DIY Concrete Patio Pavers - Berries & Barnacles
DIY patio pavers are an affordable and fun option for anyone who enjoys homemade projects. Here is how we made pavers from quick-set concrete.| Berries & Barnacles
DIY patio pavers are an affordable and fun option for anyone who enjoys homemade projects. Here is how we made pavers from quick-set concrete.| Berries & Barnacles
Wondering about the difference between self-care and being selfish? They aren't the same at all! Here is what real self-care looks like.| Berries & Barnacles
Connecting with neighbors is important for resilience and support. It is a good way to gain a network of support.| Berries & Barnacles
Even if the sun isn't shining it's still great to get outdoors and enjoy the view. Here are 7 things you can do at the beach in winter.| Berries & Barnacles
Why kindness matters. And how to bring more kindness into your life, by making it one of your core beliefs and values.| Berries & Barnacles
Looking for a simple way to think about personal boundaries? This example uses ice cream preferences to explain why respect is important.| Berries & Barnacles
Here are 7 CanLit Books that are perfect for anyone interested in engaging literary novels. As well as two CanLit kids' book recommendations!| Berries & Barnacles
Forage for dandelion roots in an area that is free from pesticides. The roots will be bigger if they are a few years old, so it's best if the patch has been growing for a while.| berriesandbarnacles.com
Looking for an alternative to hot chocolate? This homemade Ovaltine is made with 1/2 cocoa and 1/2 malt, then sweetened to taste.| Berries & Barnacles
Want to know about cooperative housing and other shared housing options? Here's how our coop works & the BEST things about living in a coop.| Berries & Barnacles
Want to build a shabin (shed+cabin)? Here are three things you need to consider when planning to build your own shabin.| Berries & Barnacles
Buying a condo in the city is unaffordable for many Millenials. Here are 5 reasons why we decided to buy a cottage instead.| Berries & Barnacles
Here is what you need to consider if you are buying vacant land for a cottage. Watch out for the major pitfalls, bylaws, and more.| Berries & Barnacles
Sew the pillowcase to the top of the flat sheet, lining up the opening of the pillowcase along one of the sides of the sheets. Do this by sewing from the inside of the pillowcase to the top edge of the sheet. It's a bit tricky to get right to the end, but it's not really necessary. Having the pillowcase sewn in makes it easy to keep the pillow in place while sliding around on an air mattress.| berriesandbarnacles.com
How to make fire starters out of recycled egg cartons and candle stubs. We tested using paper, cardboard, and wood pellets.| Berries & Barnacles
A simple design for a built-in daybed in a shabin, tiny home, or cabin. How to build a sturdy daybed for storage, seating, and sleeping.| Berries & Barnacles
Berries & Barnacles is a blog about life in the Pacific Northwest. Written by Emillie Parrish, it celebrates the simple, healthy and sustainable.| Berries & Barnacles
This French quinoa salad is packed with flavor and protein. It features lentils, almonds, fresh vegetables, and a fresh herb salad dressing.| Berries & Barnacles
Pumpkin muffins are a fun and delicious seasonal snack. This is a low-sugar recipe that features a dollop of cream cheese in the center.| Berries & Barnacles
Here are the steps involved in building a gazebo. This gazebo was made with rough-milled lumber on a remote island property.| Berries & Barnacles
An alternative house tour of the home of two set designers. This house filled with eclectic curiosities is very unique!| Berries & Barnacles
Wondering what it's like to use a bucket toilet after three years? Here's how we've refined the system to work best for us.| Berries & Barnacles
Try this delicious spiced stinging nettle soup. It is an Indian flavored lentil soup (dal) that is perfect with this spring green.| Berries & Barnacles
Here are the building plans for our 100 sq. ft. gable roof shabin. It has a 50 sq. ft. loft and openable windows in both gables.| Berries & Barnacles
Planning on building a bunkie while off-grid camping? Here's a day-by-day breakdown of what we did, plus some helpful tips and tricks.| Berries & Barnacles
Learn how to build a simple outdoor toilet. This eco-friendly and affordable composting toilet is perfect for anyone needing somewhere to go.| Berries & Barnacles
Here are the building plans for our DIY gazebo. It is an anchored 12 x 12 foot picnic shelter set on a cliff over the ocean.| Berries & Barnacles
Homemade birdseed feeders as gifts or party favors. Perfect for Valentine's and weddings with this shelf-stable recipe.| Berries & Barnacles
This macramé water bottle holder is perfect for beginners. It is based on a fisherman's glass float net and is made with cotton cord.| Berries & Barnacles
A simple wooden swing is perfect for hanging off of an apple tree. These simple, easy-to-follow instructions will get you swinging.| Berries & Barnacles
Learn how to make a pier and beam foundation for a deck, gazebo, pergola, or pavilion. This is a DIY friendly option for setting posts.| Berries & Barnacles
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Roasted Vegetable Quiche| berriesandbarnacles.com
Learn why it is so important to teach your children how to cook. And get started with these simple age-based ideas and recipes.| Berries & Barnacles
This Tex-Mex pie is a 1980's dish with a refried bean crust and taco filling. It is a simple and delicious meal.| Berries & Barnacles
Self-care isn't about going on vacation or buying a new phone. Here are 5 important self-care practices that you can do right now.| Berries & Barnacles
This garden apron has small pockets for seeds, clippers, small tools. It also has a large pocket for larger tools or picking produce.| Berries & Barnacles
This camping quinoa salad mix is perfect for backpacking, travel, and other light-weight meals. Serve with whatever vegetables are available!| Berries & Barnacles
Ten ways to improve your mental wellness. How to use mindfulness and other healthy habits to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety.| Berries & Barnacles
Need to build an outdoor toilet? Learn the pros and cons of a pit toilet, bucket toilet, dry toilet, or self-contained composting toilet.| Berries & Barnacles
What should you do first after buying vacant land for a cottage? Here's how we got started setting up and building our vacation property.| Berries & Barnacles
This DIY sleeping bag liner is perfect for camping, travel, RVs, boats, or tiny homes! It's simple to make from a twin-sized flat sheet.| Berries & Barnacles
Learn how to dry herbs the easy way! This zero waste, no-fuss, paper bag method is my go-to for all freshly harvested herbs.| Berries & Barnacles
This 275 ft. sq. tiny home overlooking the ocean, with a huge rain barrel watered garden has been lived in full-time for over 30 years.| Berries & Barnacles
Learn how to install rain barrels and why rainwater harvesting is important. Includes, the pros, and cons of different options.| Berries & Barnacles
How to build an LDU pit as a simple solution for off-grid gray water disposal. Perfect for campsites and cottages!| Berries & Barnacles
Want to help the endangered monarch? Here's why you need to plant milkweed. Along with a how-to guide for raising monarch butterflies.| Berries & Barnacles
A collective garden is a way for city dwellers to grow most of their own food. Learn about how collective gardens function.| Berries & Barnacles
Learn how to play President, a card game that clearly demonstrates the power of privilege. It's an easy and fun game for large groups.| Berries & Barnacles
Freshly roasted dandelion root is a delicious coffee alternative. It is simple to make and the perfect way to make use of dandelions!| Berries & Barnacles
Turn seashells into a beautiful wind chime with this simple tutorial. A seashell wind chime is a fun, kid-friendly craft.| Berries & Barnacles
This gluten-free poppy seed roll is a delicious treat. It's made with a yeasted whole-grain dough and a rich butter and poppy seed filling.| Berries & Barnacles
This roasted vegetable quiche is an easy and delicious meal. It's packed with vegetables and packed with flavor!| Berries & Barnacles
As a food blogger and cookbook author, I love cookbooks. Here is my list of favorite cookbooks, perfect for a vegetable-focused diet.| Berries & Barnacles
How to make a DIY cat toy out of an old sweater and lentils! This weighted, mouse-shaped toy is a favorite with my cats.| Berries & Barnacles
Winter in the Pacific Northwest is DEFINED by rain. Why not make the most of the weather? Here are 6 reasons to love cycling in the rain.| Berries & Barnacles
Here's how to build a campsite on vacant, rural land. It's a good first step toward building a cabin or permanent dwelling!| Berries & Barnacles
These flavored yogurt muffins are a mix and done recipe. There's no need for additional sugar or flavors! Tested with GF & wholegrain flours.| Berries & Barnacles
A lasagna garden is a no-fuss approach to gardening based on layering compost material. It's an easy and affordable option for new gardens.| Berries & Barnacles
Here's how to make your own slow-watering system. Bucket watering fruit trees is the best way to encourage deep roots and drought resistance.| Berries & Barnacles
Strategic board games are perfect for kids and adults. Here are 5 recommended board games along with why they are our favorite| Berries & Barnacles
How to go cycle touring on a tandem bicycle. The pros and cons, practical advice, and how to keep on pedaling through an argument.| Berries & Barnacles
Here's how to make a microwaveable heat eye mask. A heated eye mask isn't just for relaxation, it can also help with dry eyes.| Berries & Barnacles
Looking for a delicious use for salal berries? Try these salal berry scones. They are a stove-top scone, which makes them perfect for camping!| Berries & Barnacles
Cycle camping with kids is a fun way to travel. Here are some tips for cycle camping with toddlers, little kids, tweens, and teens!| Berries & Barnacles
This British-inspired cheese and onion pasty is deliciously easy. Made with a rich lentil-based filling, it is a hearty vegetarian meal.| Berries & Barnacles
Looking for a relaxing, eco-friendly family vacation? Here's how we went cycle touring from Quebec City to Montreal with a 14-month-old baby.| Berries & Barnacles
Paper-wrapped votive candles are beautiful and cozy. Use recycled glass jars and old sheet music for an easy craft that makes a perfect gift.| Berries & Barnacles
How to make homemade bath soaks and salts from everyday ingredients that you probably already have! Non-toxic and easy!| Berries & Barnacles
It is easy to make hot and cold packs. These homemade heat packs are perfect for headaches, injuries, or just getting cozy on a cold night.| Berries & Barnacles
Wondering what you can do with a stash of old wool sweaters? Make a recycled wool sweater poncho! It's a simple and cozy design.| Berries & Barnacles
Did you know that Tarot cards aren't just for fortune-telling? Here's how to play Tarot, a traditional French card game.| Berries & Barnacles
Looking for a fun zero-waste gift? Try a vintage board game! Check out our list of 18 fun and favorite classic board games.| Berries & Barnacles
Learn how to play pitch - a quick and easy card game for 3 to 8 people. Perfect for coffee shops and restaurants.| Berries & Barnacles
Here are a few homemade lightweight camping meals, including an instant lentil soup that is packed with vegetables and pasta.| Berries & Barnacles
Looking for healthy marshmallows? This recipe uses about 1/3 the amount of sugar for a treat that's not quite as sweet!| Berries & Barnacles
Water bath canning is a traditional way to preserve foods. Taught by my mother-in-law, I learned about jam covers after we moved to Ireland.| Berries & Barnacles
How to make yogurt leather. Higher protein and less sugar than regular fruit leather! Try mango lassi leather or strawberry banana!| Berries & Barnacles
Chocolate pear cake is rich, delicious, and beautiful! Perfect with a scoop of ice cream. It is easily adapted for gluten-free flour.| Berries & Barnacles
Looking for a simple, yet delicious gluten free pie crust? This crust is both flakey and strong. Perfect for your favorite pie!| Berries & Barnacles
This gluten-free biscotti is made with a mix of whole grain and almond flour for a filling and delicious snack.| Berries & Barnacles
Looking for a better way to travel? Slow travel is about connecting with people and places and taking a smaller environmental footstep.| Berries & Barnacles
This nearly instant cream of mushroom soup mix is put together using easy-to-find ingredients. It's perfect for lightweight camping!| Berries & Barnacles
Looking for a healthy, zero-waste snack? Try making flavorful stovetop popcorn. This recipe includes 10 different flavor options.| Berries & Barnacles
Want to make a sugar-free and flavorful nut mix? These spiced nuts are based on the Everything bagel. It's deliciously easy!| Berries & Barnacles
Learn why we chose to make hugelkultur gardens on our island property. How we built them, and how they are growing 1 and 4 years later.| Berries & Barnacles
Wondering if a home exchange would work for you? Here is everything you need to know about setting up for a house swap.| Berries & Barnacles
Looking for some sights in Ireland that are off the beaten path? Here is a list of places to visit that aren't found in most guidebooks.| Berries & Barnacles
These vegetable crackers are similar to veggie chips, but they are sliced thicker for a cracker-like texture. Perfect with dips or cheese!| Berries & Barnacles
