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Dirt Road Adventures: DIY Projects, Fall Decorating & Traveling To New England

Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures.

Hey Friends,

We are just beginning your New England adventure. Today, I’m writing this in advance so we can soak up every minute of our trip. I know it will be wonderful, and I can’t wait to share all the details with you when we get home.

But many of you only get the Sunday Dirt Road Adventures recap, and I didn’t want you to miss out on anything from last week.

Next week’s issue will be even less than this one as we will still be on our trip. However, I have so many great posts planned for you and I’ll still send you the recap.

Y’all, have the best week, and I look forward to sharing more about our trip with you soon.

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Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road

This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.

In Case You Missed It

Autumn kitchen decor displayed in farmhouse

11 Five-Minute Cheap Autumn Decor Ideas For Fall Kitchen Decorating

Looking for quick and cheap decorating ideas to add a touch of Autumn Decor to your kitchen? These 11 five-minute cheap Fall decor ideas are perfect for anyone on a budget. With a combination of organic materials and pulling from curated collections, you can transition your kitchen and dining area with little to no cost.

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Vintage basket used to gather seasonal plants to make waste not centerpiece.

Easy Thrifty Fall Centerpiece: Using Waste Not Seasonal Plants

The best way to create an easy, thrifty fall centerpiece for a table is to use available seasonal plants and other garden items that you have on hand. When we hosted a Fall Campfire Party, I needed an arrangement for the appetizer table. I wanted to create a unique but budget-friendly centerpiece without any waste.

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Thrifted vintage jugs with grapevine wreath on farmhouse porch.

Fall Decor For Home-What To Thrift For

Today, I’m sharing what to look for while thrifting fall decor for your home. These are the vintage fall decor items that I’m thrifting for right now, and I’ll also explain how to repurpose and reuse those items.

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DIY Dollar Tree Pumpkin fall decoration hanging on shutter of farmhouse.

6 East DIY Ways to Decorate A Dollar Tree Pumpkin Frame This Year

Are you a Dollar Tree junky? I can’t resist filling my cart with seasonal decor, such as this years Dollar Tree pumpkin frames. Dollar Tree Crafts DIY projects are a great way to add a festive touch to your home for fall without spending a lot of money. Here are six Dollar Tree Craft ideas to easily decorate a Dollar Tree pumpkin frame.

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DIY Lampshade Makeover: No-Wrinkle Napkin Decoupage Guide

Are you tired of your plain lampshade? Are you ready to transform it and create a unique custom lamp? You can easily upcycle your boring shade with this simple lampshade decoupage guide. This DIY lampshade makeover includes a step-by-step guide to creating no-wrinkle napkin decoupage ideas. Follow along and I will have you creating a beautiful new lampshade in no time.

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Easy DIY Rustic Mushroom Wreath: Dollar Tree Mushroom Decor

Want to add a touch of woodland charm to your fall decor? Get on board with fall mushroom decor, one of the season’s hottest trends. Let me show you how you can easily and inexpensively make a DIY rustic mushroom wreath. Using affordable materials from Dollar Tree, you can create a beautiful and unique mushroom decor in just a few simple steps.

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Adventures Off The Dirt Road

Why Didn’t I Think of That?

There are so many wonderful blog posts each week, and I’m sharing some of my favorites with you today.

There are so many creative ideas, and I’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL

What’s In My Cart

We picked up a few things last week.

Thank you so much for following along! I appreciate your continued support! Have the best week!

Doris

Thursday 12th of September 2024

Sounds like a fantastic trip! Can’t wait to hear all about it. Have an amazing time! Doris/ Pure Life Gem

Rachel

Thursday 12th of September 2024

Doris, We are having a blast. Thank you for stopping by.

CoCo

Tuesday 10th of September 2024

So excited for your trip, Rachel. I know it's going to be fabulous and filled with extra special memories. I can't wait to dive into your projcts this week and your links too. It's been raining for weeks in Florida so I'm excited to check out your raincoat rec. I need a new one and I love the pink you chose! Big hugs and safe travels, CoCo

Rachel

Thursday 12th of September 2024

CoCo, Thank you for stopping by today. The raincoat will be perfect for your weather in Florida.

Gail Cunningham

Sunday 8th of September 2024

Have a wonderful trip and please tell us all about it when you return...I'm just 2 counties over from you (so we are neighbors!), and a New England trip in the fall is on my bucket list. Enjoy!

Rachel

Thursday 12th of September 2024

Gail, It's been on our bucket list for years. So glad to finally mark it off. I will be sharing our experience