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This week let’s Take Stock of our Cleaning Supplies. In the event of a natural or man-made disaster, many of these items will not be available. In the event of a personal financial shortfall, you won’t want to spend money on laundry detergent or… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 10”
This afternoon was warm and lovely and perfect for a chicken walk-about. They were ecstatic! Shortly after I let them out of the run, they saw a hawk. Everyone ran to the woods and screamed. Fortunately, a crow chased the hawk away. Did you… Continue Reading “THE BALLOON PANIC”
We have been working on one of the umpteen jobs on this year’s Project List. PROJECT: Build a Chicken Tractor This winter my poor chickens have not been able to go on walk-about for a long time. With it getting dark so early, I… Continue Reading “PROJECT BEGUN”
It’s time to Take Stock of what’s in your freezer and fridge. These appliances are awesome tools that extend the useful life of food. However, they do not make things last forever! Go through everything in your freezer and determine what to continue to… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 9”
Our weekday morning routine usually includes me preparing the chickens’ water and a “snack” of greens or fruit or occasionally 5-grain scratch which Oscar takes out to them. This morning I had put scrambled eggs and scratch ready to go on the counter. I… Continue Reading “OSCAR’S NOT-SO-EXCELLENT ADVENTURE”
The daffodils are up, the forsythia are in bloom, Spring will cascade upon us quickly. It is time to start thinking about gardening. I know some are still under snow but really: it’s time to start making plans and gathering supplies. This week, let’s… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 8”
If you’re like me, you may have not quite completed some of the tasks in the previous six weeks of Take Stock. So, let’s declare this a Catch-Up Week. If you missed, or didn’t quite finish the tasks for a week, this is the… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 7”
We are in the time of year I refer to as the “teasing season.” From February through April, Mother Nature insists on tormenting us with the “look-it’s-beautiful!-never-mind” roller coaster. Take, for example, this weekend. Yes, there was 70-degree weather, sunshine, daffodils and bullfrogs on… Continue Reading “JUST KIDDING!”
It may still be winter by the calendar but there are signs that Spring is on its way. Yesterday the temperature here in central North Carolina got into the 70’s. It was very welcome and felt glorious! The sun was even out for a… Continue Reading “DAFFODILS & BULLFROGS”
At some point Take Out and pre-made convenience foods becomes unsustainable because of cost and health. As cooking at home increases, so does the need for a supply of herbs and spices. This week let’s Take Stock of our Spice Cabinet. Basic seasonings in… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 6”
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