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Useful Things to Do with Fall Leaves (No Crafting Involved)

Sure the fall leaves can be pretty, but around this time I get overwhelmed with what to do with them all. It seems so silly to clean up nature and “toss” it away. You may have ready my earlier post about My Love/Hate Relationship with the Fall Leaves. We have two acres of property, so that is a lot of leaves. Fortunately, most of it is wooded, so at the moment, there is only a few spots where the leaves have to be collected, along with any areas near those areas, to prevent leaves from blowing back where we don’t … Continue reading →

Involving Kids in Fall Cleanup

Around our house, fall yard work is a complete family affair. Everyone is expected to do his or her part, even the youngest. While this may see like cheap labor (in fact it sometimes takes more time when kids help then when they don’t) it is actually a way of spending time together as a family while doing what needs to be done. Involving kids in fall clean up also builds valuable life skills. It can build self-confidence, a feeling of having a place in the world and being important in the family, and a sense of responsibility. Tasks such … Continue reading →

Home Month in Review: November 2008

Is your home ready for the holidays and winter? Now that November is over, it is time to gear up for the December ahead. Take a look at last months articles and see if there is anything you missed! November 1st Home Blog Month in Review: October As I sit here looking out my window at the backyard, the birds are hovering in the pine tree against a strong wind and steady rain. The temperature is chilly today, and the calendar reminds me that we have left October behind. November 2nd Fall and Holiday Decorating with Nature 2 Isn’t it … Continue reading →

How to Build a Fire Pit

Welcome the fall and the cooler weather with a cozy fire pit. Dreams of roasting marshmallows and gathering with friends and family to enjoy the show of the fall leaves isn’t far away. And while this project may be in the advanced category when done because of fire safety issues, with careful planning it isn’t that hard to do. If you want a tamer project, you can consider purchasing a ready-made fire pit and still enjoy the ambiance. Here are some general things you should know about building a fire pit. The first thing you need to do before you … Continue reading →

Dry Stack Walls

If you want a wonderful hardscaping element in your yard that will withstand the test of time, consider a dry stack wall. A dry stack wall can be beautiful, study and increase the value of your home and property. In this post, I’ll tell you all about dry stack walls and how you can create one yourself. Dry stack walls are stone walls that use no mortar to hold the stones in place. You might say that this is an old fashioned way of building, but truth be told that it was the way to go for early homesteaders and … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: November 3rd Through November 9th

On Sunday evening, we decided to have an early night. We finished our errands for the day, enjoyed a crock pot meal and then cozied up to a roaring fire. These are the best days to appreciate being home. How did you end your week? November 3rd Home Week in Review: October 27th Through November 2nd Here is the week in review for October 27th through November 2nd. November 4th Bringing the Importance of the Presidential Election Home Just before bed one day last week, my seven-year-old son was asking me about the presidential election. Bouncing my two-year-old on my … Continue reading →