First of all, thank for your help in deciding a new name for the slightly deranged flock member formerly known as Heather. After reading comments here as well as on Facebook and from family members, we decided to go with Lucy. She’s still a little “off” and not getting along with her coop mates, but [...]
The hens are here! We now have a small flock of backyard chickens thanks to my dad’s generosity. He even threw in the coop which it now serviceable again thanks to some minor repairs by Hubs. Isn’t it cute? Our neighbors like it too which is good since they also have to look at it. Sweet [...]
I’ve always envied the easy-going personality time. What must it be like to truly not care whether or not the living room is dusted, to not stress out if I’m running late, or get my panties in a wad if people aren’t doing their fair share (have I mentioned I’m a martyr?) Before the term [...]
Hubs and I are both very frugal and were raised with solid financial principles: work hard, save money, avoid credit card debt, drive a used car, clip coupons, and look for bargains. Thanks to our parents’ influence, I’m proud to say that we are debt-free except for out tiny mortgage payment! While we’re thankful for the [...]
Something that has been on my wishlist for a long time is finally mine! There’s a Berkey Light water filter system in my kitchen right now courtesy of morethanalive.com and it’s a welcome addition to our emergency preparedness supplies. Berkey water filters are famous among the health conscious as well as those attempting to live [...]
Happiness is such a universal theme that I keep finding more and more beautiful quotes about it. This very first one is my favorite.
Last Saturday we spent the day at Gullion Farms for “Down on the Farm” 2011. Gullion Farms is located in Somerville, Alabama and opens it’s “doors” to the public each year on Saturdays during the month of October. There are enough activities, food, and fun to keep the kids entertained all day long…if you can [...]
