She Shed!

As we’ve started the new year, I am hopeful for 2025! This last week we purchased a 40’ shipping container. My husband had been busy getting everything ready for it this last week. Then it was delivered on Thursday. We worked on getting it leveled yesterday and framing out the floor. I’m so excited! WeContinue reading “She Shed!”

Life’s circus

This last year I’ve been absent. Life decided to punch us repeatedly in the gut. In January, we found out my brother in law had no more options for his cancer. On April 1st, we lost him. He lived in the PNW and we had to plan a memorial for all our family and friendsContinue reading “Life’s circus”

Favorite People

Who are your favorite people to be around? I am a loner by nature. I keep my circle extremely small. Life has taught me to trust very few people. For this reason, my favorite people are my family. My husband, children, sisters, mother-in-law and especially my grandchildren. I have a few select friends that IContinue reading “Favorite People”

Leisure Time

What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? I’ve always had some type of hobby to help me relax and unwind. I use to knit all the time but with the arthritis, I’m unable to knit much. The last 6 months or so I’ve taken up quilting. My mother in law is aContinue reading “Leisure Time”

Reduce clutter

Where can you reduce clutter in your life? Oh my to start I need to tackle my utility room. It’s the catch all in my home. Don’t know where to put the extra tools left laying around, take them there… and so on. I use to be a minimalist but in the last 7-8 yearsContinue reading “Reduce clutter”

Biggest Challenge?

What are your biggest challenges? Out of all the challenges in life, I find as I get older, dealing with conflict is my biggest challenge now. I’ve found that as I age dealing with conflict makes my anxiety high. I hate battling anyone anymore. I have the bad habit of opening my mouth, being completelyContinue reading “Biggest Challenge?”

Auction Adventure Day

The last Friday of the month is usually crazy for us. This year we haven’t went to many auctions though. Busy with work, kids, grandkids and the homestead. Yesterday’s auction was small but fun. My husband, Ivan, came home with a beautiful pair of Fayomi chickens. They are small and feisty. I came home withContinue reading “Auction Adventure Day”