There’s nothing quite like picking a bright red berry fresh from the ground on a warm spring day. Usually, my first strawberry picking adventure of the season begins on my birthday (May 28…because we both know that you secretly want …
As I mentioned in the previous post, this is my third year cultivating the backyard homestead. 1. TomatoesI don’t like tomatoes. Tomatoes are too acidic for me to enjoy. But I planted them, because I thought that’s what gardeners plant! …
We’ve lived at the little house on Pine for nearly 5 years {officially 5 years in August}. The first two years, we focused on updates to the house: new shower, lots of painting, fixing pipes, working on insulation, adding a …
While updating my recipe page on the Chestertown Zumba website today, I had a realization: the quality of my food photos has increased dramatically. Going through some of the photos from a couple of years ago and comparing them to …
I’m always on the lookout for ways to expand my knowledge of the world, not just through books and attending classes. I have a very kinesthetic, “learn by doing” learning style. I can read about something until I’m blue in …
Today, the WordCount headquarters suggested a special theme for #blog2012: 5 movies that have inspired my blogging. I love my “5 things” lists, so this one is no different! Fit for Life captures adventures in homesteading and personal fitness. Among …
Today, I ran my very first virtual race. Born from a conversation between two runner/healthy living blog writers, the Virtual 5K challenged any healthy living blog writers/followers to run a 3.1 mile “race” in their favorite location and post about …
When pressed for time, it’s a good idea to have a couple of recipes in the back of my mind for potluck-type events. Like today. Shane had an end-of-year celebration luncheon and was looking for ideas on what to bring. …
What’s one more spring race to add to the mix? I found this one via the Healthy Living Blogs site/twitter (@bloghealthy). “The Blend” Virtual 5K for May 5 OR 6 Dreamed up by Heather and Laura (and Kelly?), The Blend …
Three days in a row! I’m doing well with this blogging challenge.