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Are you caught in the stampede of December? ⁣
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At school we are getting ready for our annual visit from our favorite Santa, prepping the angel tree for our students that need a little extra love, and in my room preparing for the VEX robotics tournament that is around the⁣
corner. It all feels a little more⁣
frantic than it should, considering the spirit of the season is peace, love and⁣
joy. Today, I am going to take another deep breath, and remember to enjoy my crazy, love my people and be more patient than I was yesterday. I hope that my hair doesn’t stand on end like it did yesterday, and that I am a kinder and gentler version of yesterday. ⁣
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What is your goal for today?⁣
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#Decemberstampede #kindergentler #santavisit #crazydecember #farmgirl #teachwithlove #vexrobotics #angeltree @kaytae65

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Do you have something that just puts a smile on your face? ⁣
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My red coat! As ridiculous as it sounds, it just makes me smile. In Colorado, there is such a long stretch of winter, that sometimes it appears unending. I like to think my red coat cheers everyone, kind of like a walking Woolrich red sunshine! ⁣
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Seriously, what puts a smile on your face?

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I’m always amazed at the connections I have with these people that I meet through my business. I live in a small town but more importantly, I live in town where people are connected and care about each other. When I have group of painters, I try to give them an experience and a product that they are pleased to take home. Really, they give me a sense of belonging and family! Thank you to all of my customers and the sense of family and community you’ve given me! #communitylove #familycommunity #smallbusinesslife #farmgirls #socialcurator

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Do you know your story? ⁣
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As I looked around our Thanksgiving table, I saw a family connected by love, story, people, and shared experiences. I listened to my dad and aunt talk about their dad, and his life. I watched my brother remind his son how much their late aunt loved him. We all have people and experiences that shape who we are and who we become. ⁣
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What is your story?

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Trees anyone? ⁣
Here's the real truth-- my family is very attached to trees. Trees with roots. Growing trees. We have it in our DNA to grow and protect trees. True story. Maybe that comes from our roots of Oklahoma, Kansas, and of course the Great Divide homestead, where even the bravest of the sagebrush are stunted and grow horizontally. So we grow trees. We protect trees. Lots of trees. We baby them, we talk to them, we check the pH of the soil. Yes, we are weirdos, tree weirdos!! ⁣
Do you have an unnatural tree attachment?

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Sweet Potatoes- Love them or not? ⁣
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My aunt Evelyn (age 96) makes her sweet potatoes, with butter, brown sugar, fresh lemons and oranges. They are delicious. A few years ago, she attempted to teach me. She is of the school of no measuring spoons or cups, and I am a science teacher. Needless to say, I struggle with not measuring. But today I grated and squeezed, peeled and stirred with not one measuring device. It hurt my heart, I won't lie. But the results were great. I think I may have the recipe mastered--without a measuring device in sight.

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Are your stockings hung? ⁣
Maybe not quite, but possibly soon? ⁣
What treasures will be in your stockings?

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What is your holiday decoration tradition?Last weekend, I watched my daughter assemble the sweet ceramic Christmas tree that her great grandmother, Gran Marcell, made many years ago. Her Granny, gave it to her on her first Christmas after college graduation. For years, it had been the first up in her Granny’s Christmas decoration. The glowing lights made her smile as she plugged it in and put it on the shelf, and it made me smile the next morning as I went to get coffee in the dark. I’m not sure that Gran Marcell envisioned this long standing tradition when she painted this humble little Christmas tree, but I am sure she would be pleased to see that it has become a tradition of remembering generations. How about you, friend, do you have a holiday decorating tradition?#christmastree #christmastraditions #vintagetree #vintagechristmastree @thelilyroseathome

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The right key! ⁣
It's amazing how frantic I get when I can't find the right key and need to get in somewhere! ⁣
I don't have a big key ring jangling with keys, but I blame this on my dad. For years he nagged about the weight of the keyring on your ignition in your car. So, to this day I am a key minimalist!⁣
That said, I have a secret stash in various and assorted drawers and hidey holes. It does make me a little crazy when I am trying to open a door and can't find the right key! But I always know the good key junk drawers to root through.

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29 years old with 30 years of experience! This week I had a birthday and my sister decorated my classroom and set up a game for my kids! There was a jar of candy and 59 pieces of candy. They kids were supposed to guess my age, which was the number of pieces of candy in the jar. Well, it was all well and good when I had 33, 45, and even 61 rolling in. But, horrifying/funnily enough, one of my second graders guessed 130 for my age!! Well, apparently I look really great for my age, or tough, depending on your viewpoint! They crack me up, at any rate! Here’s to 29 for the 30th time!! #youngatheart #scienceteachersrock #littlesistersarethebest

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Blanket war time! The weather is getting cold and it brings out the blanket grabbers!

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Painting up a storm with Jessica Willingham and thelilyroseathome.com in Greeley. So fun! #harveyhappens #christmassigns

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Do they make you smile?⁣
Harvey and Libby, the two most adorable granddogs! Such a contrast in personalities, but both are the sweetest and loveable dogs! Tasha Lingo you rock, love your photography!!

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"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a⁣
miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”—Albert⁣
Einstein⁣
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Photo by Paul IJsendoorn⁣
# PaulIJsendoorn

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Am I grateful enough?⁣
I grew up on a wheat farm in northwest Colorado. Interestingly enough, I have spent most of my adult years in my own house one mile from my parents, my brother and his family right across the road. We have this crazy huge extended family, and spent lots of time gathering together. To this day family is so important to me, and I am grateful for mine. The most valuable lessons I learned is that first we love God, and all of the other important values fall into place after that. My parents are amazing people, and I realize everyday how blessed I am to have them. Even though perfection is usually not the end result, and the middle looks messy, the end goal is the crown we are aiming for.⁣
p.s. I'm the squinting one on the left!⁣
What are you grateful enough for?

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Coffee anyone? ⁣
I am a late life latte lover! I seriously hated coffee until I was probably 40 something. I am not sure what happened, but possibly peer pressure was the cause. ⁣
At any rate, I love my two cups in the morning, and I am good for the day. Cream please, no sugar or flavored creamers for me thank you! And hazelnut flavored coffee, I love the dunkin donuts or Folgers brands. ⁣
Are you a coffee lover? Which of these turns your morning happy?

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My sweet nephew went on his first college visit with his dad last weekend. I can’t believe it’s time for that big event, but it made me think about visiting colleges with my daughter. It also made me think about my favorite parts of college, which may be a little weirdo! Ready? I loved the greenhouses! I was a horticulture major, which involved time spent in greenhouses and test gardens. I can close my eyes and smell my first crop, spicy stock, which is a beautiful flower that makes me feel 19 years old again. To this day, walking in a greenhouse or floral shop cooler just lights me up with pleasure! So, back to my nephew--he loves basketball. Maybe the sound of the basketball hitting the court gives him the same joy? I need to ask him. ⁣
What particular sound or smell makes your memory go on overdrive?

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Farm fresh! We got a few Christmas signs on today! Love all of them!

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I'm grateful for you! ⁣
I am doing a daily gratitude journal, and the goal is to create a grateful spirit. The intent is to look around all day long for things to be grateful for, so I will have something to write in the journal. Now, I purposefully look at things and think yes, this needs to go in my journal. ⁣
So in my journal, I will write the specific reason I am grateful for you! You, who enable me to have a successful business, you, the one that supports me from another state, you, the one I see every day in the hall at school....thank you for cheering me on and encouraging me in my walk of life. ⁣
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What or who are you grateful for today?

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The birthday girls! ⁣
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It’s not my birthday, but these girls are my heart! We have grown up together, raised children together, lost loved ones together, but most importantly, we are there for each other. I am grateful for each of them, and proud to call them my friends! ⁣
Do you have friends that you couldn’t make it without?

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Well hello Pumpkin! ⁣
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You are on the brink of a weekend! Jump in and enjoy the beauty of the November weekend.

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There are some once-in-a-lifetime views that continue to bring me happiness. Things like the birth of my daughter come right to mind. But there are certain views I’m lucky enough to see over and over. As I pour my morning coffee, I see my brother’s house in the distance, see their lights shining, and know that all is right in the world. Of course you know how much I love the fall harvest if you’ve hung around with me. Seriously, it makes my heart light up to see my people on the combines or lugging a full truck of wheat through town. And of course I gush on and on about the Ponderosa, our family cabin on the White River. ⁣
Tell me, what do you see everyday that brings you happiness? #jessicawillingham #farmgirl #countrylife #agriculture #whiterivernationalforest #whiteriver #countsfarms #harveyhappens #caseih #wheatharvest

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"Life is full of beauty. ⁣
Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain and feel the wind. Love your life to the fullest potential and fight for your dreams." ⁣
Ashley Smith

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These days it’s easy to find out what Reese Witherspoon eats for breakfast, how to train a dog, and even TMI for any upcoming medical procedure. So I figured you might be interested in what type of dog food little Lucy eats to keep her strong and beautiful. Ok, I’m kidding. But what about a look into how-to as I designed a simple greenery Christmas arrangement in an old wooden toolbox. Head over to my Colorado Farm Girl Designs facebook page and check it out! You could get a jumpstart on the holiday season with this quick and easy win! https://www.facebook.com/Farmgirldesignscolorado/videos/2416417008631650?sfns=mo

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‪"God makes mountains to dazzle us and gives us friends to love us."‬Bob Goff

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Does fall tend to make anyone other than me absurdly reflective? ⁣
I’m just reveling in the brisk bite of a November morning, and trying to decide my absolute FAVORITE thing about autumn. I really can’t lie, first for me, it’s the layers of sweaters, jeans, and vests, oh my! I am thrilled with the faint drift of pine smoke from my neighbors’ fireplace on these cool days. I find joy in watching all of the mule deer hanging around the barn to clean up the hay since the horses are finally getting off of pasture for the winter. What’s your favorite thing about fall?

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Dr. Seuss!⁣
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He's quoted so much, and this is so true in our month of gratitude. ⁣
“You ought to be thankful a hole heaping lot, for The places and people you're lucky you're not!”⁣ There is also a song by Garth Brooks with this line, "Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers". Sometimes we think we know exactly what we need, and we aren't right as often as we'd like. So today, give a moment to be thankful for unanswered prayers. ⁣
#drseuss #unansweredprayers #

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Holiday gatherings are coming up!⁣
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Wherever you and your loved ones gather, are you the formal type of family or a more casual type? When I was a young newlywed, we had a sweet Southern couple that adopted us as part of their family. We were included in family events, which were amazing southern living type family events. Right down to the little salt cellars at each place setting and beautiful floral arrangements. We loved being included in their family, and frankly, it was all new for me. (My husband’s family was from Atlanta, so he’d experienced this southern world.) ⁣
Bottom line though, whether you are a salt cellar or Chinet kind of hostess, the most important part is the gathering of your people. ⁣
Are you the person who loves to gather everyone under your roof and make sure every detail is perfect, place settings, china, the whole shebang? ⁣
Or are you the hostess who is perfectly happy to serve your holiday dinner on a beautiful Chinet plate, with matching paper napkins? ⁣
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Photo by Tembela Bohle

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I’m seeing a lot of new faces here, and you may not know what I do. ⁣
I’m Rhonda and I live on a farm outside of Craig, Colorado. My business, Colorado Farm Girl Designs offers a variety of products and services that speak to your creative side. Check out our workshops, creative clubs, video tutorials and custom designed home decor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Farmgirldesignscolorado/ Join us in a spot that makes your creative heart happy. I love what I do! ⁣
Tell me how can I help you find your creative self today?

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Want to make your day instantly better? ⁣
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Wherever you are, make a quick list (I love my phone for this) of five things you’re thankful for! The catch is you need to have one for each of your five senses. I’m inhaling and loving the smell of the hay in my barn, the sight of snow reflecting the sunlight, and the sound of my dad’s tractor up on the hill. This morning I was so grateful for my delicious hazelnut coffee and the feel of my fuzzy pink bathrobe and slippers. ⁣
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What’s on your list, friend?

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Don’t let it rob your joy!⁣
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For every peaceful moment you get with a hot cup of coffee, the quiet crunching of leaves underfoot, there’s five more busy tasks to take away your peace. Remember to take a deep breath and find your inner calm. The holiday season coming up is sometimes overdone and over busy, and it’s easy to let it rob your joy. Start out as you mean to go on as they say, so begin this month with the intention of breathing and finding joy in the coming season.⁣
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#findjoy #justbreathe #holidayjoy #farmgirl #fallleaves⁣
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Photo by Valeriia Miller

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Say What?⁣
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I’ve been a floral designer for years. I started in college when I thought it would be a perfect add-on elective to my horticulture degree work. It was a perfect college job, later a regular gig. ⁣
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I realized there was nothing I love more than making beautiful things with flowers. Flowers are calming to me, and it ticks my box to bring out my creative inner self. I’m so geeky, I love to read books about flowers. In fact, my guest room has a flower book on the nightstand, just in case my guests want to geek out with me. ⁣
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Do you want to geek out on flowers with me?

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