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• Lesson 670 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Having chicks in the coop is a full time job. Every mama hen has to spend much of her time teaching the life skills needed so that each of her babies can... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 669 – The Beauty of Guinea Hens

  

  Our Guinea hens have successfully made their transition into the flock and have become full –fledged and fully accepted members (yes, even the one who was so... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS

• Lesson 668 – Easy Baked Ziti for Rebecca and Jenny

  

  One of the best comments I got last week during my food challenge was from a college student who said I inspired her. “I’m a college student  living in a one... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 667 – Chicken Waterers and Winter

  Now that the SNAP Challenge is over, we can get back to lessons learned living with children and chickens in New Hampshire (which will include thrifty and fruga... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 666 – UB SNAP Challenge – Final Thoughts

  One last post on this SNAP Challenge and then it’s back to lessons learned from living with children and chickens in New Hampshire. I’m going to start this one... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 665 – UB SNAP Challenge – Day 7

  SNAP Challenge Day Seven So here it is Day Seven of my SNAP Challenge. I have eaten well this entire week and in all honesty, I can tell you that I wasn’t hungr... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 664 – UB SNAP Challenge – Day 6

  

  SNAP Challenge Day Six A few thoughts as I go forward with this challenge.  I had made a few videos with some reflections on my experiences this week. Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 HOME, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 663 – UB SNAP Challenge – Day 5

  

  SNAP Challenge Day Five This is the day where I planned poorly. I have a part-time contract and I went on-site thinking it would be a short visit. I’ll eat... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 HOME, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 662 – UB SNAP Challenge – Day 4

  SNAP Challenge Day Four I’ve been saving the eggs for later in the week because unlike the meat or open beans, they are not going to quickly go bad. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 HOME, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 661 – UB SNAP Challenge – Day 3

  SNAP Challenge Day Three Busy day today, had a meeting at the library that lasted 3 hours this morning and then I had to take my daughter to a fair. Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME, RECIPES

• Lesson 660 – UB SNAP Challenge – Day 2

  SNAP Challenge Day Two Second day of the challenge. Am thinking a lot about food, not because I’m hungry but because I’m not completely sure things are going... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 659 – UB SNAP Challenge – Day 1

  NOTE: I actually started this challenge a few days ago to give me enough time to write up the descriptions and get the photos done. SNAP Challenge Day One Day... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 658 – UB SNAP Challenge – Here is My Grocery List

  For the next week I will be taking the UB SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Challenge You might be hearing about this in the news because Cory... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 658 – UB SNAP Challenge – Here’s is My Grocery List

  For the next week I will be taking the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.) You might be hearing about this in the news because Cory Booker, Mayor... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 657 – Quotable Chicks

  “And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 656 – The UB SNAP Challenge

  Loyal Lessons Learned readers, Next week this blog will be devoted to another week-long family experiment that I’ll be running. Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 655 – Pictures of the Kids

  

  Thought I’d bring out some of the chick photos. This is Charlie. For those of you who have been following her story you know that we’ve had her since she was a... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happy Thanksgiving from Our Flock to Yours

  

  May the beauty and blessings of Thanksgiving bring warmth and peace to your coops this season. Happy Thanksgiving from our flock to yours. Remember those... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 654 – Guinea Hens and Vutures

  

  Our newest editions, the young Guinea hens are settling in nicely. After a few days of hiding and getting pecked on by *everyone*, they have more or less... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 653 – Frost on the Pumpkins and Feasts

  

  Oh look, the frost is on the pumpkin. I came home yesterday to find these two beautiful pumpkins patiently waiting by our front porch. Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION