I love to read the Old Farmers Almanac, especially when it comes to weather and gardening. It’s like generation knowledge, old wives tales, and...

I love to read the Old Farmers Almanac, especially when it comes to weather and gardening. It’s like generation knowledge, old wives tales, and...

For some reason, a quote from Eddie Murphy’s classic movie Trading Places popped into my head today, sending me spiraling down a rabbit...

We have a mud kitchen we set up for the kids last summer, which includes an old counter and kitchen sink, a plastic water jug with a spigot, old...

I  have been on a mission in 2025 to find or make the perfect recipes for some of our favorite pantry staples, not only to replace the nasty...

Growing up in the hills of North Boston, NY—not to be confused with the Boston in Massachusetts, which sits about 465 miles due east of our sleepy...

This past weekend I decided to make a proclamation. I boldly stated that winter was no longer welcome in our neighborhood and that it was...

I have a 30-year-old washer and dryer set that I hope outlive me (or at least my dog). I will fix them until I cannot any longer, but I am still...

The time has come. After months of scouring seed catalogs and ordering her favorite packets, it was finally time for my bride to venture out to her...

It pays to be resourceful and not run to the store for every little thing these days. There are great ways to stretch not only your budget but also your way of thinking. We...

A Tale of Survival I did it—I survived half a week without my better half. The time had arrived where I had to pay my dues for the boys' weekend in Alabama. This past week,...

I said no to baby chicks this year. I said no to starting seeds that I know are probably going to die before they get to the garden. I said no to...

My kids are ages two, four and six (soon to be three, five and seven), so chores are kind of a new thing in our house. Sure, I’ve asked my oldest to help with odd jobs on...

 Today marks somewhat of a milestone for me. Today, I figuratively pen my 300th column. Of course, I'm not really penning; it's more of a hunt and...

Now that spring has sprung, and we are all feeling the energy from the sunny days and warmer temperatures, it’s time to get to work. The sooner the...