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How Sustainable Are We?

Do you recycle? Buy local or grow your own food? Drive an electric vehicle? Have you made home energy improvements? Do you live off grid? Just how sustainable are we?

What To Do With Leftover Candy Canes?

As the holidays wind down and we often end up with leftover candy canes. How you ever wondered what to do with leftover candy canes?

The Perks of Being a Seed Saver

I have been interested in being a seed saver for many years. You may wonder what the perks of being a seed saver are? When you think of extinction you probably don’t think picture lettuce, tomatoes or cucumber being at risk. Believe it or not, many crop varieties today are in danger of going theContinue reading “The Perks of Being a Seed Saver”

Goal Setting & Happy New Year

A new year, a fresh start and endless possibilities await us as we move through the year. May you all have a wonderful year ahead. wishing you health and happiness this New Year! Goal setting was a big part of my New Year’s resolutions last year and I plan once again write my goals downContinue reading “Goal Setting & Happy New Year”

Goal Setting Weekly Update #52

A few days before we move into the New Year, can you believe it? I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Day and enjoyed time relaxing with friends and family. Tuesday I will reveal my goals for the 2019. 1. Find a new hosting site for my blog and make it secure. Done! This wasContinue reading “Goal Setting Weekly Update #52”

The Self Reliance Challenge 2019

You may remember last year when I took part in the Self-Reliance Challenge. I’m so excited because during the month of January I will once again be joining a dynamic group of bloggers in the Self Reliance Challenge – 31 Days to a More Self Reliant Life. Join us as we challenge ourselves to liveContinue reading “The Self Reliance Challenge 2019”

10 Best Desserts for New Year’s Eve

This year we will be having a small New Year’s Eve celebration. We usually celebrate with either family or a few friends. Here are a few of our favorite desserts to help bring in the New Year. I think these are the 10 best desserts for New Year’s Eve. The majority of these dessertsContinue reading “10 Best Desserts for New Year’s Eve”

Apple Cranberry Jam

This apple cranberry jam is tart and actually tastes very much like the cranberry sauce you would find on your table at Thanksgiving.

Best Christmas Gifts for Children

With three grandchildren between the ages of 2-7 we are always trying to find the best Christmas gifts for children. Instead of buying the latest toy we try to find gifts that will encourage outdoor play or creativity. We also look for good books and games that can be played with the whole family. Continue reading “Best Christmas Gifts for Children”

Goal Setting Weekly Update #51

Two weeks before we move into the New Year, can you believe it? I’m so glad I challenged myself to goal setting this year. By writing my goals down and looking at them weekly I was able to accomplish so much. 1. Find a new hosting site for my blog and make it secure. Done! ThisContinue reading “Goal Setting Weekly Update #51”