Getting a live Christmas tree can add a special touch to your holiday season but it can also end in disaster if you don’t properly take care of your tree. Trust me, you do not want a dry, brittle tree dropping needles for you to step on or worse, becoming
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Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Giveaway
We LOVE Giveaways!!!! This giveaway is sponsored by Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Mary’s Heirloom Seeds is a “mom and pop” small business created out of a desire to help people become more sustainable and self-sufficient. Their customers know that they are a simple phone call or email away. They
Origami Chick Bookmark
These adorable origami chick bookmarks are fun and easy to make. In fact I might be addicted to making them, which is a good thing because the country kids both love using them. In fact, the oldest country kid who is 13 and turns his teen nose up at
Basic Chicken Anatomy
Part of raising chickens is understanding chicken anatomy. While chickens have some of the same body parts we do, they have a lot of interesting parts we don’t! Many of these “parts” play an important role in your chicken’s life and well being. Let’s take a look at some of
Seed Germination Test – A How To
If you garden, you are most likely a seed hoarder as well. If your not, give it time…. You will end up with a stash of seeds! How do I know? Over the years, I have collected a box full of partially used seed packets because we like trying
5 Easy to Make Ornaments
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 it! Who wants to spend an arm and a leg on ornaments that you put up once a year? Not this girl, oh no. We
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 being at home. My neighbor on the other hand is hardly ever home. She is crazy, in a good way. She is planning on going
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!) but with just four natural ingredients, you can rest easy knowing you are providing your family with nature’s goodness!
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 secret tricks. Classic pudding recipes tend to be weak in flavor and watery in texture. Cocoa powder can leave an unpleasant gritty texture. But fear
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 a flock member to a predator. But ever Spring and Fall, raptors migrate in great numbers. And while you can build a “better fence” to
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! Take back your yard and your summer with these Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes! The power of plants is truly amazing. When it comes to
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 is an illness that can lead to an infatuation with “fluffy butts.” Chick Fever is a real thing, it afflicts many and the only cure
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 syrup production in the United States, many other Northern states get in on Maple sugaring. From backyard hobbyist to large scale producers, Maple sugaring is
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 fateful Tuesday, I was attempting to build a fire in our sap evaporator so I could boil sap into Maple syrup. We make Maple Syrup
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 place that children feel welcome in and enjoy being a part of. Adding an easy to make and affordable DIY garden hopscotch path is the