
Living With Intention Just Took A Whole New Turn.
Take a city girl and start with a dream. Add in 2 Acres, in a rural little community. Mix well. Laugh a ton and discover a life full of adventure and wit, wild animals and gardens. Mix in a little frustration and many tears and you have The Bettencourt’s.
Secrets
Who We Are

We are a certified Permaculturist, Bee-keeper, Trained Master Gardener, Food Preserver, Gardener, Chicken Keeper, Chef, Baker, builder of all things.

We are a teacher, writer, blogger, YouTuber and Tik Tok enthusiast. We share what we know in many platforms in hopes to help others on their journey.

We don’t take life to seriously and we try to have fun along the path. This life is a journey with up’s and down’s and laughter and tears. We choose to live out loud.

Why You’ll Love Us
We don’t fret the small stuff. We simply choose to live each day with a desire to be a better person for ourselves and others. Leaving the outside world exactly where it needs to be – Outside. Come join our journey and we can promise you the following:
- Real Life
- Laughter
- Intriguing Information
- Interesting Lessons
- Money Saving Solutions
“Very Informative”
Their information was detailed and delivered with in a hilarious way I was glued to the screen for more.
Fiona
“Love the teaching style”
I love how they encourage us to continue to try. The way they view failure has me wanting to fail more and more.
Joseph
“Fantastic Idea’s”
I learned so many different ways to solve my issues and all while saving money! Priceless information.
Michelle
Coffee Time with The Bettencourt’s
Our Thoughts and Solutions
Or purely stupid idea’s. You decide.
- Lilac Vanilla JellyThis always marks the beginning of canning season for me. The blooms on the bushes and the sweet smell wafting through the air, then brought into the house and canned up to be enjoyed till the next bloom of theContinue reading “Lilac Vanilla Jelly”
- Kenny’s Chipotle SauceA few months ago a neighbor brings me a box of ingredients, a sampling of his sauce that he created and a handwritten recipe note on how to create it. The instructions were easy, making it a quick amazing condimentContinue reading “Kenny’s Chipotle Sauce”
- Keeping cats off our counters… Pet Shock MatsOur 2 barn rescue cats are driving us nuts. They refuse to stay off the table and counter’s of which are the only 2 rules I insist on. They literally have free range over the entire house. But they refuseContinue reading “Keeping cats off our counters… Pet Shock Mats”