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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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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
DIY Christmas Ornaments From Canning Lids and Rings

DIY Christmas Ornaments From Canning Lids and Rings

Posted on December 15, 2017January 7, 2018 by Mindie

I believe Christmas trees should be decorated with family memories. What better way to do so, than to make your own beautiful ornaments! You don’t

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Christmas, craft, DIY8 Comments on DIY Christmas Ornaments From Canning Lids and Rings
The Best Holiday Cookie Recipes Swap

The Best Holiday Cookie Recipes Swap

Posted on December 8, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

One of my favorite things about the holidays is baking. I enjoy making, eating, and giving away cookies during the holiday season. Our family has

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Recipes8 Comments on The Best Holiday Cookie Recipes Swap
Easy Rustic DIY Christmas Luminary

Easy Rustic DIY Christmas Luminary

Posted on December 7, 2017January 7, 2018 by Mindie

Nothing says Home for the Holidays like rustic decor. But Christmas is expensive enough without adding in the cost for decorating your home. Well who

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Christmas, craft6 Comments on Easy Rustic DIY Christmas Luminary
Kindness is Just a Stone’s Throw Away

Kindness is Just a Stone’s Throw Away

Posted on November 14, 2017January 7, 2018 by Mindie

It was just another day….. We were running errands and happened to be heading into the bank when I spotted a beautifully painted rock in

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, craft11 Comments on Kindness is Just a Stone’s Throw Away
Putting a New Roof on the Critter Shed

Putting a New Roof on the Critter Shed

Posted on November 1, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

We knew the roof had issues, but so did our bank account. We knew it was getting weaker and weaker every time it rained. And

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged critter, Homestead6 Comments on Putting a New Roof on the Critter Shed
Halloween Cookie Sheet Crafts (with a bonus!)

Halloween Cookie Sheet Crafts (with a bonus!)

Posted on October 25, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Every year for Halloween, I try to come up with a new decoration that I can make myself, because let’s face it, Halloween decor prices

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged craft, Fall, Halloween10 Comments on Halloween Cookie Sheet Crafts (with a bonus!)
Celebrate With Us and Win!

Celebrate With Us and Win!

Posted on October 6, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I am so excited to announce that our duck, Baby Girl, has been crowned Miss Flock-tober 2017!!! Not only that, we are making history, as

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks, Giveaway9 Comments on Celebrate With Us and Win!
Avocado and Hummus Taquitos

Avocado and Hummus Taquitos

Posted on September 22, 2017April 4, 2019 by Mindie

Ever get in a food rut? You know, the same five dinners always showing up on your table? We got into one of those ruts

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Recipes10 Comments on Avocado and Hummus Taquitos
3 DIY All Natural Skin Care Recipes

3 DIY All Natural Skin Care Recipes

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

Let’s face it, none of us are getting any younger. Let’s also face the fact, few of us age like fine wine. Now I want

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged DIY, health, Recipes9 Comments on 3 DIY All Natural Skin Care Recipes
Everything You Need to Know About Molting

Everything You Need to Know About Molting

Posted on September 14, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Does it look like a pillow just exploded in your coop? Does you hen look like a pin cushion? Relax, your flock is just molting!

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken6 Comments on Everything You Need to Know About Molting
Baby Girl wants to be Miss Flock-tober!

Baby Girl wants to be Miss Flock-tober!

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

If you follow any of our social media platforms, you might have noticed we have entered our duck, Baby Girl into the Purina Poultry weekly

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A Trip Back in Time…. Riding a Steam Train

A Trip Back in Time…. Riding a Steam Train

Posted on September 6, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Recently hubby had a week of vacation time. Since we really couldn’t afford a “real” vacation, not to mention we can’t really leave all the

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, Experiences10 Comments on A Trip Back in Time…. Riding a Steam Train
Viewing An Eclipse Homestead Style (We don’t need no stinkin eclipse glasses!)

Viewing An Eclipse Homestead Style (We don’t need no stinkin eclipse glasses!)

Posted on August 23, 2017January 3, 2018 by Mindie

August 21, 2017 is a day most of our country stopped and looked up. For weeks there was hype about getting eclipse glasses to view

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged craft, eclipse14 Comments on Viewing An Eclipse Homestead Style (We don’t need no stinkin eclipse glasses!)
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