Just a little winter update. I have been busy during this quiet time of year. I started my early tomatoes and they are going strong. I also have some onions and celery sprouting. My celery plants will be graduating to a bigger pots soon. First round of peppers will be getting started this week. IContinue reading “Just a Little Winter Update”
Author Archives: Jen
My Hobbies Haven’t Changed
Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time? Most of my hobbies have stuck with me. They have just changed to match my age. I have always read but my interests have expanded. I still love to be outside, hiking is a thing I do every day. I wasContinue reading “My Hobbies Haven’t Changed”
Winter Crafting
I was scrolling through Instagram and saw a post for an easy cold weather craft. All that was needed was a muffin tin, string, water and food coloring. I grabbed my brother to help and got to crafting. We filled up the tin with water, added the food coloring, placed the twine in the tinContinue reading “Winter Crafting”
Favorite Candy
What’s your favorite candy? My favorite candy is an oldie but goodie, Brach’s Jelly Nougat. I remember as a child my great grandmother and I would head to the grocery store where they sold them in bins by weight. I was also a butterscotch candy fan so both went in the bag. I still thinkContinue reading “Favorite Candy”
Hibiscus Honey Face Mask
No spend 2025 has me looking to use things I already have instead of jumping online to order supplies. I dug through my supplies and mixed this up for a quick fave mask. This mask comes together in seconds and is great for your skin. There are only three ingredients hibiscus powder, honey and milk.Continue reading “Hibiscus Honey Face Mask”
Sunday Night Skincare
Sundays are my day. I look forward to them even though Monday is lurking right around the corner. I prep what I need for the week. I hang out with my mom. I watch a little TV and plan for the week. Sunday is also my day to pamper my skin with a nice faceContinue reading “Sunday Night Skincare”
Early Spring Planting: My February Tomatoes
What to plant in February? For me I am getting my first round of tomatoes started. I know it sounds too early, but trust me, it is worth the extra time and effort. By starting the seeds in February I can have tomatoes by June in New England. I go with the earlier varieties likeContinue reading “Early Spring Planting: My February Tomatoes”
Italian Christmas Cookies: A Family Tradition
My great grandmother made these cookies. She passed them down to her son, then my mom. Now I make them every year. I love how food can bring back the memories of our family and days past. I can remember adding the little colored sprinkles on when I was younger. They rolled all over theContinue reading “Italian Christmas Cookies: A Family Tradition”
DIY Face Lotion: Protect Your Skin This Winter
Winter is coming and I wanted a face lotion that would help protect my skin from the New England cold. I hike for a living and the winter wind can be brutal on my face. Cold weather care is essential to keep my skin healthy and happy. I have been looking into more natural productsContinue reading “DIY Face Lotion: Protect Your Skin This Winter”
Easy One-Pan Chicken and Veggies Recipe
I love one pan dinners. Less mess and completely customized to what you have on hand. With five people to feed and lots of different taste buds to satisfy this is my type of meal. If you don’t like one vegetable, you can eat the others. Also, less clean-up is always appreciated by whoever isContinue reading “Easy One-Pan Chicken and Veggies Recipe”
Acorn & Birch 