We had quite the prolific garden this year. I give all the glory to God because it was just unbelievable how much fruit was pulled from the vines. I have never seen such a generous production. There were many people in our community that either could not garden or their garden was not producing well, …
Strawberry jam runs deep in my memory. I remember Grandma always having her jam that we would slather on top of her homemade breads and Mom carrying on the tradition as we had our garden plot growing up that Dad cared for each day. When I had littles, I started into making strawberry jam. My …
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Lessons in Etiquette For our most recent Talk Show, we dove into this subject of hospitality and hosting guests. We go over each point as we discuss and share our own tips and ideas… Hospitality Hospitality or Hosting Etiquette is something I have always had a hard time mastering. Because I do not want people …
Tips on Tuesday…Hospitality For history last week, we went on a field trip to the historical battlefield of Franklin, one of the last and bloodiest civil war battles. When I think of hospitality, I think of pretty dishes on my table, a warm meal to serve, and pleasant company to pass the time, not blood …
The look of reclaimed barn boards is something that most people enjoy. It gives you that connection to the land and to the past. The vintage feeling you get as you touch the rough boards that were weathered and worn from years of standing strong against the elements, will take you on a whimsical journey …
Seasons change on the homestead just like the seasons of our lives. Our life has been through many seasons and God has been so faithful through them all. Over the years, we have been able to learn the art of self-sufficiency and how to work hand-in-hand with our family to put food on the table. …
Since the beginning of time we have had banquettes where there has been times of gathering people together in one place. The kings and queens of times past had their fine halls where a whole host of courtiers and people of importance were called upon to join in the festivities. Many of us do not …
Necessity is the Mother of Invention! I started out a young wife who knew nothing of how to make my way through the kitchen some 20 years ago. It is embarrassing to admit that the only thing I could cook was packaged foods in the microwave. I did not understand anything about organization. My kitchen …
Wincing in pain for all those years I suffered from nerve disease, all the emotional trauma, and all the squinting as I read or look at photos, has left its toll on my skin. For those six long years of pain, I held my face in a constant form of crunching my muscles that lie …
What a disaster! Since we moved into our new home a few months ago, I have been strategically trying to find homes for everything. I like to have things with their “families” or like items. I had stuff crammed into my cabinets and I could not find anything. My hoarding instincts were creeping back in …
