Saturday was a tire day. We built a tire bike rack and got a good start on Ellie's birthday present. It felt good to get some items off the "to-do" list. We also got a post in the ground for the pig pen. Well, Bryan got the post in the ground. I … [Read more...]
My Tire Planter!
Today I felt like being crafty during quiet time. I had my eyes on these tire planters for a while, and decided to finally try making one. The tutorial I linked to above gave the best directions on how to actually flip the tire inside out. More on that step in a … [Read more...]
Homemade Lotion Bars
About a month ago, I tried making my own deodorant. I'd never really made any personal care products before that. But the deoderant I was using (a spray on that someone gave me) was making my family gag when I applied. I knew that wasn't good. So I started … [Read more...]
My First Girl Haircut
I've been cutting all of the male hair in this house for what seems like forever. Just using clippers and keeping Bryan, Owen, and Jeffrey all trimmed up. Simon will get his turn someday too. As soon as he gets too much hair.But girl hair. Nope--that … [Read more...]
Kicking Kraft to the Curb!
Finally! I finally found a macaroni and cheese recipe that my family happily eats. With all of the processed foods we've ditched, we were still hanging tight to that highly recognizable blue boxed mac & cheese. It was kind of sad really. We make … [Read more...]