So, you know those Chia Head/Chia Pet crazy commercials showing those completely hysterical hope-you-don’t-get-one-as-a-white-elephant-gift heads with growing green hair coming out of them? Well, who knew that those little chia seeds used to grow said “hair” on these items were so stinkin’ good for you? I didn’t, until I initially read about them on my […] Read more…
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Bounty of Herbs
This year I’m celebrating pretty much everything that grows in my garden – as I think everyone should. Happily, I’ve never had trouble growing herbs. Which means, I love, love, love growing just about all of them! This weekend, along with these gorgeous tomatoes and some more tasty strawberries, I gathered some Cilantro which can […] Read more…
Garden Progress
My passion for gardening is in full swing right now. Thoughts about seeding, planting, designing and caring for my yard seem to be always on my mind. Last year, my garden simply never took off as I wanted it to. Not due to my lack of work though, I think there were a couple of […] Read more…
Summer (Garden) Dreamin’
We had a simply gorgeous day here in Northern California. After Pops and I took our baby Bubbaloo for his morning walk, I spent some much needed time working in the yard. When I say “much needed”, I don’t mean that the yard necessarily needed work but more that I needed the time out there. […] Read more…
Go Raw!
If you don’t already think I’m freak enough for being vegan (yes, I know some of you do) well, here’s your chance to confirm it as I’m about to share my love for these “Raw” snacks made by Freeland Foods. (The company and their philosophy sound amazing, too.) Honestly, they are so yummy – and […] Read more…
Catch UP
Yesterday was my first full day around the homestead in weeks. It felt so nice to get the house clean and in order, get laundry done, the refrigerator cleaned out and at least take a look around the garden to see all the blooming I’ve been missing while we’ve been away. It’s really starting to […] Read more…