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There really is nothing that compares to a sunrise on the beach. Always so magical. And this one, on our final day at the beach, was special because I shared it with my little man.
Two
We are home! It was a long day of driving, but we made it. It felt so good to be home, and to settle into my space again.
Three
I have been busy crafting since I returned home because Mama Collaborative is having a shop update...today! New stock for Easter is available. Take a peek, there are some great items perfect for adding to the Easter basket of the little one in your home.
Four
Spring is in the air around here. The days have been mild, the yard is a mess of mud and puddles, and there is that earthy smell hanging in the air. It's a dreamy time of year, at least for me, as I think about the garden, meals on the back deck, picnics, and evening fires in the fire pit. Oh, Spring, I am so happy to see you again.
Five
Planning has begun for a small summer homeschool block for my little man. He has requested that summer learning be all about dinosaurs. I am game for that, and kind of excited to learn all about dinosaurs with my little man.
Six
More planning, this time summer camp. Life At Nature's Pace will be hosting summer camp days again this summer, two days a week throughout the month of July. Themes for the weeks include bees, birds, butterflies and wild plants. I might be just a little excited about summer camp days.
Seven
Seeds!!! Need I say more. I have been gathering and sorting my seeds, getting ready to start planting. I am hoping to get the cold frame planted within the week, and then two weeks after that one of my tunnels. I can't wait to get my hands in the dirt, and I am really looking forward to enjoying fresh food from the backyard again.
Eight
The hens are laying in full force again. I collected ten eggs yesterday, not bad when you have fourteen hens.
Nine
New chicks will be arriving on our homestead soon, and certain little man is pretty excited about it. You can be sure I will share some pictures.
Ten
I am, as always, feeling so very grateful for my life, and the abundance I have been gifted.
Wishing you a magical weekend, my friends.
Life sounds full of excitement round there! Spring is around here too at the moment and it makes such a difference. Gardening season has started already and I'm really looking forward to making it even more a part of our days this year. What are you planning on planting in your cold frames/tunnels - do you have a tried and tested few crops that seem to do well started off early like that? And do you plant the seeds directly in the frame/tunnel or start them off somewhere else first?
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DeleteI will plant cold weather crops in the cold frame and tunnels...spinach, kale, swiss chard, salad greens, beets, carrots. All the seeds are directly sowed into the ground. I prepped the soil in the fall, and covered it with a good layer of straw, I will move the straw to create rows and plant the seeds. During the day the cold frame and tunnels will need to be open so they don't get too hot, but at night when it cools down I close them up to keep the heat in. And if we happen to get some cooler weather, which will happen, they stay closed and warm :)
Hope that helps my friend. I am so excited that your garden will be a bigger part of your days this year. Enjoy!
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That's a lovely list Kim. I'm glad you are feeling better. Wishing you a wonderful weekend as well. :)
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I would love to know more about the dinosaur block. I have a dino freak over here and I'm always looking for more ideas with him.
ReplyDeleteI don't have much figure out yet, just in the planning stage. A lot of the planning will happen with my little man and where his desire takes us. I have some ideas swirling around in my head, but I really want him to take the lead a bit, so we will work together on a plan over the next few weeks and go from there. I will share what I can here once we have it figured out.
DeleteLots of good things happening for you. :-) Glad you made it home safely.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anke!
Delete10 very very good things. I am glad you are safely home!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen.
DeleteLove it! Hope you have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteYou too my friend! I hope all is well in your world. xo
Delete10 very extraordinary things indeed! Love the idea of new chicks soon! :) xo
ReplyDeleteWe are getting excited about new chicks, always so much fun to have them running around :)
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Amazing list. :) Welcome home! Spring is here too and I am so excited for planting and growing and summer sun! Love number 10 the best! Have a magical weekend too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tina!
DeleteThose are ten wonderful things and a beautifully uplifting sunset to boot; what a lovely way to start the weekend - thank you :)
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome :) Happy weekend Carie.
DeleteI am glad to hear you arrived home safe and sound. It sounds like your holiday was the perfect rest for you both, I love how your next few months is going to look. Full of hope, exciting projects and community. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you my friend. It was absolutely perfect, and has left me very inspired and motivated, and that feels really great!
DeleteNature's beauty, being home, gardening, learning - what a great list of things to be grateful for. Sounds like you are going to be busy doing some wonderful things soon (once that snow and ice finally melt away eh).
ReplyDeleteWell the snow and ice has melted away here, it is wonderful! I actually spent time over the weekend working in the yard and gardens...so much fun!
DeleteI agree totally Kim, there is just something about watching the sun rise over the ocean that is soul touching.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you made it home safely and are now in the mist all of things springy.
I had hoped to get in a little gardening today, but we have rain in the forecast so I guess I will be doing a project indoors. My Mike has had the flu so there is lots to do.
Enjoy a beautiful day.
So very soul touching, it is so magical every single time. Thanks Tracey, it feels so good to be home.
DeleteWe have rain here today too, and all this week, so I am glad I got out there on the weekend. Hope Mike feels better soon.
You too, my friend. xo
Ten beautiful things. Gardening sounds heavenly right about now. Our crocuses are up, but a foot of snow is due tomorrow:( shine
ReplyDeleteThank you my friend. I wish I could say I got those seeds planted, but it has turned cold again. The soil is ready, but with a big dump of snow coming this week, it might be another week before those seeds get in the ground. Sigh....
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