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Creating a home on (and off) the range

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30 Day Challenge to Better Posture

April 30, 2018

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Better posture leads to better health, less back pain, more energy and confidence AND you look better, too!

Did you know that better posture can improve your health, mood, self-confidence and appearance? Try this 30-day posture challenge to cultivate a healthy habit with lasting benefits. I’m starting a 30-day posture improvement challenge because I’ve been slouching for decades. Here’s the BACK story (see what I did there?): “Stand up straight!” I think my…

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Filed Under: Body work, Fit and full of life

Quick and easy meals

April 13, 2018

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Quick and Easy Meals in Minutes use one skillet or pot and take about 30 minutes or less to prepare. They are gluten free and delicious.

  You know those days when 5 o’clock rolls around and you realize you have no idea what you’re fixing for dinner? Or you’re planning the week’s dinners and you KNOW Wednesday and Thursday are going to be CRAZY but you want healthy, quick and easy meals? I gravitate to these five easy meals over…

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Filed Under: Gluten-free 'n good

What we say matters

March 28, 2018

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What we say matters. We can become better at encouraging others (and ourselves) through prayer and God's Word.

Are you more likely to regret what you say or what you didn’t say? What we say matters. James 3:8 says, “no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison.” Like every other person on the planet, I’ve said many things I regretted. When anger boils up inside me,…

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Filed Under: Spiritual growth

Decorate your mantle for spring without spending a lot of money

March 19, 2018

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Decorate your mantle for spring on a budget

Changing the décor on your mantle for spring is a great way to freshen up your living room for the season and boost your joy.  Here are five quick tips that don’t cost much money. I used to only change up my mantle at Christmas. That meant that for 90 percent of the year, I…

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Removing wallpaper fast so you can get on with “the fun stuff”

March 9, 2018

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The best method for removing wallpaper fast

Removing wallpaper can rank as one of the most frustrating home improvement jobs out there. Here are some tips to conquer this DIY drudgery so you can get on to the fun stuff. When the Fix-It Farmer and I bought our brand new home in the mid ’90s, wallpaper was having a moment. Along with…

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“Decluttering at the Speed of Life” Review

February 27, 2018

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"Decluttering at the Speed of Life" by Dana K. White

Are you overwhelmed at the thought of dealing with your overflowing counters, cabinets and closets? Do you dread tackling the mountain of papers hiding the surface of your desk, the leaning towers of cans and cracker boxes in your pantry or the boxes of precious keepsakes you stashed in the hall closet? I’ve struggled with…

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Filed Under: Organizationally challenged

What farming and ranching teach us about faith

February 18, 2018

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Farming, ranching and faith go together.

Farmers and ranchers are some of the hardest working people I know, but most of us city folks don’t give much thought to where our food comes from. No, I don’t mean Kroger or Dillons. My hubby, the Fix-it Farmer, and I are involved in agriculture in a few small ways because he didn’t want…

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Filed Under: Plum Prairie, Spiritual growth

12 Powerful Ways to Pray for Your Child

January 25, 2018

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12 Powerful Ways to Pray for your Child

If you’re a Christian and you’re a parent, you probably want to be more deliberate and diligent when you pray for your children. It doesn’t matter if they’re three months old or 33, they need prayer! Here’s a simple guide with 12 powerful ways to pray for your child. I want to be more diligent…

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Filed Under: Spiritual growth, Thriving while the nest empties

How to repair a leaky faucet and save money

January 10, 2018

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Repairing a leaky faucet

Got a leaky faucet or a running toilet? You can save money by making some minor plumbing repairs on your own. Yes, you! Even though I’m married to a farm boy/engineer who can fix LOTS of broken stuff, he dared me to repair a leaky faucet many years ago. I took the bait. He often…

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Filed Under: DIY IRL

Ten tips for better running after 40

January 2, 2018

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Ten tips for better running after 40

Have you ever thought about running for exercise but decided you were too old to start? Or you used to run and tried to pick it back up after a few (or many) years and found it was a lot harder than it used to be? I’ve considered myself a runner since I won ribbons…

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Filed Under: Body work, Fit and full of life

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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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