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How to Update Flat Panel Doors on a Budget

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DIY Doors by Kendra Plischke-Van Zile How to Update Old Doors As an Amazon Associate I may earn from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links. I've wanted to replace my old panel doors since I bought my new home a year and a half ago. They were plain and boring and none of the hardware matched.  They just looked dated and ugly, even though they were quality doors.  Some of the trim and the back side of the bathroom door had been painted before, and there were drips and smears on the wood trim from many, many previous paint jobs. Unfortunately, I quickly discovered something I'm sure you already know - doors are expensive, very expensive - especially when you need several.   After  pricing several options, I quickly realized that I was going to need a cheaper DIY fix for the time being, so naturally I headed over to Pinterest.  I was inspired by Jenna Sue's ideas here  and I loved the look of her finished product, but I didn't want to...
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Vietnamese Noodle Bowls

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The Best Vietnamese Noodle Bowls by Kendra Plischke-Van Zile Vietnamese Noodle Bowls So, I've been on a bit of a Vietnamese kick recently.  Thankfully, the amazingly delicious, hole-in-the-wall spot not too terribly far from me delivers with Door Dash, so I can have tasty Bahn Mi, delicious noodle bowls, and yummy pho with the click of a button.  Buuuuttt....that can get pricey very quickly, so I've been experimenting with some Pinterest recipes the last few weeks. I've tried some winners, and this week, I set out to make my own meatless version for my lunches for the week.  I don't know about you, but I don't love meal prepping meat for my lunches.  Somehow, by the time Friday rolls around, the meat can be a bit...iffy, shall we say.  So, I needed a yummy version full of vegetables and kick without meat.  This was perfect. What I came up with is a good blend of this recipe for Vietnamese Bun by the Gourmet Housewife ,  this one by The Joyous...
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20 Classroom Rewards That Won't Break the Bank and That Your Students Will Love!

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browh boho interior pinterest pin by Kendra Plischke-Van Zile l f you're a teacher like me, you are constantly on the lookout for rewards that your kids will love, the district will approve, aren't chock full of sugar, and won't cost too much of your hard-earned money. Well, look no further!  Here are the top 20 that my middle schoolers love! As an Amazon Associate I may earn from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links. #1 - Croc Charms - Buy here from Amazon #2 - Slap Bracelets - Buy here from Amazon #3 - Tangle Fidgets - Buy here from Amazon #4 - 6-in-1 Multicolor Pens - Buy here from Amazon #5 - Mini Pop-it Keychains - Buy here from Amazon #6 - Mechanical Pencils - Buy here from Amazon #7 - Mini Sports Ball Fidget Spinners - Buy here from Amazon #8 - Glow Bracelets - Buy here from Amazon #9 - Sparkle Mechanical Pencils  #10 - Refill Lead - Buy here on Amazon #11 - Capri Sun Juice - Buy here on Amazon #12 - Nutrigrain Bars - Buy here on Amazon #13 - Cu...
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