Monthly Archives: November 2012

Too Many Pine cones In Your Yard? Make a DIY Pine Cone Wreath!

Are you up for a festive frugal holiday craft?  I am not typically a crafty person myself as a matter of fact I was invited to my very first Pinterest party recently and was so glad the hostess is choosing … Continue reading

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The End of The Ole’ Saturday Homesteading Trading Post Monthly Blog Hop For Now….

I have decided to end my monthly “The Ole Saturday Homesteading Trading Post’s” blog hop I have enjoyed doing them tremendously and I will of course continue to blog because I love it but the link up is requiring more … Continue reading

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Who Doesn’t Like Free?

Vintage/Antique Jugs That We have Used To Decorate Our Porch In Rustic Fashion This is becoming one of our favorite features because it’s always amazing to us all of the items and I mean really good items that people discard … Continue reading

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Primitive Canning Pantry Cupboard – Happy Early Christmas To Us!

Sometimes you don’t know what you want until you have it and that really was the case with me and this primitive canning cupboard.  My husband loves to find deals at antique and vintage shops and me not so much. … Continue reading

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Roast Beef Dutch Oven Style

With the cooler weather moving in this is the time of year I love breaking out our dutch oven and cooking a roast only this time “The Viking” in my life my husband was in charge of putting the roast … Continue reading

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Man Food Monday and Yes I know It’s Tuesday

I had to try this hot dog the moment I saw Sandra Lee making it on her show.  I think my husband was surprised at my enthusiasm since we have gone months since this past April and I haven’t really … Continue reading

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It’s Pickin’ Time!

Not Pig Pickin’ time either……I haven’t been posting as much lately I guess I am overwhelmed with work, the quiet of football being over and  the fact that the holidays are right around the corner.    I guess this time … Continue reading

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Freshen Up Fall, The Last Game of Football & The Ole’ Saturday Homesteading Trading Post Ed. No. 37

Before I get into my post this Saturday and before we start our new link up for The Homesteading Trading Post for the month of November I would like to mention all of the fantastic blogs that linked up last … Continue reading

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