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2021-05-08 16:57
Having a hobby is something that helps you to feel fulfilled and have enjoyment. Besides the joy and satisfaction, hobbies can help improve your health. It also can be a productive way to us… Read More
2021-04-15 17:02
We have all been there… Stuck not knowing what to write about anymore… In this series of blog post prompts and ideas, I hope to give you a wealth of ideas to get you writing ag… Read More
2021-04-10 16:13
4 Habits That Will Improve Your Health Admit it. The pandemic has caused plenty to question the future and others to wonder if they must accustom themselves to the “new normal.”… Read More
2021-02-10 14:51
If you’ve started your own farm, you need to keep it safe and secure. Security measures should be taken to protect your property and your animals and to protect yourself against proper… Read More
2020-10-16 18:02
We’re all getting older and, as a part of that experience, there are certain bodily changes we have to expect. Our risk of chronic disease goes up, we’re more likely to put on (a… Read More
2020-10-02 23:51
Looking for options for face masks? Here is a small preview of different face masks available in my on-line store. Masks are all made by me with special care. The design has been improved di… Read More
2020-08-26 22:31
A few years ago I wrote a post about some of the wild flowers that can be found along our home. Road side beauties is a follow up to that article: Road side beauties. Since I posted the arti… Read More
2020-04-20 17:39
Are you wondering what group boards on Pinterest are all about? Not sure where to get started?This is a sample chapter from my ebook “Pinterest Boot Camp Part 1” In this book, I… Read More
2020-04-02 17:51
With the Coronavirus COVID-19 taking over the world, many people are looking at ways to protect themselves and their family and friends. One way to protect yourself and others is by wearing… Read More
2020-03-28 20:13
Today marks day 1 of my self isolation, or quarantine for the coronavirus COVID-19. A 14 day quarantine to reduce the risk of exposure for other people and to monitor yourself for any signs… Read More
2020-03-16 19:27
In the light if what is happening over the world regarding the Coronavirus GOVID-19, I feel compelled to write an article about this. I will do my best to present you with the facts and will… Read More
2020-03-07 00:06
We have all been there… Stuck not knowing what to write about anymore… In this series of blog post prompts and ideas, I hope to give you a wealth of ideas to get you writing ag… Read More
2020-02-18 22:05
How did this happen? My Pinterest account was suspended for spammy behaviour! Anyone who has been reading my blog for a while knows how much I love Pinterest. Besides this I hate spammers, a… Read More
2020-02-13 11:47
Re-covering the old chair and couch Years ago, I recovered this old couch and chair that was given to us. We love John Deere, so that was the material I choose at that time. Because it was j… Read More
2020-01-15 19:45
Here is a fun and simple quick project. Do you have any old lamps that are not working anymore? Or, you can get an old light from the thrift store to upcycle into a candle stick. Well I did… Read More
2020-01-03 10:42
In part one of Canva versus Visme, I showed you how to setup an account. As well as how to make a social media post for Pinterest. Here, in Canva versus Visme part two, I will explore some o… Read More
2019-12-29 18:41
This will be the last one in my series of monthly faces. And what better face to paint for December than jolly Saint Nick! This book by Jean Zawicki, was one I had for a long time. Just love… Read More
2019-12-19 08:47
When I was at a craft sale, selling some of my crafts, someone asked me if I had any Grinch Christmas Ornaments or signs. At that point I did not have any, so I decided to make some. Some re… Read More
2019-12-11 15:53
You have seen them. I have made them. And here are my newest and cutest little gnomes. The materials Sorry the picture is not as good as I would have liked, but here is the list of materials… Read More
2019-12-06 08:26
When Shantiva contacted me again a few weeks ago, I was trilled. This time the request was to try out the Tibetan singing bowl. Because I have no experience with these bowls I did some resea… Read More
2019-12-04 20:11
It is starting to look a lot like Christmas here. Snow is on the ground and temperatures have dropped dramatically. These little gnomes are so cute. The post Christmas Gnomes appeared first… Read More
2019-12-01 04:54
Novembers face is from a picture of a friend of mine. The process You can see the picture that was printed of after enlargement. I then transferred the outline onto the canvas. The backgroun… Read More
2019-11-22 18:28
In the past I have used Canva and found this easy and sufficient for my use. So how does Visme compare to Canva? I will tell you what I found. The post Visme versus Canva appeared first on A… Read More
2019-11-15 06:54
There are simple ways to increase natural light in your home. This info-graphic has them all. The post Does Your Home Get Enough Natural Light? appeared first on Around the Firepit Read More
2019-11-10 18:53
Drinking water from a handcrafted copper pitcher infuses the water with copper. The post Copper Pitcher appeared first on Around the Firepit Read More
2019-10-28 22:21
October is Halloween month. What better than having the wicked witch of the East stand in for this months face! The post Monthly Faces October appeared first on Around the Firepit Read More
2019-10-28 17:35
Another fun and easy Halloween project! The post Book of Spells appeared first on Around the Firepit Read More
2019-10-21 17:07
Halloween is coming soon! Last year I made this fun “Trick or Treat’ sign. Inspiration of course came from Pinterest! I started out with a square piece of plywood. Then hand drew… Read More
2019-09-21 16:37
Updating my old lawn chairs My lawn chairs were getting old and dirty looking. No amount of cleaning, even with my trusted Shaklee products, could now make them new again. You can see how we… Read More
2019-09-11 14:40
September face It has been a while, to be exact a year, since I have done one of my monthly faces. Here follow the steps for this months face: This painting has been done entirely in acrylic… Read More
2019-08-30 23:25
Pixabay – CCO License Fed up of paying utility bills? Taking your home off-grid and sourcing your own energy could prevent you from having to pay another utility bill ever again. You w… Read More
2019-08-29 15:59
It began with a picture… This picture from our middle son on his wedding day, sparked a bit of interest into our local history. The old house is  made of railway ties stacked to… Read More
2019-08-24 15:21
How to profit from your green fingers… When you have grown up with a love of gardening and the outdoors, it was only a matter of time before you ended up with a property and a little… Read More
2019-08-21 14:40
7 easy steps recycling Plastic waste is a massive issue at the moment affecting communities, oceans and the majority of our natural environment. In the following info-graphic we will give yo… Read More
2019-08-10 19:30
Source Do you want to know what is important? What has meaning in this world? We think it is all about planning for the future. You never quite know what the future is going to bring. Some p… Read More
2019-07-27 15:28
Stealth Health: Keeping Your Health Needs Under Wraps (Image Source) You medical needs are quite a personal thing. keeping health under wraps can be a personal decision. Some will care more… Read More
2019-07-22 16:07
Winnipeg Fringe Festival July is fringe festival time in Winnipeg and runs over a period of 10 days in Winnipeg’s Exchange district. The Winnipeg Fringe festival was founded in 1988 as… Read More
2019-07-19 17:58
3 Rules For Starting Your Own Farm Do you dream of starting your own farm, having your own land, becoming a farmer, growing food and taking care of animals? Then farming can be a great thing… Read More
2019-06-29 16:20
Have a budget and keep track of your spending. Do not know where to start? Here are some free printables to help you stay organized and on track. My budget binder: 20 pages plus one title pa… Read More
2019-06-26 14:34
Being frugal Being frugal, does not mean being cheap. Just because you decide consciously where you spend your money on, does not mean that you can never allow yourself to have fun. I think… Read More
2019-06-13 20:50
Juggling and staying balanced Finding and keeping your life in balance can be challenging. Every day many of us are juggling commitments at home, at work, in our social lives as well as tryi… Read More
2019-05-31 06:38
This post contains affiliate links. They are kinda cool, when you click on them, I may get some benefits at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting this blog.   Benefits of coppe… Read More
2019-05-15 13:26
Copper: Dictionary:  a red-brown heavy metal, the chemical element of atomic number 29 Nutrition was something that was an interest of mine, and still is. When I was in my late teens, e… Read More
2019-05-11 01:35
The complete guide to Matcha Green Tea Many people search for the best green tea Matcha online, as it tastes delicious and presents many health benefits. However, Matcha has been used for ma… Read More
2019-05-01 14:29
Gone are the old ways The time that you were able to leave your door unlocked when you are away is long gone. Home security is something we cannot keep for granted anymore. It pays to look f… Read More
2019-04-19 14:28
Ways to boost your confidence Are you someone who feels the need to find ways to boost your confidence? There are many ways in which you can do so. This is important to bear in mind, as it w… Read More
2019-04-10 17:36
Natural Soap Natural soap is showing up at craft sales, stores and other places where they sell handmade products. What makes natural hand soap so different? Well the name says it all: it is… Read More
2019-03-29 05:01
A Trip and Past Memories Windmills, water and footsteps Molens, water en voetstappen Footsteps took me along windmills and water stirring up memories of the past. Voetstappen leide mij langs… Read More
2019-03-26 23:57
Favorite craft products   Disclosure Statement: This post contains affiliate links. These are kinda cool; they allow me to earn money for all of the time I put into this blog. So feel f… Read More
2019-03-23 16:11
What equipment to get when starting a farm When you are thinking of purchasing your own small holding, and building it from the ground up into a booming farm business, one of the first thing… Read More
2019-03-07 16:17
Updating my old high chair. With grand babies came the need for a high chair in the house again. I still have the old high chair I used with my 4 children, but understandably it now only ser… Read More
2019-02-20 18:45
What is “Hygge”? When I asked to publish an article about “Hygge”, I did not know what to say at first. It was something unfamiliar; this is what I found out…… Read More
2019-02-12 20:09
Hand warmers to keep the cold out.   It can be hard to keep warm with the cold lingering on. These easy DIY hand warmers will help to keep the cold at a minimum. One of the many craft p… Read More
2019-01-28 17:32
Making Your Home A Greener Environment Living greener is something many of us would want to do. However sometimes it can be quite hard to do so, especially if you have a busy and active life… Read More
2019-01-20 23:53
Collages For years I have saved pictures, anything that struck my fancy from magazines to advertising and more. Because I ended up with several shoe boxes of pictures, I started putting them… Read More
2019-01-13 16:45
Declutter Your Home in 21 Days Keeping your house clean and organized in our busy lives is not easy. De-cluttering and getting rid of things that just take up space is one way of easing this… Read More
2019-01-11 02:54
Contribute to a safe environment When it comes to being eco-friendly, there are many ways to go about this. People are increasingly interested in what their environmental impact is, and ther… Read More
2018-12-21 06:57
Keeping Yourself Healthy Year Round (This post contains affiliate links) Life can often get very hectic, and we’re only human at the end of the day. We get ill, run down and stressed o… Read More
2018-12-14 23:58
Burlap Christmas Tree I love the look of those whimsical Christmas trees I see everywhere. On my favorite Pinterest site there are always many awesome inspiring ideas. So I went and did my t… Read More
2018-12-14 04:19
Christmas cards My selection of handmade Christmas cards from 2018. An experiment As you may all know by now, I love doing crafts. This years cards are an experiment. I had never sown on pap… Read More
2018-12-14 02:38
Merry Christmas 2018 Again, a year has flown by and we are heading towards Christmas again. Er is weer een jaar achter the rug. It has been a busy year. From winter, we landed into summer wi… Read More
2018-11-24 00:05
A long time ago… This is the city I was born in.  We lived in an apartment building along the boulevard in Vlissingen. My parents had an apartment on the 4th floor, you can see t… Read More
2018-03-28 22:47
Reflection on my nursing career My nursing career started right after high school, or actually before this, as I worked the last two summers of high school as a dietary aid on the psych ward… Read More
2018-02-25 03:21
Bikes! Holland is a bike country for those that don’t know it. Everywhere you go there are bikes.   Bikes in every size, color and shape. Here are just a few examples. Blue turquo… Read More
2018-01-30 02:33
Calligraphy Calligraphy brush lettering is becoming more and more popular. Chinese calligraphy and ink and wash painting are closely related: they are accomplished using similar tools and te… Read More
2018-01-25 03:16
Old country exploring In November my husband and I visited “the old country”. Being back in my home town where I grew during my teenage years, exploring sites like the old church… Read More
2017-12-04 03:26
Increase your Productivity. I put together a few ideas that will help you increase your productivity. These come from my personal experiences, learned through frustration and trial and error… Read More
2017-10-30 20:41
But first a throw-back. Decorating with crates is one of the hot themes in home decorating these days. Below you will see some pictures where I have used apple crates for easy vintage decora… Read More
2017-10-22 02:35
My craft nook Crafting is in my blood. Since I was little I have been coloring, painting, sewing, knitting and what not. While raising children it was not always easy to continue to do my cr… Read More
2017-09-28 21:04
What I made with an old pair of boots Inspiration struck when I was about to throw away my daughters old boots. Halloween is just around the corner, the leaves are turning color and many of… Read More
2017-09-24 20:44
Monthly Face for August Again I was wanting to try something different. Thinking about this months face, I decided to start with some bold color blocks. I used acrylic paint in a watercolor… Read More
2017-09-03 21:07
This months face July has slipped away and this months face has been a challenge. I started with a background from a scrapbook page covered with hand lettering. Then I added pictures as a co… Read More
2017-08-30 20:35
Color Theory and Psychology Infographics   Color is so wonderfully powerful and we read a lot about how it can evoke moods both positive and negative, especially noteworthy in terms of… Read More
2017-08-10 00:35
Creating your dream living room Where do you start when you are looking for ideas for updating your living room? There is so much information available to us that it can be hard to know to c… Read More
2017-07-14 21:37
5 Hacks for a clean and organized closet Is your closet also a big mess every other day? Is it always full and empty at the same time? If you have troubles with finding your favorite T-shirt… Read More
2017-07-07 18:03
A Cricut Explore Air 2 machine, Had been on my wanted list for a long time. I love making signs and do mixed media art projects. So a cutting machine like this would definitely help me accom… Read More
2017-07-01 01:47
Monthly faces June This face reminds me of Tinkerbell, the little fairy in Peter Pan. The kids loved the story of Peter Pan, and who doesn’t fall in love with this sassy little fairy!… Read More
2017-06-23 13:24
In with the new, out with the old… This was our dining room after the make over last year, in preparation of the wedding for the youngest son. The chairs really made this dining room… Read More
2017-06-17 02:18
Free goal setting printables. Never loose track of what you want to achieve and how to reach your goals!   Brain storming sheet to help identify your goals and how to reach them. Get ea… Read More

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