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did you know I get nervous?

June 19, 2013, chickens, 7 Comments

This may come as a surprise, but I get really nervous about things.  I get all butterfly-ey and nauseous. My hands sweat and I get a little twitchy. Just like the rest of the world….

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Just how local is our Beef?

June 18, 2013, chickens, 5 Comments

I am all for “shopping locally” but didn’t really get the concept of that until a recent experience with Canada Beef.  I was given the opportunity to tour a meat processing plant in Chilliwack, BC…

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Super easy Homemade Croutons.

June 18, 2013, chickens, No Comment

This is something we do ALL the time.  Hubby has a cesear salad addiction, so it is one of our go-to’s for a side for dinner. We also do it for company and I am…

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Fathers day flop

June 17, 2013, chickens, 6 Comments

There are certain sounds you want your hubby to wake up to on Fathers day. The sound of bacon frying? Coffee perking? Excited kids preparing their gifts for dad. Things like that. NOT the sound…

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Food so easy you shouldn’t buy it packaged

June 15, 2013, chickens, 1 Comment

I have a new column for you (aren’t you lucky) It will help your budget, and will make your life easier. Everyday we are given choices to buy certain foods and products. We get into…

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My kid blogs?

June 14, 2013, chickens, No Comment

It was bound to happen sooner or later. I mean, if I was spending all my day making beautiful cakes, my kids would want to bake with me. Or if I was a nurse, I…

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becoming di3ks

June 12, 2013, chickens, 2 Comments

I made muffins tonight. Not a big deal really, in a normal household. A pretty average activity in fact. But in my house, this was something new. Let me say it again. I. Made. Muffins….

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BC Rockstars

June 10, 2013, chickens, 4 Comments

We have 5 ducks, and they take ALOT of work to maintain. They go through water faster than you can imagine. They, like the chickens and rabbits, need to be “put to bed” each evening,…

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A new decade

June 9, 2013, chickens, 5 Comments

I have talked before about being able to see a light at the end of the kid tunnel I am currently residing in. It is there, and while it is still only a pinprick of…

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Behind the Beef?

June 8, 2013, chickens, No Comment

I am all over learning more about my food, where it comes from and supporting local!  And this weekend you have a chance, via Canadian Beef and the BC Cattlemen’s Association to go “Behind the…

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