[ad name=”Amazon Patio Lawn and Garden”] We’ve been busy all weekend working on a greenhouse for our deck. We live in a contemporary with very little space inside the house. We have a large yard and nice deck though. Every year I struggle with the starts and where to put them. I sit them on…
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My Friend is an Urban Homesteader (Don’t tell the Dervaes Family)
There has been a great deal of grumbling lately, rightfully so, in the urban homesteading community about the trademarking of the term “Urban Homesteading” and related terms by the Dervaes Institute. I will admit that I don’t know much about the Dervaes family but I am learning quite a bit about urban homesteading thanks to my wonderful…
Thinking about the Vegetable Garden
With the mercury hitting the high 40s yesterday it got me thinking about our garden. This will be our third year of vegetable gardening and each year we get a little bit better at it. Last year was our first foray into Square Foot Gardening . Instead of having crazy mounds like we did our first year we…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
When I walked into the kitchen this morning my wonderful husband had left me a beautiful card and an amazing mixed CD for Valentines day. He’s an absolute sweetheart and romantic and I’m glad I have him. I hope that your day is filled with love and joy. Happy Valentine’s Day. Continue Reading ….
Friday Finds – 6 Simple Valentine’s Day Crafts Anyone Can Make
This week I have been working with my girls to finish up their valentines, we’re almost done. While looking up ideas I came across a whole bunch of simple Valentine’s crafts. Here’s just a few; Tick Tack Toe Hearts (via AlphaMom) – I don’t know about you but tick tack toe is a favorite in my…
Are You Ready for Some Football? I am!
Steelers Photo by Chris Winters I like football, there I admit it. I don’t watch it very often but when I do I really enjoy it. It’s one of the few sports that I really understand. I attribute this to four years of marching band and countless high school football games. Our team wasn’t very…
9 Things For $9 On Etsy That You’ll Love
If you come around here often you know that I love Etsy and all the wonderful home made goods on there. Here’s my 9 for $9 picks of the week. Natural Wooden Nursing Necklace – Olive Green by littlenurslings – Nursing necklaces come in so handy and this one is just adorable. Ear Flap Hat, Shades of Green,…
Homeschoolers are Rarely at Home.
There is a common misconception out their that homeschoolers spend their days sitting in their homes with one of their parents doing workbooks and literally schooling at home. I’m sure that they are out there those who subscribe to this extreme version of homeschooling and bring the classroom home but have yet to meet anyone doing this. The…