Jump for joy Pexels - CC0 License A personal refresh When we feel a little down in the dumps, a little tired, a little lethargic, we know that taking care of ourselves, eating a nice meal and sleeping can often help us outgrow that lethargy. At the same time, it can be ... Read More about A Personal Refresh Can Help You Feel Renewed
Copper Pitcher
When Shantiva reached out a few of months ago requesting to try out their copper pitcher, I was intrigued. In these past articles I examined the benefits and deficiencies of copper. Drinking water When I received the copper water pitcher, I was impressed with the look of it, in fact I love ... Read More about Copper Pitcher
10 Reasons to Add Another Shed to Your Backyard
A shed is a great companion to any farm or large backyard that can support it. It offers countless benefits and there are always reasons to add another shed to your backyard. So in this post, we’ll be taking a look at ten of those reasons. Green bike Image Source: ... Read More about 10 Reasons to Add Another Shed to Your Backyard
Monthly Faces October
October is Halloween month. Therefor this months face for October is Halloween themed. What better than having the wicked witch of the East stand in for this months face! How to draw Grimm's Dark Tales I had bought this book a while ago at Micheal's, here is the Amazon link if you want to buy ... Read More about Monthly Faces October
Book of Spells
This is another fun project to do. Again, Pinterest came through with some fun Halloween ideas to make. This time we are going to make a "Book of Spells" This old book seemed to be perfect for a "Book of Spells". I glued some Halloween foam shapes to the book. Then painted the ... Read More about Book of Spells
Trick or Treat Sign
Halloween is coming soon! Last year I made this fun "Trick or Treat' sign. Inspiration of course came from Pinterest! I started out with a square piece of plywood. Then hand drew a shoe design. Shoe design Shoe and leg template The template was draw on the piece of plywood, then ... Read More about Trick or Treat Sign
Project lawn chair
Updating my old lawn chairs My lawn chairs were getting old and dirty looking. No amount of cleaning, even with my trusted Shaklee products, could now make them new again. You can see how weathered they look! So I decided to do some updating. First the chairs were cleaned with my Shaklee ... Read More about Project lawn chair
Monthly faces September
September face It has been a while, to be exact a year, since I have done one of my monthly faces. Here follow the steps for this months face: This painting has been done entirely in acrylic and is a contribute to the daughter of my friend. Don't be shy, leave a reply!Related ... Read More about Monthly faces September
Take Your Home’s Utilities Off the Grid
Pixabay - CCO License Fed up of paying utility bills? Taking your home off-grid and sourcing your own energy could prevent you from having to pay another utility bill ever again. You will need to splash out on a few home improvements first, but in the long run you will make back this money. Here are ... Read More about Take Your Home’s Utilities Off the Grid
Midland Railway of Manitoba
It began with a picture... This picture from our middle son on his wedding day, sparked a bit of interest into our local history. The old house is made of railway ties stacked to make the walls the rafters are poplar poles likely from the surrounding woods. It was made in the 1920s ... Read More about Midland Railway of Manitoba