Category Archives: Family

Eat Local Begins

Posted on July 15, 2016 by littlehawkyarns

Today is the big day. July 15 through August 15 I will be trying to eat local food only, with local being defined as within a 200 mile radius. So, how am I going to do this? My family is … Continue reading →

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A few of the goofs that live here.

Posted on April 25, 2014 by littlehawkyarns

On my little chunk of paradise we have mostly girls that live here. And most of those girls are just plain crazy. A few little introductions. First we have a lab mix pup of about a year old. We got … Continue reading →

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My favorite bread recipe

Posted on April 9, 2014 by littlehawkyarns

This bread recipe is so very simple mainly because it doesn’t take a bunch of thought, I have it memorized, and I can modify it as needed. Yield: 1 regular loaf or two small loaves (baguette sized) Baking Temp: 350-375 … Continue reading →

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Tornado Drill

Posted on March 27, 2014 by littlehawkyarns

Our area just had one. At least if we are outside we can hear the sirens from town. Not loudly but they are noticeable. That is good. It did make me realize we have a long way to go to … Continue reading →

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Winter Storm

Posted on March 1, 2014 by littlehawkyarns

I should be planting some starts. I am not. For some reason I don’t have a ton of motivation. Hmmm… Wonder where I can find that? Today has been stormy and grey all day. Now the wind is moving in … Continue reading →

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A Skin Care Recipe

Posted on February 27, 2014 by littlehawkyarns

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 →

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Mind wanderings

Posted on June 4, 2013 by littlehawkyarns

I have to get a timer for my water. We are taking a trip this summer and won’t be around to water. I don’t want my garden to dry up and blow away so we’ll install a timer. I still … Continue reading →

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Tornadoes, Weeds, and First Harvests

Posted on May 29, 2013 by littlehawkyarns

I just don’t know where to start. We had a tornado yesterday. A small one several miles North of us but close enough to make us think twice. We have water and blankets in the basement but that is about … Continue reading →

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My new chicken coop

Posted on May 3, 2013 by littlehawkyarns

It just needs another coat of paint, put into place, and some bedding then we can install chickens and a run. They’ll mostly be free-ish ranging. My side yard at any rate. I can’t let them completely free range since … Continue reading →

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Rain

Posted on June 10, 2011 by littlehawkyarns

We have had so much rain this last week. We’ve had anywhere from .1 inches to .5 inches of precipitation per day for the last 3 days at least.  At least that’s what the weather service’s official record is.  I … Continue reading →

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