Growing your own pumpkins is really good fun. Watching the vines grow, flowers blossom and tiny little pumpkins form is really exciting. They require between 6 to 8 hours of sunlight a day, rich soil improved with compost and lots of space or something to climb on. They are extremely easy to grow and can…
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from my family to yours!
Edited for 2020: please make sure you follow your state or provincial protocols for sizes of gatherings during this Covid-19 pandemic. Let’s all be safe this holiday season. So, you get to do the holiday party this year and you’ve decided to go with a pot luck. But how do you make sure there are…
What treat is better during the holidays than a yummy minty candy cane? These fun, yummy, pretty candy cane cookies are sure to delight your family and friends this holiday season. Kids especially love to help make candy cane cookies because it is a bit like playing with play dough! Roll into a ball, then…
It’s true, the words healthy and holidays don’t always go together. While most people do indulge a little, it’s not necessary to go off the deep end to have a great time this holiday season. To keep your waistline from expanding to Santa-proportions, use these tips to keep you on track throughout the holidays. It…
The snow is falling, it feels like winter and Christmas, it is time for a hot chocolate I believe… But not just any hot chocolate, this decadent white peppermint hot chocolate! This warm drink is perfect on a lazy Sunday morning, as a special after school snack, or go all out and make it a…
Do you have family or friends who are homesteaders and you just don’t know what to get them for Christmas or maybe a birthday? Well today is your lucky day because I’m going to share with you a great list of gift ideas for homesteaders! Homesteading has many different aspects and areas to focus on,…
Halloween isn’t just for humans, so why not dress up your homestead animals in their very best costume for Halloween? Some of these costumes are cute and some are just downright hilarious. Pigs, chickens, cats, dogs, even llamas! Enjoy… Pigs Llamas Goats Chickens And of course we have to have chickens! Cats Since our…
Celebrating Halloween is all about having fun! We’re just having fun pretending, for one night, to be something we aren’t. And, with a bit of pre-planning, you can throw the best Halloween party ever! These tips will serve you well whether the party is for children or adults. For instance, you’ll want to serve some…
Does your family get together for reunions each year? We have one reunion every year and this year we have two! A big part of reunions is, of course, food and you may be concerned about how to transport food to reunions, potlucks or other social gatherings and keep them safe for everyone to eat….