Evaporation of snow on warm winter days, moisture of the soil below, changing weather patterns and more have a tremendous impact on how much water reaches our underground aquifers. Snow accumulation is a large component of the overall cycling of our water supply
Yes, of course there is a scientific term for our inability to recognize and relate with the natural world around us! Now is the perfect time to make a change in the way you view all of that green stuff…
Take a deep breath- spring weather is on the way! My lungs are ecstatic, are yours?! Oh, and so is my skin, digestive tract, brain capacity, immune system, and emotional wellbeing! Get the idea yet? There is nothing like a…
I desperately want chickens. Don’t try to talk me out of it, I have already decided! Since starting this blog and my Drifted Way Instagram account, chickens have been an easily attainable and exciting goal for my homesteading journey! Did…
I have found these five aphorisms to be ESSENTIAL to focusing on the positives throughout our current journey and the life we are building. As you read them, consider your personal goals, emotional reactions, and family needs.
It’s freaking freezing here. Frost is nothing, this ice and wind has sent even Wisconsinites into a flurry of hibernation activity. The grocery store was NUTS. The police and emergency vehicles are out in full force patrolling the highways for…
No messing around this time, lets get right to the good stuff! Digest these words carefully and take note of your emotions. Looking forward to discussing these wise words with you at the end! A WOMAN OF STRENGTH © Maryanne…
Engagement season is over…are you a lucky winner of a lifetime partner in 2018? You may have noticed the crazy influx of engagement posts and pictures in the last month. Little did we know, December is the most likely time of…
If you are reading this, a secret must be ringing in your ears loud enough to prompt a click! Hey, me too. As much fun as surprises are, I really really struggle to keep them. Especially when they are huge…
The holidays create many ups and downs in our lives. Our bodies are working extra hard to keep up appearances while our appetites get exercised over new foods and those guilty pleasures we only get once a year. I had…
It has been a week since the time changed and I am already really struggling to keep depression’s ugly hands off my fragile happiness. Wake up: Darkness. Drive to work in Darkness. Leave work: Darkness. Drive home through Darkness. Repeat…
I did something this week that I have been curious about for a long time: I made shampoo from scratch! My creation was based loosely off of this recipe from Little House Living which consisted of: 1/4 cup liquid Castile Soap…
You better believe that it is National Cat Day. They come when they want, and they conquer. They strut… to the closest food supply. Powered by sheer vexation and hindrance, they think they rule this world. October 29th, people. On…