In my recent quest to live a simpler, pseudo homesteader life, I have discovered that homemade sandwich bread is a great way to save money. And be in control of the ingredients going into something eaten almost daily.
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Signs Your Chicken Is Ready To Start Laying
In March we got our first round of 4 baby chicks and I have been (impatiently) waiting for them to start laying (well 3 of them….. one ended up being a rooster). It’s so exciting to think about the day you go out to the coop to discover an egg! But I had no clue what to expect from these…
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Star Wars Party With Lightsaber Party Favors
My son recently turned 6 and like many kids wanted a Star Wars themed birthday party. I found tons of ideas on Pinterest (or course)! But it was a little overwhelming to decide. Hopefully this post will help make your next Star Wars party go a littler easier. Star Wars Party Favors There are many cute Star Wars favor ideas….
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4th of July Party – Patriotic Food and Decor Ideas
We are a very patriotic family and love a good 4th of July party. My husband served in the Navy for 20 years and that alone will give any family great pride for our country. But both of our families are extremely patriotic as well and we were both influenced by that growing up. We also try very hard to…
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Chick Brooder Heat lamp Alternative
One of the challenges I faced after getting our baby chicks is the issue of having a chick brooder heat lamp inside our home. They can be quite dangerous. My neighbors use their garage but we do not have a garage (or a barn) so our only option is keeping the chick brooder inside. And even in a garage or…
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