We finally had the opportunity to visit the Chinese Gardens in downtown Portland. Exploring the Chinese Garden was so beautiful. You forget you are in the midst of the city. The Lan Su Chinese Garden or the Garden of Awakening Orchids is located in the heart of Chinatown. It has been called the most exquisite,Continue reading “Exploring the Lan Su Chinese Garden”
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Goal Setting Updates Week 44
This last week has been so beautiful! Clear blue sky days and cooler nights. Can’t believe we’re on week 44 of the goal setting updates!
Goal Setting Update Week 43
It feels like fall now and it’s been a rainy week! We planted a few trees on our small property and are thankful for the rain. As the year moves toward December I’m working away at completing all my goals. It really helps to write a goal setting update each week. Continue to monetize myContinue reading “Goal Setting Update Week 43”
Goal Setting Update Week 42
As we head toward the end of the year I am so pleased with the goals I’ve accomplished this year. It really helps to write a goal setting update each week.
Canning Elderberry Syrup
Usually I make just enough Elderberry Syrup to get a through a season but this year I decided to try canning Elderberry Syrup.
Sweet Maple – a Sweet Read
I received the book Sweet Maple: Backyard Sugarmaking From Tap To Table by Michelle Visser free to review. I was thrilled to write a review.
Goal Setting Update Week 41
Hard to believe it’s time for another goal setting update! It’s been a busy week of visitng nurseries and trying to find a tree for our front yard!
Gifts From The Homestead
In case you missed it I wanted to let you know I’ve teamed up with several other bloggers to share Gifts From The Homestead.
Goal Setting Update Week 40
Can you believe it’s October already? We’ve had some cold weather but nice colors. Hard to believe it’s time for the goal setting update week 40!
Sharing Crow’s Cache, a Vermont business
Almost a year ago a friend of ours that we’d known for year’s decided to start a business. Erika started the business Crow’s Cache in November of 2018.