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Can I interest you in a GIVEAWAY? {now closed}

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Top of the mornin’ to ya! Literally... cause I just realized it’s almost noon! So, I got to thinking that it’s been awhile since we’ve had a giveaway. And it’s been even longer since we’ve had a giveaway from our own Etsy shop SyWoodInk! Our biggest seller on our shop is by far the state/country cut-outs. We cut each state or country out of 1” pine boards using a scroll saw, stain them, and ... [ Read More ]

Toddler Happenings

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Lots of mommies have a hard time with little things like switching from a bottle to a sippy cup, or switching from an infant carseat to a toddler seat. Those things weren’t difficult for me. The things that were the most painful had to do with them being twins. I distinctly remember the day I made the decision not to carry them simultaneously anymore. They were both around 25 lbs, and I was ... [ Read More ]

Restoring a Mid-Century/Modern Dining Set

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Nick and I always discuss purchases beforehand... even the smallest things. But when when I saw this dining set for sale on craigslist while Nick was at work, I knew I needed to act fast before someone else snatched it up. Priced at a mere $25, it wouldn’t last long. We’re talking an original vintage 50’s dining set y’all. (actual craigslist pic below) I had a lot of guilt about it buying ... [ Read More ]

‘House Divided’ Broken Bracket Sign

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As you know... football season is UPON us. I enjoy a good football game when the *cough* FOOD is right. And if the Chicago Bears are playing, I might even get into it! But you won’t ever see me jump off the couch or anything. I’m a passive football fan. But I will say I enjoy football a lot more now that I understand it (for the most part). My main point here... is that I whipped up a little ... [ Read More ]

Easy Pie Crust Recipe

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This EASY Pie Crust Recipe is a winner every time! And it only requires just 3 ingredients! Oh hey! It Meghan and I'm back!! I am so excited about this months post! Today I want to make something that used to intimidated me for years. This EASY pie crust! And just in time for Thanksgiving! Its so simple, just follow each step and you will have the most flaky easy pie crust that will impress ... [ Read More ]

Short and SWEET!

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Just checking in to say: HAPPY LABOR DAY! We’ve had an amazing weekend so far... including but not limited to finishing up some amazing projects, and getting family pics taken by the incredible Molly Long (who is seriously the most talented/creative/patient person on the face of the earth). And we bought the movie Pitch Perfect and have watched it twice in the last 3 days. Truth. AND the Labor ... [ Read More ]

Children of the Corn (rated G)

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There was a day last week (before the heat index was above 100) that the girls and I were out for an off-road walk in the Bob Stroller around our property. It’s a fact that our homestead is a quaint island in an ocean of corn and soybeans. And what native Iowan child doesn’t go exploring in the cornfields? I parked the stroller and coaxed the girls into the dense forest of cornstalks. They ... [ Read More ]

Tutorial on stripping the cracks and crevices of your furniture!

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It can be tricky stripping the cracks and crevices, but I’ll show you some new strategies in addition to the basics of stripping from our Stripping 101 course. Your tools are pretty much the same though.   (contains affiliate links) Hefty Scraper (we love this one) Simple wire brush  Stripper (we've tried a LOT, and this one is the best. Hands down) Detail Stipper ... [ Read More ]

DIY Jumbo Jenga {Interiors by Kenz}

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GUYS! My amazing/talented/adorable bloggy friend Kenz is here to share her story and a little project with you today! We finally got to meet in person at Haven, and were instantly fast friends. Her blog Interiors by Kenz is hilarious, real... and inspiring! You should be friends with her too! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hey Reality Daydream readers!  You're the coolest people on the ... [ Read More ]

It’s time I confess…

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I’ve been careful what I say with regards to parenting struggles. It’s no secret that parenting is hard, but  for some it’s even harder not to be a parent. It’s an indescribable pain. I remember silently aching for a toddler with my own DNA to hurl a bowl of macaroni and cheese at my face, and a second toddler to laugh hysterically at my despair. Ok, that is distinctly not true. But I do ... [ Read More ]

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