I love a big, fluffy Christmas tree! But when it is big and fluffy, it means you need to have plenty of ornaments to decorate
Year: 2018
To Mackinac Island and Back (36 Crazy Hours!)
I am not an adventurous soul by any means. I used to be, but as I age, I find my greatest happiness comes from just
Orange Yogurt Ice Pops
Providing yummy AND healthy summer time treats can be a chore. But fear not! Our Orange Yogurt Ice Pops not only taste amazing (kid tested!)
Homemade Silky Chocolate Pudding
Homemade chocolate pudding is better then anything that comes from a box, but getting rich chocolate flavor and a silky smooth texture requires a few
How to Protect Poultry from Hawks
Raising poultry, such as chickens and ducks, take a lot of investment in time and care. The last thing anyone wants is to loose
Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes
Summer is the season for outdoor living, but when mosquitoes ruin your relaxing backyard, what are you to do?!? Relax and turn to Nature!
Chick Fever
Right before spring each year, there is a fever that goes around. It is a disorder that comes with many symptoms including extreme anticipation. It
Maple Sugaring
When it comes to Maple sugaring, aka making REAL Maple Syrup, most folks think of Vermont. And while Vermont is responsible for over 40% of
The Flood of 2018
We have faced many nature related issues here on our little property, but this year we experienced another first…. flooding. As the rains began that
DIY Garden Hopscotch Path
Be it a flower or a vegetable, gardens are a wonderful place to introduce children to growing plants and enjoying nature. Gardens should be a
Oven Baked Sausage and Veggie Foil Packet Recipe
Who says making dinner has to be time consuming and labor intense? With foil packet recipes, it doesn’t have to be! But aren’t foil packet
Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bread
Who doesn’t love a good cinnamon roll every once in a while? I know I do! But making individual rolls can be time consuming. What
Easy to Make Baklava
The other night, my hubby surprised us all with a dessert that the country kids had never had before. He whipped up some yummy baklava!
Let’s Hatch Chicks Book Review
Let’s Hatch Chicks! is a delightful new book by author Lisa Steele. While a departure from her first three books, which are geared toward adult
How to Homestead Where You Already Live
When I say the word homestead, what pops into your mind? Is it a vision of vast land, large gardens, and critters everywhere? For some,