Peaceful purposeful home
I am one of the biggest fans of a traditional lasagna. Seriously…love it. This recipe is SO good…even though it’s nothing like a traditional lasagna! It’s also a good “week-night meal” that doesn’t take a ton of prep. Here’s how to make Mexican Lasagna… Ingredients: 1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes 1/3 cup fresh cilantro 2 Tablespoons lime juice 8…
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I *love* Mason jars. Like, love them!! I was inspired when I saw this idea for outdoor mason jar lights from the Shabby Nest…and I knew I had to try it! Remember how I got free Mason Jars from FreeCycle? I used a bunch of them for my students’ Mother’s Day vases…but I had a few of them leftover. I filled…
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I love buttons. LOVE buttons. I will admit, that I don’t use them for projects very often…but I really love looking at them. I bought a huge bag of buttons at ReStore a few months ago for $1.00. I am sure they came from some old lady’s house. I separated them all out by colors… I got these glasses at the thrift…
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Learn how to make a fabric covered magnetic memo board. This easy DIY project can be customized for any space and is a perfect addition to your home decor! This post contains affiliate links, from which I make a small commission. My great friend from work is pregnant with a baby boy! She’s tried to get pregnant for years, and…
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This easy salmon recipe is a delicious and healthy weekday dinner that will take you just a few minutes to make. Easy salmon recipe: My husband and I don’t eat a lot of fish. We don’t really do lobster or crab, and shrimp is a rare occasion. The past year, we’ve been working on eating salmon once a week because…
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Learn how to transform a basic plan wood table into a show stopping DIY medallion table – it’s easier than you think! A great budget friendly DIY project for any home. This post contains affiliate links, from which I make a small commission. Since we’ve moved into our new place, we had to part with our old kitchen table because it…
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We’re working on making our fixer upper a home, one project at a time.
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