With the recent cold spell across the nation so many have been worried about protecting their gardens from being damaged as a result. Living in a colder climate I have learned different ways and found different products to protect plants…
6 Alternatives to Plastic Pots for Your Vegetable Starts
It’s no surprise to us when we hear how much plastic is used to make and package everything we consume, wear, and eat. But it seems to me counterintuitive that we use plastic so much in our endeavors to create,…
The Best Homemade Carpet Cleaner
I would say everyone who has carpet at one point in their life has struggled with stains or odor impossible to remove. Store bought cleaners aren’t always the solution to bring that perfect carpet back- it rarely is for me….
3 Things I Don’t Downsize as a Minimalist
As a minimalist we are always trying to downsize. We love to collect memories not things, we long to eliminate the clutter and mess in our homes- but less isn’t always more when it comes to specific things. This is…
The Best Tried-and-True Germination Test
Though we usually associate gardening with the (late Spring &) Summer months of the year- Winter and early Spring are a great time for garden preparation. Besides planning your garden layout, ordering seeds, fertilizer and soil, testing the germination of…
5 Simple Living Tips & Lifestyle Changes
In this crazy world- full of busy schedules, expensive living costs, major societal problems and standards, and political unrest- so many are turning to simpler and more traditional lifestyles. It’s exactly what I did four years ago- and continue to…
13 of The Best Backyard Vegetable Garden Must Have’s
January though April, more than ever, is the best time to plan and prepare for your Backyard Vegetable Garden this year! This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at…
14 Unique Picnic Menu Items
We are rapidly approaching Spring which means we can almost go outside for longer than three minutes without freezing! The first thing I cannot wait to do this Spring is go on a picnic! Breathing in the fresh air, laying…
5 Super Useful Flowers to Plant in Your Garden this Year
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure here. Flowers are so often called a nuisance in your yard or garden….
Start Your New Years off Fresh by Cleaning these Ten Spots
We are going to talk all about New Year’s cleaning today, but it doesn’t matter what time of year it is I forget to clean SO many spots and places in my home, car, garage- etc. Sometimes I suddenly remember…
5 Fun Christmas Party Games to Play this Year
Let’s face it, most of us would love to find ways to avoid family arguments, alien stories from the weird uncle, questions about your love life and all other chaos of the Holidays. We need more games to play besides…
3 Unique Food Ideas for Christmas Dinners and Parties
Let’s spice up the serving table with some beautiful party foods this Christmas. This is three unique food ideas for Christmas dinners and parties! If you are looking for something elegant, or something fun keep reading. Something unique or creative…