Chicken Basics I don’t know about you but I am sort of a research-aholic. When I decided to bring chickens into my life, I read everything I could find on them and to be truthful I probably read too much! The internet is full of information, and sometimes too much information is a bad thing. Before I go on, the…
Chia Seeds benefits and uses My friend just started using Chia seeds in her diet and she asked if I would post about them. I told her of course I would, just give me some time to do a little research! In my experience, I haven’t had the best of luck adding seeds to my diet. For example, a while…
Camping and Exploring the Upper Peninsula I can’t think of a better way to end our summer than a visit to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! Talk about stepping into another world, from the lush, thick forests to the crystal blue waters of the Great lakes, the UP has it all. Our trip over Labor Day weekend opened the door to a…
Jam, Easy to Make! Who doesn’t love homemade jam! Did you know jam is easy to make? In fact, jam is a great introduction to canning and preserving. Why? Because, most jam recipes require just a few ingredients. Jam is one of my canning favorites. Actually, it is one of my whole families favorites. 😉 Homemade Jam tastes so much…
Oh my! You have too many Tomatoes! Tomato Recipes Have you ever heard the old saying “you eyes are bigger than your stomach”. I believe the same can be said for gardening, especially for those vegetables that we love to eat. For me, tomatoes are one of those vegetables. My mouth waters at the thought of a garden fresh…
Those that Ruin Our Day! I have often wondered why we spend so much time on people who always seem to ruin our day! I had someone recently send me a message basically saying “thank you for believing in me”. After that message I started thinking, why do we spend so much time letting others bring us down instead of…
Why We Switched to a Charcoal and Wood Grill! Most stories will make propane and charcoal/wood grilling a great debate. It really wasn’t a debate for us, it was more of a wondrous accident. You see, three years ago we started camping with our family. We bought an old camper and remodeled it. Although our little traveling house has all…
Yarrow, Back to Nature! I constantly tell people “never stop learning”! And, I have to tell you, since I have started this new adventure, I never dreamed I would discover and learn so much about what Mother Nature has already provided for us. Or for that matter, become so enlightened by the experience. Everyday, I find myself more and more…
Clear lake State Park, Atlanta, Michigan As I watch my kids play in the sand at Clear Lake State Park, I wonder, how many people actually know about this beautiful lake in Atlanta, MI? As a matter of fact, when we visit our family in Atlanta, we prefer going to this beach over other beaches in the area. Clear Lake…
Choosing an Essential Oil Brand? There are so many essential oil brands out there that it can be overwhelming and confusing when you start trying to find the right brands for you and your family. When I started, I didn’t have a clue how to begin and made a few mistakes along the way. My biggest mistake was not doing…
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