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Raising Free Range Chickens: A Few Things To Consider

You have become a proud chicken parent and love the antics and rewards of this poultry endeavor.  You tend to your ladies providing them food and fresh water and in turn, they provide you with protein rich sustenance in the form of the healthiest eggs around.  The more you watch them, the more you laugh, and it would …

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25+ Chicken Themed Gifts for Chicken Lovers in Your Life

Chickens are pretty popular these days, and backyard chickens are becoming very common. If you are looking for chicken gifts for a chicken lover in your life, look no further!  I have found an awesome collection of fun and unique gifts that any chicken mom or dad would love.  Jewelry, clothes, kitchen ware, boots, and …

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The Best Garden Tools for Beginners

Are you a beginner gardener, planning your first garden? Make sure you have the right supplies for success with the best gardening tools for beginners. Gardening is a rewarding hobby for all ages, providing gentle physical activity and time outdoors. While a simple garden requires just a few seeds, some dirt and water, having the …

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Yes, There Is An Organic Fertilizer for Lawns, Gardens, and Flowerbeds

With three young boys, outside time is essential. Our yard has been so many things, from soccer field, to badminton court, to a splash pad, and much more. We have backyard chickens, a garden, and lots of vegetation that we need to keep healthy. When looking for an organic fertilizer for our yard, garden, trees, …

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Raspberry Lemonade Sorbet - A Cool, Sweet Summer Treat

Ahhh summer!  My kids are all about playing in the water, soaking up the sunshine, and enjoying cold sweet treats like ice cream and sorbet. For some reason, I was buying store-bought sorbet for the kids, when I did not realize just how easy it was to make it myself. I made this delicious Raspberry …

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10 Reasons Why It Is Necessary To Be Alert While Parenting Boys

  I grew up the little sister of two older brothers. I was never super girly, but at the same time, would not call myself a tomboy. I never was a daredevil, did not really care for sports as a child, and being dirty was not my favorite thing, either. I am overjoyed that I …

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Pulled Pork Deviled Eggs - A Delicious, Winning Appetizer!

I love creating new recipes...fun new mash ups that take a traditional food over the top.  Football watching parties are the best time to try out these new recipes because everyone is focused on the game.  But when they take a bite of these delicious Pulled Pork Deviled Eggs, they are sure to stop what …

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How To Help Kids Prevent Allergy Symptoms Before They Start

As a 35 year old allergy sufferer, I have had years to find out what works for me concerning my allergies.  Somehow, all three of my sweet boys have allergy problems, so I have to find what works best for them.  Helping kids prevent allergy symptoms before they start is the first step.  This post …

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How To Save Money On Energy During The Summer While Staying Cool In Your Home

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 get in some exercise, but man, that Texas sun gets hot pretty quickly! …

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Do You Really Need A Rooster For Your Backyard Chicken Flock?

  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 …

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How To Improve Your Garden Using Natural Fertilizers

  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 …

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Show Your Love and Appreciation with a Christmas Surprise!

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 …

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Enlist the Help of Others to To Avoid Running Out of Essentials (Featuring Chore Cards)

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 …

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School is Out...On To Summer Activities!

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 …

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