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Summer Peaches
Every summer we make a trip to Fredericksburg, the peach capitol of Texas. I have so many great memories of going on peach picking trips...
Shawn R Creamer
Jul 3, 20242 min read
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Gaining Another Daughter
On April 13th our youngest son, Guy proposed to his girlfriend here on the ranch. We are thrilled that she said YES and in the spring of...
Shawn R Creamer
May 28, 20242 min read
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Shearing 2024
We finished up Shearing 2024 on Easter weekend and it was an extra special time this year. If you are new here, we live on and run a...
Shawn R Creamer
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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This is Heritage
You might have noticed that the tag line to my business name, The Lone Star Barn, is FAITH, FAMILY, HERITAGE, HOME. Those aren't just any...
Shawn R Creamer
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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Easy Biscuits
This is my favorite biscuit recipe. It is easy, quick and has never failed me. 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (plus more for dusting) 1...
Shawn R Creamer
Feb 22, 20241 min read
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X7Bar Carne Guisada
This is a ranch hand favorite on the X7 Bar.. Over the years I have tweaked this recipe until I have it just the way we like it. It is a...
Shawn R Creamer
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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Christmas Toffee
Well, our tree is trimmed, our packages are wrapped and we are elbow deep into baking treats to share with friends and family. How is...
Shawn R Creamer
Dec 22, 20211 min read
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Peppermint Bark
One of our favorite Christmas treats is Peppermint Bark! I buy all the supplies in early December and make batch after batch throughout...
Shawn R Creamer
Dec 17, 20211 min read
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Christmas Celebrations
What a wonderful weekend we had! Two full days of fun and Christmas celebrations! Saturday a group of my very dearest friends hosted a...
Shawn R Creamer
Dec 17, 20212 min read
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Wreath Tips From The Pros
Check out the recent Redfin article I was featured in Stunning Wreath Decorating Ideas to Adorn Your Home All Season Long When it comes...
Shawn R Creamer
Nov 12, 20211 min read
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Gratitude in Pictures ~ Summer 2021 Edition
It has been a long while since I’ve done a “Gratitude In Pictures” post. I originally started this series because I’d always scroll...
Shawn R Creamer
Sep 7, 20213 min read
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Preparing for Puppy
Last weekend Taylor and I picked up the newest member of our family, George. George is Taylor’s 10 week old Miniature Golden Doodle....
Shawn R Creamer
Aug 20, 20212 min read
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She Said YES!
YA’LL!! Meet Sam! Sam will soon be the newest addition to our family and my only son-in-law, forever! Isn’t he handsome? More...
Shawn R Creamer
Jul 30, 20213 min read
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Custom Wreath Designs
Did you know that The Lone Star Barn is not only the name of my blog, but also of my custom wreath business? I thought it might be time...
Shawn R Creamer
Mar 3, 20212 min read
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SNOWMAGEDDON 2021
Today the sun is shining and our weather is back to normal in West Texas, and by normal I mean, sunny and 70 degrees! What we experienced...
Shawn R Creamer
Feb 23, 20212 min read
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Egg Labels Explained
Cage-free? Free-range? Organic? Pasture-raised hens? Find out what each of the egg labels on a carton mean for the beautiful chickens that l
Shawn R Creamer
Mar 12, 20204 min read
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A Little of This and a Little of That Holiday Gift Guide
Last year I posted several gift guides for the different types of people that are on my gift list and may also be on yours; gifts for the...
Shawn R Creamer
Dec 7, 20192 min read
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3 Easy Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Appetizers
3 Easy Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes The year is rapidly drawing to a close, and Thanksgiving is HERE – the holiday season is...
Shawn R Creamer
Nov 26, 20192 min read
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Easy Thanksgiving Table Setting
Simple, elegant Thanksgiving table decor and centerpiece ideas.
Shawn R Creamer
Nov 26, 20192 min read
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Two Shall Become One
I can't believe it has taken me FOUR MONTHS..but let me share with you one of the happiest days of our lives. On June 22nd the Lord...
Shawn R Creamer
Nov 19, 20194 min read
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