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Monthly Archives: February 2014
A Skin Care Recipe
This last summer I grew Calendula in my garden. When the flowers were at the height of their bloom I picked a bunch and put them in a jar, and then covered them in olive oil. I set that in … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Garden
Tagged beeswax, Calendula, coconut oil, Eczema, homestead skin care, natural ingredients, skin care
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Garden Planning
Despite the fact that it is snowing again I have been planning my garden and buying seeds and plants. I have a few tiny lettuce plants along with a few radishes. I’m hoping to at least have a salad or … Continue reading
Posted in Garden
Tagged gardening, homesteading, how much to plant for a year, year's food supply
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Warming Trend
We warmed all of a sudden. All the snow is gone and we’ve been reaching into the 50’s during the day. This means I’ve been working on moving the chickens. They are not moved yet but my corner posts went … Continue reading
Money Advice and Articles
I get frustrated by them. Almost all of them tell me to cut the things I’ve already cut. Satellite/cable t.v. is always one of the first. Let’s see I pay $8 a month for Netflix and about $50-60 a month … Continue reading
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February Sunshine
What a beautiful gold sunshine that comes in my window first thing! It is cold. Last I checked last night we were at -8 degrees F. Not too bad, although I don’t know what our coldest was. We’ve warmed nicely … Continue reading
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Lovely Winter Morning
I love the crunch of new snow on a cold sunny morning. Computer says 3 degrees F this morning but my thermometer says -10 degrees F. Computer weather is also calling for fog. I sure don’t have any. It was … Continue reading
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Weather Report
It is snowing! All day. It started yesterday evening and has been snowing off and on ever since. It makes me happy. Moisture for the coming Summer. This is a good thing. Yes, driving in it and shoveling it can … Continue reading
Posted in Garden
Tagged chickens, clothesline, garden, seed starting, seeds, snow, wind
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Writer’s Block?
I am finding I have a lot to say but can’t seem to find the right way to say it. I’ve started about three different posts and they are turning up jumbled and disjointed. So, I will just give you … Continue reading
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