Today was a sick day at home. Sort of. Okay, not technically. Yes, George and I stayed home sick from church (a setting where you are in close proximity to people)…then I saw a deal at Publix of which I wanted to take advantage in order to increase the stockpile in our pantry. Then I […]
Breakfast is a great way to start your day. Not only does it provide your brain and body with needed energy for the day’s activities it can also help boost your morale. Apparently I am even younger than I previously thought. Good to know.
This month and next can be a treasure-trove of free finds along the curb for your garden. Not only will you be seeing bags of leaves and other detritus to help improve your soil, you will also be seeing pumpkins. While we do not decorate at our house for Halloween I love autumn and all […]
…an amazing reminder that conditions need not be perfect in order to thrive.
“We have talked about home schooling, but are worried about the lack of socialization.” This was said to me recently. To be honest I chuckled. Apparently this misconception is still alive and well. Yes, there are places where this can be an issue if you are only counting socialization as interactions with kids of similar […]
When the fall equinox was not yet here, changes and weather patterns were beginning to point toward fall weather. Out of hopeful habit we often begin to wind down gardening and slowly retreat indoors, even if the weather is still very warm. Even so, there are still things which can be done out in the […]
Each week we meet together with a group of families from church for a midweek Bible study. The group we are in is focused on those with younger kids as we also have a few teen babysitters. After trying various things last year, and learning the benefits and drawbacks of each, we are trying out […]
Knowing you need a firewood rack and actually having one are two different things. Once I came to the realization of what was needed the search began for what I was wanting to actually have. As I am currently focusing on purchasing edging blocks for various beds in the garden I decided to take the […]
One of my favorite aspects of our home is the fire pit in the back yard. I have noticed a fair amount of people do not actually use their fire pits like a few of other extras home owners install. I did not want to be this way and so set about making it easier […]
Early this morning and again this evening I was reminded of the different bird calls I have been hearing over the past week. I believe birds are migrating south again. Beyond the easy to hear and see Canada goose, there have been smaller, solitary birds as well. Here is the issue I am having – […]