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DIY: Airplant Living Wreath

November 6, 2014

I love air plants. Next to succulents, I would have to say that they are another addiction. I tend to hoard them and tuck them in the most unexpected places around my home- small candle dishes, empty tin tea canisters, mason jars, upside down sea urchin shells, even hanging from my kitchen window. I think…

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Hug A Chicken Day™ 2014 Celebration

November 5, 2014

I am so excited to be celebrating the 4th Hug A Chicken Day™ with you all! My how this sweet event has grown into something pretty spectacular.Read more

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Beekeeping DIY Hive Maintainance

DIY: Winter Beehive Quilting Box

November 3, 2014

Today I want to share with you how to make a beehive quilting box. As a beekeeper you already know that excess moisture and humidity in the hive is never a good thing, especially in the cooler weather when the bees are more prone to harm and death from living in a wet environment. During…

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Giveaways

Giveaway: Flint Creek Soap Company Spa Day Package

October 31, 2014

We began using Flint Creek Soap Company’s products this past summer and they are absolutely wonderful. Made from all natural ingredients, they are pure and simple. Since 2001, they have been sharing and developing products such as shampoo, conditioner, soaps, botanical bug spray, and powders. They’ll even send you a few samples (your choice) of…

Chickens Stories from Our Nest

How Chickens Say Goodnight

October 29, 2014

Every night I when I lock up the girls, I say goodnight in “chicken”. Last night, the only exception was that I decided to record our nighttime ritual with my IPhone. Turn up the volume to hear all of us say our good nights. Artwork Credit: Lauren Scheuer, Scratch and Peck

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Stories from Our Nest

Farming, Friends, and Fried Bologna Sandwiches

October 27, 2014

About a year ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Renea Winchester through Facebook. I realized, like me, she was an author and was passionate about writing. Over the year she has been just a love. She has been a voice of encouragement and friendship. Her second book about her adventures with Billy came out…

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Giveaway: Louise’s Country Closet Prize Package

October 24, 2014

I have been a fan of the small business, Louise’s Country Closet for many years. I first met Mandy and Brenda a few years ago when poor Dolly suffered a terrible pecking from the girls when she was broody. Immediately they came to Dolly’s rescue and sent me some of their saddles to sample. I…

Crafts Fall Seasons

Acorn Mason Jar Candle

October 22, 2014

We spend as much time as we can outside, until finally the weather becomes raw, cold, and snowy. The acorns are abundant right now and the kids and I always love to collect a few to turn into crafts. As we gathered the acorns, we were plopping them into a found Mason jar in the…

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Giveaway: Two Country Living Fair Weekend Passes

October 17, 2014

Join me next weekend as I chat about chickens at the Atlanta Country Living Fair on Saturday, October 25th. The fair is held in Stone Mountain Park just outside of Atlanta from October 24-26th. If you have never been to a Country Living Fair, you should definitely put that on you to-do list. There are…

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Crafts Gardening Halloween Holiday Plants Projects

Garden Path: Mini Pumpkin Lanterns

October 15, 2014

It’s hard to believe that Halloween will be here in just about two weeks! Where has this year gone? A few weeks ago when I was hanging out at our local craft store looking for inspiration, I discovered that all the metal gardening hooks and planters were on sale for fifty percent off. Of course,…

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A Leprechaun Garden

10 Reasons for Decline in Backyard Chicken Egg Production

Placement of the Beehives

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DIY: Airplant Living Wreath

Hug A Chicken Day™ 2014 Celebration

DIY: Winter Beehive Quilting Box

Giveaway: Flint Creek Soap Company Spa Day Package

How Chickens Say Goodnight

Farming, Friends, and Fried Bologna Sandwiches

Giveaway: Louise’s Country Closet Prize Package

Acorn Mason Jar Candle

Giveaway: Two Country Living Fair Weekend Passes

Garden Path: Mini Pumpkin Lanterns

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