Love to garden, but think you don’t get enough sun in your yard for the plants to grow? Think again! Here’s a list of 29 vegetables that grow in shade – minimal sun necessary! Hello! I hope you’re doing awesome today! The weather is finally warming up here in Vermont and it’s almost time to …
Homesteading
Hello – I hope you’re doing great today! The weather here in Vermont is absolutely beautiful, so I thought it would be a good time to give you a little garden tour. I love checking out other people’s gardens, don’t you?! It’s so much fun to see all the different things that people grow. And …
Hello! I hope you’ve had an awesome week. Today, I’m sharing some DIY Greenhouse Ideas that I hope will get you thinking about your summer garden! After moving to Vermont and starting my gardening addiction, I realized that if I really want to grow anything here, I need a greenhouse. We live in gardening zone …
Hello! I hope you’re having a great week. Today, I’m sharing my new greenhouse layout design in hopes that it helps you set up your own. After we finally got our new greenhouse set up, I realized that I had no idea how to layout the “garden” inside. So, of course, off to Pinterest I …
Having a garden and growing your own food is a lot of work but also one of the most rewarding tasks there can be! It is a lot about planning, maintaining and reducing waste that will make your garden and harvest the most successful. This list of garden tools that are both store bought and …
When I first started gardening, I did a lot of research before I learned the seeds to sow in March. And you know what I found? A whole lot of information for garden planning and seed starting in the Northwest Pacific and the Southeastern United States… For whatever reason, there just isn’t as much information …
Apple cider vinegar has always been a staple in my pantry- and it’s not just for cooking! The uses and benefits of apple cider vinegar are endless. From skincare to cleaning the kitchen and even outdoors… you can use that magic bottle for it all. Here are some incredible apple cider vinegar uses for in …
Did you know that even after a full machine wash your linens and clothing can have residue build up from detergent, softeners or products and oils right off of your skin? This DIY laundry stripping recipe will help you remove all of that build up. You can even strip items that are not machine washable …
Can we all agree that store bought eggs just don’t match up to farm fresh eggs? What is a downfall of buying fresh? It doesn’t come equipped with a “use by” date on the side of the carton. So, how do you know if the eggs in your fridge, or on your counter, are still …
I have a lot of hair that I have never been good at taking care of… here are three hair products that have changed. my. life! Call me crazy (or lazy), but taking care of my hair has always been at the very, very bottom of my to-do list. I’ll be the first to admit …
Headache? Runny Nose? Sore Throat? Cough? Don’t reach for over the counter symptom cover ups – try these home remedies for winter colds before you head to the pharmacy! Home Remedies for Headaches Electrolyte replacement drinks – Dehydration is one of the top causes of headaches and migraines. Drink lots of water and electrolyte replacement …
Winter self care can often, unknowingly, be put on the back burner during the hustle of life. Do you work a full time job? Maybe two? Are you a parent trying to juggle yours and your child’s responsibilities? Have you packed your plate a little…too full? Do you think there isn’t enough time in the …
Sick and tired of spending a ton of money on your produce each week? Are you looking for a way to save money on your grocery bill without spending hours clipping coupons? I know I am! Look no further than your trash can! Learn how to get free food from your garbage with the tips …
Skip the twelve-million step skincare routine and learn how I’ve dodged my winter dry skin with six, easy to find products! When I tell you I’ve struggled with winter dry skin, I mean it! Long…harsh…practically 10-month Vermont winters wreak havoc on my sensitive skin. Don’t get me wrong, winter has been and always will be …
Do you like to use home remedies or are you a head straight to the doctor kinda person? If you prefer to go the natural route first, then check out this recipe for a Lemon Balm Tincture that will soothe a whole bunch of your ailments. Personally, I hate going to the doctor and I’ll …
Happy Mother’s Day! (late, of course) But, I hope you had a great Mother’s Day and got to spend some time with your favorite people. It’s been another long week here. Why is it that everything seems to happen all at the same time? There are months and months of calm, then boom…the whole world …