Well, it only took us two months to get a bit clearer on our path from the city and into a whole new way of living, but clearer it is…which means projects we’ve been putting off have to be taken care, no matter what the weather, time or energy allows…
It’s been a few months since I posted an update about where we are with the move and our establishment of systems at the new place so, while there is still so much to do, I thought I’d give you a little update while taking stock of where we’re at! Honestly, there…
A handmade gift is, in my opinion, always better than anything that can be purchased! Full of love, time and intention, handmade gifts are perfect for family, friends, and that one person in your life who is impossible to shop for or who always asks for socks (you know at…
The last couple of months have been a whirlwind around here. Self imposed chaos, yes. But chaos none-the-less. In August, we were sitting comfortably on the couch in the Living Room of our Urban Farm preparing for…well, not a whole lot. The garden was winding down, the chickens were happy,…
When one spends almost their entire life living within a 10 mile radius… And when that 10 mile radius has always been within a city… And when one fantasizes about living outside of the city on a nice patch of land full of quiet and nature… One generally doesn’t think…
I’ve been thinking about making a Lemon and Dill Salt since first deciding to try my hand at a handmade holiday again this year! To be honest, it was the copious amounts of dill coming out of the garden (and zero cucumbers) that helped with the decision 😉 So, last…
Got mint? Yeah…mint sure is prolific, isn’t it?! So, when thinking about DIY gifts for this year’s gift series and my first intention to pull as many ingredients as possible from our garden before going elsewhere to source items, of course mint came to mind! Now, I’ve dried mint in…
This post could also be called How the Hell Are We Supposed to Take Everything With Us? or equally How Does One Simultaneously Cry in Joy and Sadness While Packing Up a Home? Needless to say, we’re going through some growing pains here. Now, please don’t get me wrong, this…