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Fencing Options: Our choices

Because we’ve got this energetic guy running around we needed to fence in our backyard. However, our backyard is gigantic so we knew this was going to be a major expense for us. We chose to get a...

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Building Raised Garden Beds

The housewarming has come and gone. It was so awesome filling up our new home with the warm love and laughter of the people we love. We’ve also really been exploring our small town and getting to know...

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Diet Reboot: Going Gluten Free

For over two weeks now we’ve been on a self-inflicted diet reboot and I am loving how I feel right now. Getting back to a natural diet is important to us as we make small strides to become more and...

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When Snow Comes in Autumn (Photolog)

This past weekend in the Foothills of South Carolina, where I live, snow came. It wasn’t a lot, just enough to cover the ground and turn everything beautifully white. Snow in autumn is just not...

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Building a Floating Garage Storage Cabinet

After moving into this house everything that didn’t have a home went into the garage. All the lawn equipment went into the garage. All the power tools and supplies went into the garage. Do you see a...

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Nourishing Herbal Tea Infusion

An infusion is a large amount of herbs that are brewed for a long time. Dried herbs are considered best for herbal infusion because they contain more minerals. My recipe is simple but delicious and...

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Homemade Toner Recipe

I’ve been on a pursuit to find natural products to replace some of the store-bought products I use. The problem with this quest is that the homemade versions need to be just as good as or better than...

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Tree Branch Candles

Winter has definitely arrived in the foothills of SC! It’s down right cold. A lot of my southern counterparts hate this weather, but I just love winter weather. I love the cold, crisp air that kisses...

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Giving Thanks

This year has been a whirlwind! 2014 has certainly been a roll coaster ride for me. With all of the going-on’s this year it really reminds you of what you should be grateful for. Here are a few of...

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Homemade Greek Yogurt

Yeah, we’re those people. The one’s who look at something and go, “we can do/make that!” We’ve made butter and cheese, years ago, just to see how it was done. Turns out making your own dairy products...

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