Permaculture Principles on the Homestead How is homesteading meaningful to me? It means greater independence and self-sufficiency. Bearing this in mind, homesteading becomes more meaningful when we apply Permaculture Principles on the homestead. For example, I love that we have some control over the food we grow, preserve and eat. I'm grateful we have to ability to do that, and I'm also grateful for the community to which we've been introduced, both locally and … [Read more...] about Permaculture Principles on the Homestead
Farmhouse Master Bathroom
Farmhouse Master Bathroom Tour I mentioned our Master Bathroom and closet in the Farmhouse Master Bedroom Tour post. And here we are! It is a small space, but that's the way we like it. I love having less to clean. And I'm truly not a big fan of the double sink. No offense to you if you like that sort of thing, but, to be perfectly honest, I don't want another person in the bathroom with me when I'm in there. I mean, ew. The bathroom is a private room, in my opinion.But … [Read more...] about Farmhouse Master Bathroom
How to Easily Paint Kitchen Cabinets
Is it time? For us, there was no amount of cleaning or touching up that could get rid of the marks, dings, and smears. Read on to learn how to easily paint kitchen cabinets. For your reference, our cabinet frames and doors are solid wood. If yours are made from a different material, such as laminate, you will need to research the appropriate type of finish. Start With a Clean Slate First things first - clean them! You don't need to get all fancy. Just grab a bottle of spray cleaner and … [Read more...] about How to Easily Paint Kitchen Cabinets
January Winter Garden Tour|Winter Gardening in a Cold Climate
A typical day in the January winter garden here looks like this: Yes, that's it. Snow everywhere. In fact, when our dog goes outside, little snowballs stick to his legs. I have to use a warm washcloth to individually melt the snowballs so he won't be in pain or freeze. But he loves being out in the snow in spite of that uncomfortable inconvenience. It is a pretty sight, the snow. Really it is. Especially when you're indoors in the warmth looking out the window. Or … [Read more...] about January Winter Garden Tour|Winter Gardening in a Cold Climate
What is a SPATULA?
Greetings! Welcome to my first post in a new series I'm calling, "Ask Auntie Wendy." Today's topic is, “What is a spatula?” Perhaps this is a burning question that keeps you lying awake at night. Maybe you'd just like to know what the proper names of your kitchen tools are. (Or not.) Well? What, actually, IS a spatula, you ask? I, Auntie Wendy, started doing my research on the origins of the word, "spatula," and ended up at a few dead ends. Some led me to … [Read more...] about What is a SPATULA?