Monthly Archives: March 2012

The Dish Closet, Formerly Known as the Pantry

Posted on March 30, 2012 by mel

Our house was built with a laundry closet in the kitchen. Now, I am positive that for a great majority of the population, this is a perfectly reasonable arrangement. But, since I am married to a rancher, there was just … Continue reading →

Posted in Decluttering/Organizing, Repurposing | Tagged | 3 Comments

Chocolate, anyone?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by mel

Wouldn’t you know it? Only a week after I took some outdoor photos of all the different, beautiful colored eggs that my flock lays, my only Black Copper Marans hen laid her first egg. I had wondered whether she would … Continue reading →

Posted in Poultry herding | 1 Comment

New Old Dresser

Posted on March 25, 2012 by mel

When we got married, The Husband had a couple of…unique dressers. As in, dated, dark, formerly part of a set that included a 1980’s era waterbed with bookshelf/headboard. At the earliest opportunity, the dressers were relegated to closets. First they … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorating | 5 Comments

Who needs easter eggs?

Posted on March 23, 2012 by mel

My flock of ducks, geese and chickens is colorful, and I’m not just talking about their feathers. Every single one of these eggs is colored by the bird who laid it. No smelly vinegar, no stained fingers, and none of … Continue reading →

Posted in Poultry herding | 2 Comments

Tea Freezer Pops

Posted on March 20, 2012 by mel

My girls love to eat popsicles in the summertime (and also in March when the weather is unusually warm and sunny). They also like to “help” me in the kitchen, especially if there is dessert involved. I had a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Stuff, Recipes | 1 Comment