Shakan Ranch

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Family, Simple Life, Simple Recipes

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October 14, 2021

Kitchen Must Haves

Today I’m sharing my kitchen must haves. These items I use mostly every day. #1 has to go to my Breville Espresso Machine. We use this multiple times a day. It’s not only for our morning coffee. You can also make hot chocolate for the kids by steaming some milk. You can make a cup…
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Family, Simple Life

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October 1, 2021

Homeschool Kindergarten Essentials

For my daughter Lucy, we decided to homeschool this year. I have been playing preschool for the past year or so. This year I decided to buy random books for kindergarten instead of buying a full homeschool curriculum. I will be sharing what we are using for kindergarten this year. She says she loves school…
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Homestead, Natural Living, Off Grid, Simple Life

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September 30, 2021

Shakan

Renaming our trailer Originally our streamline trailer was named countess meaning the wife or widow of a count or earl. We hated that meaning so we renamed our trailer Shakan. Shaw-Kawn Shakan means dwelling place. This site explains it so good, I have to share it with you. Sarah Fisher goes into so much detail…
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Breakfast, Dessert, Simple Recipes

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September 8, 2021

Quick and Easy French Toast Recipe

I am sharing my go to recipe for French toast. It comes together super quick and taste so much better than any restaurant. Perfect for a special breakfast occasion or any day really. Thick, soft bread dipped in a cinnamon sugar milk mixture, and fried to perfection. Your family will thank you. This post may…
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DIY, Trailer Renovation

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September 4, 2021

Streamline Trailer Renovation Part 6

We have completed the storage seats for the dinette/bed. The LVP flooring has been installed. We picked out a warm color for the flooring called WARM HOENY OAK LVP from Home Depot. We purchased a tiny wood stove and tools from cubicminiwoodstove.com. We are really happy with this purchase and will keep you updated if it…
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DIY, Trailer Renovation

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August 21, 2021

1972 Streamline Trailer Renovation Recap Part 1-5

Just a quick recap (Part 1-5) The holes outside and inside have been patched with metal, foam, and sealed with Titebond sealant. The subfloor has been replaced with insulation. The walls have been completed with the T&G. Stained with whitewash and Satin Finish was applied. The ceiling has been completed with T&G. Applied Gloss Finish. The trim was…
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