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Our 2024 Holiday Home Tour
ByMary Crozier December 16, 2024December 16, 2024

There are some years that I go all out in decorating the house and property. However, this year, my goal is to create that holiday magic but in a simple way. After such a busy year, I envisioned lots of greens, garland, candles and velvet ribbon. Nearly every aspect of this year’s holiday decor incorporate…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier November 1, 2024November 2, 2024

November. The 11th month of 2024. Already. Happy Saturday Meanderings day. I love writing this post and I cannot tell you how delighted I am when you take the time to share your thoughts and perspective. Honestly, your comments make my day. So on this first post of November, I want to thank you for…

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Gardening 101~How to Start Growing Things Yourself
ByMary Crozier May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

Someone recently asked me if gardening takes a great deal of time…and I’ve been pondering the question ever since. I’ve been gardening for as long as I can remember. Not only do I find it rewarding, but growing vegetables is a way to teach my children that food doesn’t just appear on a styrofoam tray. …

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier February 9, 2024February 10, 2024

Even though the ground hog states we are getting an early spring, it still feels like winter here~cold, rainy, and windy. Below is a stunning picture my neighbor shared of a rainbow after Wednesday’s storm. The mountains are getting lots of snow and with this colder weather, soups and stews are on the menu every…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Chickens
ByMary Crozier January 15, 2024January 16, 2024

We are in discussion about expanding our flock of chickens. January is a good time for us to get baby chicks because it takes approximately 6 months before the baby hens start laying eggs for consumption. Since we tend to travel during our summer months, older chickens have a better survival rate here in our…

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