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Gardening Jobs for July

July is an exciting time in the garden. Everything is looking lush and abundant. Here are a few gardening jobs for the month of July!

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July 2, 2025
Food, Gardening, Lunch

My Ultimate Tomato Salad

In my humble opinion, the tomato is the perfect food. Don’t @ me, I stand by that statement and I have loved tomatoes since I was old enough to eat…

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August 13, 2021
Food, Gardening, Home

How to Add Your Homegrown Food into Your Diet

The end of the Summer growing season finds a lot of gardeners with a surplus of homegrown produce! Here are some tips on ways to use it all up!

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September 8, 2023
Gardening, Home

Gardening Jobs for March

March is when the gardener's year really ramps up! There is so much to be done and Spring is on the horizon! Here are some gardening jobs for March!

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March 2, 2025
Gardening, Home

Caring for Hummingbirds Year-Round: How to Support These Tiny Pollinators in Every Season

Learn how to care for hummingbirds year-round with seasonal tips on feeders, plants, shelter, and habitat to support these tiny pollinators.

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March 1, 2026
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    Life Lately: August 2026

    August 30, 2026 /

    Here is everything we got up to in August 2026!

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    Life Lately: July 2026

    July 29, 2026 /

    Here is what we got up to in July 2026!

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  • Life,  Self Care,  Wellness

    20 Journal Prompts for Summer

    July 12, 2026 /

    Slow down and embrace the season with these 20 summer journal prompts designed to inspire gratitude, mindfulness, self-reflection, and intentional living.

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  • Gardening,  Life,  Wellness

    14 Life Lessons the Garden Teaches You

    July 8, 2026 /

    Discover 14 meaningful life lessons the garden teaches us—from patience and mindfulness to embracing the seasons, finding joy in simplicity, and growing through change.

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  • Food,  Gardening,  Summer

    What’s in Season? A Summer Produce Guide

    July 1, 2026 /

    Discover what fruits, vegetables, and herbs are in season during summer. Learn what's growing now and how to enjoy the freshest summer produce.

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    April 30, 2026 /

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Another 31 Days of Spooky Season Outfits in the bo Another 31 Days of Spooky Season Outfits in the books!
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#31daysofspookyseasonoutfits #spookyseason #halloween #plussizefashion #plussizefestiveoutfits
Day 31 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 31 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! Happy Halloween 🎃 and a big thank you to everyone who took the time to watch and comment and like, it means a lot! Hope you have the best time today and I'll see you soon with another video!

Day 31 Details:
Sweater: @uniquevintage 
Tee: @oldnavy 
Jeans: thrifted but originally from @jcpenney 
Sneakers: @betseyjohnson 
Earrings: @torrid 
Clip: @shopcider 
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#halloween #spookyseason #spookyseasonoutfits #plussizefashion #plussizeoutfitideas
Day 30 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 30 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! This skirt is so cute and I'm thinking I need to put it in the regular rotation this time of year! See you tomorrow for Halloween and our final outfit of the month!

Day 30 Details:
Shirt: @oldnavy 
Skirt: @uniquevintage 
Sneakers: @betseyjohnson 
Earrings: @torrid 
Clip: @spirithalloween 
Necklace: a gift from a friend!
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#halloween #spookyseason #spookyseasonoutfits #plussizefashion #plussizeoutfitinspo
Day 29 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 29 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! We're coming in hot with a Beetlejuice-esque themed outfit! I hope you.like it and that you've been enjoying the series! Only 2 more days to go!

Day 29 Details:
Sweater: @uniquevintage 
Tee: @etsy 
Trousers & headband: @sheinofficial 
Sneakers: @converse 
Earrings: @michaelsstores 
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#halloween #spookyseason #spookyseasonoutfits #plussizefashion #plussizeoutfitideas
Day 28 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 28 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! This new sweater is such a great addition to my collection, it's got all my favorite things on it for this time of year!

Day 28 Details:
Sweater & tee: @target @targetstyle 
Trousers: @shopcider 
Sneakers: @converse 
Earrings: @michaelsstores 
Clip: @sheinofficial 
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#spookyseason #halloween #spookyseasonoutfits #plussizefashion #plussizeoutfitinspo
Day 27 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 27 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! I'm going full candy corn today with one of my favorite tops, new pair of sparkly shoes, and a fun headband! Stay tuned for some really fun outfits to round out the month in the next few days!

Day 27 Details:
Top: @torrid 
Jeans: @target @targetstyle 
Sneakers: @betseyjohnson 
Socks: @shopcider 
Headband: @sheinofficial 
Earrings: @michaelsstores 
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#halloween #spookyseason #spookyseasonoutfits #plussizefashion #plussizeoutfitideas
Day 26 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 26 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! The final countdown is on and I am bringing all the spooky vibes this week! 👻🎃🦇🕸🕷🧙‍♀️

Day 26 Details:
Sweater: @shopcider 
Jeans & clip: @oldnavy 
Sneakers: @converse 
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#halloween #spookyseason #plussizefashion #plussizeoutfitideas #ghosties
Day 25 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 25 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! Cleaning up the aftermath of our annual pumpkin carving party and I just needed something cozy and easy to move around in!

Day 25 Details:
Sweatshirt: @etsy 
Jeans: @oldnavy 
Socks: @michaelsstores 
Earrings: @torrid 
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#halloween #spookyseason #plussizefashion #spookyseasonoutfits #plussizefestiveoutfitinspo
Day 24 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 24 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! Today is our annual pumpkin carving party and I just wanted something easy and comfy but also festive!

Day 24 Details:
Tee: @etsy 
Pants: @bloomchic 
Slippers: TikTok shop 
Earrings: @spirithalloween 
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#halloween #pumpkins #pumpkincarving #spookyseason #spookyseasonoutfits
Day 23 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 23 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! Love love love this Harry Potter coded sweatshirt! Perfect for chilly fall days!

Day 23 Details:
Sweatshirt: TikTok shop
Jeans: @oldnavy
Sneakers: @vans via TikTok shop 
Earrings: @torrid 
Bow: @riflepaperco
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#halloween #spookyseason #hagridspumpkinpatch #spookyseasonoutfits #plussizefashion
Day 22 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 22 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! Loving the pumpkin/Jack-O-Lantern looks recently!

Day 22 Details:
Sweater: @sheinofficial 
Jeans & earrings: @torrid 
Sneakers: @betseyjohnson 
Clip: @shopcider 
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#halloween #spookyseason #plussizefashion #jackolantern #plussizeoutfitinspo
Day 21 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 21 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! This just might be my favorite outfit yet! I am an October Queen and I just love how this outfit came together!

Day 21 Details:
Sweatshirt: lucyjaynes.com
Pants: @sheinofficial 
Sneakers: @betseyjohnson 
Earrings: @torrid 
Headband: @oldnavy 
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#halloween #spookyseason #octoberqueen #plussizefestiveoutfitinspo #plussizeoutfitideas
Day 20 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 20 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! It's officially the final countdown to Halloween and I love today's nod to The Addams Family!

Day 20 Details:
Tee: lucyjaynes.com
Trousers: @shopcider 
Sneakers: @converse 
Earrings: @torrid 
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#halloween #spookyseason #spookyseasonoutfits #plussizeoutfitinspo #morticiaaddams
Day 19 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 19 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! I love a new sweater this time of year and this one was the perfect addition to my collection!

Day 19 Details:
Sweater & earrings: @shopcider 
Tank: @targetstyle @target 
Jeans & clip: @oldnavy 
Sneakers: @betseyjohnson 
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#halloween #spookyseason #spookyseasonoutfits #newsweater #plussizefestiveoutfits
Day 18 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 18 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! Casual weekends are all about the witchy vibes apparently!

Day 18 Details:
Tee: TikTok shop
Belt: @amazonfashion 
Jeans: @torrid 
Slippers: TikTok shop 
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#halloween #spookyseason #spookyseasonoutfits #witchyvibes #easybakecoven
Dsy 17 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Dsy 17 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! Just a casual Saturday afternoon here but its always made better with some witchy vibes!

Day 17 Details:
Tee: @etsy 
Trousers: @shopcider 
Slippers: TikTok shop 
Earrings: @torrid 
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#halloween #spookyseason #spookyseasonoutfits #witchyvibes #plussizefestiveoutfitinspo
Day 16 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 16 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! While I am done with these 70+ degree days in the middle of October, I'm excited to be able to wear these adorable overalls during Spooky Season!

Day 16 Details:
Sweater: @bloomchic 
Overalls: @shopcider 
Sneakers: @betseyjohnson 
Earrings: from my mom 🧡
Headband: @riflepaperco 
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#halloween #spookyseason #spookyseasoninspo #jackolantern #plussizefestiveoutfits
Day 15 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 15 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! Can't believe it's supposed to be 73 degrees here in mid-October but here we are!

Day 15 Details:
Tee & Headband: @oldnavy 
Skirt: @sheinofficial 
Sneakers: @converse 
Earrings: @michaelsstores 
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#halloween #spookyseason #spookyseasonoutfits #spookyseasoninspo #festiveoutfits
Day 14 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 14 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! This Monster Mash sweatshirt was calling my name and I think it's the perfect addition to my collection!

Day 14 Details:
Sweatshirt: lucyjaynes.com
Jeans: @target @targetstyle 
Sneakers: @converse 
Earrings: @torrid 
Clip: @sheinofficial 
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#halloween #spookyseason #spookyseasonoutfits #monstermash #spookyseasoninspo
Day 13 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfit Day 13 of 31 Days of Spooky Season Inspired Outfits! I love the simplicity of this sweatshirt and I'm telling you...don't sleep on Spirit Halloween, they have really cute shirts and accessories!

Day 13 Details:
Sweatshirt: @spirithalloween 
Skirt: @sheinofficial 
Socks: @shopcider 
Sneakers: @betseyjohnson 
Earrings: a gift from a friend 
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#halloween #spookyseason #spookyseasonoutfits #jackolantern #spookyseasoninspo
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