It’s fall again here and I couldn’t be happier!  This is one of my favorite seasons and with it comes changing leaves, cool weather, cozy fires and my very favorite, trips to the pumpkin patch.  Each year we drive down... Continue reading →

The holidays have officially kicked off and I’m considering breaking out the maternity pants like Joey on friends.  We’re gathered with family, the buzz of stories and laughter with the recordings of “Alice’s Restaurant” playing in the background.  Dinner is... Continue reading →

Years ago, I had an awesome neighbor that definitely made the block a better place!  We became much closer after she moved away and have kept in touch through the years, sharing wisdom around kids, cooking, and essential oils.  We... Continue reading →

There’s a reason they call it pecking order.  Chickens can be mean in their attempt to rule the roost.  We recently came out one morning to find that one of our chickens had died – she was young, healthy, but... Continue reading →

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A little loud, and a lot hungry. 
I'm Raina, an urban farm gal with a love of bacon and craft beer living in Seattle.  Join me on my adventures in eating, gardening, crafting and motherhood.