There are many worm compost bins on the market, but most will run you a hundred dollars or more. I'm going to show you how you can repurpose items you already have to make your own worm compost bin and put it directly in the garden. Gardeners know that worm castings are the black gold of the compost world. You can purchase 12 lb bags from your local garden center for about $16. It adds up, which is why many people want to DIY it and have their own worms producing at home. On the ...
Gardening in Small Spaces
Gardening in small spaces means you can have your own Victory Garden no matter where you live. Container gardening and raised bed gardening help to make the most of your small spaces. No matter your living arrangements, you should be gardening. There I said it. Having your hands in the soil and growing even some of your own food is very rewarding. It's good for the soul. Don't worry if you don't have a huge backyard. Gardening in small spaces is possible if you look at things that ...
Stock Your Pantry Now for Holiday Baking
Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner. Soon, I'll be spending a lot of time in my kitchen cooking and baking for my two favorite holidays. Here's what our family is stocking up on now for holiday baking. Starting in mid-October, I start trying out the new recipes that I'd like to serve for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and the handful of birthdays we have during that time. I start planning out gifts we want to make, and the kitchen projects the children would like ...
10 Ways to Take the Hustle Out of the Holidays
The holidays can be an incredibly busy time. From Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year's there is always something to do. Here are 10 things you can do now so you can slow down and enjoy the holidays. As soon as the days begin to get shorter and the temperatures cooler, I start looking forward to the holidays. Thanksgiving is all about family and food. Then comes Christmas where we focus on family traditions and time together. In our home, we also have 4 birthdays in the 6 weeks from ...
Middle School Homeschool Resources
Middle School is an exciting time in our homeschool! Math, Reading, Ancient Civilizations, and even video games all getting planned out for the coming year. If I had to define my homeschool style, I would say we are relaxed, eclectic homeschoolers. I do not purchase an all-in-one curriculum. It's not how my brain works and those types of packages don't work for us. While I love the idea of literature-based instruction, my children don't learn best following that style. So, instead, we ...