garden

Spring Break – Getting My Garden In

Jana / April 20, 2018

This past week, we’ve been on Spring Break. I’ve been watching Facebook posts of all our friends traveling to warm places or cruises. While I love warm places, I haven’t had a single incident of FOMO. Instead, I’ve been catching up with everything that’s been put off outside because of nearly a month a rain. We had a storm system…

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Chickens, Writing

Backyard Chickens – Week 5

backyard chicken adolescents
Jana / March 29, 2018

We’ve got adolescents! Our backyard chickens have become teenagers. Those little chicks that fit quite happily into an old guinea pig cage? They’re huge! And rapidly growing out of their enlarged brooder. They’re feathering out and looking a little rough around the edges as the feathers grow in, as young teens do. In fact, their heads are still a touch…

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Chickens

Backyard Chickens – Week 3

4 week old chick
Jana / March 14, 2018

This post contains affiliate links. This means that by clicking on the link and purchasing an item, I may receive compensation at NO additional cost to you. Thank you for your support. It’s been about three weeks since we got our chicks and started on our Backyard Chicken adventure. They are growing fast! I’m guessing that the chicks were at least one week…

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family, Frugal Living

Clam Digging: A Family Adventure in the Pacific Northwest

Jana / March 4, 2018

Clam digging is a beloved activity in the Pacific Northwest (PNW), offering a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while learning something new. And when it comes to digging for Razor clams with kids? It’s hands-down one of the best family activities around! It’s fun, educational, and a perfect blend of adventure for all ages—the ultimate trifecta for family fun.…

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Chickens

Backyard Chickens – The Beginning

baby chick
Jana / February 24, 2018

Yesterday, we had to drive to the big city for an errand. It just so happened that an urban farm store was advertising that they received a delivery of chicks on the same day. Coincidence? I think not! After we dropped off some art pieces for a show, we drove over to the store. I’ve been thinking about “backyard chickens”…

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garden

Tackling the Blackberry Bushes in an Over Grown Yard

Jana / February 13, 2018

If you live in the Pacific Northwest, one of the things you have to deal with is blackberry bushes. I have to fight on a weekly basis to remove blackberry bushes from my yard. They are insidious! The vines lurk under the soil of the yard and spring up where you least expect it and will take any opportunity to…

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