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Bees, Bees, Bees. Bzzz.; 20,000 Bees Bought Online – How it All Began
The long awaited post on Zachary’s bees! Zachary’s interest started several years ago. Although he is unable to remember exactly what inspired him to be a beekeeper we do know he found 2 dilapidated bee hives while doing some clean-up as a 4-H volunteer a few years ago. He brought them home and shortly after that there was a swarm of bees found on a tree in our front yard. He wrapped himself up like an Eskimo (since he had no suit and veil at that time), put on some ski goggles and went to capture the swarm. He looked quite hilarious and I’m really wishing I could find that picture! Before he got the swarm,…
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Homeschool Cabinet Tidied Up
Our homeschool cabinet needs tidied up now and again. Little people put things away cram things in any way they can… After about 15 minutes, order was restored. That messy cabinet was an eyesore. It’s funny how a little 15 minute organization spurt can make one feel so much better. Joining up with Tackle it Tuesday.
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Week in Review – 4/18 – 4/24/11
This week I tried my hand at making Feta Cheese with goat’s milk. We’re getting about 2 gallons of goats milk a day and were needing to get creative with it! We finally got around to making Resurrection Cookies. It’s a little late now but here’s a link to how you can make them. Next year, right? This picture represents Jesus being beaten. (I don’t think they’re supposed to be smiling at this. 🙂 ) Here they were tasting salt – representing the salty tears of Jesus’ followers after He died. Friday was our 22nd wedding anniversary. Russell brought home Chinese take-out (I made a meal for the kids &…
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Menu Plan Monday – April 25
Last week’s menu had Great Grandma’s Beef Pie on the list. I did finally make it and after tasting it, I wondered why I thought I’d never had something like this before. I’m sure I have; it wasn’t near as awful as I thought it might be. It was actually very good – more of a down-home, warm and cozy type of meal. It probably won’t be a regular on our table but it’s not something I would completely avoid in the future either. I actually took a picture of it. Here’s the filling… And here it is after the pie was assembled and cooked. I did make the Pork Souvlak & Chopped Greek Salad. …
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Found: Couch Just for You
Lately I’ve found a few items that were left on the side of the road for the garbage man – left behind by tenants who had been renting from us. Blame it on Thrifty Decor Chick, Centsational Girl, My Repurposed Life or a dozen others but they inspire me with their do it yourself techniques. So, I’m going to try a few things on these little “treasures” or are they “junk”(?). I suppose that remains to be determined but I’m excited about trying. So yesterday I get a call from my son who just happens to be out in the woods bear hunting. He said, “Mom, we just seen a couch out here in…
