I have always said, that it isn’t the amount of land you live on, but what you do on that land that makes you a
Year: 2014
Be An Egg Snob
I am an egg snob. Don’t get me wrong, for years I ate store eggs. I didn’t know any better. To me an egg was an
And Then Along Came Bill
As you may or may not know, we have a duck named Betty. She was born this spring and we had hoped she would become
Homemade Frozen Hashbrowns
Weather you have a bumper crop of spuds and you’re looking for a way to preserve them…. or you’re just a “do it yourself” kind
Pumpkinsnap Cookies
Fall is here and with it comes a twist on the classic gingersnap cookie! Fall is a time when pumpkin seems to find its way
A Guide to Fire Extinguishers
Today’s topic is one that is important, and while I hope you never need to use one, I’m going to give you the run down
Mary’s Birthday Celebration Giveaway! 9/12
Welcome to Mary’s Birthday Celebration Giveaway! I’m participating in a HUGE bash to celebrate Mary’s Birthday and YOU get a chance to win one
Life Disrupted – We’re Homeschooling
Once upon a time, there was a little boy who walked to the beat of his own inner drummer. The little boy had an autism
Toffee Apple Dip
It’s getting that time of the year, when apples take center stage. There are so many wonderful things to do with apples, including making yummy
Bug Buddies
Bugs….. Most people who garden, don’t really care for those bad creepy crawlies who tend to do damage. Heck, some folks just dislike bugs for
Naughty or Nice Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies
This time of year many folks are being overrun with zucchini. Whether it be from their own garden or from some anonymous person leaving a
Farewell to Fred
Sometimes in life, events occur, beyond your control, that just rip the wind from your lungs. And while you get through those dark moments, you
Homemade Chicken Stock From Scratch
Chicken stock is used in many recipes, but where does it come from? Well, for most folks it comes in a can or a box
Make Your Own Stained Glass Leaves
Fall….. the time of year when the trees change from a mass of green to a beautiful display of colors. Now, if your children are
Breakfast on the Farm
A while back I received an email for our local 4H (because the oldest country kid is in 4H) about an opportunity to visit a