Sometimes life just hands you a good day. Yesterday we all had an extra day home together, the weather was just right, and so was everyone’s mood… …So we took to the outdoors and soaked in the life growing in our garden… …and discovered the seeds we had planted oh-so-long-ago, had grown in silence during […]
in the garden
Peppers, Pecans, and Fall Gardening
The drought in Texas has really done a number on our gardening efforts this year. The littlest pecans above are from the tree in our backyard, and the larger ones are from our neighbor’s tree (which hangs over our backyard). His tree got a big soaking when the hose was left on once. I guess […]
Spring Greening Giveaway with Season’s Gleanings (CLOSED)
Locavores Dream Spiral **GIVEAWAY CLOSED** Our second giveaway of the week is for a set of four cards from Rio Thomas’ Etsy shop Season’s Gleanings. Rio’s cards feature whimsical photographs inspired by the local produce that grows in Whatcom county in northwest Washington state. Not only do her cards showcase the vibrant diversity of locally […]
Think Before You Eat
Food is a very personal subject for most families. I remember when my husband and I first got married, we were both students, with a toddler and a baby on the way. We needed assistance just to buy the basics. We weren’t concerned with how green the food in our fridge and pantry was, we […]
Friday Favorites: Home Edition
1. Book Page Wreath Tutorial 2. Recycled Sweater Throw 3. Making Autumn Leaves 4. DIY Cinder Block Planter