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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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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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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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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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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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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That was more of a rhetorical question. I don’t know how it happens, but I could wash laundry every…single…ding…dang…day and never see my laundry room floor. Where does it all come from anyway? Oh yes….a working husband and three children…
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In the years leading up to our move to The Givens Grove, I had read book after book on homesteading, organic gardening methods and the like. Never once actually getting to implement these awesome ideas floating in my head! I…
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So three years ago we decided we needed chickens. Okay, I decided and my husband didn’t exactly put up a fight. So that qualifies as “we” correct?? Let’s not get distracted by details. Chad suggested we start out with four…
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We are Chad and Jessica Givens. Head of the Givens Clan. Permaculture newbies, novice homesteaders who are jumping in, getting dirty and loving it! Did I mention we love food!??!! …
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