In this installment of A Country Girls Life (which is a part of my larger Halloween series of posts) I’m showing you the BEST budget kids costumes for Halloween in 2018! It just so happens that most of these darling costumes are at my favorite store- Target. … More
29 Unique Halloween Decorations for $15 or Less! (Most are $10 or less!)
It’s almost October! Call me crazy but I have all my Halloween decorations in place by October 1st which means I’ve been shopping for new decor for weeks now! For this installment of A Country Girl’s Life, I’m bringing you the best of what I’ve found in my Fall/Halloween decor searches. … More
EASY Halloween Decorated Sugar Cookie Inspiration (Halloween MEGA POST Preview)
I know it’s only early September but is it ever too early to start planning for Halloween?!?! We throw a big Halloween party every year for our co-workers, neighbors and friends. After about 10 years of doing it I would almost call myself an expert at throwing Halloween parties! … More
DIY: How to Dry Hydrangeas for Crafting & Make a Dried Hydrangea Wreath
If you’re in the northern climates and you love to garden, chances are you have several hydrangea bushes. What I really love about hydrangeas is that they are one of the EASIEST flowers to dry for indoor arrangements. I use them for merchandising in my annual antique sale here on the farm. … More
DIY Copy Cat Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
If you caught my post on the early arrival of the Pumpkin Spice Latte (or PSL) then you know that Starbucks is rolling out the PSL early this year! I love the PSL but I can’t say I love the cost (or the 20 minute drive each way) associated with the daily trip to Starbucks during the fall. … More
How I Quit Soda and Lost Weight with These All Natural, No-calorie Substitutes! (And You Can Too!)
What if I told you that I lost 5 lbs in the month following full cessation of diet soda? That’s right….and I didn’t change anything about my diet or exercise routine! To my surprise, simply quitting diet soda allowed me to drop 5 lbs in quick order. … More
DIY: Upcycled Farmhouse Style Jewelry or Photo Display
Looking for the BEST way to hold, organize or store your baubles and beads? What about a space to display your favorite photos? Need ideas on how to get those treasured pieces off your valuable counter space? I did too! And I think I created the perfect DIY, upcycled, farmhouse style frame for holding and organizing your jewelry OR photos using items you probably already have around the house!… More
2018 Fall Apple Harvest & Hard Cider Pressing
It’s been a busy couple of weeks here on the farm! Apple harvest is in full swing. We’ve hand picked our “early arrival” apple trees. We’re pressing those apples into apple cider right now. In a few weeks we’ll press the late arrival trees. … More
How I Save THOUSANDS Every Year on Designer Clothing by THRIFTING (Thrifting Tips Inside!)
Looking for the best tips or ideas on thrifting? Trying to live more frugal? If you’re not thrift shopping then you haven’t tried the ultimate savings hack! We’ve got the thrifting hacks to save you EVEN MORE MONEY and get the best selection at places like Goodwill and Value Village. … More
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: THE STARBUCKS PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE IS ROLLING OUT EARLY THIS YEAR
I love this time of year! A touch of fall color in the trees. A slight chill in the air. The kids are getting ready to go back to school. Football season is approaching….AND PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES (aka PSLs) are returning soon!… More
