So you saw the beginning of the square foot garden boxes, but this is how they stand now: We filled them with a peat/vermiculite/compost mixture, but we couldn’t find much compost so it’s mostly peat and about 1/3 vermiculite. We are trying to make our own compost, too… but who knows if we’ll get to…
Last year, we tried our hand(s) at growing vegetables in containers in the back yard. We went with containers because we’re not allowed to dig up our yard without returning it to its pre-us state when we move, and also because the “soil” in this area is really clay. The containers worked decently and I…
This recipe was so amazing, quick, and delicious! I had everything timed out so that the moment the guy walked in the door (he called me about 10 minutes out) I was plating up our dinners. What a good little housewife I am… occasionally. My shrimp (or shrimpsies as my husband calls them) were frozen,…
It’s a good thing I did sort-of step-by-step photos for this one, because these photos are from a while ago and I don’t even remember eating this! Let’s see… Ruffles pasta (I LOVE that shape) and asparagus, washed and “snapped.” Looks like I’m boiling some water and also sauteing some mushrooms. I bet it smelled…
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and brand new stay at home mom. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate on a budget, and keep a happy home. I breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.Want to know more?
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