What If We Didn’t Have to Eat?

I think I’m kind of random sometimes, but have you ever thought about how this whole entire world would be if we didn’t have to eat? Think about it….number one, farmers would be out out of their job. Number two, there would be a whole section of joy that is lost, because eating is delightful!…

Winter Sowing Part II: A Garden Update

Here are peeks into the jugs that I put under the spruce tree…they get a tiny bit of sun, but this winter has been so warm I didn’t want them to start growing too early. Left to right: Cantaloupe=doing good! Cukes=not so much. Waltham Butternut=Eh. That “Eh.” is a direct quote from our daughter. 🙂…

Breeze the Golden with her nose in a ground squirrel hole.

Let Me Reintroduce the Crew — the Animals That Keep Us Entertained

Since it’s been a while, I thought I might need to reintroduce you the crew….my crew, which consists of a goofy dog, 3 cats and chickens…. Breeze Here’s Breeze, she loves either staring down these little ground squirrel holes, or just completely terrorizing the poor little guys by poking her nose clear into the hole…

a Top view of Death by Chocolate being assembled

Death by Chocolate Trifle — Brownies, Mousse & Heath Bar Pieces!

Ok, tell me….what is there NOT to love about this dessert? This yummy dessert, Death by Chocolate Trifle, will make you throw every thought of dieting, and healthy eating out the window. And trust me, you won’t even feel guilty about it! Here’s how to make your own! Poke the button if you don’t want…

Pulchritudinous: Wacky Words

Pulchritudinous Have you ever heard such a word?? Such a WACKY word!!?? Awhile back, a couple friends and I were discussing words….and some that may or may not be “understandable.” The actual word we were discussing was beauteous, which is kind of understandable, but our friend thought there surely was a better word to use…..…

Winter Sowing in Milk Jugs: Easier Than You Think

Here it is, spring! Well, maybe not by the calendar just yet, but if you go by when I start my garden plants, it’s here! Winter sowing in milk jugs is one of the first things on my spring list — and in that case, spring starts in late February! If you’ve never heard of…

a long dirt road with interesting clouds, and brown winter grass

A Little Catching Up — Where I’ve Been

Greetings…….. It’s been awhile, but I think I’m now ready to get started here on this prairie life blog again! Life gets busy sometimes, and if I’m not careful, things get put aside — and that’s what happened here! Plus the fact that I seem to have a one track mind most of the time!…

Odd Home Remedies That Really Work!

Do you do home remedies? I LOVE them, and if they work, I love to share them! This list is VERY incomplete, as there are thousands of home remedies that work, and thousands that are questionable…And while it’s fun to read about even the questionable ones, it’s obviously the ones that WORK that we are…

Breeze and Her Stuffed Animals!

Breeze is our silly, lovable 1/2 Golden Retriever, 1/2 Yellow Lab. She is a LOVER of stuffed animals, and a very real source of entertainment at our house. Here she is with her newest stuffed cat! Breeze is the greeter! Whenever someone drives into the driveway she will frantically run around looking for her latest…

Chickie Pen News!

I have good news and bad news on the chickie front. It seems just an even keel would be nice, but, apparently that’s not to be had… Beatrice-Recovered Chickie! The good news, is that poor ol’ Beatrice, is doing AMAZINGLY well! If you’re new here, Beatrice was attacked in the coop one night by one…