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First Signs Of Spring

Little Robin Red Breast Sitting On A Pole. Swishy, Swishy Went His Tail, and PTHBBBBB! Went His Hole—my favorite inappropriate diddy. Insert a wicked grin and a wink. As I...

Goat Farming: It's Not All It's Cracked Up To Be

Star Boy, don't let that cute, innocent face fool you Now that the weather is beginning to warm, I have decided to take over the afternoon feeding and eventually, the...

Tuesday Spotlight: Tea Tree and Eucalyptus

This week, the spotlight shines on Tea Tree and Eucalyptus soap. Tea Tree is known for its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties and strong scent, while eucalyptus is known for its...

Man Blog Of March

The Maiden Voyage There is big news at the Smay household this month. We have another driver in the family. Saturday, I took Jordan to get her driving permit. After...

Foodie Friday: Homeopathic Flu Remedies

Welcome to the last Friday of February, my dear reader. March first is the official meteorological first day of spring, and I welcome it with open arms. The Bean has...

Odds and Ends

There is an element of waste in soap making. With each loaf we cut, two end pieces are irregular in size, not very pretty, and often lack decorative details. These...