@antiquecandleco_ - my favorite soy candle company @antiquecandleco_ - my favorite soy candle company is having a HUGE sale today ONLY. 30% off, plus if you spend over $75, you get a free candle. who doesn’t love free stuff? 😜 

these leave our whole house smelling so good and they would make such cute Christmas gifts! Just add a festive ribbon around the lid and you’re ready to gift. 😉🎁 aside from their Christmas candles, the Apple Butter is another favorite!

why I love them? 
- Jesus is the heart behind their company
- they partner with organizations that help serve their community
- each candle is poured right here in the USA 🇺🇸
- they smell AMAZING
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#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama #soycandles #christmas #christmasgifts #madeintheusa
my kids have been asking for this all week, so gla my kids have been asking for this all week, so glad I I remembered that I canned up some fresh strawberry concentrate this past summer, so that we can still enjoy it in the cooler months - like now. 😜 

For the full recipe visit my blog: https://ourhappylittlehomestead.com/how-to-make-strawberry-lemonade-concentrate-the-canning-diaries/ 

or visit the blog tab in my bio!
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#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama #canning #homestead #homesteadlife #fallhomemaking
Added a pop of color to our room by giving this fl Added a pop of color to our room by giving this floor mirror a tiny upgrade. I used this pretty stained glass window decal I had on hand. Small change, but love how this turned out!

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/4VaCE 

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#ltkfindsunder50 #ltksalealert #ltkhome #homedecor #homedecordiy #diy #bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama
soup season is here! so let’s make some lasagna soup season is here! so let’s make some lasagna soup 😉

Lasagna Soup Recipe:

Ingredients -
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 lb. ground beef (we sometimes use deer or buffalo)
32 oz. chicken broth
30 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, with juice
6 oz. tomato paste
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
splash of worcestershire sauce 
fresh chopped basil (optional)
8 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheddar)
salt and pepper to taste
ricotta, for serving

Directions -
In a large pot, add your oil, onions, garlic and cook until translucent. Then add in your ground beef and cook until brown. Be sure to drain any excess fat. Add your seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste and give a good stir. You want the paste to be well incorporated. Then add in your tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add in your broken noodles and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. Just long enough until the noodles are cooked. Top with your shredded cheese and serve! You can add a spoonful of ricotta to each serving! :) 
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#fall #fallrecipes #recipe #soup #soupseason #homemade #homestead #homesteading #easyrecipes #onepotmeal 
#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama
my favorite thrift find to date - I’ve always wa my favorite thrift find to date - I’ve always wanted one of these cast iron matchbox holders. the problem is that they’re usually expensive and pretty hard to find. so when I found this gem hiding at my favorite thrift shop, for only $6, i had to snag it! 

also peep my favorite soy wax candle company! the apple butter scent smells so good. 🍎
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#thrift #thrifting #thriftshop #thrifted #thriftfinds #antiques #kitchendecor #bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama
make my nightly cup of decaf tea with me! probabl make my nightly cup of decaf tea with me!

probably one of my Favorite home finds to date! This stainless steel Tea Kettle. Comes in a dark green color or the white. And has a stainless steel interior. Great size tea kettle for under $30! 

Comment TEA below to receive a DM with the link to shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/4S9NE

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#ltkhome #ltkfallsale #ltkfindsunder100 #ltkhome #hearthandhand #target #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama #cozy #cozyhome #tealovers #tea #teatime
we love this toddler/kid friendly show - my kids w we love this toddler/kid friendly show - my kids watch the autumn episodes every Fall! It’s pretty festive for this time of year. 🍂🍁

Series: “Guess How much I love You” - you can watch it on Amazon and YouTube! 
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#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama #fall #kidfriendly #kidshows #autumn #toddlerfriendly #tvshow
a weekly staple meal in our house - deer roast 😋

- season your roast with whatever seasonings you like
- brown all side in a pan with olive oil
- use wine vinegar to deglaze and add some fresh garlic and vegetable stock (this is key to remove the gamey taste) cover about 3/4 of the way with the broth
- cover your pan and pop in the oven for 2 hours at 300 degrees F
- after the 2 hours, remove, and baste the roast woth some of that broth
- add in onions, celery, and carrots 
- I also sprinkle in Alittle garlic powder and paprika at this point and stir it all
- then pop it back in the oven, covered, and bake for an additional hour
- once it’s done, remove from the oven and shred 

*we like to eat our roast over buttered noodles* 🤤
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 #recipe #cozy #meal #mealideas #dinner #food #foodie #foodstagram #roast #onepotmeals #easyrecipes #easymeals #gamemeat #deer #homemade #bestofmoments #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama
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About

Hi, I’m Dariane!

I’m SO excited you’re here, getting to know me, and following along with my little life.

I’m a 26 year old wife and mom of two, born and raised in a small town in rural Missouri. I met my husband Ethan back in 2015, right before he left for basic training in the military. We got married in October of 2017 (fresh outta high school), and are now raising our daughter Remington, and son Thatcher in the same town that we both grew up in. Staying close to home near family, and having our kids grow up out in the country like we did, has always been important to us.

We have a Jack Russel named Jax, an outdoor cat named KC (short for kitty cat), and four chickens. My husband and I are the youth ministers at our church and truly love fulfilling the call we know God placed in our lives. We have a heart for young people, and sharing Jesus with any and everyone who will let us. Our hope is for our kids (both our actual and our youth kiddos) always see Him in all we do. 💕

We’re both pretty outdoorsy kinda people (although I maybe a smidge less than Ethan, haha), even our kids, so we’re always spending our time up at the lake, hiking through some of the local trails in our hometown, or working around our homestead.

Aside from always knowing I wanted to be a wife and mom, I’ve always had a love for sharing my faith, love of homemaking, and a few recipes here and there with those around me. I created this space solely for that. To be able to share the things I’m most passionate about, in hopes of inspiring other women and fellow moms and homemakers. When I share a new blog post, a quick recipe, or something God’s done in our life with all of you, I hope that you’re inspired by it in some sort of way.

Thank youfor sticking around and being apart of this fun journey with us!

xo Dariane

Feel free to Follow me on the Gram!

@antiquecandleco_ - my favorite soy candle company @antiquecandleco_ - my favorite soy candle company is having a HUGE sale today ONLY. 30% off, plus if you spend over $75, you get a free candle. who doesn’t love free stuff? 😜 

these leave our whole house smelling so good and they would make such cute Christmas gifts! Just add a festive ribbon around the lid and you’re ready to gift. 😉🎁 aside from their Christmas candles, the Apple Butter is another favorite!

why I love them? 
- Jesus is the heart behind their company
- they partner with organizations that help serve their community
- each candle is poured right here in the USA 🇺🇸
- they smell AMAZING
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#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama #soycandles #christmas #christmasgifts #madeintheusa
my kids have been asking for this all week, so gla my kids have been asking for this all week, so glad I I remembered that I canned up some fresh strawberry concentrate this past summer, so that we can still enjoy it in the cooler months - like now. 😜 

For the full recipe visit my blog: https://ourhappylittlehomestead.com/how-to-make-strawberry-lemonade-concentrate-the-canning-diaries/ 

or visit the blog tab in my bio!
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#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama #canning #homestead #homesteadlife #fallhomemaking
Added a pop of color to our room by giving this fl Added a pop of color to our room by giving this floor mirror a tiny upgrade. I used this pretty stained glass window decal I had on hand. Small change, but love how this turned out!

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/4VaCE 

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#ltkfindsunder50 #ltksalealert #ltkhome #homedecor #homedecordiy #diy #bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama
soup season is here! so let’s make some lasagna soup season is here! so let’s make some lasagna soup 😉

Lasagna Soup Recipe:

Ingredients -
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 lb. ground beef (we sometimes use deer or buffalo)
32 oz. chicken broth
30 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, with juice
6 oz. tomato paste
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
splash of worcestershire sauce 
fresh chopped basil (optional)
8 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheddar)
salt and pepper to taste
ricotta, for serving

Directions -
In a large pot, add your oil, onions, garlic and cook until translucent. Then add in your ground beef and cook until brown. Be sure to drain any excess fat. Add your seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste and give a good stir. You want the paste to be well incorporated. Then add in your tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add in your broken noodles and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. Just long enough until the noodles are cooked. Top with your shredded cheese and serve! You can add a spoonful of ricotta to each serving! :) 
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#fall #fallrecipes #recipe #soup #soupseason #homemade #homestead #homesteading #easyrecipes #onepotmeal 
#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama
my favorite thrift find to date - I’ve always wa my favorite thrift find to date - I’ve always wanted one of these cast iron matchbox holders. the problem is that they’re usually expensive and pretty hard to find. so when I found this gem hiding at my favorite thrift shop, for only $6, i had to snag it! 

also peep my favorite soy wax candle company! the apple butter scent smells so good. 🍎
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#thrift #thrifting #thriftshop #thrifted #thriftfinds #antiques #kitchendecor #bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama
make my nightly cup of decaf tea with me! probabl make my nightly cup of decaf tea with me!

probably one of my Favorite home finds to date! This stainless steel Tea Kettle. Comes in a dark green color or the white. And has a stainless steel interior. Great size tea kettle for under $30! 

Comment TEA below to receive a DM with the link to shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/4S9NE

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#ltkhome #ltkfallsale #ltkfindsunder100 #ltkhome #hearthandhand #target #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama #cozy #cozyhome #tealovers #tea #teatime
we love this toddler/kid friendly show - my kids w we love this toddler/kid friendly show - my kids watch the autumn episodes every Fall! It’s pretty festive for this time of year. 🍂🍁

Series: “Guess How much I love You” - you can watch it on Amazon and YouTube! 
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#bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama #fall #kidfriendly #kidshows #autumn #toddlerfriendly #tvshow
a weekly staple meal in our house - deer roast 😋

- season your roast with whatever seasonings you like
- brown all side in a pan with olive oil
- use wine vinegar to deglaze and add some fresh garlic and vegetable stock (this is key to remove the gamey taste) cover about 3/4 of the way with the broth
- cover your pan and pop in the oven for 2 hours at 300 degrees F
- after the 2 hours, remove, and baste the roast woth some of that broth
- add in onions, celery, and carrots 
- I also sprinkle in Alittle garlic powder and paprika at this point and stir it all
- then pop it back in the oven, covered, and bake for an additional hour
- once it’s done, remove from the oven and shred 

*we like to eat our roast over buttered noodles* 🤤
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 #recipe #cozy #meal #mealideas #dinner #food #foodie #foodstagram #roast #onepotmeals #easyrecipes #easymeals #gamemeat #deer #homemade #bestofmoments #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #flashesofdelight #homesweethome #homemaking #homemakingmama
I’ve been wanting to switch up this part of our I’ve been wanting to switch up this part of our house for awhile now, and I really wanted a place I could store all my extra blankets and linens. 

FB market place for the win! It needed some love, so we sanded it down and painted it a deep green color to match our living room. This piece really ties our living room together!

Head over to my stories to see the before!
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#homedecor #homesweethome #homeinterior #vintage #homestyling #secondhand #homestead #homesteadlife #cozyhome #diy #bestofmoments #joyfulmamas #happiestathome #theslowdowncollective #mymotherhood #holdthemoments #myhomevibe #makehomematter #wearethehomemakers #thelighthome #howihome #homemaker #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #homemaking #homemakingmama
Easy dump and go Crockpot Chicken Pasta! One of ou Easy dump and go Crockpot Chicken Pasta! One of our families favorite crock pot meals! 

Here’s how to make it:
In a crockpot add:
- 1 jar of pasta sauce 
- 1 jar of alfredo sauce 
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning 
- 1 box of bow tie pasta
- shredded mozzerella cheese and Parmesan to top

Add sauces, chicken, and seasonings to your crockpot. Cover and cook for 3 hours, then remove chicken and shred. Add cooked pasta (we use bow tie), and shredded chicken back to crockpot, and adjust seasonings if needed. Top with shredded cheeses and cover. Cook for an additional 15 minutes, until cheese has melted. Enjoy!!
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#foodie #food #recipe #recipes #pasta #easymeals #crockpot #crockpotmeals #crockpotcooking #dumpandgorecipe #familymeals #dinner #dinnerideas #weeknightmeals #weeknightdinner #fyp #explorepage #explore #discoverunder5k #lifestyleblogger #sahm #homemaker #homesteadlife #homestead #midwestlife #midwestblogger #momlife #tradwife
It’s almost officially FALL - which is just anot It’s almost officially FALL - which is just another word for pumpkin everything in my book! 😉 

this pumpkin sauce is perfect for adding the right amount of spice to any cup of coffee, whether it’s iced or hot!

recipe:
- warm 1/2 cup sugar & 1/2 cup water until sugar dissolves
- turn off heat and add in a 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk, 2/3 cup of pumpkin purée, and 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice
- let sit for 1 minute and give it a good stir
- store in an airtight container and add 1-4 tbs to any coffee

*this keeps for 1 week in the fridge*

#fall #pumpkinspice #pumpkin #coffee #reels #foryou #explore #explorepage #pumpkinspiceeverything #fallaesthetic #aesthetic #pumpkinseason #autumn #autumnaesthetic #coffeetime #coffeelover #gilmoregirls #faithblogger #autumn
a few months ago, my husband and I cut caffeine ou a few months ago, my husband and I cut caffeine out of our diet. we drank way too much and began seeing some of the negative side effects with daily consumption. my anxiety was always through the roof anytime I drank it. since we’ve cut it out, my anxiety isn’t near as bad, I sleep so much better, and I feel more awake and alert. didn’t even know that was possible without caffeine 🤪 don’t get me wrong, I still take a natural daily supplement that helps give me that energy boost, but in a more natural way.

one of my favorite drinks in replace of my morning and evening cup of coffee is this: a cup of hot water, a pinch of cinnamon, 1 lemon slice, and a drizzle of honey. not only does this surprisingly taste good, but it helps detox your body and get rid of bloating. it’s a win win for sure! ☕️
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#coffeefree #naturaldrink #bloatingremedy #bloatingtips #wellness #wellnessjourney #helathyalternative #fyp #explorepage #homesteadlife #homesteadinglife #homestead #health #healthylifestyle #holistichealth #holistic

Thanks for Being Here – xo Dariane

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