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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From Scrap Heap to Chic: Discarded Kitchen Cart Upcycled Into A Bar Cart

Upcycling Deborah - 05/30/2017

A few weeks ago, I found a vintage 1950s kitchen utility cart in the scrap metal pile at our county trash drop off point. I decided to "rescue" it and upcycle it into a chic bar cart. It's going to work perfectly to serve cocktails, wine, or coffee.

Grilled Ham and Mozzarella Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Recipes Deborah - 05/29/2017

Grilled ham and mozzarella macaroni and cheese is an easy dish to cook ahead and take when you're invited to a cookout or family reunion. It's easy to make and oozes with creamy, cheesy goodness. Better yet, it only takes roughly 30 minutes to prepare.

Free Printable: DIY Project Planning Sheet free download

Free Printables Deborah - 05/28/2017

Another free printable! Save this handy free DIY printable, a project planning sheet, to your computer and use it for every project.

6 Affordable DIY Projects To Add Instant Curb Appeal To Your Home

DIY Projects Deborah - 05/25/2017

These are 6 affordable DIY projects that can add instant curb appeal, boost your home's perceived value, and give you pride and enjoyment. You don't need to have the largest or most expensive home in the neighborhood. In fact, often curb appeal is about the charming touches not the size of price tag of the home.

Quick & Easy Homemade Pepperoni Rolls aka Pepperoni Balls

Baking Deborah - 05/23/2017

As a native of Erie, Pennsylvania, I grew up eating "pepperoni balls;" to the rest of the nation, these are called Pepperoni Rolls. I say this because I am going to try to remember to refer to them by their more common name but the Erie girl in me may pop up and stick her head into this post.

5 Smart Ways To Upcycle An Old Microwave Cart Into A Child’s Toy

Upcycling Deborah - 05/22/2017

You probably have an outdated laminate microwave cart somewhere around your house. Once you learn the basic technique of how to repaint laminate furniture, you can transform your former ugly furniture can become a piece in a child's playroom.

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