For months now I’ve been wanting to write about the benefits of children growing up in the country, but as we all know, sometimes our lives are disrupted by pandemics. I had many other challenges that I could use as an excuse for my lack of writing but nothing sounds better than, “I was busy reacting to the world to write.” Actually, that doesn't sound much better. There was a meme going around … [Read more...] about A Place in the Sun
Homesteading
Eggsactly my opinion on eggs in winter
Our egg production isn’t consistent. Most of the time it’s because we have our chickens free ranging and they have decided to lay their prizes somewhere else. It would be sad to believe that my feathered friends have outwitted me, which on occasion, they have. But I must come out smarter since I do have opposable thumbs which indicates my species has evolved. The best way I have worked to capture … [Read more...] about Eggsactly my opinion on eggs in winter
A whole new world!
When you were little and told to go into your room to clean, it never failed: a new found toy that had gotten lost under a bed or a book that you loved to read would be found under a pile of clothes. You would get lost in fun times and memories and before you knew it, work had stopped and your mother busted in on you not doing what you were supposed to do. I have been piling on more … [Read more...] about A whole new world!
A November to Remember
They say that Life is what happens to us while making other plans. When you live out in the country, open to the elements and nature, its very true, no matter how much weather watching you do. November was not the way I thought it would be. Neither was Thanksgiving. But I had more to give thanks for this year than ever before and fewer people around my dinner table to share a meal with since our … [Read more...] about A November to Remember
Dog Day Afternoon
You know when people, for one reason or another, develop a strong relationship with their pet that the animal becomes even closer than beloved pet and transcends to child? You know what I’m talking about : Fur Babies. People do grow to love their pets so much as to buy clothes for them, treat them to expensive spa days, drive them around in a puppy stroller, etc. As a matter of fact, today is … [Read more...] about Dog Day Afternoon
The whole truth about my mornings (Summer Edition)
A couple of posts back, I detailed my morning tasks during the winter while getting my kids ready for school. Well, the kids are gone for the summer but the home tasks do not end, they add up! As much as I would love to sleep in, for the sake and comfort of my pets, along with not wanting to clean up dog mess, I must wake up no later than 7am. So, first things first, after waking up and … [Read more...] about The whole truth about my mornings (Summer Edition)
