This post has been brought to you by StarTex Energy. All opinions are mine. Save money on energy during the summer! Summer in Texas for my family means that we are either outside in the water or inside under the air conditioner. We do wait until evening to get outdoors and get chores done and also …
DIY Wooden Crate Planter And Storage post brought to you by Harvest. All opinions are mine. We spend much of our days outdoors now that it is Spring. Spending time in the garden, feeding and taking care of the chickens, or just playing outside. I find that my things tend to get scattered pretty …
There is so much to learn when you are new to backyard chickens. Often, if you have been a city-dweller for most of your years, you will find yourself amazed at simple facts that most country folks take for granted. If you are a backyard homesteader in suburbia you may find as many opinions on roosters …
If you are like many gardeners, you take painstaking efforts to ensure that you are using organic gardening methods and making adjustments to be sure that your garden is sustainable. As you are likely concerned about not only your health but your family’s health as well, you may be wondering about the best natural …
This shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. The holiday season always has me thinking about the year and how much we have to be thankful for. We live in a great neighborhood, where the only nuisances are the stray animals who love to hang out in our yard. We really do have …
When shopping for a toddler or preschooler, especially a third born of the same gender, gifts get tricky! I have rounded up a few fun, hot gifts this season that any toddler or preschooler would love to receive. There is a mix of everything, so make sure to scroll all the way down!
We have only had our chickens for about 6 months now, but we are hooked! One of our Rhode Island Reds is laying about 5 eggs a week, and the others should be following soon. Being a chicken owner is pretty satisfying, and addicting! Chickens are pretty popular these days, and backyard chickens are …
Every year when Fall rolls around, we are reminded of how awesome pumpkin can be. By itself, it is healthy and packed with vitamins and nutrients, but of course it does not taste very good, (although my chickens would surely argue with me on that.) Add in a few spices and a little sugar and …
Enlist the Help of Others to Avoid the Running Out of Essentials (featuring Chore Cards) Summertime. The long days, relaxing time with family and friends, no school, no worries, no problems….right? No. If you are a parent, you know that summer can be chaotic, tiring, and just hard. The first few weeks of our summer …
School is Out…On To Summer! While the fist few months of school were rough, to say the least, we survived pre-k with D and first grade with the Captain. They both excelled in school and became more confident with making friends and talking to adults. Their anxiety seemed to get better and they settled into …