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Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresher Longer

Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresher Longer

Posted on December 5, 2019November 23, 2021 by Mindie

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

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Posted in Homesteading
Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Giveaway

Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Giveaway

Posted on May 14, 2019May 15, 2019 by Mindie

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

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Posted in Gardening, Giveaways1 Comment on Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Giveaway
Origami Chick Bookmark

Origami Chick Bookmark

Posted on April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 by Mindie

  These adorable origami chick bookmarks are fun and easy to make. In fact I might be addicted to making them, which is a good

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Posted in Chickens, Crafts
Basic Chicken Anatomy

Basic Chicken Anatomy

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Mindie

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

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Posted in Chickens
Seed Germination Test – A How To

Seed Germination Test – A How To

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Mindie

  If you garden, you are most likely a seed hoarder as well. If your not, give it time…. You will end up with a

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Posted in Gardening
5 Easy to Make Ornaments

5 Easy to Make Ornaments

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in Crafts, DIY
To Mackinac Island and Back (36 Crazy Hours!)

To Mackinac Island and Back (36 Crazy Hours!)

Posted on November 9, 2018December 3, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in Uncategorized4 Comments on To Mackinac Island and Back (36 Crazy Hours!)
Orange Yogurt Ice Pops

Orange Yogurt Ice Pops

Posted on May 10, 2018May 11, 2018 by Mindie

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!)

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Posted in Recipes, UncategorizedTagged Recipes2 Comments on Orange Yogurt Ice Pops
Homemade Silky Chocolate Pudding

Homemade Silky Chocolate Pudding

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in RecipesTagged Recipes7 Comments on Homemade Silky Chocolate Pudding
How to Protect Poultry from Hawks

How to Protect Poultry from Hawks

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Mindie

  Raising poultry, such as chickens and ducks, take a lot of investment in time and care. The last thing anyone wants is to loose

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Posted in Chickens, DucksTagged Chickens, Ducks, Hawks8 Comments on How to Protect Poultry from Hawks
Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes

Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes

Posted on April 18, 2018April 16, 2019 by Mindie

  Summer is the season for outdoor living, but when mosquitoes ruin your relaxing backyard, what are you to do?!? Relax and turn to Nature!

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Posted in Gardening, HomesteadingTagged Gardening, homesteading7 Comments on Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes
Chick Fever

Chick Fever

Posted on March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in ChickensTagged Chicken22 Comments on Chick Fever
Maple Sugaring

Maple Sugaring

Posted on March 15, 2018March 16, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in HomesteadingTagged maple syrup, sugaring6 Comments on Maple Sugaring
The Flood of 2018

The Flood of 2018

Posted on March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in HomesteadingTagged Flood14 Comments on The Flood of 2018
DIY Garden Hopscotch Path

DIY Garden Hopscotch Path

Posted on February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 by Mindie

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

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Posted in DIY, GardeningTagged Children, DIY, Garden43 Comments on DIY Garden Hopscotch Path
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