They say that time flies when you are having fun, a sentiment that I think most would agree with, although, the older I get, it would seem that regardless of my enjoyment, time seems to be speeding by. There is just never enough time in the day. This past trip to Rustic Pines marked a … [Read more…]
Alas, winter has arrived ladies and gents. Even though there is no snow in the “cities” currently, our last trip to Rustic Pines proved that the winter is in full force on the North Shore. The white-covered scenery was beyond stunning and serene. Although my sweet hubby was not successful in his first deer hunting … [Read more…]
Ahh late fall… and with the cooler air and falling leaves, comes the age old tradition of heading off to the woods for deer hunting. Wrapped in blaze orange, toting our favorite rifle, and clutching great hopes of bagging that trophy buck, we make this journey like so many before us. Just wait till you … [Read more…]
Breathe… sometimes you just have to get away. A little over a week ago, Katie and I made a last second decision to bolt for the tranquility of Rustic Pines one Saturday evening. The trip offered a needed break from our schedule, as well as the quiet contemplation required for absolutely crazy ideas to be … [Read more…]
Ingredients: Baking Soda Essential Oil Mason Jar Recipe: Combine baking soda and a few drops of your favorite essential oil in a mason jar. Cover with a lid and screw down. Tap a few holes into the lid of the jar with your husbands beloved tools. Shake well. Sprinkle liberally on carpet and let sit … [Read more…]
Hello again, ladies and gents; gardeners and chefs alike! Welcome to fall, the season that all nature lovers happily welcome in Minnesota. It’s the season of viewing stunning tree colors, the sounds of acorns falling to the ground, and the sight of geese in the sky, as they form a “V” and bid us a … [Read more…]
When’s the last time you laughed uncontrollably? I mean the deep down guttural laugh that goes on and on until your diaphragm muscles are screaming in pain… for me it’s been a while. This week at Rustic Pines, we welcomed Katie’s mom & dad up to the property to take in the fall colors and … [Read more…]
It’s hard to believe that Labor Day came so quickly. It seems like it was just weeks ago that we were digging the hole for our outhouse on Memorial Day. Yet here we are at the end of summer. The days are getting noticeably shorter, the maples have started to show signs of color, and … [Read more…]
I love spending time outside in the warm weather months. There is nothing that centers me more than spending some good quality time in nature. When I am really stressed out, if I talk a walk in the woods, it doesn’t take long for me to inhale and exhale, expelling all of my stresses and worries … [Read more…]
A little over a year ago, the idea of Rustic Pines was born. It wasn’t a grand idea that popped into our head, it was more of an idea that grew out of an idea inspired by a chicken. Isn’t that the way all great ideas are born? One day you’re staring a chicken in … [Read more…]