• Everything Else

    Giving Thanks

    I have a bit of a personal post today…no gardening or homesteading here, just love and appreciation. “Love lasts when the relationship comes first.” ~Unknown Last November, I decided that it might be nice to show a little thanks for the love of my life and all the support, kindness and beauty she brings me each day by intentionally giving…

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    Homemade Holidays

    Alright, with the Holidays behind us and all gifts officially given, I can finally share a few of the items we pulled together and created this year for our family and friends… With many Littles running around and on their way, there were many hats crocheted for little heads… Twin hats for twin girls!   Now, these girls will have…

  • Environmental Education

    Ideas & Inspirations!

    Happy New Year, everyone!  I trust you all are relaxing, reflecting and looking forward to all of the possibilities the 2013 has in store for each of us. Speaking of reflections…Since officially finishing school on December 17th, I’ve found myself feeling a bit resistant to being online all the time.  Maybe it was the holidays, wonderful celebrations, catching a nasty…

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    2012 into 2013

    As we face a new year filled with endless possibilities, I wish each of you a peaceful, safe, love-filled transition. xoxo,M

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    Acts of Kindness

    When a tragedy like the one in Newtown happens, I never quite know what to do.  My heart breaks, I cry, I wonder how one human can be in so much pain that something like this even becomes an option, but I never find any real, tangible answers. I find that it is very easy for us to get angry, to blame others…

  • Goats

    Freezing Goats Milk

    Our adventure with goat milking has been very fruitful so far and we’re honestly just trying to find ways to keep up with the production!  Who knew goats could produce so much milk?!  Well, now we do!  Cajeta, cheese and fudge are delicious and goat milk makes a nice addition to black tea, but there’s only so much goat milk…