AN UPDATE: WHEN LIFE HAPPENS WHILE YOU’RE MAKING OTHER PLANS
It’s been a minute since I last wrote a “what’s new with us” type post and I thought it was likely time to update. It’s safe to say that a…
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE GETTING A VIZSLA
Vizslas are beautiful and energetic dogs that are growing in popularity in North America. If you’re considering adding a Vizsla to your household, you’re likely wanting to know everything you…
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CALMING THE SEED CHAOS: MY ALL-IN-ONE SEED STORAGE, ORGANIZATION, AND SCHEDULE SYSTEM FOR GARDENING
Looking back to my childhood, planting a garden seemed so simple. Most everyone I knew simply picked a day (usually on the long weekend in May), threw all their seeds…
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BASIC QUICK BREAD RECIPE FOR BISCUITS, BANNOCK, DUMPLINGS, AND MORE!
There’s not much I love more than a multi-purpose recipe! Especially one that uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand and is flexible enough to work out even…
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE GETTING A GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER
The German Shorthaired Pointer has been consistently gaining popularity and is increasingly being chosen by prospective dog owners. While I may be biased in my opinion of these dogs making…
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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO FEEDING QUAIL
Quail have slightly different dietary requirements than other poultry and will need species-appropriate feed to meet their needs. Beyond their base feed, there are a number of other add-ons, treats,…
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MAGIC WATER FOR POULTRY
Baby chicks are delicate little things who can be prone to illness and even death in their early days. We learned this the hard way the first few times we…
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5 BOOKS EVERY DOG OWNER SHOULD READ
I’ve lived more of my life with dogs than without. For the majority of that time, I never gave much thought to the ins and outs of how a dog…
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BACKCOUNTRY PADDLING 101: LEAVING NO TRACE AND LESSENING YOUR IMPACT
Welcome to Backcountry Paddling 101, a series of posts designed to help you enjoy a backwater adventure. In previous posts, we’ve talked a lot about being prepared and keeping yourself…
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BACKCOUNTRY PADDLING 101: SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Welcome to Backcountry Paddling 101, a series of posts designed to help you get out and enjoy the backwaters. This post focuses on a very important part of any backcountry…
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BACKCOUNTRY PADDLING 101: PREPARING FOR YOUR BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE
Welcome to Backcountry Paddling 101, a series of posts designed to help you get away from it all, find solitude, and have an adventure via watercraft. In previous posts we’ve…
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BACKCOUNTRY PADDLING 101: ESSENTIAL GEAR FOR CANOE AND KAYAK CAMPING
Welcome to Backcountry Paddling 101, a series of posts designed to help you get away from it all, find solitude, and have an adventure whether by canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or…
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BACKCOUNTRY PADDLING 101: TRIP PLANNING
Backcountry paddling is basically the water-based version of backpacking and involves traveling through remote wilderness areas by human-powered watercraft. This could be done in a canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or raft….
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A GIFT GUIDE FOR GARDENERS
Have a gardener on your list but not sure what to buy them? I’ve curated my favourite gardening items that I use all the time, as well as a few…
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5 WAYS TO EMBRACE THE NEW YEAR WITHOUT MAKING RESOLUTIONS
The act of making New Years resolutions never felt quite right to me. It’s this big grand gesture. A declaration of all the things we will no longer be and…
