RSM has a Vertplanter 2.0 to review with you! This is an indoor, tabletop vertical planter made out of manufactured terra cotta. Get RSM’s honest opinion as well as stats, instructions, and a video tour. Enjoy and happy planting!
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Let’s get right to it: Chickens are dirty. They dig around in the dirt all day and with that comes a certain amount of, well, mess. So bumblefoot happens. It’s sometimes possible to have a non-invasive bumblefoot treatment where you don’t have to cut into your chicken’s foot but can heal the bumblefoot with soaking and topical medications. Read on, and know that I’m here to help!
Continue readingThe pandemic has certainly required parents to get creative when it comes to fun, affordable, stay-at-home projects to do with the family. We found one that’s fun, easy, and beautiful – painting rocks! Get our tips on how to paint rocks for outside fun, making them bright and weatherproof.
Continue readingThe winter season is kinda lame. To be honest, I call it the “Season of Waiting” because that’s largely what we do: we wait. Wait for the plants to come alive again, wait for animals to wake up and be active… and if you’re a chicken tender, you’re probably also waiting for eggs! Here’s my winter checklist for backyard chickens (and chicken chores) so that you can be ahead of the game when the weather warms up again.
Continue readingWhen you become a chicken tender, you learn that having a backyard flock is a lot like having feathered kids who poop in the grass: they get hurt, they get sick, and you are their caregiver so it’s on you to take care of them. In the three years of having chickens, I’ve started to build an arsenal of what to have in your chicken medical kit. Here’s what I have, how I use it, and how you can be prepared!
Continue readingWe made a backyard pond! It’s been a great project for our little nature-loving family, especially during the shelter-in-place period. It’s an affordable and fun way to add some interest to your yard, and to attract more wildlife. But how do you get started? Check out my review and project build here, including a video tour!
Continue readingI’m a teacher turned stay at home mom. And while I like to look good and feel confident, I sort of have the feeling that I don’t know what I’m doing. Because I’m totally clueless about all things fashion and beauty. But, little by little, I’ve watched YouTube videos and checked out blogs and wasted hours on Pinterest, and I’m starting to figure out what works for this mama on a budget. Read on for the best beauty products from a mom who doesn’t know anything about beauty.
Continue readingUh oh. I’m guessing that you found this article because someone is potty training! I feel (smell?) your pain, truly! I’ve potty trained two very different children, a boy and a girl, and I’m here with all of the best gear for potty training. Learn about our experiences, what worked (and what didn’t), and how to keep everyone sane throughout. So grab some hand sanitizer and let’s get started!
Continue readingFor the most part, I love living in a small house. It keeps our life more simple, and our family closer. And it certainly affects how we raise our kids. From the things I love to the things I loathe, here’s what it’s really like raising kids in a small house.
Continue readingIsn’t it fun to play games with the family? Our kids are five and three, so we are entering that time when they’re capable – and interested – in playing family games! From cards to board games, we bring you the favorites in our collection. And we’d love to hear your suggestions!
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