Creating a home on (and off) the range
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How long does it take to tile a rather large shower? For us, it took six months. We mostly only worked on weekends. Truth be told, there were a lot of Sundays when we did nothing on the shower. Why? Because life in the middle of a pandemic can be hard. We also had two…
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I just got back from a vacation that included a 24-hour trip to Yellowstone National Park. Last summer, I spent about 30 hours at Yellowstone on a road trip. Between these two quick visits, I saw so many jaw-dropping, sigh-inducing, peace-filling sites that I wanted to share them with you. Yellowstone is HUGE, nearly 3,500…
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Some folks are natural minimalists who don’t hang on to anything they don’t use. I am not one of them. All my life, I’ve struggled with clutter and disorganization, so I’m always on the lookout for helpful methods. Why do I keep so much stuff? I can think of many reasons. That lemon zester will…
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During my personal Bible study time this summer, I wanted to spend time in the Old Testament focusing on books that are less familiar to me. But since my easily distracted brain needs structure, I wanted some kind of study guide. What to do? Then I remembered the notebooks packed with lessons sitting on the…
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Why do some people become stronger after experiencing a crisis while others crumble under the losses? And is there anything we can do to build resilience in the middle of a struggle over which we have little control? How can we support mental health in ourselves and encourage others during a crisis? That’s what I’m…
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As I write this, we’re still staying home due to coronavirus. I’m keeping very busy, due to our never-ending master bath remodel, various writing duties and the usual cleaning and cooking involved with a house full of people. Every once in a while, I want to try a new recipe. But I’m tired and busy,…
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There will be times in your life and in mine when a nightmare comes to life. When no amount of prayer or preparation can keep a devastating event from rocking the foundations of your world. Millions of people right now are going through nightmare scenarios. They are fighting for their lives or mourning loved ones…
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As I write this, it’s early April, and pretty much everyone in the United States is stuck at home to “flatten the curve” in the global COVID-19 pandemic. Now you might think that is a great time to work on a DIY project, like our master bath remodel that’s taking FOREVER (just my rough estimate)….
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This was supposed to be the weekend that my favorite sports team, the Kansas Jayhawks, began their quest for the National Championship. March Madness turned into March Sadness. Hello, my name is Sandra, and I’m addicted to KU basketball. Anyone who knows me well knows that I get pretty obsessed during the season, and it…
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What if you made a cheeseburger into a healthier soup packed with veggies and calcium? That’s what we have here, and it’s delicious! When I’m craving a hearty but healthy soup that I can have on the table in 30 minutes, this Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup is one of my go-to choices. I’ve adapted a…
