Bambi (deer), Thumper (rabbit), and his friends are always fascinated by the garden. As such, we found we had to put up a fence. Now having planted many gardens, but really not harvesting meaningful amounts, I was determined that this time would be different. I had tried smell deterrents...
So, now comes the time to plant your garden. Initially it seems like the hard part is over with the beds being readied. Interestingly, even though the fun part is the selection of plants, it also involves the most planning. The girls presented their list of plants. Now comes...
There is nothing quite like a vine ripened tomato, a crunchy pepper, or fresh broccoli picked from your own garden. If you’re like me, you may have dabbled in growing vegetables during the summer. I have historically placed ours at the edge of the yard only to have neighboring...
Paperwhites are one of my favorite holiday traditions. I love the fragrance they impart when you walk in the door. I love their light and simple appearance. I also love their long life even after they bloom. You can get them store bought or in a kit. You can...
For all of you wonderful follower, just a reminder to review with your children that The Elf on the Shelf will be back in your homes tomorrow. If you are not familiar with this holiday tradition, see below. Have a wonderful night! For those of you who don’t already...
Today is the big day. As this is the first time in a century the entire United States can see the eclipse, many of you may be planning solar eclipse parties. Below you can see what percent of the eclipse you will be able to see. If so, you...
The beginning of school is just around the corner. We spent the morning at the school bookstore getting the books for the coming year. Then comes the issue of storing the books in the school locker. Invariably there is the age old mismatch of space. After lots of searching...
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Teacher gifts are always tricky. It is always difficult to figure out what to give. The girls and I always want to get something personal to say thank you for the wonderful teachers they have each year. As they get older, they have more teachers, often up to 8...
Last Thanksgiving we went to my sisters and watched movies on a projector she had borrowed from her brother in law. Its images filled almost the entire wall. All the kids had a blast. We all came home with the resolve to get one ourselves. No longer did we...