I'm a big fan of eggs. They are delicious, easy to make and, despite what you've been told over the years, very good for you. (There is a great article on why eggs should never have been demonized in the first place here.) Fortunately for me, I have six beautiful hens running around my backyard who happily deliver 4-5 colorful eggs every day. They are quickly eaten by my growing teenage boys (the eggs, not the chickens) but occasionally I sneak a ... Read More
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DIY
One of the best things is discovering you can make something that for years you have only purchased. And then discovering that you can make it so much easier/cheaper/healthier/better than the store-bought version. Your great-grandmother would be proud! Lemon Zucchini Bread 10 Fabulous Uses For Coconut oil 5 Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes Eczema Skin Salve Make Your Own Dryer Balls How To Make Your Own Produce wash Essential ... Read More
About
Hi, I'm Leah, your friendly Fabulous Farm Girl. I'm a wife, mama of 3 boys and surrogate mama to a dog, 2 cats, 5 fish, 8 chickens and a mess-load of bees. I grew up in the country, dreaming of the city and now I live in the city and dream of the country. Funny, huh? My family is working hard towards obtaining our dream property and I know that we will have it someday (hopefully soon). But until then my hubby and I have tried to teach ... Read More
Soothing Sunburn Relief Spray
Welcome Sun-Worshiper! Spend a little too much time in the garden again? Feeling the pain of an unrelenting sun? Been there, done that on more occasions then I care to admit. And that's why I created an all-natural Soothing Sunburn Relief Spray. Necessity is the mother of invention as they say. Summer doesn't officially start until June 21st but in many parts of the country the heat is already on full blast. Everyone wears less ... Read More
Jewel-Toned Easter Eggs
When I was a kid my favorite part of Easter was dying eggs. I was not an especially artistic child yet there was something about turning a white egg into a colored egg that made me feel like a budding Monet. But even back then I always felt the colored eggs from the store-bought coloring kit lacked pizzazz. I'd leave them in the liquid for a really long time or try to make them two-toned but eventually I'd give up, slap some stickers on them and ... Read More
Homemade Honey Granola
This is hard for me to admit but I have a little thing for sugar cereals. According to my hubby, it's not so little. Okay, stop judging me! In my defense we eat healthy around here (for the most part), make dinner at home, avoid high-fructose corn syrup, get eggs from our own chickens, and have read every Michael Pollan book since The Omnivore's Dilemma. So excuse me if I have the occasional late-night date with a Captain named Crunch. Or a Froot ... Read More
Yogurt Parfait
Sometimes the simplest things make my day so much better. Since we're still trying to get back on the early morning school schedule, a quick and tasty breakfast for the kids (and me) is a lifesaver. This yogurt parfait fits the bill and also doubles as an easy after-school snack. The best part is that it not only uses fresh, in-season fruit, but I also get to pull out my Tupperware container full of cereal dregs. Yep, you heard me--cereal ... Read More