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Month: July 2017

A Duckling Named “Saran Wrap”

A Duckling Named “Saran Wrap”

Posted on July 27, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

This spring and into the summer has been a battle of epic proportions. Our two female ducks kept hiding nest, trying to make another bid

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Baby animals, Ducks10 Comments on A Duckling Named “Saran Wrap”
Egg Bound Hens – Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention

Egg Bound Hens – Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention

Posted on July 25, 2017January 29, 2018 by Mindie

I’d like to say that this was the first time I had ever dealt with an egg bound animal, but I can’t. Being egg bound

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Ducks5 Comments on Egg Bound Hens – Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention
Dos and Don’ts Of Going To A Drive-In Theater (And Why You Should GO!)

Dos and Don’ts Of Going To A Drive-In Theater (And Why You Should GO!)

Posted on July 20, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I have wonderful memories of going to the drive-in movies with my family as a child. My folks would place our tiny lawn chairs on

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, Experiences12 Comments on Dos and Don’ts Of Going To A Drive-In Theater (And Why You Should GO!)
Easy Peasy Homemade Blueberry Jam

Easy Peasy Homemade Blueberry Jam

Posted on July 19, 2017January 17, 2018 by Mindie

I love making jam. There is nothing like popping open a jar of jam in the deed of winter and tasting all that yummy summer

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Posted in Round UpsTagged canning, Garden, Recipes14 Comments on Easy Peasy Homemade Blueberry Jam
Ladybug Release and Care Tips

Ladybug Release and Care Tips

Posted on July 13, 2017May 2, 2019 by Mindie

Ladybugs have been valued as farmer’s helpers since medieval times, so it was only logical when we decided to combat our aphid problems this year,

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Posted in GardeningTagged Garden, ladybug20 Comments on Ladybug Release and Care Tips
Grilled Veggie and Chicken Stir Fry

Grilled Veggie and Chicken Stir Fry

Posted on July 11, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Recently we were asked by Cave Tools to do a review of their Vegetable Grill Basket. Having already tried their Wood Chip Smoker Box and Rib Roast

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Recipes, Review4 Comments on Grilled Veggie and Chicken Stir Fry
When Life is Passing You By

When Life is Passing You By

Posted on July 5, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Recently I took a break from blogging. I told myself it was only going to be a week or two, just long enough to get

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Homestead, ramblings28 Comments on When Life is Passing You By
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