Well we have been super busy here, but we did take time out for a visit to the local pioneer village museum to purchase some absolutely huge pumpkins to carve, toast seeds, and make some yummy pumpkin treats (pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cheesecake etc). 'Tis the season for everything pumpkin! Next we cleaned out … Continue reading Fall farm chores to prepare for winter living, and husking some black walnuts!
Over the summer I made sure to stock up on a bunch of beeswax from our local farmers market. But don't worry if you didn't think ahead and didn't stock up locally! I will post a link where you can order some online. You can also check your local craft store. I like to have … Continue reading Beeswax recipe: DIY furniture polish, doggie paw protectant, human hand and foot cream, and winter lip balm!
Please note: as an amazon associate I earn from qualified purchases If you have a bad back like I do (or any health problems really) or maybe an elderly person that isn't too steady on their feet, this electric walk way mat is worth it's weight in gold!HeatTrak Heated Snow Melting Walkway Mat | Outdoor … Continue reading Electric heated walkway mat for locations that snow a lot: a mega back saver!
Today we visited a friend who owns a Gotland sheep ranch and business called "twisted sheep" and sells lovely fleeces for us fiber artists to drool over. I met her at the local fiber festival and she was kind enough to allow us to come out to the ranch to visit the lovely animals that … Continue reading Sheep, wool, barbecue , and grazing in the yard
Conestoga Chuck here! Sometimes I get a bit mischievous and go for a walk-about without my human and lil bit usually goes with me. We usually don't stray far but (giggle giggle) sometimes we like to give the human a merry chase... she's putting on a bit of weight and the exercise does her good... … Continue reading Emergency leash: a handy device!
I recently ran across this adorable vintage table top hibachi at the local thrift store and fell in love with it! I have been waiting for an occasion to try it out and tonight we decided to roast marshmallows with some friends in the back yard. Apparently this little fella was introduced by the Green … Continue reading Vintage Green Giant Hibachi and some back yard fall fun
Decorating for Halloween can be fun and inexpensive if you get creative. Our supplies came from the garden and goodwill this year. Garden bamboo stakes Round tomato cage Two solar lights from the garden Roll of silver cloth from goodwill $3 Bale of straw from local farm supply store $7 Shirt and pants from goodwill … Continue reading Halloween decorating fun
So if you have read my previous articles you know we love to work camp in exchange for a free camping spot. We like to do fiber arts demonstrations at historical areas as our work camping volunteer job. Things like spinning wheel, drop spindle, weaving, washing/carding/dying wool, sewing, knitting, crochet... basically anything fiber related. But … Continue reading Rope making and work camping in exchange for a free camping spot
Please Note: as an amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases So if you are like us you, you like to camp and enjoy those outdoor toys! But often it's hard to fit all those fun things into your RV ( or garage or apartment etch) simply because they just won't fit! Like a kayak! … Continue reading Perfect modular kayak for limited space and maximum fun!
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