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The last two weeks the quantity of the “good” chicken scraps has been decreasing. Which is a good thing for the stores, because they are tossing out less produce. But on the other hand, it’s kind of a bummer for my family as well. We are not seeing boxes and boxes filled with boatloads of Read More >>
Are you ready for Halloween? Need a last minute costume? Go to Target. Yes, Mam. Blanket sleepers are all the rage this year, and Oh Happy Day you can wear them all winter long. Oh yeah! Heck you can even wear them over to your neighbors house at 2 in the afternoon when you need Read More >>
So yesterday was awesome. I took the day off from blogging, gardening, cooking and everything else, and just played “Mom.” Now if your child participates in fall sports, you’ve probably spent a good amount of your time outside in the cold. Am I right? Well up here in Seattle it happens to rain a lot, Read More >>
Pablo and Picasso {Silver Laced Wyandotte} Last night The Girl Who Thinks She’s A Bird asked if chickens can be neutered. Here we are at week #7 with the baby chicks, and Pablo has yet to crow. Pablo has turned into such a little love bug the last few weeks that we don’t want to Read More >>
This year my goal is to grow 2,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. I think I can do it. With 16 raised garden beds, a greenhouse, a raspberry patch and a few more planting beds sprinkled throughout our property, I believe growing 2,000 pounds of food is an attainable goal. Even if I do Read More >>
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