Have you ever had a jar of honey look like this and can’t squeeze or spoon it out? Bummer, isn’t it? In my photo here, the light color indicates crystallization… Read More... "Help! I can’t get the honey out of the jar"
The Great Pumpkin (carving, that is)
I want to share something that is generally low-cost, yet high quality — pumpkin carving tools. (Do a search for ‘pumpkin’ in the search box if you want to see… Read More... "The Great Pumpkin (carving, that is)"
The oddest year of beekeeping
Early blog posts were a place to share my craftiness, but with most of my craft supplies still boxed up from an ongoing remodel, I haven’t had much to share… Read More... "The oddest year of beekeeping"
Clever bees get ready for winter
I drilled holes in a few hive bodies last year. This serves as winter ventilation in the upper boxes — moisture is a killer for a hive during the winter.… Read More... "Clever bees get ready for winter"
Checking in, then checking out
I’m checking in quick to blog here to say, “Hello. I am still here and can write to you for a few minute before moving on to my next activity.”… Read More... "Checking in, then checking out"
Sprinkly granola
Sometimes I will make granola bars, but sometimes I make sprinkly granola for us to eat out of hand, in a bowl with milk, over yogurt, etc. Today I’ll share… Read More... "Sprinkly granola"
I feel like I’m five years old
Was your kindergarten class like mine? Sitting at tables and making crafts are my kindergarten memories. Mrs. Axemeyer was a grandma type of teacher. I thought she was awesome. Until… Read More... "I feel like I’m five years old"
The baby is fine, thank you
I wrote about saving this baby last week. Here is what it look liked last Thursday. And here is the hive this afternoon. This hive is about 15 minutes… Read More... "The baby is fine, thank you"
Looking down, feeling up
We attended our first Really Really Free Market. Many towns have their own Really Really Free Markets. got the invitation for last month’s market, but our calendar fills up so… Read More... "Looking down, feeling up"