and thinking, “No, let’s not.” That’s an okay approach from time to time, especially when you’re busy just doing ALL THE THINGS. Stress and anxiety are a normal part of life. They help our bodies and minds…

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How to make your first RV road trip an excellent adventure

June 16, 2021

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Camping on Devil's Tower, our favorite campground, on our epic Montana road trip

Well, we did it! We took Xena, our new 29-foot Forest River X-Lite 24RLXL travel trailer, almost 2,700 miles and camped nine nights in six different places on our great Montana adventure. Shawn drove more than 400 additional miles in our 2015 Ram 1500 to see the sights. The grand total of miles Shawn drove…

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Instant Pot Garlic Shrimp Quinoa

May 3, 2021

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Easy Instant Pot Garlic Shrimp Quinoa

Do you like variety in your diet or do you want the same meals over and over again? I think there’s a continuum between an extra adventurous foodie and a super picky eater. On one end you have folks like my brother who loves spicy and exotic foods. He’s even eaten balut, the Filipino treat…

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Escaping the trap of materialism

March 30, 2021

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How to escape the trap of materialism

“And He said to them, ‘Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.’” – Luke 12:15 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21 Everything we own requires a piece of our time and attention….

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Texturing walls with a roller

February 26, 2021

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Texturing walls with a roller

Texturing walls with a roller is a DIY project that anyone can do, with a little patience and practice. Why would you want to texture your walls? For me, it was prompted by wallpaper removal. My master bathroom was covered in wallpaper, courtesy of the builder. Fast forward 25 years and the wallpaper was dated…

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A beginner’s guide to buying your first RV

February 3, 2021

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2021 Forest River Wildwood RLXL

My love affair with travel trailers started early. My best friend in grade school lived across the street from me. In her driveway was a little house on wheels trimmed in turquoise aluminum and shiny chrome. It had a stove, tiny fridge, dinette, a couch that converted into a bed, and a cramped bathroom, which…

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How to fight the overwhelm and take small steps toward big goals

January 8, 2021

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Instead of setting a goal, think about the person you want to be. Then take a small step toward that identity. Each small step builds a habit, and habits build your identity.

Well, that was weird. I’m talking about 2020. It was also stressful, challenging, lonely at times, and disappointing. The beginning of a new year is a good time to reflect back and look forward. How did we handle the first worldwide pandemic in our lifetime? And since it is still going on, how can we…

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Gluten-free Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

November 12, 2020

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gluten-free pumpkin banana chocolate chip bread bakes up fluffy and moist.

I love many things about fall. Here in Texas, oppressive heat gives way to crisp, sunny days that beckon me outside. Gold, crimson, and rust-colored leaves float to the ground like nature’s confetti. I dig my favorite boots and sweaters out of the closet. Then there’s the food. Apples, pears, cinnamon spice, and, of course,…

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If God is in it, nothing can stop it

November 3, 2020

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In Him we live and move and have our being

Hey there, my friend, with your face getting hot behind your mask in the grocery store. And you who is working harder than ever to keep up in a world that changed almost overnight. You whose heart is hurting because of injustice you’ve faced in your own little corner of the world. All of you…

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Sandra Engelland

Hi, y'all! I'm a "plains girl" as opposed to a plain girl (which I probably am, too), meaning I was born and raised in the southern plains. I want to invite you on a journey to transform our homes, enrich our lives and deepen our impact on those around us. Go to the About Me page and About Plum Prairie to learn more. Read More...

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