Our Story In 2018, we had a surplus of cucumbers from our backyard garden that we lovingly call Alexander Farm and Orchard. We grow okra, tomatoes, collard greens, and of course cucumber. We have a few citrus trees and we plant enough to sustain our family, share with our local food pantry, and sell […]
Tallow Week 2020 is done! This is our first year of intentionally setting aside a whole week to render beef tallow and make all of our winter soaps for the season. Cherry’s Bar, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, and Winter’s Bliss. Setting the last week of October as #TallowWeek means we can make large quantities of our […]
Going green to save the environment can also result in better health and significant money savings. This tip will help you avoid the use of chemical weed killers while having a beautiful lawn or garden. A healthy lawn will naturally deter weeds and keep them from getting a foothold. So when you take action to […]
While it would be nice to just take a long vacation or check out of work each day for a few hours, most of us have limited time and opportunities to relax. However, if we’re intentional about our well-being, 10 minutes here and there throughout the day goes a long way to getting and staying […]
Most doctors and health professionals will agree: there are no foods healthier than vegetables. The trouble is, most people find that eating vegetables on a daily basis challenging. Think back to when you were a kid, and you couldn’t leave the table till you had eaten your lima beans. Or carrots. Or Brussel sprouts. Either […]
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I’ve witnessed my grandson scratching uncontrollably. Crying. Sometimes bleeding because he scratched himself so hard. It’s heartbreaking and you do all you can to help them feel better. Eczema according to the National Eczema Association is “the name for a group of conditions that cause the skin to become itchy, inflamed, or have a rash-like […]
In a quest to eat healthier, I purchased a ChefStyle air fryer from my neighborhood grocer. I bought the largest one since we are a family of four. I prepared three dishes and wanted to share the outcome! Fried Fish: We used a special boxed seasoning that was specifically made for air fryers. I hadn’t […]
At first, I thought growing herbs indoor would be easy. I mean, I’d seen makeover shows and seen magazine spreads of all these beautiful fragrant indoor herb gardens. And then I uttered those words that will make a reluctant student out of you real quick…how hard could it be? This wall had been […]