We fight a year long battle with mosquitoes. So since I will soon be planting(April 30th per the Farmer’s Almanac) I’m thinking of adding a few plants that are touted to deter mosquitoes. It would be so nice to enjoy the outdoors this summer without those pesky mosquitoes. Here are a few flowers and [...]
This year we have decided to try a small herb garden and by small I mean microscopic. I’m going to use basically a window sill flowering pot. We have two herbs to try - tarragon and chives. I’ve consulted the almanac and it appears the next day optimal day to plant seeds is Thursday, April [...]
Today is Earth Day although I think everyday should be Earth Day. Here is what we’ve done today for Mother Earth:
Took last night’s leftovers to compost
“Upcycled” the leftover biscuits into chicken feed for the chickens.
Holding off on drying the laundry until later in the day.
Open the windows instead of running the air conditioner.
Of course, [...]
Last month we, well mostly my husband, made our little girl a sandbox. Well technically it’s more like a pit. After debating different ideas we finally decided on one and to dig down a few inches to keep the sand from blowing away. Here is the the ‘beach’ before -
We had placed some sand in [...]
On more than one occasion, I’ve been given the adivce to use hot water to make ice because it freezes faster than cold water. I’m not sure of the reasoning but I would believe it might have to do with energy. Maybe that the hot water uses more energy so it freezes faster?
The tray on [...]
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I have to admit that I love home remedies. The crazier the better. Some of these get passed down and become old wives tales. You know what I’m talking about. How Grandma swears that rubbing a potato and burying it in the backyard under a full moon will get rid of warts. Or have you [...]
Spring is definitely in the air. Soon summer will be here and so will the warm weather. Now is the time get your feet ready for sandals. I have already found the pair of sandals I want from Zappos. Now I just need to get my feet ready to wear these gorgeous sandals. My feet [...]
You know when your kids are playing and it becomes a little too quiet. You know they are doing something they shouldn’t but still you hesitate to stop them because you are enjoying the peace?
Raegan loves to paint. In fact, since we have introduced her to finger paint, she likes to paint her fingers, [...]
