I do believe this has been our busiest summer so far. So busy that I am *just now* gearing up for our 2013/2014 homeschool year! We will begin the first week of September. So I have about 2 weeks to get a plan and to organize that plan. As with anything I do, I like to have … [Read more...] about Closing in…
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::In my kitchen::
In the true homesteading spirit, I am doing my best to really use e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g and not let things go to waste. This years sunflowers are coming in a little at a time and being saved for seed. Eating and planting for next year... and drying some for my fall decorating that … [Read more...] about ::In my kitchen::
Rainy day fun
It has been very, very rainy around here as of late. Rainy days are nice though because they can get you to do some projects that you have been meaning to do for a while. I have been thinking that these ole coffee cans that we use for our compost buckets could use a little … [Read more...] about Rainy day fun
Making Mozzarella
Yesterday after I went to pick up Wanda... (She's my new duck, more on her later this week!) I set out to get my dairy on. So with a little extra milk I had this week, I knew exactly what I should do. (Image borrowed from web) Mozzarella may look challenging, but honestly this … [Read more...] about Making Mozzarella
Hot. Fresh. Doughnuts!
Doughnuts... Is there anything more yummy than a plate of hot, fresh, doughnuts?I have been trying to cut our family down to sweet treats only on weekends, it's a process... we are getting there. And this week we waited! There is an old adage, I know you have heard of … [Read more...] about Hot. Fresh. Doughnuts!
