I went into this whole hydroponic indoor gardening thing with zero expectations because at my age I've learned that's the best way to approach new things. That way you're never disappointed and hopefully you are pleasantly surprised by the outcome if it goes well. That doesn't seem to be the case with my new little …
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Over the next few weeks I'm dismantling the food room upstairs and moving everything to a spare bedroom in the basement. When I made the decision I knew it was a monumental task I've got ahead of me, but in the end it's a much better space for this. Not only does it stay cooler …
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I rarely declare anything to be my "best ever" but this time I can honestly say that this pumpkin pie is the best pie I've ever made, hands down. My family agreed and they wouldn't lie so it must be true. I finally got a chance to use my new fancy pie crust decoration cut …
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Our official Iditarod gear arrived today and I am pretty thrilled with the quality of everything. I mostly ordered stuff for the hubs, like a sweatshirt, a MUSH hat, and this keychain to go with his growing collection: I did get myself a beanie with the "50 Years" logo since they just celebrated their 50th …
I'm going through photos today, trying to whittle down my vast collection of mostly bad shots, and I realized yet again just why we love this lifestyle! In the last few years we've grown/raised some of the best food I've ever eaten in my life. The Muscovy ducks are definitely coming back this spring. They …
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Empty Nest Homesteading 