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THE C O T T A G E
by Kay
Encouragement & Practical Lifestyle Tips
“To Preserve, Melt the Coldness of life & Heal"
Discover The Cottage by Kay blog. Your cozy guide to simple country living, home decor, and slow travel, plus books on cancer healing and suspense fiction.


The Ultimate Guide to DIY Pottery Painting Craft Items for the Holidays
The Ultimate Guide to DIY Pottery Painting Craft Items for the Holidays. Everything You Need for DIY pottery painting. They will never forget. The cool rustic clay piece in hand creates a memorable way to celebrate the holiday season? Whether you are planning a cozy family craft night, searching for handmade Christmas gifts, or looking to start a new festive tradition, DIY pottery painting is the ultimate holiday activity.

Kay
4 min read


Best Software for Self-Publishing a Novel: Scrivener vs. Vellum. (How Writing Heals the Overstimulated Mind)
Best Software for Self-Publishing a Novel: Scrivener vs. Vellum. (How Writing Heals the Overstimulated Mind). There is a specific kind of modern exhaustion. It is the hum of notifications, the blue-light glare, the endless administrative noise of daily existence. For many aspiring authors, the modern world leaves the nervous system in a state of chronic, low-grade static—overstimulated, frayed, and desperately searching for a safe harbor. Why Writing Heals an Overstimulated N

Kay
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The Ultimate Guide to Cottage Decor: Tables and Chairs Styling Ideas
Are you looking to transform your living space into a warm, inviting retreat? You can get-away from the hustle of the modern world right behind your own front door. Embracing cottage decor is the easiest way to bring cozy charm, timeless character, and effortless elegance into your home. At the heart of any cozy cottage-style home are carefully curated dining and living areas.Feed the part of you that longs for timeless slow living moments in style.

Kay
3 min read


The Ultimate Girl's Guide to College Dorm Essentials: Aesthetic Decor, Cleaning, and Storage
Ultimate girl dorm decor, cleaning and storage. Make your space look and feel like you with these top college dorm essentials.5 gorgeous decor items, 5 game-changing cleaning supplies, and 5 aesthetic storage bins to keep your space looking pristine all semester long. If your personal style leans toward soft pastels, clean girl aesthetics, and all things chic and coordinated, you are probably ready to turn a tiny box of a room into your own Pinterest-worthy sanctuary.

Kay
4 min read


RV Essentials You Must Have
RV accessories you can't leave home without. RV Camping Accessories printable checklist. RV Tips you Must know. You purchased an RV and all the freedom that comes with it. Now it's time to take it for the famous shake-down run. The shake-down run (in the world of RV'rs), is the first trip you take your RV on. Why is it called the shake-down trip? I will explain. What are the biggest mistakes new RV'rs make? It isn't what you think. Printable Camping Checklist Never forget a c

Kay
7 min read


Teacups, Teapots. Mother’s day gifts for Self-care. Paired with the Perfect Tea
Your Ultimate Guide Decorative Teacups, teapots paired with rich flavorful teas. Mother's day gifts or Self-care accessories.

Kay
2 min read


14 Skin Care Products for Summer Tanning and Moisturizing
Skin care products for the summer. Tanning oil for bronze skin. Summer tanning products. Sun screen and sun protection for the beach. Products for skin care routine and clear skin.

Kay
6 min read


How to Start Your Youtube Channel
5 Steps to start your Youtube channel from home while caring for your children. When I started a business with three children, one on my hip and the others just getting their bearings in school, I was a stay-at-home mom with one thing on my mind. How could I add to our income, care for our children and truly make this business as successful as it could be? You can start a Youtube channel from home while caring for your children. There are 5 things you need to do to give it th

Kay
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How to Manage Home and Work Responsibilities
Straight forward tips to manage your home and work responsibilities from a woman doing it now. Real strategy for creating a home command center system to run your home like a pro. See more on The Cottage By Kay, (@thecottagebykay). Kay shares wisdom, knowledge and understanding to help women manage home and business. Find great recipes in The Cottage Kitchen and lifestyle tips in The Cottage Lifestyle. Visit Youtube @thecottagebykay or @thecottagekitchen (by kay).

Kay
11 min read


Support for Busy Moms: Simple Organization, Easy Meals and Real Encouragement
Welcome to a safe space where moms can find practical help and judgement-free support from real mom-to-mom. I support overwhelmed moms with simple organization, easy meals and real encouragement. Support for Busy Moms: Simple Organization, Easy Meals and Real Encouragement.Practical help and judgement-free support for overwhelmed moms. Support for busy moms with simple organization, easy meals and real encouragement. This blog, THE COTTAGE by Kay, gives moms the community and

Kay
9 min read


Delicious Affordable Dinner Ideas for Two
Here are some practical dinner ideas for couples that are affordable, simple, and delicious. Some of the greatest moments are simple ones. You can make any night a special night.

Kay
5 min read


5 Ways to Show Your Parents You Care (Even with a busy life)
5 Ways to Show Your Parent You Care (Even with a busy life)

authorka
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How to Grow in Adversity
Discover how to grow, heal, and strengthen yourself amid adversity. You have a God-given purpose. Pursue it and move forward.

K. A. BRYANT
3 min read


Your change is coming!
This is not the time to give up, why? Simply because your change is coming!

authorka
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Surviving A Diagnosis
“What is K. A. Bryant Non-Fiction?” K. A. Bryant non-fiction is broad-casted as “K-Today”. Video, podcast & online courses.

K. A. BRYANT
3 min read


How to Get a Successful Mindset
#Successfulmind To have something different, we must do something different. This simple statement is challenged by an inclination to...

authorka
3 min read


Surviving Covid-19 Together
COVID-19, unexpected, devastating and terrifying. The invisible enemy attacking a visible body. In some way, we are all touched by it...

authorka
3 min read


A Giving Heart
Giving to someone in need may not be easy, but it is never regretted.

K. A. BRYANT
3 min read




Don't forget to Run
A bit of encouragement when things are difficult. You have what it takes to keep going.

K. A. BRYANT
1 min read
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