This time next year (December, January, February, and beyond), I want to have fresh veggies in my backyard. I haven’t done it yet, but I am going to. The idea has always intrigued me. I feel like, to be truly self-sufficient, one would have to plant a winter garden. It’s what our great-great-grandparents would have … Read more
Homesteaders, wonderful as they are, are a different kind of folk. š While most of the world is wishing for new technology and bling this Christmas, homesteaders are looking for something different. Remember this post, Money and Possessions Don’t Feed You? Homesteaders “get it.” If you love a homesteader and you don’t know what to … Read more
If you’re eating grain-free or gluten-free, you might be wondering how you are going to make all of the traditional holiday foods that you used to have. Right now you may be craving pumpkin pie, stuffing, rolls, mashed potatoes, and, of course; green bean casserole. I made up this version when we were on the … Read more
Having some rough days with your kids? Here is some encouragement I found! āIn you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.ā Psalm 31:1 āSince you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.ā Psalm 31:3 … Read more
There are tons of free coloring pages online! All About Coloring Free coloring pages of several themes, including Bible, Animals, and more. Bible Coloring Pages This site has some nice Bible coloring pages. Beware though, they bombard you with banners and pop-up ads. Christian (Bible) Coloring Pages More Bible coloring pages.Ā There are ads on … Read more
I wanted to write last night, but I couldnāt. I wanted to write two postsāone about food, and one about kids with big behaviors. I was spent. My brain was fried. I couldnāt give anything else. One of my kids has been spiraling all week, and last night and this morning, it got even worse. … Read more
We sold our farm in February, and moved to an apartment for 2 months. In April, we moved into our home, in a neighborhood, on a 1/4 acre lot. Last weekend someone asked us what the biggest difference was between living on a farm and living in a neighborhood. Can I just share a few … Read more
photo credit: Rosewoman If you don’t know my story already, let me share it with you in brief: We bought a farm, worked it hard, tried to do the full-time-farming thing. We poured so much into our farm–time, energy, money, debt. We had good products, great customers, and yet, we didn’t make it. The farm … Read more
Yesterday I had the privilege of interviewing Pete Kennedy from the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. Today marks seven years that the FTCLDF has been fighting for the rights of farmers and consumers. I learned a lot from Pete, and I’d like to share what I learned with you: Brenda:Ā So, what are some of the common … Read more
Ruby is almost 7, and enjoys doing all things “Mommy.” She loves taking care of baby dolls, pretending our dog is a baby, putting away groceries, organizing, and of course, helping out in the kitchen! She made up this “recipe” for a dessert and wanted to make it. I taught her how to properly use … Read more