Monthly Archive: June 2016
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June 24, 2016
History in the Making- Our Life
"G" Diapers, bumGenius, Cloth Diapers, Cloth Wipes, Detergent, Econobum, FuzziBuns, Thirsties, Wet Bags
Cloth Diapers…they kinda go hand in hand with self-sustainability, homesteading, and save the earth mindsets. But in all honesty, I did it so diapers would quit sucking the ever loving life out of my budget. Yes, obviously they are more…
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June 21, 2016
Faith, History in the Making- Our Life
Faith, Garden, Not So Perfect Mom, weeds
As I am sure you can tell by the weedless paths and the sheer awesomeness that this garden boasts…it is most definitely not mine. I have driven past this garden at least three days a week for three and a…
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June 16, 2016
History in the Making- Our Life, Recipes
Cast Iron Skillet, Cornbread, Cornmeal, History in the Making, Organic, The Givens Grove
Cornbread is cornbread. Nothing amazing about it in particular, but you have to wonder why it has been a kitchen staple for hundreds of years. Most likely because cornmeal is and was readily accessible and cornbread could be made with…
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June 15, 2016
Faith, History in the Making- Our Life, The Givens Clan
Caesar Milan, History in the Making, The Givens Clan, The Givens Grove
What often is not said, is that boys “need” to be boys. I have been a mother to a son for only a year, but it doesn’t take long to realize how different boys are from their counterparts. God knew…
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June 14, 2016
Farm Players, History in the Making- Our Life
Azure Standard, Brooding Chicks, Bulk Organics, Chicken Feed, Eggs, Free Range Chickens, My Pet Chicken, New Country Organics, Organic, Organic Chicken Feed, Soy Free Feed
No matter how you slice it, organic feed can cost a small fortune. Hopefully I can save you from spending $80 per 50lbs like I did my first time around. I now pay less than half that. Thank you Lord. …
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June 10, 2016
Faith, Farm Players, History in the Making- Our Life
Brooder, Brooding Chicks, Free Range Chickens, History in the Making, Homestead, Mini farm, My Pet Chicken, Poultry Nutri-Drench, Vitamins, Weak Chick, Wry Neck
That is how I felt after the first 24 hours of being a chicken owner. Up till that point in my life I had never dealt with an animal “dying”. Yes, I had had a few cats and a dog…
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June 7, 2016
DIY Projects, History in the Making- Our Life, The Gardens
Aphids, Gardening, History in the Making, Homestead, Mini farm, Neem Oil, Organic Gardening, Pests, Slugs, Squash Bugs, The Givens Grove, Vegetables Garden, Vine Borers
This is just a compilation of some of my bug-tastrophes. Maybe it will be of use to others fighting the battles. Reader beware: bugs were killed in the learning process that is gardening. Methods of how to kill said bugs…
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June 6, 2016
DIY Projects, History in the Making- Our Life
Black Walnut, DIY Projects, DIY Table, Dreams, Eastern Cedar, History in the Making, Homestead, Milled Lumber, Portable Saw Mill, The Givens Grove
Does anyone else dream of freshly milled lumber? From their own back yard? ….”crickets chirping”…. Well I do! A year and a half ago…I decided on a dream. A huge dream that I knew would never come to fruition. But…
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June 3, 2016
DIY Projects, Farm Players, History in the Making- Our Life
Brooder, Brooding Chicks, Chicken Tractor, DIY Projects, farm players, Free Range Chickens, History in the Making, Homestead, Mini farm, The Givens Grove
Let’s be honest here. How much fun would it be if I only showed you the things we got right and turned out perfect. Well for one, that would lead you to believe we got this “mess” all together. And…
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June 2, 2016
DIY Projects, Farm Players, The Gardens
cats, companion planting, DIY Projects, Free Range Chickens, Gardening, Homestead, Mini farm, Organic Gardening, Pests, The Givens Grove, Vegetables Garden, weeds, Wood Mulch
I am a lover of all things nice and neat. Most days, my life is anything but nice and neat. Apparently I am only capable of taking care of and cleaning up after myself. Doesn’t bode well for a family…
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