Have you ever tried fresh apple cider? I love apple cider. As soon as I see it in stores, I buy myself a jug to enjoy. It’s best warm in my option and on cool fall mornings. This year, though we were chatting with some fellow church goers and discovered they had an apple press….
Last week we had a storm blow in with high winds which caused several fruit trees to drop fruit on the ground. It was time to make good use of that fruit. Labor of love Over the 3 day Labor Day weekend we spent two of the three days taking care of the fallen fruit….
Have you ever taken on projects at your house? I normally stick to the simple ones, like painting. Today, it was painting the bathroom cabinet. If I want something more complicated I go to my hubby and see if he can overcome my request. He is very handy and artsy. So there are very few…
The plants are loaded jalapeños, and I can’t wait to make jalapeño poppers, strawberry jalapeño jam, and cowboy candy. It all happens at once, doesn’t it? The plants are very ready all of a sudden and need attention now. Our garden and those that have been generous enough to share with us just exploded with…
A Garden Full of Gratitude This year, our tomatoes have been fantastic. They are big, beautiful, and honestly—I wish I would have entered them into the county fair. Around here, that’s a big deal. We’re a county fair kind of community, and I can already tell… next year, we’re getting our kids enrolled in 4-H….
From the start, this little front porch has been a favorite of mine! It’s one of the reasons I love this house. I love that it’s a safe place for my kids to play. I enjoy sitting on the front porch swing and soaking in nature’s songs. As you can see, it is still a…
Do your kids love to play? Have you heard of open-ended toys vs. close-ended toys? Here is a breakdown of what the difference is: Closed-ended toys – These are toys with a specific intended use or limited ways to play with them.– Examples include puzzles, board games, action figures, and toy vehicles.– Closed-ended toys often…
Lincoln logs are great for kids of all ages. Our youngest likes to walk and hold them, seeing what he can get into. While the big kids build and create with them. Our children receive Lincoln Logs for Christmas. We discovered more that were on the side of the road going to be thrown away….
This is a new start to our lives as we are learning to pressure cook and using water bath. Firstly, we love learning and knowing that we are providing for our family. We love getting to try new recipes and sharing them with our family and friends. It has been exhausting getting everything accomplished, but…
Have you ever tried cinnamon cucumbers? I do not like pickles, so I was very hesitant about them, but I really do enjoy cinnamon cucumbers. My husband remembers eating them as a child. So if course with our abundance of cucumbers this year we had to give it a try! 5 days to make Cinnamon…