Looking Back at July July’s garden exploded! By the end of the month, we already had squash, zucchini, cucumbers, and green beans coming out of our eyeballs. With the harvest comes the need to preserve, so we already have a start on frozen and canned green beans, frozen zucchini, and experimental batches of pickles that […]
Camping with Kids: Survival Guide
Does the thought of camping with your kids bring images of complete chaos and mayhem to your mind? While kids are unpredictable, there are things you can control to help make your trip a more enjoyable experience for everyone! Before You Leave Make a List About 1 or 2 weeks before you plan to leave, […]
Herbed Chicken Thighs
Is there that one meal that is constantly requested at your house? One that is greeted with enthusiasm every time that you announce what you’re having for dinner? Chicken, rice, and broccoli is that meal for us. It’s a simple meal of herbed chicken thighs, white rice, and steamed broccoli. The main dish of herbed […]
July Goals and June Review
Looking Back at June Is it just me, or did June go by crazy fast?!Two of my dad’s cows finally did have their calves, who were promptly named Lilac and Jasmine by my youngest sister. His garden is also coming along nicely – things are actually growing and not drowning! Although I didn’t go, the […]