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Don't Trash that Tree! Recycle It Instead

One of the most iconic symbols of Christmas may be sitting in your home. Perhaps it is artificial? Or maybe yours is fresh? People, I am talking about Christmas trees! Every year, between 25 – 30 million fresh (real) trees are sold according to the National Christmas Tree Association. That equates to a lot of […]

Sunshine Award

A few weeks ago, I was humbled and honored to be chosen for the Sunshine Award. The blogger who selected me is https://urbanoveralls.net//quarteracrelifestyle.wordpress.com/. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Quarteracrelifestyle for this nomination. As someone who recently entered the blogosphere, I am truly touched. First the Sunshine award: So the rules of […]

I’m Connie. Growing up on a farm in rural Iowa taught me me many lessons: raising chickens, growing produce, enjoying raw milk, how to cook from scratch using whole foods, canning, mending clothes, and the importance of being someone who gives back to the community.

Now, living in an urban setting, I brought my country ways with me. Join us as Mr. Overalls and I share our adventures, recipes, and how-to in our daily lives on our 1/3 acre slice of heaven near the center of town.