Grow, Harvest, Eat

Grow, Harvest, Eat

Happy Monday, everyone!GrowThe garden is, with the exception of one single tomato plant, doing amazingly well despite the record breaking temps we had over the past week.  I anticipate many tomatoes and peppers in the coming weeks and cannot wait for our  tomatillos to begin forming their cute little lanterns!  In the meantime, I'm enjoying checking in on the echinacea,…
July 1, 2013
Growth, Change & Priorities

Growth, Change & Priorities

Once again (as seems to be the norm around here), I am assessing some things around here and trying to figure out how to balance everything that I want to do vs. everything that I need to do.  Here are some of the things that have been on my mind and in the works...Sponsors, Affiliates & Giveaways - If you…
July 1, 2013
Pot Roast

Pot Roast

As part of our renewed adventures in meal planning, Tool Lady made us a delicious pot roast last weekend. If you've been around for a while, you know that Tool Lady never uses exact measurements, so of course, all measurements below are approximate.  However, I do have to say, the addition of the pickled hot pepper and a bit of…
June 28, 2013
Zero Waste Juicing

Zero Waste Juicing

Juicing seems to be all the rage these days.  If I am honest, I can get behind drinking some delicious-and-oh-so-good-for-me juice from time to time...but I'm not quite sure it's all I could do to sustain myself for an extended period of time.  Actually, I'm positive I couldn't do it!  All juice, all the time?  No way!Anyhow, last weekend we…
June 26, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Butterfly Life Cycle Mobile

MATERIALS: A sturdy paper plate, paper, crayons or markers, scissors, yarn or string, a stapler or tape TIME FRAME: 30 - 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Draw a spiral on your paper plate and cut along the line you drew Decorate your paper plate however you like using your crayons or markers On your paper, draw and cut out: a leaf with…
June 26, 2013
Bumpy Eggs

Bumpy Eggs

What do you get when you keep your own chickens?Sweet imperfections and great diversity.  Extra calcium (deposits) included.I find that, despite keeping backyard laying hens for the past few years, I am continually amazed by how beautiful and how different each individual egg is.  The colors, the shapes, the funkiness of the occasional egg simply amaze me.  And I am…
June 25, 2013