About three months ago we brought home our first chickens. We went to local hardware store where we purchased 4 Road Island Red pullets and 2 Lavender Orpington pullets. We settled them into a brooder, provided food and water, constant cleaning, regular attention, and watched them grow. Both of our daughters could stare forever at … Read more
This year we undertook to transform the back section of our yard into a small homestead area. Here is the story of the transformation so far. Our Wish List Fruit Trees Chicken Coop Compost Bins Worm Boxes Berry Bushes Chicken Coop The transformation began with clearing out the area which was full of weeds and … Read more
My daughters both love Sage and Rosemary. We have a few very happy plants growing outside this year and both girls love collecting a few pieces to smell. Lilly was extra excited to do some harvesting and was in the mood for art, so we decided to make some herbal paper. It was a hot … Read more
I am so proud when I hear my daugher say “I can’t read the words, so I am going to read the book my way. I am just reading the pictures.” This is the result of many discussions going something like this: “Mom, can you read this book to me?” “I would love to but … Read more
Supplies Tissue Paper-select colors for body and mane White School Glue Paint Brush Paint- select color for horn Drawing Tools (markers, colored pencils,…) Optional-Glitter, Rose Petals Color Coat Paint the horn with your choice of paint. We used a metallic purple nailpolish to achieve our desired apperance. Pick a color of tissue paper for the … Read more