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Archives for December 2021

Know when and how to re-pot your seedlings

It is important for every home gardener to know when and how to re-pot their seedlings. Every beginner gardener will at some point endeavour starting seeds indoors. Indoor seed starting will jump start your garden season. The tips in this post will give you gardening 101 to know when is the right time and what…

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A simple barn Christmas in the country

This year is a simple barn Christmas in our country side. decorated with warm strings lights, surrounded by books and potted plants at the base. We love living on top of a quant horse barn! It is as magical as it sounds. We know it is a privilege to live in this beautiful place, and to live here in a Christmas season is very special.

How to make a 1 bedroom suite designed for you

A 1 bedroom suite designed for you and your specific living activities, can take a bit of trial and error to get just right. I’ll show you how we arranged our 1 bedroom suite, and explain my thought process to help you plan your suite’s perfect set up. As you test out what works best…

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Sourdough discard crackers is on a new level

Sourdough discard crackers is our new go to snack replacement for chips.
Mix butter, salt, and pepper together with the sourdough discard. Spread the mix onto a flat cookie sheet and scatter sesame seeds on top (I like to add chia seeds also). Bake the spread in oven until crispy, and enjoy! Soon, you will be making this recipe weekly to keep your snack drawer stocked.

Fall in the Pacific North West never disappoints

The fall season in the Pacific North West never disappoints in both beauty and action. Our Pacific North West delights all of the senses. The sweep This year is our first year renting on the farm, and it is our first year to witness the fall season in the countryside. Surrounded by farmlands and trees,…

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Soft gingerbread cookies recipe for a rockin’ Christmas

This soft gingerbread cookies recipe is made by my Great Grandmother, Ouma Bab’s. Her gingerbread cookies are soft, chewy and packed with lots of flavour. Gingerbread cookies are a cheery treat for Christmas! Whether you like thin gingerbread cookies or thick gingerbread cookies, this recipe is suitable for both. With a cookie roller, roll the…

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