Failure is such a harsh word, isn’t it? But, sometimes it feels like we are failures at this whole homesteading thing. Just this past year we have struggled with: A garden that was, shall we say, severely lacking in real vegetable growth. Losing most of our outdoor animals. We lost our ducks and then most…
Aromatherapy oils are oils that are created from natural elements. They’re also called essential oils. They range from lavender to grapefruit and everything in between. Aromatherapy or essential oils offer a number of therapeutic benefits, cleaning help and even health benefits. Here Are Nine Smart Ways of Using Aromatherapy Oils in Your Home #1 Water…
Welcome to our January edition of Currently! Starting~ to plan our garden and homestead game plan for this coming year! Hoping~ This year of homesteading and gardening is going to be much better than last year! Scheduling~ Everything! haha well it feels like it anyways. January is such a time of renewed commitments to calendars…
Hey Everyone! I can’t believe 2017 is over! This past year has been an absolute whirlwind and in some ways I am thrilled to say buh-bye but it’s also a little sad as it feels like each year flies by faster and faster. Watching our kids grow and knowing that we only have a few…
Lighting~ Our house. We are working on decorating a bit this Christmas but it’s also a bit weird as we are planning to be away this year. Spending~ Time with each other. December is such a busy month with parties and concerts and all the things that we are trying to spend as much time as we…
During the winter it’s easy to hole up inside like a bear hibernating (especially when you live in Canada!). However, humans are not bears and there’s a lot of fun to be had outdoors. This Christmas season, take your family outdoors, get some sunshine, and have some good old-fashioned family fun. Here are five ways…
Real or Fake Tree? A real one. We are lucky enough to live among a plethora of trees and it is always an enjoyable family tradition during the holidays, the searching for and cutting down the Christmas tree. 2. Favorite Christmas Cookie? Do I have to pick just one?? I have a definite soft spot…
Are you looking for a new way to show your appreciation and gratitude this holiday season? Are you looking to give gifts this year that are special and focus on giving rather than materialism? Are you ready to show off your newfound talents or hobbies you have learned during lockdown? Maybe you’ve become an expert…
Decorating for the holidays is one of my favourite times of the year and often one of events people most look forward to. There’s just something special about the twinkling lights, the smell of pine in the air and the festivity. If you’re tired of fancy decorations or want to take your holiday decorating in…
Taking a moment today to remember. Please enjoy this well-known and beloved poem. In Flanders Fields BY JOHN MCCRAE In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short…