This year I’m not starting any seeds inside but I decided there was still something I could do to get ready for the upcoming gardening season. The perfect project was to make homemade seed tape. If I can’t use it I will pass it along to my daughter and she can use it in herContinue reading “Homemade Seed Tape”
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Goal Setting Update Week 9
I think I will look forward to moving into the month of March. This month has been so snowy and chilly! We’ve looked at over twenty homes in the last month and it’s been exhausting. Hoping to have some news to share soon! Continue to monetize my blog. My ongoing goal. Have you taken theContinue reading “Goal Setting Update Week 9”
The Urban Farm Handbook, a book review
Since moving to University Place I have made great use of our local library. I love having such a wonderful library just ten minutes from where we are living. Not only do they offer books and DVDs for your enjoyment but they also offer passes to the local museums. There are also various computers andContinue reading “The Urban Farm Handbook, a book review”
Goal Setting Update Week 8
February, where it currently feels like we’re back in Vermont! We’ve had snow on the ground for the last week! Luckily the nights are finally above freezing and the snow is slowly melting. Continue to monetize my blog. My ongoing goal. Have you taken the time to check out my page on Amazon? This pageContinue reading “Goal Setting Update Week 8”
House Hunting Continues
This house hunting business is so frustrating! Everyday we look at the houses on the market to see if any new ones have been listed. We then look at any possibilities so see if they would be worth looking at. Despite various news reports of the market slowing down and houses being on the marketContinue reading “House Hunting Continues”
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”
Nancy on the Home Front 