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We use essential oils everyday – for me, for my husband, our son, sometimes the dog, sometimes the chickens, all through the house and we’ve been more than impressed with how well they work. I haven’t written much about them on the blog because I didn’t want you to think I was trying to push […]
If you follow us on Facebook (if you don’t, please do!) then you likely know that earlier this Spring we purchased a couple dozen meat birds (story for another time!) and at the same time we also picked up 6 Easter Egger pullets to add to our flock. I am dying to add a new […]
Most commercial chest rubs contain petroleum jelly which is a by-product of oil refining. Petroleum jelly was originally found coating the bottom of oil rigs. I’m not sure about you, but that is not something I want to be slathering on myself or my little one. For that reason, I make and use this homemade […]
These cookies are practically health food – protein, whole grains, no flour… at least that’s what the guys at Hubz’ office would like to think. Regardless, they are yummy and this recipe makes plenty for a party or to freeze for later. I posted a pic of them on Facebook a couple weeks ago […]
In an earlier post I wrote that there are several vegetable and veggie products I haven’t had to buy in a few years because I can and freeze from the garden. Another thing I’ve not had to buy that wasn’t mentioned in that post is diced green chilies. You know the kind that comes in […]
It is almost ridiculous how easy and frugal it is to make your own hummingbird nectar. What’s best about it is that it’s 100% natural and there is no need to add fake coloring to it. You can also make exactly the amount you need and prevent waste. I made the mistake of purchasing […]
Here is a yummy little recipe we like to whip up for breakfast, especially during the fall and winter months. Our little apple tree has a handful of apples that are just about ripe and I can’t wait to use a couple in this breakfast cake. PrintApple-Sour Cream Coffee Cake IngredientsCake Batter: 1/4 cup […]
We had a problem last fall with little sparrows or some type of small wildbird getting into the coop everyday. I’m sure they were having themselves a nice little snack each time. Whenever I would go to collect eggs they would fly out of the coop. Hubz came up with a simple, free solution. He […]
Several years ago on Target’s after Christmas clearance, I picked up this super cute set of flannel sheets. I love anything to do with Christmas or Winter and loved the look of these sheets. They were pretty cozy to sleep in too. If you don’t own any flannel sheets and you live in […]
Since our little guy came home in April, we’ve had several medical appointments. We wanted to make sure he was thoroughly evaluated and, besides a positive TB screen, which sent our local health department into a tizzy and resulted in 9 months of antibiotics, he’s doing really well. One thing that was recommended, and that […]
