And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
Julie | December 17, 2011

Wow, has this ever been a busy holiday season! I have been cranking out my handmade Christmas cards for orders since before Thanksgiving, and have probably produced close to 150 in that time—not bad for my first holiday season at it! Some of the cards were donated to Nolan’s preschool for a holiday craft fair [...]
Casomorphin Power Ranger
Julie | August 26, 2011

An in-depth post relating the findings of Nolan’s medical testing—including nutritional deficits and digestive concerns—and how we hope to help him both physically and socially through dietary intervention.
Community Garden Update, June 2011
Julie | July 1, 2011

An update on the growth of our community garden plots for the month of June 2011.
Take Your Medicine
Julie | June 1, 2011

A review of Green Pasture’s Emulsified Fermented Cod Liver Oil, particularly as a supplement for an autistic toddler.
The Dairy Diary
Julie | May 24, 2011

A tour of Windsor Dairy, north of Denver—they raise grassfed cows on an organic farm, and are the only dairy in the USA to test every single batch of milk for pathogens. Raw milk, here we come!
Notes from Above the Ground
Julie | May 14, 2011

A May garden update, and a trip to the Denver Urban Homesteading farmer’s market.
Scribbles by Sparks
Julie | April 17, 2011

A shameless promotion of my newest venture, Scribbles by Sparks. I have started making monoprinted cards and bookmarks from my son’s scribbles, to help pay for much-needed autism therapies.





