How I Cozy Up My Home in August to Welcome Fall
Get inspired with early fall home decor ideas as I share how I cozy up my home in August to welcome the season ahead — with warmth, charm, and simple touches.
Seasonal Living
Welcome to the Seasonal Living section of Our Manor On Main—where we embrace the rhythm of the year with simple traditions, cozy recipes, and intentional homekeeping. Here you’ll find fall pantry checklists, winter simmer pot recipes, handmade holiday gifts, seasonal decorating ideas, and printable planners to help you slow down and savor each season. Whether you’re canning tomatoes in August or prepping your home for a peaceful December, this space is here to support your journey through the year—rooted in warmth, rhythm, and tradition.
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Why Your Chickens Stopped Laying Eggs — 7 Things to Check This Summer
Asking yourself “why are my chickens not laying eggs in late summer? Learn the 7 most common reasons for an egg production drop and how to fix it.
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How to Keep Chickens Cool in the Sweltering Summer Heat
Learn practical and natural ways to keep your backyard chickens cool during extreme summer heat. These tips are perfect for Midwest heatwaves and August temperatures.
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Homemade Brownie Mix in Bulk: A Time-Saving Pantry Staple for Busy Bakers
Make baking a breeze with this easy homemade brownie mix in bulk! Perfect for meal prep, gifting, or keeping your pantry stocked with from-scratch goodness.
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Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins Made with Freshly Milled Grains
A delicious blend of spices are paired with the delightful tang of sourdough to create a perfectly moist pumpkin muffin that is the ultimate treat! This recipe utilizes freshly milled whole grains to pack a healthy punch making it a great breakfast, snack, or dessert option!
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Sourdough Buttermilk Biscuits with Creamy Turmeric Sausage Gravy
Sourdough buttermilk biscuits with tumeric sausage gravy is the ultimate breakfast entree! These biscuits are perfectly crunchy on the outside with soft and flaky insides. They are absolutely delightful by themselves however when paired with a cream gravy that is deliciously infused with a hint of the powerhouse spice turmeric, you get a perfect pairing that you’ll want to make again and again!
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Easy and Creamy Instant Pot Potato Soup Recipe
This Instant Pot Potato Soup is very quick to make and is the ultimate cold weather comfort food. Potato-y goodness in a cheesy creamy soup topped with crispy bacon hits the spot every time!
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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
This melt in your mouth Instant Mississippi Pot Roast recipe is an easy dump and cook recipe, perfect for hectic evenings. Simply combine the ingredients in your Instant Pot and within the hour you will have deliciously tender, melt in your mouth meat that pairs wonderfully with creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
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Quick Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls
In this blog post, we’ll explore how to create mouthwatering sourdough discard cinnamon rolls that are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a fantastic way to minimize kitchen waste.
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How To Winterize Your Chicken Coop
Winterizing your coop and preparing your chickens for the colder weather is an important part of backyard husbandry. Utilizing these simple tips and tricks will ensure that your flock stays warm, healthy, and comfortable during the Winter months.
