Does prayer make a difference?
If God knows all things, does prayer make any difference? Why should I pray? How should I pray? Why are some prayers answered and some not? How can I distinguish God’s voice? What happens in the spiritual world when we pray? This post is from my faith website FaithQandA.com. Check it out for more faith…
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Whimsical decor ideas: Part 2
Whimsy is playful and clever. It gives our home a history, places to be discovered, a lived-in charm. In part one I showed you my whimsical ideas for unexpected color, wall murals, antiques, cute animal details, bold patterns, bringing the outside in, ceilings, and bookshelves. Those were more obvious whimsical ideas, but this week I’ll…
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I tried an at-home food sensitivity test
I bought an $80 food sensitivity test online, mailed it in and changed my diet for a month based on the results. Here’s what happened. After reading reviews, I decided to go with 5 Strands that tests for 414 foods from Amazon. (This is not sponsored and I paid for my own test.) I am…
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Have seashells? Make these pretty crafts!
These fun crafts display vacation memories in a creative way. And they also make for great, affordable DIY gifts! We had so much fun making framed art, planters and jewelry holder from our beach treasures. I hope you find something here that inspires you. My daughter and I love shell hunting whenever we go to…
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Easy DIY beadboard (alternative) with hooks
Here is an easy DIY that can add character to a blank wall in a bathroom, entry or mudroom and also provide hanging organization. We needed more hooks in the bathroom for our ever-growing collection of towels. I decided on beadboard with hooks all the way down the wall. I tried beadboard wallpaper and that…
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Fall family bucket list
I have been looking forward to fall and winter for months! I know that’s an odd thing to day, but here in southern Florida autumn barely makes a dent and we’re still holding strong in the high 80s and low 90s. I’m longing to set our outdoor table and eat alfresco, make a fire in… Read More
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Whimsical outdoor ideas
My video whimsical decor ideas got more YouTube views than any other post I’ve ever done, so here’s a an outdoor edition! Here is how I’ve tried to add some whimsy and character to our southern Florida outdoor space with lighting, plants, seating, even a little fairy garden. We don’t have a super manicured lawn…
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Light summer packing wardrobe
Here are my favorite items I packed for a trip to Indiana to visit family. I was quite pleased that I have unintentionally bought lots of items recently that mix and match — mainly black, white, camel and olive green. (You can see my Amazon Storefront here.) Head to this post for my free printable…
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Whimsical decor ideas: Part 1
Whimsy is unexpected, intriguing, magical, even mysterious. Creating a home with your personal style, with layers and details takes time. We’ve lived in this house for six years and here are some ways I’ve tried to add a touch of whimsy. Unexpected color This was old beige tile in my daughter’s bathroom. I decided to…
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