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Homemade window cleaner with vinegar has essential oils added to it. Homemade Window Cleaner with Vinegar
DIY · Home & Garden

Homemade Window Cleaner with Vinegar

December 31, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

This homemade window cleaner is made with vinegar and essential oils to create a non-toxic, streak-free concoction that gets the job done every time. Try this super easy recipe today.

a woman holds a baby and his feet dangle The Birth Story of Bear Joseph
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The Birth Story of Bear Joseph

December 29, 2023December 28, 2023 Tara Kelly3 Comments

My birth story is different than I’d imagined… It’s not anything that I had planned for and not the exact one I wanted to write, but it’s my story. Photo by Rose and Marigold Photography. Birth is unpredictable.  It’s natural, but never the exact same for any two women or any two babies.  Here are… Continue reading The Birth Story of Bear Joseph

A woman stuffs apple scraps into a glass jar as she learns how to make apple cider vinegar with scraps. How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar from Scraps
Home & Garden · Recipes

How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar from Scraps

December 17, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Discover how to make apple cider vinegar from scraps for a deliciously scented, natural cleaning agent you can use right in your own home.

A DY popcorn cranberry garland is hung directly above a stove over an open shelf. DIY Popcorn Cranberry Garland for Christmas
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DIY Popcorn Cranberry Garland for Christmas

December 10, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Learn how to make an aesthetic popcorn cranberry garland this holiday season with just a few materials. This affordable DIY will leave your home feeling festive and cozy all season long.

a text reads 11 things not to say to a new mom. 11 Things NOT to Say to a New Mom Postpartum
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11 Things NOT to Say to a New Mom Postpartum

December 8, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly3 Comments

Let’s dive into 10 things not to say to a new mom (or any mom!) postpartum… because common sense and manners aren’t so common today.

Paper snowflakes are hung in a kitchen during Christmas after following a paper snowflake tutorial. DIY Paper Snowflake Tutorial
DIY · Home & Garden

DIY Paper Snowflake Tutorial

December 3, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly2 Comments

Learn how to make trendy winter snowflakes as home decor for just $5. In this paper snowflake tutorial I’ll show you exactly how to make these unique pieces that can fill your home with winter holiday charm on even the tightest budget.

A wooden cutting board lays on a countertop after a woman learns how to deodorize a wooden cutting board. How to Deodorize a Wooden Cutting Board
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How to Deodorize a Wooden Cutting Board

November 26, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Learn how to deodorize a wooden cutting board while getting stains and germs out. The secret may surprise you!

A graphic shows a pregnant mama and a title that reads "natural pain relief in childbirth" Natural Pain Relief in Childbirth | 10 Ways
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Natural Pain Relief in Childbirth | 10 Ways

November 5, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Discover the secret to natural pain relief in childbirth with these 10 ideas that will leave you feeling confident and fully equipped for your big day!

Raised garden beds are filled and layered after being built and are arranged in a square. This is shown for how to prepare raised beds for winter. How to Prepare Raised Beds for Winter
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How to Prepare Raised Beds for Winter

October 15, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Learn how to prepare raised beds for winter. Set it to rest to ensure a healthier soil and garden next season with just a few easy steps.

A mother poses for a photo wearing a dried flower crown before her mother blessing blessingway ceremony. the blessingway ceremony | my mother blessing
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the blessingway ceremony | my mother blessing

October 11, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Discover a new way to celebrate mom by throwing her a blessingway ceremony that honors and celebrates her as she enters motherhood. I discuss ideas and tips and share my very own mother blessing thrown for me just weeks ago.

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I’m Tara Kelly, recently married to the love of my life—Adrian—and on a quest to longevity, vitality, and overall a simpler way of living. I’m also a first-time homeowner turning our 1950s ranch-style house into a cottage fit just for us. Read more...

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