This year's garden was...meh.  I feel guilty even saying that -- I mean, the fact that you can plant tiny seeds and get any food from t...

My blog is certainly not an emergency preparedness blog; there are a ton of other blogs that cover that topic extensively. I'm definitel...

I'm just going to put it out there: nothing tastes quite as deliciously sweet as honey from your very own hives. Seriously. The hone...

Hey, everyone! I'm back! August was a busy month for my family. Not only was it the last month of summer vacation (which means squeezi...

Our family loves camping. It's such a great way to unplug from the busy-ness of life. Plus, it's not nearly as expensive as some ...

Have you tried making your own yogurt yet? See, I told you it was easy! Without question, I prefer Greek yogurt over regular. I remember ...

My kids have the best pediatrician, who my family affectionately refers to as Dr. Pete. My boys actually look forward to visits with ...

( source ) It's that time of year, folks! Few things say summertime to me more than a good, old-fashioned camping trip. We've ...