Wisconsin State Fair & the Pork Schoppe
According to an old Wisconsin State Fair slogan, it’s the most wonderful time of the year — State Fair, that is! Okay, I admit Christmas might come out ahead. But…
Read moreGarden Vinegar Weed Killer (When Mulch Fails)
Gardening naturally has its challenges. Some times more than others. Like when your tired-and-true method of for garden bed weed prevention (mulching), completely fails. Then it’s time to experiment—this time…
Read moreMagic Mushroom Drinks: Cocoa, Coffee, Elixir
I have a new love. it’s homemade flavored beverages—from teas to fruit syrups with fizzy water. And I have just added some new mushroom supplement beverages, sent to me from…
Read more10 Ways to Raise Kids Who Care About the Planet
Q: How are renewable power plants… like people who enjoy going to the beach? A: They all like sun, wind and water (From Energy Kids) Earth Day is here again…
Read moreStalking the Wild Grape
Join me on a fun adventure foraging for wild grapes, then turning them into grape juice. Free all-natural food–how good is that! Found food. As in food you find–right out…
Read moreAn Alphabetized Spice Drawer (with Printable Labels)
Last week was a busy week. Brand new internship for my college daughter, end of school year & birthday for my youngest. But there is something I had to share…
Read moreAd-Libbing All Natural Easter Eggs
Easter is… in TWO DAYS. Eeeck! Life has been seriously out of control lately. Everything I own seems to be giving out–furnace replaced two weeks ago, laptop replaced last week…
Read moreBeessential Natural Products Giveaway
It’s been a tough winter. Although we avoided the polar vortex of last year, watching Boston get buried (weekly) has made me feel like crawling under a pile of down…
Read morePost Holiday Natural Soapmaking
Were your holidays as busy as mine? The fun, activity filled whirlwind is finally fading away and I am excited to get back to some project work again. And helping…
Read moreBaby Shower Washcloth Bunny Favors
One of my local blogging buddies is expecting–isn’t that exciting! To honor the upcoming blessed event we are having a virtual baby shower, dubbed… Baby’s Grand Adventure. For my part,…
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