I know it’s happened to all of us…your working (or playing) outside when, all of a sudden, you’re sticky with tree sap! If you ask me, it just might be one of the worst physical sensations there is! So, here’s a quick and easy way to get the sap off of your skin…Use peanut butter. Yes, really. Simply grab…
A few days ago I came across what looked like the most delicious recipe for Beet and Goat Cheese Hummus while perusing A Beautiful Mess and knew I had to make it! With a few small tweaks (I roasted the beets in coconut oil and added lime juice instead of lemon), I used our fresh goats milk to make some…
MATERIALS: Paper, crayons or pastels. TIME FRAME: 15 – 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Take a step outside and begin exploring the trees around your home. One tree at a time, gently place your piece of paper on its trunk and rub the side of your crayon or your pastels gently over the paper. Notice that the texture of the bark comes…
Our newest set of Newbies has officially been moved into their outdoor brooder and are very happy for it. I think our indoor brooder was getting a little too cramped for them because they have been incredibly busy meeting the neighbors, pecking around, giving themselves dirt baths and exploring their new digs. They have their own water, food and a heat lamp…
I just want to take a minute to thank everyone for your beautiful and wise words on yesterdays post. Growth and change are never comfortable, but they are always necessary. Know that your words and your thoughts are greatly appreciated and held dear as I make my way through each day. I’ve taken the last few days to take care…
Sometimes I wonder if, in this space, it’s better to keep things positive, pretty and inspirational…even when things aren’t positive, pretty or inspirational. In general, I tend to stay away from personal stories so as to keep them…well…personal. And I generally try my best to stay away from negativity in all of it’s forms so as to not feed it…
