Easy Watermelon Sorbet – with or without an ice cream maker
No matter how much succession planting I try to do, our melons all seem to ripen about the same time. It’s fantastic to be able …
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Five questions for a more meaningful and frugal Christmas
Earlier this year I wrote a post about how I struggle with the excess of our society and how our decision to live a simple …
Growing Fruit
Since buying our property a little over three years ago we have been adding fruit trees a little at a time. When we moved here …
This Moment
Inspired by SouleMama… This week I got to take Gabriel to go catch a swarm for someone. Carl is usually the one to take him …
Handling Holiday Stress
Tomorrow is my children’s favorite day of the year. There’s been so much talk about Thanksgiving that Esther is waking up each morning this week saying …
this moment
Inspired by SouleMama… It’s really nice to have a big sister who treats you like you’re her own personal dress-up doll. Have a lovely weekend, …
The Gardening Notebook
Since most gardeners are either busy harvesting or planning for fall gardens right now, I thought it might be helpful to have a little sale …
Canning Potatoes for Emergencies and Convenience {plus how to use canned potatoes}
I was an teenager before I saw canned potatoes. I was at a friend’s house and her mom was quickly making dinner and I saw …
::right now::
With windows open I can hear the cars rushing down the street carrying people to work and school. I also hear the morning doves begin …