Guide for Installing a Rain Barrel Did you know plants need water? And while I love Illinois and it is well and truly home now, something I do not like is the doolally weather, and the stonking hot summers. Also, the price of everything is dumb right now, including basic utilities. So, in an attempt…
You’ve seen what I’m growing in my raised beds this year, but I wanted to try my hand at growing some pumpkins too. And aside from the starter plants, I’m proud to say that I didn’t buy anything new for this project! I’m most proud of trying to use up the wood pile in our…
When I bought this Compost Tumbler around three years ago (I think), I remember thinking that THIS was the product that would change me into the eco-homemaker I’ve always wanted to be. Between health issues, babies, and life in general, this compost bin has been neglected for at least 2 years. If I am completely…
I learned I’m a Climate Villian 🙁 As April is Earth Month, I thought a fun learning activity to do with my daughter would be to calculate our carbon footprint as a family. Admittedly, I knew it wasn’t going to be great. Since having my second baby 18 months ago, I’ve definitely chosen the easier…