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New family traditions consist of admiring natural beauty in a seaside town where roses grow up the side of an historic brick building. Combating Boredom in Creative Work
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Combating Boredom in Creative Work

February 24, 2023February 16, 2023 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Today I wanted to touch on the topic of feeling uninspired or bored with creative work and how we can each combat this. 

Squash is served and ready to eat to show how to incorporate more veggies into the diet. 6 Easy Ways to Incorporate More Veggies into Meals
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6 Easy Ways to Incorporate More Veggies into Meals

February 22, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Discover how to incorporate more veggies into your meals with these six easy tips. You may be surprised with how easily it is to add them to your diet for optimal health and well-being.

A spinach mozzarella crustless quiche sits in a cast iron skillet on a tabletop next to a towel. Spinach Mozzarella Crustless Quiche
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Spinach Mozzarella Crustless Quiche

February 19, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly2 Comments

Spinach Mozzarella Crustless Quiche is the perfect excuse for inviting loved ones over for a fun, easy brunch that won’t disappoint. Gather round to enjoy this tasty, mouthwatering meal that is both healthy and satisfying.

A paper snowflake hangs from a white interior door. How to Set Creative Goals | My Personal Creative Hobbies & Goals
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How to Set Creative Goals | My Personal Creative Hobbies & Goals

February 17, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Setting goals doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, the key to setting and accomplishing goals comes down to one simple acronym: SMART.

Easy, fluffy biscuits are stacked on a spatula in front of a tray of biscuits. Easy, Fluffy Biscuits | fluffy, homemade biscuits from scratch
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Easy, Fluffy Biscuits | fluffy, homemade biscuits from scratch

February 15, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly3 Comments

These easy, fluffy biscuits combine butter and flour to make perfectly soft homemade clouds of biscuits with golden brown tops. Come see how it is to make them!

A DIY ceiling medallion is shown on a grey wash ceiling above a chandelier. Easy $2 DIY Ceiling Medallion
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Easy $2 DIY Ceiling Medallion

February 12, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly4 Comments

Discover how to make the easiest DIY ceiling medallion that will fool everyone into thinking you had it custom made by a professional. Complete this project in an afternoon and enjoy it for years to come.

A DIY pine cone bird feeder is laying near a cup of birdseed and pine cones. DIY Pine Cone Bird Feeder
DIY · Recipes

DIY Pine Cone Bird Feeder

February 8, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly2 Comments

Learn how to make easy DIY pine cone bird feeders perfect for the wildlife in your backyard. Such a fun craft activity for a winter day!

Different paint finishes are shown in a straight view of a sage green living room in a midwest cottage. Different Paint Finishes | How to Choose a Paint Finish
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Different Paint Finishes | How to Choose a Paint Finish

February 5, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly3 Comments

Learn the secret to selecting the right paint sheen each and every time. This easy guide will show you all the different paint finishes with scenarios in which you’d use each one of them.

10 Things I've been loving lately 10 Things I’ve Been Loving Lately
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10 Things I’ve Been Loving Lately

February 3, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Today I'm sharing some things I've been loving lately...

A homemade all-purpose cleaner is shown in a glass bottle. Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner
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Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner

February 1, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Learn how to make a simple homemade all-purpose cleaner for your home. I love to use this natural DIY cleaner for just about everything in my house. It’s a keeper!

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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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