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Mouse in the House
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We live in the country, so it’s not a surprise to see cute little varmints all over the place. A couple of nights ago, I was in the living room with my feet on the foot stool and thought I heard a mouse. Not outside. Inside. So, I arm myself…
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Mending on the Ranch: Giving Penguin a Second Chance
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Life on the ranch has a rhythm all its ownāand part of that rhythm is mending. Thereās always something in need of a few stitches. A torn work shirt, a frayed sleeve, or a pair of jeans thatās seen one too many days on horseback. But my favorite things to…
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A Season in Arizona
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Weāve been in Arizona for months now, and itās been lovely. The weatherās kind, the days stretch out in golden light, and weāve met some wonderful people. Al played softball and loved the camaraderie that comes with a good teamāSoftball America would be proud. I found myself enjoying long conversations…
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Sublimation Shirts for the 4th of July
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Around here, the 4th of July in Yampa is a big dealāparades, fireworks, and plenty of small-town pride flying high. This year, Iām celebrating by making a few custom 4th of July sublimation shirts with my Cricut. I started by designing the artwork in Canva, pulling together something that felt…
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Handmade Wall Art
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Iāve been trying my hand at wall art latelyācombining a little digital design with a touch of hands-on crafting. I used Canva for the layout and my Cricut for the cutting. I put together a few pieces to help bring the ranch to Arizona. Each one started as a blank…
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Designing Ranch T-Shirts with Canva
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Iāve been itching to make some Fish & Cross Ranch T-shirtsāsomething fun for the whole crew. More specifically, I wanted shirts for all the kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. The trouble is, I get bored fast. I didnāt want to make one design and call it done forever. Thatās where Canva…
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Retro Charm and Sunshine: A Stop in Palm Springs
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Weāve been on the road quite a bit latelyātruth be told, more gone than home. When Al headed to the ACT Convention in Anaheim, we decided to make a little detour through Palm Springs. We stayed at the Triada Palm Springs, a charming Spanish-style hotel tucked into the heart of…
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A Night in a Tipi at Bluff Dwellings Resort
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On our most recent trip through Bluff, Utah, Al and I finally checked something off our travel wish list ā a night in one of the Tipis at Bluff Dwellings Resort. Weāve stayed at the resort before and always loved it, but the Tipis were never availableā¦ until this time.…
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View from Moab
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On our last drive from Colorado to Arizona, we stopped in Moab for a short break. While Al filled up the tank, I caught sight of this stunning snow-covered mountain rising out of the red and brown desert landscape ā and couldnāt resist snapping a picture. Weāve made the trip…
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Cows, Calves, & a whole lot of skipping!
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n the springtime, I love seeing the cows out with their babies. Calves are just so full of personality. They skipāyes, skip!āand it makes me laugh every single time. Sometimes they chase each other across the pasture like a bunch of kids on recess. Other times, youāll find them all…
