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Project: 60 Foot Tower
60 foot tower! Oh my goodness, why would anyone need to have this on their property? Well, we live in the country and we finally got tired of slow internet. This is a DMX-68AN tower, so it’s actually 68 feet tall! Do you stream Netflix? Crave? Watch YouTube videos with ease? Well, we struggled to get Netflix to stream consistently, and no way the other two would work. So, we did a whole heck of a lot of research and after the tree cutting in…
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Project: Tree Cutting 2019
Tree cutting 2019 – why am I sharing something so old? That’s a good question. Well, one of the reasons why I’m sharing this tree cutting 2019 project is because first, I forgot; but second, because it sets up the next post I’ll share on December 30. Tree Cutting 2019 Okay – so why did we cut down trees? First, we took down trees that were in danger of falling on the house, the shop and the trailers. We also built a retaining wall, installed…
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Photos: Woof Wednesday 4.0
Woof Wednesday 4.0! I don’t think I’ll ever stop sharing photos of Daph-Daph here on the blog, so Woof Wednesdays are officially a thing, especially considering we’re running the fourth edition! Bella and Lily had a couple of Woof Wednesdays, too. Okay, today we’re celebrating having Daphne the Afghan Hound in our lives for one year (well, one year and 3 weeks today!) – these photos were taken on the exact same weekend one year later. She’s grown so much. Such a cutie. She was…
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Project: Yarn Wall Hanging
Yarn wall hanging – the perfect afternoon project for your home, office or any interior space in need of a little decor. From start to finish this project took about 4 hours. Don’t underestimate the time needed to cut all of the yarn! Okay, let’s get started. What You Need 6 bundles of yarn wooden plank / dowel scissors clamps First, pick out some yarn in colours of your choice. This piece measures about 6 feet wide by 4 feet tall. I went for a…
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Recipe: Veggie Stir Fry
Veggie stir fry – one of the quickest freezer meals! This takes a bit of prep yet it’s a fast and delicious freezer meal that utilizes a rainbow of veggies. Okay, let’s get cooking! Well, prepping to cook in a week or two – freezer meals are the best, right? Ingredients red pepper yellow pepper 1 cup of snap peas 2 carrots medium head of broccoli large red onion 3 tablespoons of soy sauce 2 tablespoons of fish sauce 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar 3…
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Recipe: Slow Cooker Quinoa Burrito Bowl
Slow cooker quinoa burrito bowl – this is the perfect hearty, yet spicy meal that doesn’t take a lot of labour to build flavours. Nope, let the slow cooker do all the work. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients large white onion green pepper 1 teaspoon of cumin, garlic, chili salt to taste pack of red enchilada sauce 1 cup of uncooked quinoa drained can of rotel can of black beans can of corn toppings: cheese, tortilla chips, avocados, jalapeños First, chop the onion and the…
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Recipe: Slow Cooker Veggie Pot Pie
Slow cooker veggie pot pie. What? I know – you can make the filling for a veggie pot pie in your slow cooker, then just top with left over mashed potatoes and bake for a short bit while you unwind from work. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 2 cups of cubed potatoes 1.5 cups of diced carrots 3 cups of halved brussels spouts 1 onion diced 4 cloves of garlic 6 sprigs of thyme salt and pepper to taste 1 cup of milk can of…
