Simply making your house your home
Our world has changed dramatically in the past couple of weeks. As a result, I would say everyone is now experiencing a new life situation. For sure, we are all spending most of our time at home. We don’t know how long this will last, but I would like to… Read more“3 R’s to help you through the COVID-19 Pandemic”
Planting Growing onions is easy and rewarding. In the spring I plant a bag of red onion sets and yellow onion sets. In a few weeks I’m enjoying garden fresh green onions in salads. Here’s what I do: Work manure into soil and form it into mounded rows alternating with… Read more“Onions – planting, harvesting and storing”
Last week I planted my carrots and onions. As garden companions, I alternate my rows of onions and carrots to keep damaging bugs away. Carrots For my carrots, I use a coated seed. This helps me see where I’m planting them and if I drop some on the ground (that… Read more“Gardening Journal May 20, 2019 (Carrots and Onions)”
There is something beautiful about cast iron. Yes, it requires some work, but with the proper care, cast iron will last forever. In fact, for some, cast iron cookware and bakeware is passed down from generation to generation, becoming an heirloom. I purchased my first piece of cast iron cookware,… Read more“Cast Iron Cookware Use and Care”
On Monday, I planted three short rows of Romaine lettuce since lettuce likes the cool soil. I also planted a couple short rows of beets just to see how they do. We have had beautiful weather on Prince Edward Island this week, but the temperature is still a little cool,… Read more“Garden Journal May 9, 2019”
April showers bring May flowers! April was a very rainy and windy month this year but in between the wind and the rain my husband and I managed to get the yard cleaned up. Now that the yard work is done, I’m just itching to get into the garden! Yesterday… Read more“Garden Journal May 4, 2019”
Winter is almost over, (I hope!) and spring cleaning season is upon us! Homemaking Jewels is adding some fun to our spring cleaning this year with this cleaning bingo sheet. Be sure to reward yourself each time you complete a row. Happy cleaning! For help with some of these cleaning… Read more“Cleaning BINGO Sheet for April”
I know it’s spring when I see the tips of asparagus spears breaking through the surface of the garden soil. This chicken and asparagus casserole is a tasty way to serve the favourite springtime vegetable. And it’s ready in less than 60 minutes. Check out these posts as well: Chicken… Read more“Chicken and Asparagus Casserole”
Have you welcomed an unexpected guest into your crazy life? Often in times of the unexpected we experience life’s most memorable moments. I was reminded of this while reading Lucy Maud Montgomery’s “Anne of Avonlea”. Anne is preparing for the arrival of a special guest – Mrs. Morgan, a famous… Read more“Imperfect Hospitality”
“The secret of surviving housework is simply to do it. Pull the plug on the part of your brain that always wants to negotiate everything. You need to change a diaper, rinse a bottle, clean a spill, fluff a pillow? Consider it done. It’s a no-brainer. End of conversation. End… Read more“Surviving Housework”
