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Month: April 2014

Heed the Frost Date

Heed the Frost Date

Posted on April 29, 2014February 15, 2018 by Mindie

With the melting of the snow and the return of the birds, many folks start to get the spring itch to plant. I know it

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Garden, Homestead26 Comments on Heed the Frost Date
Happiness, Heartache and Hope

Happiness, Heartache and Hope

Posted on April 26, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

A year ago I got the “I want a duck” bug. I had been to various farm stores and looked in those big metal tubs

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Ducks, Experiences, Homestead, Tales of Fred the duck47 Comments on Happiness, Heartache and Hope
Frozen Yogurt Bites

Frozen Yogurt Bites

Posted on April 24, 2014April 9, 2019 by Mindie

The littlest country kid LOVES yogurt. I mean like a junkie looking for his next fix, he will stand in front of the refrigerator yelling

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Posted in RecipesTagged Children, Recipes41 Comments on Frozen Yogurt Bites
Earth Friendly Gardening for Your Backyard

Earth Friendly Gardening for Your Backyard

Posted on April 22, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Why do folks garden? The simple answer is, to provide themselves and their families with better quality food for their table. So why then, in

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Garden, Homestead51 Comments on Earth Friendly Gardening for Your Backyard
The Perfect “Hard Boiled” Egg

The Perfect “Hard Boiled” Egg

Posted on April 17, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I am going to let you in on a big secret….. ready? The perfect hard boiled egg is NOT boiled!! Seriously! But how can that

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Recipes38 Comments on The Perfect “Hard Boiled” Egg
Tick Facts and Tips

Tick Facts and Tips

Posted on April 15, 2014May 3, 2019 by Mindie

Recently the oldest country kid went to visit his grandparents for a few days….. and guess what he brought home with him? A tick. I

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Posted in GardeningTagged DIY, Garden, Homestead24 Comments on Tick Facts and Tips
Easter Bunny Tail Dinner Rolls

Easter Bunny Tail Dinner Rolls

Posted on April 13, 2014March 19, 2018 by Mindie

Easter is a time of year, that regardless of religious preference, it seems everyone always sits down to have a nice family meal. We usually

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Posted in RecipesTagged Children, Easter, Recipes47 Comments on Easter Bunny Tail Dinner Rolls
Perfect Baked Tators and toppings

Perfect Baked Tators and toppings

Posted on April 11, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

This is both sad and slightly embarrassing….. I did not bake a potato till I was 40. No seriously, I just never did. I asked

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Recipes24 Comments on Perfect Baked Tators and toppings
Spring Fling Giveaway: King Arthur Flour

Spring Fling Giveaway: King Arthur Flour

Posted on April 9, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

If you have been reading my blog or following my Facebook page for any length of time, you will know, I love to bake…. a

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Spring Fling Giveaway 201474 Comments on Spring Fling Giveaway: King Arthur Flour
Spring Fling Giveaway: Lally Broch Farm

Spring Fling Giveaway: Lally Broch Farm

Posted on April 8, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

During your journey through life, sometimes you get the chance to cross paths with truly amazing people. For me, one of those people is Sonja

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Spring Fling Giveaway 201416 Comments on Spring Fling Giveaway: Lally Broch Farm
Spring Fling Giveaway: Bainbridge Farm Goods

Spring Fling Giveaway: Bainbridge Farm Goods

Posted on April 7, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

What started as a colorful way to spruce up their own property, quickly caught the eyes of others and Bainbridge Farm Goods was born! We

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Spring Fling Giveaway 201452 Comments on Spring Fling Giveaway: Bainbridge Farm Goods
Spring Fling Giveaway: Etched Expressions

Spring Fling Giveaway: Etched Expressions

Posted on April 6, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Today’s Spring Fling Giveaway spotlight shines close to home with Etched Expressions. Why does it shine close to home? Because the artist behind these hand

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Spring Fling Giveaway 201420 Comments on Spring Fling Giveaway: Etched Expressions
Spring Fling Giveaway: Timber Creak Farm

Spring Fling Giveaway: Timber Creak Farm

Posted on April 5, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Today’s Spring Fling Giveaway spotlight is another wonderful woman I have had the pleasure of meeting through blogging, Janet from Timber Creek Farms. Her blog

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Spring Fling Giveaway 20142 Comments on Spring Fling Giveaway: Timber Creak Farm
Spring Fling Giveaway: Louise’s Country Closet

Spring Fling Giveaway: Louise’s Country Closet

Posted on April 4, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Often mistaken for a large company, Mandy and her mom, Brenda, are the heart and soul of Louise’s Country Closet, today’s Spring Fling Giveaway spotlight.

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Spring Fling Giveaway 201428 Comments on Spring Fling Giveaway: Louise’s Country Closet
Spring Fling Giveaway: Green Circle Grove

Spring Fling Giveaway: Green Circle Grove

Posted on April 3, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Today’s Spring Fling Giveaway spotlight is on Green Circle Grove. One of my favorite things about blogging this past year has been the amazing folks

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Spring Fling Giveaway 20144 Comments on Spring Fling Giveaway: Green Circle Grove
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