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Homemade Savory Crackers

Lately my husband and I have been watching the Great British Bakeoff. Have you watched the show yet? I’ve been dying to do some baking and I finally decided to make some Savory Homemade Crackers. One of my goals for the New Year was to incorporate more healthy recipes, so no fancy cakes or dessertsContinue reading “Homemade Savory Crackers”

Goal Setting Update Week 7

February, where it currently feels like we’re back in Vermont! Snow on the ground and frigid temperatures. Looking forward to the warmer weather ahead. Pretty sure this snowy weather is not going to last! Very thankful that the days are getting longer and we finally have afternoon sun streaming in our apartment once again. ContinueContinue reading “Goal Setting Update Week 7”

Unexpected Snow

Last week we were in Portland for the week looking at homes, while we were gone the Tacoma area got some unexpected snow! By the time we arrived back “home” it was pretty much melted. However, Friday night we got about 6” of snow and we woke up to a winter wonderland Saturday morning! FridayContinue reading “Unexpected Snow”

Valentine Day Treats

Less than a week until Valentine’s Day, do you have your Valentine Day treats ready? In our house we really don’t celebrate the day in any big fashion, but my husband does have a sweet tooth so I do enjoy baking a few goodies for him. He never forgets the day and will usually makeContinue reading “Valentine Day Treats”

Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

Gardening in the Pacific Northwest is quite different from gardening in Vermont. I am looking forward to getting a garden established and enjoying a much longer growing season than I did in Vermont. In Vermont we were in the hardiness zone 4a while here in the Pacific Northwest, outside Tacoma we are in hardiness zoneContinue reading “Gardening in the Pacific Northwest”

Goal Setting update Week 6

February, a brand new month. It’s also my birthday month so I’ve always enjoyed the month of February. Our days are full looking at houses. Haven’t found just the right one, but more come on the market everyday. We just have to be patient. I am making progress on my goals however. Continue to monetizeContinue reading “Goal Setting update Week 6”

Where to Retire: Washington or Oregon?

As we continue to search for our next home we are wondering which state would be the better state to retire in, Washington or Oregon? We’re not ready to retire yet, but as we get closer to retirement age we wonder where to retire, Washington or Oregon? Both states seem to be experiencing amazing populationContinue reading “Where to Retire: Washington or Oregon?”

Maple Oat Scones

Another six weeks or so and sugaring season will begin in Vermont. In honor of Vermont maple syrup I decided to make a batch of Maple Oat Scones. I love these simple tasty scones because the sweetness all comes from maple syrup not cane sugar. They aren’t too sweet yet have a delicious maple flavor.Continue reading “Maple Oat Scones”

Why Store Wheat Berries?

Whether I have a large walk in pantry with a years worth of food set by, or a much smaller pantry with only a few months of food stored, one thing you will always find in my pantry is wheat berries. Why store wheat berries you may wonder? Making my own bread is one ofContinue reading “Why Store Wheat Berries?”

Goal Setting Update Week 5

How can it be almost the end of January? How are you doing with your goals? Have you written them down yet? I find when I’ve got them written down and in front of me I can focus on getting them completed! Continue to monetize my blog. This is an ongoing goal. I made aContinue reading “Goal Setting Update Week 5”