Backyard chickens are so great, aren’t they? But while they live outside, dig holes and poop all over everything, they still need us to help them have a quality life. (And hey, if your backyard flock is providing food for your family, it all comes back to benefit you anyway, right?) So why not look into low-risk, cheap and easy ways to improve their overall health? Read on for a quick article – including the list, of course! – of herbs for your chickens.
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I love chickens! And I love plants! But how do you successfully combine the two? No one wants to spend time and money at a nursery only to have their backyard flock consume everything, but we also don’t want our chickens to be in an ugly dirt wasteland (or even worse, get poisoned). In this extensive article, get my suggestions on how to research and pick plants, and keep them in with your chickens! And of course check out the video at the end which shows you what can I plant in my chicken run!
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I love fruits and vegetables. I love not having to go to the store. I love saving money. And I love helping the planet. Imperfect Produce seems like the perfect solution for my family! But does it make sense? Here’s my honest review – non affiliated so trust that I’m giving the good, the bad, and the imperfect— including lots of photos and a sample order!
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It’s recommended that you feed your family multiple times a day. You also probably use toilet paper, soap, and a slew of other household items. But that means that someone (ahem, you) has to do the grocery shopping! We’ve been trying out a few options at our house lately, and I’m here to report back with the pros and cons of grocery curbside, pickup, and delivery. Continue reading
Do you pack a lunch for your kids? This is a task which drains years off of my life, and yet it’s something I gotta do five times a week. With our oldest child heading to kindergarten this year, I asked some veteran mom friends for a lunch box recommendation. Without a doubt, the masses shouted “Bentgo!” So of course we had to try one out. Here’s my honest review of the Bentgo Kids Lunch Box System, complete with photos and a video demo at the end. Continue reading
Shopping with your kids can be fun! No, I’m serious! I actually love taking my kids to the grocery store: they’re generally calm, cooperative, and eager to learn all about healthy choices. I’ve lined up all of my best hacks and strategies to help you have fun when you take your kids to the store, too! Continue reading
