Dill Pickles Home Canning Recipe
Dill pickles are one of my family’s favorite pickles! They’re a classic that can be served alongside burgers, hot dogs, hot and cold sandwiches, chopped up and tossed into a salad, and more! Sure…you can buy them in a grocery store but there’s nothing BETTER than eating homemade dill pickles! ** Post contains affiliate links.…
How to Choose Window Treatments for Light, Privacy, and Energy Savings
Key Takeaways Choose each treatment based on what the individual window needs to do. Sun direction, privacy needs, moisture, and glare should guide the material and style. Layering shades and drapery often provides the most flexible control over light and privacy. Cellular shades, lined drapes, shutters, and solar shades can improve comfort near windows. Accurate…
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7 Warning Signs Your Home Needs a Professional Pressure Washing
If you live in La Jolla, your home’s exterior is regularly exposed to coastal air, moisture, salt residue, and organic growth, all of which can gradually affect siding, concrete, walkways, and other outdoor surfaces. The changes often happen so slowly that homeowners barely notice them until the property starts looking noticeably worn. The good news…
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The Fast and the Furious 25th Anniversary Edition
Are you a fan of the Fast and the Furious movie franchise? If so, you’ll want to check out the new Fast and the Furious 25th Anniversary Edition DVD collection. It’s being released for purchase starting on August 25th, 2026. Here’s some information about it. The film is rated PG-13. ** This post may contain…
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What to Know Before Renting a French Horn for Your Child
Signing your child up for a band is exciting, right up until the school hands you a list of instruments and a rental form. For families considering French horn specifically, renting is almost always the smarter first move, but there are a few things worth understanding before signing anything. A little bit of preparation now…
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Deluxe Prime Suspect Logic Game
For 30+ years our family has hosted a family game afternoon or night twice a month, sometimes more! We love playing card games, board games and games out in the backyard. Classic games are great, but it’s always fun finding new games to play. Video games…no! We’re into the traditional family-style games. ** This post…
Why Every Small Farm Owner Needs a Heated Livestock Waterer
Feed can be stockpiled weeks before winter arrives. Bedding can be prepared, shelters can be reinforced, and equipment can be checked ahead of the first hard freeze. But what happens when the water your livestock need every day turns into a solid block of ice overnight? For small farms, that question becomes a daily reality…
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Preview Sunday Week of August 23rd
Today is Sunday August 23rd, 2026. This coming week, we have some fabulous product reviews, helpful articles, tips, recipes, craft projects and more coming up on the blog. Here’s a sneak peek of some of the posts that you’ll see. Cleaning Products DVDs and TV Shows to Watch New Recipes to Try Seasonal Craft Projects…