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dog painting activity with acrylics
Dog Painting Activity: Let Your Pup Create a Mess-Free Keepsake Canvas
If you’re looking for a creative activity to share with your dog while making a meaningful keepsake for your home, this dog painting activity is a wonderful place to start. Pup painting...
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Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs Over Drip-Roasted Vegetables
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs Over Drip-Roasted Vegetables
If you’re looking for an easy sheet pan chicken thighs recipe that feels both cozy and practical, this simple one-pan dinner is a wonderful place to start. By roasting the chicken above...
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DIY Parchment Paper Lanterns on snowscape with greenery
Soft Winter Light: DIY Parchment Paper Lanterns for Cozy Winter Home Décor
Once December fades into January and the holiday décor is neatly packed away, our homes can suddenly feel a little bare—and a little tired—just as winter settles in for the long haul....
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Framed Horse Hair Keepsake Art
Horse Hair Keepsake Art: A Simple Way to Honor Your Equine Companion
This simple horse hair keepsake art project is proof that meaningful art doesn’t have to be complicated. Using a very minimal line drawing and a small piece of your horse’s tail hair,...
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Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Banana Freezer Bars
Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Banana Freezer Bars
January always nudges me toward gentler, healthier rhythms in the kitchen — nothing extreme, just food that feels both nourishing and satisfying. For this week’s Food feature on Late...
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DIY paperwhite planter
DIY Paperwhite Planter: A Whimsical Winter Flower Bowl
Paperwhites are one of my favorite winter flowers to grow indoors, especially when January feels long, dark, and colorless. This year, a sweet Christmas gift from a friend — a paperwhite...
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