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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My She Shed… Complete With A Potting Bench With Running Water

Gardening Deborah - 05/04/2017

After making a wish list and planning for weeks, my she shed is finally done! Completed, it features a workbench at my height, storage, seating for when I want a break from gardening, and...running water!

DIY, Budget-Friendly Spring Wreath for your Mama’s Door this May!

DIY Projects Deborah - 05/03/2017

How to make an easy door decoration to surprise your mom with this Mother’s Day without fainting at the bill! Spring is upon us (or...

How To Refinish Laminate Furniture in 4 Easy Steps

Upcycling Deborah - 05/01/2017

At some point, you've probably wondered if you can/how to refinish laminate furniture. Yes, indeed, it can be done. In fact, it's quite easy to do!

Hot, Fresh Strawberry Pancakes: A Reason To Get Out of Bed!

Breakfast Deborah - 04/30/2017

In North Carolina, we are lucky that we harvest strawberries in April every year. The season starts around mid-April here in Eastern NC and lasts through early May. Give or take a few days, we have a few short weeks to savor the juicy, sweet flavor of strawberries. Pancakes with fresh strawberries are the perfect way to start out a cool April morning.

Treat Mom to Peppermint Essential Oil Foot Soak

Beauty Deborah - 04/29/2017

This peppermint foot soak is the perfect excuse for your mom to sit down and the perfect addition to a spa package, and it won’t be stressful to make either.