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Create a Summertime Firefly Filled Mason Jar Lantern

July 14, 2017

Summer nights make me think of crickets, warm breezes, sleeping with the window open, and of course catching fireflies. One of the things I look forward to come summertime, is spending time with my kids. They’re growing up so quickly. I share lots of memories from when I was a little girls with them and…

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Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops: Summer Treat

June 30, 2017

I’m such a lover of frozen fruit. Have you ever tried freezing grapes, melon and bananas? They are a fave around here and this past week, I wanted to create a delicious, healthier, summer treat for the kids. Instead of calorie-filled ice cream, these frozen chocolate banana pops were a breeze to make. When I…

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Summer Pasta Salad

August 11, 2015

Some nights it’s just too hot to cook. I also don’t like to go to the grocery store in the summer. Instead, we tend to eat from our garden. A few nights ago I made a simple pasta salad for dinner. It hit the spot! Read more

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Beekeeping Bees

Observing the Bees Outside the Hives

July 12, 2012

My bees are mutts. They are a blend of Carniolan, Italian, German, Russian and Australian. The apiary where I purchased my bees believes that by diversifying their genetics, they are hardier and more resistant to disease. Recently when my mentor opened up my hives with me, he was amazed at how the bees’ genetics expressed…

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Summer Day Spa

July 23, 2011

As we continue to endure this heat wave across New England, I have received many tips and suggestions on keeping the flock cool and not stressed from the soaring temperature and humidity. I have, created a day spa for the chickens. There are many options for them to keep cool and hydrated. Today, I thought that…

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Create a Summertime Firefly Filled Mason Jar Lantern

Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops: Summer Treat

Summer Pasta Salad

Observing the Bees Outside the Hives

Summer Day Spa

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