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Tiny Camper, Big Exhale

Sometimes the best weekends don’t need an itinerary. Come along as we slow down, wander the campground, cook simple meals, and rediscover why our tiny camper has become our favorite place to exhale.

Here is an easy recipe that you can throw together with things you probably have in the pantry. Home Bird Seed Cakes 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 cup oats 1 1/2 – 2 cups bird seed Add shortening and peanut butter into a microwave safe bowl. Melt the shortening and peanut butterContinue reading “Homemade Bird Seed Cakes”

Making Soap at Home is Easier Than You Think

I have been putting off making soap because I was terrified of working with lye. I finally decided I had procrastinated long enough, and it was time. I suited up in all my safety gear and dove in. It was easier than I thought, and I’ve been making a steady supply since I gave itContinue reading “Making Soap at Home is Easier Than You Think”

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Bars Recipe

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! These Lucky Charm Bars are so easy to throw together and they make the perfect little sugary snack. Every holiday we take the opportunity to make something for my brother to bring in for his staff. We appreciate how much they care for Josh every day. It is just a smallContinue reading “Easy St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Bars Recipe”

March in the Garden

Guys, I have been struggling through January and February. Anyone else? This year has seemed especially hard. Everyday has been a real effort to get out of bed and get moving. It has been cold. I’m pretty sure the dark days made me feel the same. I own my own business. It is amazing mostContinue reading “March in the Garden”

Just a Little Winter Update

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”

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”

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”

What’s for Breakfast? Eggs and Chive Blossoms

It was one of those mornings. I opened my eyes, and my body was still tired from the day before and my brain was still ready for some more extra sleep. Making this recipe was the motivator to get out of bed. I have been watching the garden and enjoying all the chive blossoms blooming,Continue reading “What’s for Breakfast? Eggs and Chive Blossoms”

Relax and Drink Tea

Does anyone else struggle with sleep? I used to have terrible insomnia and would spend my days feeling like I was in a fog because I could not get more than a few hours of rest, which was usually broken at best. I did some research and started making sure I was keeping a bedtimeContinue reading “Relax and Drink Tea”