Deborah

Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications. She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificates in Natural Health and Herbology from accredited programs. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening. Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home." Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run. Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.

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Peanut Pie – So Decadent You’ll Want To Slap Yo Mama

Thanksgiving is only a few days away, and it's time to share my secret recipe for Peanut Pie. It's rich, decadent. In the South, we have a saying when something's this good:  "Slap Yo Mama!".  This pie is so rich, so decadent, and so satisfying it makes me want to cry when I take a bite. 

5 Essential Jobs To Get Your Yard Ready For Winter

After a long, hot summer followed by a long, hot fall, it's finally begun to cool down here in the coastal region of North Carolina. This is the time of year that I love. There's a cool nip in the air, yet it isn't freezing cold. It's the perfect time to get out in the yard. This is the perfect time to tackle these 5 essential jobs to get your yard ready for winter.

Home Decor Trend: Sherwin-Williams 2018 Color of the Year is "Oceanside"

Take a plunge into a pool of deep blue in 2018! Sherwin-Williams recently announced that their 2018 color of the year is "Oceanside." This rich blue is saturated with tones of green that make this gorgeous color easy to use in any room of the home.

Easy, Cheesy Grilled Ham and Potato Soup

When the weather turns cold, this easy, cheesy grilled ham and potato soup warms the body and feeds hungry appetites.

Winter Gardening: 7 Excellent Plants to Grow in a Greenhouse

If you’re a green-fingered garden lover, winter can be a hard time for you. But you don’t just have to gaze longingly at your seeds and pictures of blooming plants online. There are a few hardy fruits and vegetables that can be sown in greenhouses throughout the colder months. Growth can be slow for some, and others may be ready to harvest in spring, but these seven plants will keep you busy when there’s frost on the ground.

3 Easy Dry Rubs For Your Thanksgiving Turkey

Try one of these 3 easy dry rubs for your Thanksgiving turkey!