Today is Memorial Day ~ the time to remember all who have died while serving in our country’s Armed Forces. I could never be thankful enough for the freedoms my family and I enjoy daily because of the great sacrifice of these individuals and their loved ones. Guns & Roses It just so happens that […]
A Simple Approach To Seed-Saving
Once upon a time, most Americans grew their own herbs, vegetables and flowers. Nowadays, not so much. Isn’t it easier to just go to Wal Mart and bypass all that trouble? That’s what I believed for a long time, but about 10 years ago, I got my hands in the dirt to garden for the first time. […]
Summer Making Series ~ DIY Herb/Flower Drying Board
You really have to live under a rock not to have seen or heard the essential oil craze happening everywhere. Is it quackery or are they truly pure and natural gifts from God? Since we’re bombarded with gimmicks and someone always trying to sell us something, we’re left feeling like we can never let our guard down. I […]
Summer Making Series ~ DIY Stepping Stones (video tutorial and printable list)
I’m so glad we finally made these! If you’re a maker, I encourage you to give it a go. The pictures don’t do justice to their sun-sparkling beauty. Not only are they beautiful, it’s an easy project that you can’t mess up! In fact, since making them, my boys (14 & 12 yr. olds) have […]
In the Garden ~ Failures and the Compost Pile
So it’s been on my mind to share some things about a favorite topic– gardening… just a little here & there. Some things you may already know, and some, maybe not. I didn’t grow up having to garden (and I’m fairly certain that most people in my generation didn’t either.) So if we want […]
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