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Dean and I tried to surprise the boys with a trip to see YouTubers Dude Perfect at Bristol Motor Speedway’s Chaos at the Colosseum. There were stunt motocross, monster trucks, drift cars, demolition derby, fun challenges, and more! It was a lot of fun, and the whole family had a great time together. Come along […]

Today, the two older boys are off to a 4-H Electricity Camp, so the younger boys and I are heading out to run some errands before visiting Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park in Bluff City, TN. This is a small, donation-only family park that is a fun place for little kids to explore and older kids […]

Come alongside me as I make Summer Solstice Herbal Surprise boxes for my Seasonal Herbalism Community (more info about this herbal membership below)! We’ll be making homemade mineral sunscreen, an herbal antimicrobial salve, a bug-repelling oil, and a lovely botanical flower essence. Also, I’d love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. And as always, […]

Come learn how to make a non-toxic homemade insecticidal spray for indoor and outdoor plants with me. This insecticidal spray is cheap and easy to make, and it works extremely well to keep aphids, whiteflies, ants, and other pesky insects off your plants. Also, I’d love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. And as […]

I’m getting artsy in this week’s vlog as I show you how I’m making a hand-painted tic-tac-toe outdoor game with slabs of tree trunks and rocks to create a whimsical pond scene. This game will stay outdoors in all seasons, and hopefully, provide some fun for friends and family! After all the work is done, […]

Our first spring project is underway, or perhaps I should say, the first of Dean’s spring projects. While I’m busy working on getting 3 new garden beds filled with plants, Dean is focusing on pond clean-up. Our pond was neglected for years. When we moved in a year and a half ago, we knew that […]