Getting ready for the week ahead can be overwhelming enough, but when you add in kids’ activities, church activities, and your own activities while still trying to eat healthy and incorporate exercise into your routine, it can get downright exhausting. Some weeks can seem so overwhelming that you just throw your arms up in frustration
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It’s early August (2021) here in Southeast Texas, and the cucumbers that were planted in the spring are done producing, so it is time to replant for the fall. I am blessed, that I have the ability to plant all year long here in Texas, it just takes a bit of planning.
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Part of learning homesteading and be self-sustaining, is learning new skills. There are SO MANY different skills to learn, it can seem overwhelming and you just don’t know where to start. One of the easiest to start with, and probably one of the most necessary, is seed collecting and saving. It’s no secret
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1 eight ball zucchini person. 2 farm raised eggs per person marinara sauce Parmesan and mozzarella cheese Olive oil Salt 1. Cut the top off the zucchini and scoop out the seeds. 2. Coat the inside of the zucchini with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast at 425 degrees for 20 minutes 3.
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Do you have that one childhood memory that changed your life? Thinking back I have so many memories that have helped me on my life trajectory and have given me the skills to do what I do now. Silly things like cutting firewood with my dad and hanging
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Homesteading is on a lot of people’s minds these days. But some of you wonder where to even start. It seems like such a daunting task. Plus, many of you are living in an apartment, townhouse, or renting wonder if you could even possibly homestead. The short answer is yes. You
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2 TBSP Butter 1 onion chopped 2 cloves of garlic (or 1 TBSP garlic powder) 1 ¾ fresh broccoli chopped 1 ½ lbs white potatoes cubed 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup diced chicken 3 cups water ¼ teas black pepper 1 ¾ teas sea salt
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I’m kind of gonna break the cardinal rule of blogging and marketing. You see, one of the rules we learn in marketing is to make lists. You know what I am talking about; Eight ways to make your child mind, 10 reasons your house is a mess, etc.
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Are you looking for something to do over Thanksgiving break? Something that will teach them gratitude while having fun? My girls LOVE crafts, especially when they get bored over break times. I have created a little gratitude turkey craft. Download the templates Gratitude Turkey Your kids can color the turkey
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Everyone knows that manure is awesome addition to any garden. But all manure is not created equal. Growing up we had horses and an HUGE pile of manure that we used on the garden. I won’t tell you what we did with that huge pile in the winter when it was covered in
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