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Far From Normal

Parenting, Homeschooling & Life Lived Happily Outside the box

Christmas Scent Simmering Potpourri

December 10, 2013 by Krista

This post is dedicated to my very best friend Jesse. She is at home with an infant, a toddler, and a teenager… her hands are slightly full. She also has a big ‘ol southern family that loves homemade gifts. Hence I am sending out love in the form of my easiest handmade gift in this […]

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Up-Cycled Sweater Stockings- 12 Days of Handmade Christmas

December 8, 2013 by Krista

These up-cycled sweater stockings are a great way to reuse a sweater and make into a beautiful decoration or gift!!     “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” I love stockings, and what better to give as a gift then a beautiful stocking, […]

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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix- 12 Days of Homemade Christmas

December 7, 2013 by Krista

The 12 Days of Handmade Christmas continue!! We got snow last night, a beautiful coating of tiny snowflakes that look like glitter. In my opinion there is nothing in the world that makes you feel Christmasy-er than a world of white! When mother nature gets in on the decorating action you know the season is […]

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Homemade Dog Biscuits- 12 Days of Handmade Christmas

December 5, 2013 by Krista

On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me…. Treats for my puuuupppyy! Not everyone on your list has only two legs! So today we’re cooking something up for our four legged friends. These have been taste tested and approved by the pickiest dog in the world. Our black lab Buddy. He […]

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DIY Neckwarmer- 12 Days of Homemade Christmas

December 4, 2013 by Krista

Yesterday I helped you out with keeping your hands warm. You didn’t pitch the rest of that sweater did you?? Today we’re going to chop it up some more and make some other lovely gifts with it. Or get another reject sweater and whip this up. This is a seriously easy project, but one that will […]

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DIY Handwarmers –12 Days of Handmade Christmas

December 3, 2013 by Krista

Have you finished your Christmas shopping? Haven’t started?? Or maybe you’re looking for something that you can’t find in a store. Something special with a personal touch. Well my friends I am here to help! I am a big believer that handmade gifts can be some of the most special, not to mention one of […]

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My Experience With Umbilical Hernia Surgery

October 2, 2013 by Krista

I thought a lot about whether to write this post. I mean would any of my regular readers want to hear about what recovery from hernia surgery is like? Who knows?? But when I got online before my surgery to find out what the surgery and recovery would be like all I could fine was […]

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Mason Jar With a Spout- For Liquids

July 17, 2013 by Krista

Make sure you can find this later   now!!  So I may have mentioned before that I have a love for mason jars. In fact my original mason jar with a spout is by far my most popular post ever… so far. While that little jar is super useful for dry goods I have wondered for a […]

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Healthy & Delicious Creamy Greek Yogurt Alfredo Sauce

May 15, 2013 by Krista

  Do you love creamy delicious Alfredo sauce but want a healthier version? This Greek yogurt Alfredo sauce has all the flavor without the calories! You can have a healthy Alfredo sauce without sacrificing the great taste!  Who doesn’t love creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce? Anyone watching their weight, that’s who! My go to has always […]

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Mason Jar With a Spout

May 8, 2013 by Krista

Make sure you can find this later   now!!  Who loves Mason Jars?? Show of hands (mine is raised) My husband might make fun of me just a little bit (or a lot!) over my love of these versatile glass jars. I’m sure it will get worse before it gets better, mostly because there are […]

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Welcome to My World

February 20, 2013 by Krista

Welcome!! Glad to have you here, sit down, have a cup of coffee, let’s get to know each other!        I’m Krista, I’ll start there. I live in a small town, in a big house, and my life is full of…well LIFE! I have a wonderful husband, who is anything but boring (we’ll […]

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