Homemaking Mondays: Wildlife Gardening & Different Way of Eating

 

Hello! 
How is your homemaking day going?

I hope you are enjoying the day and all that is 

flowing into it.

I woke today to a very cold day

it dropped down to freezing last night 

but all seems well this morning.

Last night while I was out checking on the garden

I stopped to admire this large clump

of lupins that has erupted into bloom recently.

Soon the forest floor

will be blanketed with their beautiful blue

scented blooms.

My sons led a bee hotel activity 

this past week and it got me to thinking 

about the wildlife gardening that

to me is just as important as

planting the seeds for what we want to grow. 

Gardens are a little habitat 

that we get to play a part in. 

Thinking of the pollinators is a huge aspect

that takes some consideration.

All those bees and butterflies,

lady bugs and yes, even mosquitos. 

Is our yard/ garden space welcoming to them?

A few years ago my father gifted us a 

bumble bee house. 

It has been used, not every year but a few. 

The butterfly house also has played a part in 

sheltering butterflies during cold nights.

This year with the inspiration of my boys

I put together a new bug/bee hotel

for our yard.  
In the past our bug hotels have 

had quite the turnover

in critters finding shelter there. 

I hope this one is also enjoyed by little critters.

Speaking of little things. 

My daughter sweetly gifted me with these 

amazing beautiful stitch markers. 

Little tea cups and tea pots.  

Just adorable really! 

As for a different way of eating.

Well....my body has been telling me lately 

that something needs to change. 

I've decided to go on a no sugar diet

which is more of a lifestyle.

With that I'm learning to do some new things.

If you know me at all...then you know

I love to try new things in the kitchen.

This past weekend I made some egg waffles 

for something new.

It's eggs, a little sour cream, parmesan cheese

and then some shredded cheese over top.

Pour into the griddle and close the lid.

It's a challenge eating this way...but there 

are some fun things to.

I've already been seeing some positive 

changes getting away from the sugars. 

My husband has recently joined me in this journey. 

It will be interesting to see what comes of this.

Well, I am off to get some bread made

for my family (those that still eat it),

and then on to some spring cleaning.

It's that time of year the inside of the kitchen 

cabinets need a good scrub.

I pray you have a lovely day!

Love and Prayers,

Jennifer