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Saying Goodbye To Autumn

October 13, 2014

This past week we said goodbye to Autumn one of our Silkie Bantams. She died unexpectedly. Early last Thursday morning, I opened up the coop and found all of the girls happy, giddy, and excited to greet the cool fresh morning air. Then later around 10 am. I saw Autumn laying in the corner of…

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Giveaway: Wonderbag + Butternut Squash and Carrot Curry Soup

October 10, 2014

Every once in a while, you come across a new product that can revolutionize the way we cook. A few weeks ago, I received a Wonderbag in the mail. I was thrilled. The Wonderbag promised slow cooker results without any need for electricity or gas. Oh my goodness, as a family that uses our crock…

Crafts Fall Gardening Plants Projects Seasons

DIY Freshly Fallen Leaf Wreath

October 8, 2014

Happy fall everyone! The leaves have certainly began to fall here. They are so beautiful! I especially love the sugar maple leaves- so many colors packed into just one leaf! This year, I could not let that beauty go to waste, instead I turned them into a creative leaf wreath for the door.Read more

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Changing of the Guard

October 6, 2014

Fluffy our Easter Egger It’s hard to believe that in a blink of an eye, the babies are turning 18 weeks today. I’ve spent sometime watching them all morph into a flock. Most of the girls are now all roosting side by side. No longer are the flocks separated on the far sides of the…

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Giveaway: Treats for Chickens Fall Organic Bounty

October 3, 2014

I have had the pleasure of working with Treats for Chickens for almost 5 years. It is amazing how quickly time flies and companies grow. Still true to its roots, Treats for Chickens is a family run business out of California. Many years ago the owner, Dawn, had a vision of providing her flock with…

Crafts Halloween Holiday

Make It: DIY Spiderweb Doormat

October 1, 2014

Happy first day of October! It finally is beginning to feel like fall around here. The weather is starting to inspire me for my weekly HGTV projects. This week, I’m thinking about crisp leaves, apple picking, fall gardening, pumpkins and trick-or-treating. I’m also thinking about plastic spider rings. My son brought one home from school…

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Chickens DIY Projects

DIY: Chicken Run Ladder

September 29, 2014

I love going junking and antiquing. It’s one of my favorite pastimes. Now that fall has arrived, I am constantly thinking of boredom busters (scroll halfway down) for the flock come the cold snowy weather. I came up with this clever idea to create a chicken run ladder. Last time, exploring a flea market, I picked…

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Giveaway: Sarah Hudock’s Lighthearted Art Trivet

September 26, 2014

One of my all time favorite chicken artist is Sarah Hudock. Our paths first crossed last year on Hug a Chicken Day, I have had the pleasure of welcoming Sarah as sponsor and have thoroughly enjoyed her artwork. Sarah is truly an artist whose inspiration comes from her own flock of chickens on her small homestead in…

Crafts Fall Seasons

DIY Apple Picking Tote Bag

September 24, 2014

As a family, each fall we look forward to going apple picking. We sometimes even do it more than once, as we have several favorite places across New England. This year, we made a canvas apple picking tote just for our adventures. The kids and I worked on this craft together and made block prints…

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DIY: Chicken Coop Chandelier

September 22, 2014

If you know me, I love touring chicken coops. One of my favorite things lately in chicken coops are chandeliers. Surely, my chickens would like to be fancy too! This chicken coop chandelier is just perfect for drying fresh herbs for the flock too. A few weeks ago, I was inspired by my friend Sam’s…

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Saying Goodbye To Autumn

Giveaway: Wonderbag + Butternut Squash and Carrot Curry Soup

DIY Freshly Fallen Leaf Wreath

Changing of the Guard

Giveaway: Treats for Chickens Fall Organic Bounty

Make It: DIY Spiderweb Doormat

DIY: Chicken Run Ladder

Giveaway: Sarah Hudock’s Lighthearted Art Trivet

DIY Apple Picking Tote Bag

DIY: Chicken Coop Chandelier

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