Behold: A Pond
To the surprise of both Adam and myself, the pond was built and the fish stocked! This has been in my dreams for a very long time but I was never able to fully realize it because I had very little confidence that I could …
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Totoro Chicken Coop Progression
I don’t very often spend money on brand new things for myself (other than food)–usually anything I purchase has to do with investments, and anything else if I can get them second hand I will (I LOVE a good bargain.) So this new chicken coop …
Zero Waste Origami Bone/Scrap Boxes
When we were little, my grandparents taught my sister and I how to make these origami boxes from the stacks of magazines they would get in the mail. We would sit at their country style dining table (which is now the kotatsu table in my …
Lockdown Rooting Cuttings Fun
By the end of this lockdown period, I’m probably going to be up to my ears in plants as I spent this time rooting cuttings for fun. So far I’ve done elderberries and currants, with a 90% success rate! This is one of the easiest …
DIY Mini Shampoo Bars For Guests
My DIY’s are often hit or miss, and I had thought for sure that my mini activated charcoal shampoo bar with tea tree oil was going to be a miss… and it was, until I tried one last thing. Turns out a lot of melt …
The Art Of Constructing A Bento
Making a bento can be hard work for the brain, but it’s very rewarding when you see the people you love eating the things you make. It’s important for me that my bento taste good and are healthy too. So here’s my guide as to …
Super Rich Garlic Miso Ramen With Marinated Eggs And Melty Pork Char Siu
I knew it was going to be a cold day when I woke up this morning and I was buried under blankets I didn’t want to come out of. When I stuck my toe out to test the air, I could tell that my wood …
Let’s Catch Eel
After my first accidental catch of eel which was absolutely delicious, I set my heart out to catch more of these tasty, albeit scary looking morsels. They were actually out here where I was! My husband was not as enthused. It looks like a… sea …
Butter From Scratch
When I first discovered how to make butter from scratch, I was horrified. How have I lived so long without making my own butter? I felt like an entire world opened up to me that I had previously not known before. Dinner guests are always …
Sprouty Sprout Sprouts
Almost 2 years ago, I had been craving alfalfa bad. I was pregnant with our second and the desire for those delicious greens was hitting me hard. But as a pregnant woman, you’re not supposed to buy sprouts at the supermarket because it often has …