This year, when making your Halloween Jack o’ lanterns, save the seeds and make easy sweet cinnamon pumpkin seeds! In this article, I’ll explain how you can separate the seeds from the goo and make a sweet snack. That’s right, you might have to get your hands a little gooey! Did you know that pumpkin…
Have you ever heard of fire cider? It is a concoction that is all natural and organic, and is often used during allergy season and flu and cold season. Why is it called fire cider you may ask? It is called fire cider, both for the spicy taste and the bright orange hue. What exactly…
Ok so maybe you are all pumpkinned out and are looking ahead to more wintery type flavours. But, before you do, I had to share this one last pumpkin recipe for this fall. We had these cinnamon pumpkin waffles for breakfast just this morning and they were so so yummy, I HAD to share them…
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…
If you live in an area with distinct seasons like I do, there are natural limitations to when you can grow vegetables outdoors. In the spring, you have to wait until the threat of frost has passed and soil temperatures reach acceptable levels. Then, before you know it, shorter days and cooler temps will return…
1. Favorite Fall Sweet Treat? I’d have to say either apple crisp or pumpkin pie! 2. Red, Yellow, or Green Apples? Red. They are just so versatile. Eat them fresh, good for baking, saucing and drying. 3.Favorite Fall Sport to Play? I don’t play any sports right now, but I enjoy watching my…
The first day of school can be a scary thing. New teacher, new classmates, and new things to learn. And if it’s a completely brand new school, too, it’s that much more nerve-racking. You don’t know your way around or know anyone. It’s enough to make even the most confident child lose some confidence. It…
Are you looking for an easy, delicious old fashioned pumpkin bread recipe? Well you have come to the right place. This pumpkin bread is moist and super easy to make. You will be enjoying fresh pumpkin from your oven in no time! I made this pumpkin bread yesterday, and it is almost gone! I pulled…
A couple weeks ago I shared with you my favorite homesteading/farming/gardening books. Today, continuing in the same vein, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite farming videos. Now, some of these videos are longer, feature length, films but they weren’t big box office hits. They are small independent films and I just…