Chicken Coop De Ville
Our girls are getting bigger and a bit awkward looking. They went from this to this: They are learning to fly and even fly out of their brooder at night. So now is the time for me to get the coop ready. We’ve decided to …
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Fieldtrip with Friends, Fessler Nursery and Bauman’s Farm
Sometimes I’m lucky enough to experience a magical day. I’ve been friends with these ladies since our oldest children attended preschool together, five years now. We each have two children and right now our youngest all go to different schools so it’s wonderful when they …
Teacher Appreciation Week and Godfrey Nursery
Yep it’s National Teacher Appreciation Week. One of my most caring friends Kim called and reminded me. She asked what I was doing…and my mind went blank. So off to the nursery I went! Who doesn’t like pretty flowers right? I decided to go to …
The Great Escape
The deep roots of yesteryear draws me closer. With the sound of crunching gravel beneath my feet I explore the beauty of the gardens. Song birds perform a chorus among the tree canopy while native blooms flaunt their vibrant hues. Here there are no pending …
Chicken on the Brain
We finally did it! After months of researching, talking to chicken owners, and debating coop designs, we added three baby chicks to our human flock. Let me present to you, Batty (aka Bat Girl), Honey, and Eve. These messy girls are such little dears. I’m …
Bunny Bait
I love inspiration. While looking through my inbox I saw this cute Easter project and thought I would share it with you and give you this free download PDF label I made. Bake at 350 is simply amazing and so is this bunny bait! Here …
Homemade Therapy Putty
It’s called a lot of things, goo, goop, silly putty, therapy putty. But no matter what you call it, it’s super easy to make and lots of fun to play with. Purchasing therapy putty can be expensive, but, with a little time and effort, you …
Yurts so Good
We were looking forward to Yurting for awhile now. Little man kept asking, “are we going camping today”? We marked it on the calendar so he could keep track and Friday came before we knew it. We made a mad rush to get everything packed …
$50,000 bank acount
Drove up the the teller today and saw that someone forgot to take their receipt. The customer was long gone and curiosity got the best of me…I looked at the balance. $51,000 in checking. I wonder how much the person has in savings? I can’t …
Frugal Living, Saving the DIY Way
Sometimes I think it’s a struggle but for all the things we have “given up” I know we’ve gained lots more. I feel thankful I’ve been able to be with my kids full-time while they grow. My life is simple yet so very rewarding. Living …
Singing in the Rain, Survive the Rain
Kids, I love um! How they find such joy in simple things in life. When we were a bit depressed that Spring Break was getting rained out, we saved the day and broke out umbrellas. How my kiddos loved dancing, singing and twirling around outdoors. …
Peas if you Please, a Simple Veggie Trellis
Ah, spring is here! Can you see it past all of this rain? Time to start getting the garden ready. I’ve been a busy gal pulling mint, crab grass, and crazy strawberries that have run amok. Never again will I plant mint unless in containers. …
Saint Patrick’s Day Crafts and Preschool St. Patty’s Party and a Bad Momma
This is my day so far… “Hurry up so you won’t be late for school”, I tell my kiddos as they hop out of the car. I watch my 5 and 8 year olds rush down the sidewalk toward the school. Great, I’ll still have …
