Whew! Well, I can safely say that Week Three of our Local Bite Challenge definitely went better than Week Two did! Maybe it was a shift in my perspective. Maybe the Universe was trying to give me a break. Whatever it is, I’ll take it! One simple thing we have learned is just to purchase more meats and cheeses. Higher…
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We all know that there are a million things to be concerned about in this world, right? And getting sick is just one of those things, right? So, as I sit here fighting a bit of a cold and watching the news about antibiotic resistance, super bugs and weird outbreaks, I thought it might be nice to put a…
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I am thrilled to introduce you to Tracy from Oh, The Things We’ll Make! Tracy is an incredibly creative Mama who is continuously coming up with new and inventive ways to celebrate life on a daily basis! From her five minute pouch, to her handmade soap, her can-do DIY attitude is incredibly inspiring. Additionally, Tracy has a deep love for…
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Welcome to our third Local Bite Mini Challenge! Your challenge this week is to create an entire meal using only locally sourced items! Now, don’t panic! I know we’re still early in the challenge and there’s not a lot growing in certain areas. For just this reason, you can pick any meal you’d like; breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Your meal…
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Echinacea, also known as the Purple Coneflower, is a perennial flower that is known for its beauty and medicinal purposes alike. When in full bloom, Echinacea will attract both butterflies and bees and will make you want to spend countless hours in the garden watching all of the action! In the fall, while you wait for the seed heads to…
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I am a very detail oriented person who leans towards being quite black and white about things under stress. I like things to be as perfect as possible whenever possible. It’s a challenge I’ve been working to overcome for a long time now. I am a work in progress. Honestly, this week can be broken down into a single word:…
