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How to Stop Nosebleeds Using Lemon Essential Oil

Lifestyle

January 19, 2022

My daughter has always had a lot of nosebleeds. Kids’ nosebleeds are common, but it’s still upsetting every time one happens, so I began searching for ways to prevent them. When I started using essential oils, I found some anecdotal evidence that Lemon essential oil can be used in the treatment and prevention of nosebleeds, […]

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Holiday Greenery Decorating Ideas & Sources

Seasonal Décor

November 13, 2021

I love decorating with a mix of fresh and faux greenery during the holidays. The heavenly smell of fresh cedar and pine throughout the house gets everyone in the holiday spirit. I usually put greenery up before any other Christmas décor so that we can enjoy some simple winter holiday vibes before the Christmas craziness […]

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7 Fun Halloween Skeleton Pose Ideas

Home

September 16, 2021

We have a visitor every Halloween in our house called Ginger Bones. She’s kinda feisty and not an excellent house guest. She never cleans up after herself. She pops up in the most annoying places. And she stares rudely. But the kids love it when she moves around the house…kinda like the Halloween version of […]

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How to Choose the Correct Area Rug Size

Home

September 15, 2021

Choosing the size of an area rug doesn’t have to be hard. You’ll find a lot of different advice and opinions about what size rug to use out there in the Googleverse, so I’ve narrowed it down to just a couple of simple options for each room. No matter what furniture arrangement you are working […]

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A Simple Guide to Styling Throw Pillows

Home

September 12, 2021

One of the most common questions I hear is “How do I style pillows on my couch?” It can seem a bit daunting when you are trying to choose from what seems like infinite pillow patterns, insert options, fabrics and sizes. So let’s dive into some simple formulas for styling throw pillows and where to […]

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Our Chickens are Teenagers! 5 Tips for 10 Week Old Chicks.

Homesteading

August 6, 2021

It feels like just yesterday we picked up our 2 day old baby chicks. It was our first time raising chicks and we were so nervous! Would we be able to keep them alive?! Did we set up their brooder properly? Would they be warm enough? Were we feeding them the right food? It felt […]

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How to Make Your House a Home + Free Printable Planner

Home

July 25, 2021

Wondering How to Make Your House a Home? No matter what stage of homeownership you are in, it’s likely that your space needs some repairs and that there are some renovations you have been dreaming of. But before you get all “demo day” and start swinging hammers, check out this free printable home renovation planner! […]

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3 Important Things to Know About 4 Week Old Chicks

Lifestyle

July 7, 2021

Time flies when you are raising baby chicks and our little floofies are 1 month old. They are just entering the awkward teenage stage and their personalities are starting to shine. It’s so entertaining watching them chase bugs and take dust baths! Here’s an update on our 4 week old chicks and 3 important things […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Urban Homesteading

Homesteading

June 25, 2021

Today I’m so happy to welcome Tory Stender to the blog. Tory usually works behind the scenes for The Ginger Home (and is a Pinterest genius!!), but she also runs her own blog where she dives into millennial life, homesteading, natural living and so much more! Tory is taking over today to talk a little […]

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How to Add Art to Your TV + 3 Free Art Prints

Design & Styling

June 25, 2021

An age-old interior design dilemma has finally been solved! What to do with that ugly black box that ruins the look of any space…your TV! We finally invested in a Samsung Frame TV and we love it so much. Wondering how to add art to your TV to make it look like a painting? I’ll […]

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