Weather, we try…

This week has been a challenge to say the least. Our warm start to a Midwest spring has been drenched in rain.  Mind you we needed this rain so I will not complain but it has had me running for the house on more than one occasion.  Last night we hunkered down in the...

Trees

I was blessed to grow up in Wisconsin on 40 acres of wooded land.  Trees have always been around me and to be honest, I loved them but took having them for granted. After marrying my husband, we moved to southern Minnesota.  I feel this area should be known...

Oh Bees, Oh My!!!

The bees will be coming mid-April and to be completely honest I’m a little freaked out!  I know what I am taking on but to be honest until I get that first hand experience I think I will stay overwhelmed for a while. I first got ten hives, a motorized 20 frame...

Ideas for Working With Little Ones

It seems as though every time I am trying to really get something done my kids are right there with a different plan in mind.  Unfortunately, it is usually a plan that involves more time and a whole lot more clean up. The solution I needed was to create some ideas for...