Like many kids, Easter was one of my favorite holidays growing up. Even way out in the country, the Easter Bunny would find our house…
Small-scale turkey farming is an excellent income source for homesteaders. They have interesting personalities and are suitable for homesteads with children. Because they can companion…
It always surprises me how quickly we are encouraged to move from the attitude of gratitude of Thanksgiving to the hyper-consumerism of Christmas. Constant media…
Well, I don’t know about you all, but I am fully holidayed out. Traveling, food, family and friends, pie, presents, food, crowds, cookies, stress, candies,…
I remember at least one of my Christmas gifts from 1970. I was five years old, and my dad and brothers worked for weeks in…
Winter is upon us and while we may be glad to get some time out of the midsummer sun, winter weather is hard on our…
Pumpkin season is here and while many consider pumpkins a necessary part of their fall decorating, pumpkins are so much more than that! Don’t settle…
By the time we get through Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday, it is easy to become burned out on giving…
This week, I’ve decided, out of the kindness of my little heart, to share with you one of my most treasured recipes. It’s one I’ve…
The holidays are almost here and one of my favorite things to do is use what nature provides to decorate my home. You can go…
Great-Grandma’s divinity; Aunt Trudy’s creamy corn casserole; Cousin Delbert’s homemade eggnog… without a doubt, we all have our favorite, traditional holiday dishes. But, also doubtless,…
Well, friends, summer is long gone, and party and holiday season is upon us. Family gatherings, pot-luck parties, gift exchanges, and cozy nights snuggled up with…