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Goal Setting Week 15

My first goal was to update my goal list each week. We are almost halfway through the year, can you believe it! I am really enjoying keeping my goals in the forefront. Some goals I am doing really well at, like reading and completing mu knitting projects. Others, like getting 10 K steps at least 5Continue reading “Goal Setting Week 15”

Saving Money On The Home Front

I am so excited to be part of the month long challenge to become more self-sufficient. My husband and I have been living a self-sufficient life style for many years. We raise our own food and preserve most of what we grow. We have also raised our own meat chickens and have had chickens forContinue reading “Saving Money On The Home Front”

Roasted Tomato Soup with Spinach Pesto

Winter is usually the time we enjoy tomato soup but this roasted tomato soup is perfect on a cold, wet spring day espicailly with the addition of pesto.

Why Garden?

Why Garden? When I think of becoming more self- sufficient one of the first things I think of is having a vegetable garden. Having your own garden is an excellent component of a self-sufficient lifestyle. It’s also a wonderful activity to engage the family. Involve your children in planning your garden, and plant vegetables theyContinue reading “Why Garden?”

Being Self Reliant – The Self Reliance Challenge

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I am so excited! This next month I will be joining a dynamic group of bloggers in the May 2018 ~ Self Reliance Challenge! 31 Days To A More Self Reliant Life Join us as we challenge ourselves to live a more self reliant lifestyle for the entire month of May! AnnMarie – 15 Acre Homestead KathiContinue reading “Being Self Reliant – The Self Reliance Challenge”

Goal Setting Week 14

My first goal was to update my goal list each week. I have to say having a post on goal setting has helped me to stay focused on what goals I want to accomplish this year. The biggest drawback is to remind myself that I have the whole year to work on accomplishing these goals. HopefullyContinue reading “Goal Setting Week 14”

Cinco de Mayo Pork

Whether or not you celebrate Cinco de Mayo this delicious pork dinner is worth serving any time! The pork can be served with tortillas or over rice.

Signs of Spring: April Showers Bring May Flowers

It’s been a cold spring here in Vermont. In fact it feels more like winter and it just doesn’t want to let go. Our evenings have been well below freezing and in the morning the ground is often dusted with snow. However there are signs of spring if you look closely. The roads are finally clearContinue reading “Signs of Spring: April Showers Bring May Flowers”

Goal Setting Week 13

Exploring Vermont with Flat Alma

Two weeks ago we received a letter in the mail from our granddaughter’s first grade teacher. The class was reading a book, Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown. In the story Stanley is flattened, but not hurt, when a bulletin board falls on him. His parents take advantage of his flattened condition and send him inContinue reading “Exploring Vermont with Flat Alma”