We just got back from a trip Fall Camping in Acadia National Park and it was really spectacular! I wanted to share some of the things we did as a family and make some recommendations to maybe add to your list while your planning a trip yourself!! Don’t let the in between seasons fool you …
Did you know there was a special day just for cookies? Try these 3 homemade cookie recipes for National Homemade Cookie Day this year! National Homemade Cookie Day is celebrated on the 1st of October…every year. And we love trying out new homemade cookie recipes! We love cookies around here. And I do mean love …
Looking for a cute Fall craft to do with the kids? This Autumn leaves mason jar nightlight craft is easy and adorable! It is the perfect addition to the Fall decor or a new nightlight for the kids bedroom. This week has had all of the Autumn feels in the air. It has been a …
Are your bills always late because you just can’t seem to remember when to pay them? Keep track of the due dates and get them paid on time this month with this free printable payment organizer! Free Bill Payment Organizer Tax season is over, but it’s always a great time to start keeping better track …
Homemade canned cucumber pepper relish gives those on my homestead the option of a fresh taste of summer all year long. We love a good condiment here and this little jar of heaven perks up any simple meal. It is so good you can honestly eat it up by the spoonful! I love it on …
This crockpot southern green beans and stewed tomatoes recipe is the perfect way to jazz up dinner! For us, it’s a holiday favorite but this dish sits nicely with any belly filling plate. This dish is something we always have accompany Thanksgiving and even Easter dinner. It goes so well with a turkey or ham. …
It’s hard to imagine picking my favorite herbal books for beginners. There are way too many useful resources out there for me to choose just one or two! So, today, I’m sharing my entire herbal library… But, before I do, I want to highly recommend that you buy physical, hard-copy books whenever possible. Especially when …
Wouldn’t you love to come home and have a nice hot baked potato waiting? Especially in the summer when it’s super hot? Read on to learn how to bake potatoes in your slow cooker… I love baked potatoes! They are not only delicious, they’re healthy, too. We should really eat them more often. And the …
Learn how to make homemade croutons to add flavor and texture to your otherwise, boring salad! It’s salad season! And who wants to eat a plain old lettuce and tomato salad? Not me! Learning how to make homemade croutons is a great way to add flavor and texture to your otherwise, boring salad. Plus, you’ll …
Love a Pumpkin Spice Latte, but hate the price? Learn how to make homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup and brew your own at home! It’s time, you guys!!!! The leaves and apples are starting to fall and that means it’s time for a nice, warm, cozy Pumpkin Spice Latte. And, as you all know, I …
Do you love to freak out your family and friends? Use these 5 Freaky Halloween Goody Bag Treats to gross out anyone… It’s so much fun to watch the reaction on their faces when they open something that looks disgusting. Because the “eww-factor” is already so high, Halloween is the perfect holiday for grossing out …
Looking to reduce or replace your coffee addiction? Switch to a healthier option! This post has 4 simple and delicious, hot herbal tea recipes for any day of the year! As I mentioned the other day, I love herbal tea. And my husband and children love it, too. We drink hot herbal tea all winter …
Considering raising chickens for meat? It’s not as hard as you think! Keep reading to learn all about our first adventure… We’ve been raising egg laying chickens for a couple of years now and we love them. So, in the spring of 2022, we decided to add raising chickens for meat to our little funny …
Don’t waste your fruit scraps! Make your own vinegar at home instead and save a ton of money throughout the year! Do you have any idea how many items you use that contain vinegar? Think about it! From salad dressing to pickles to herbal remedies to cleaning supplies and more. Imagine the things you can …
Love the crunchy, yummy pickles you get with a sandwich at the deli? Learn to make your own garlic dill pickles at home – no canning required! Canning pickles is always a delicious way to use up your cucumber harvest from the garden. But, imagine stocking up on pickles without having to pull out the …
Our goal this year for the garden was to try and use as much as we possibly could during harvest for our families consumption and use! Trying to think outside of the box and use, freeze, process and can as much of the plants and herbs that we could! Harvesting and roasting fresh sunflower seeds …
Are you looking for a quick and easy gift that doesn’t cost a lot of money? Just add a bottle of maple syrup to a basket and a jar of Homemade Pancakes. It makes the perfect gift for anyone! Who loves pancakes? Just about everyone I know! But, not everyone has time to make homemade …
This past week I made some fresh roasted tomato and herb sauce that you may can or freeze! This recipe is easy and absolutely delicious and only calls for a couple of minor adjustments if you plan to can it! I chose to freeze this first batch so that we have a quick pull out …
Do you love herbal tea, but hate forking out the excess price for it at the grocery store? Learn how to make your own, delicious and relaxing tea, with this easy to follow tutorial! Drinking herbal tea is one of my favorite ways to comfort myself whether I’m sick, tired, stressed out or even just …
Need a quick and easy side dish to go with your BBQ Chicken tonight? Try these Parmesan Garlic Baked Potatoes – they’re quick and easy to prepare and they only require 4 ingredients! My family loves these Parmesan Garlic Baked Potatoes and I thought I’d share the recipe with you, too. They are really so …
This 5 ingredient homemade play dough is really a game changer as a parent! We use to buy play dough often. It would dry up because lids weren’t put on all the way or the dreaded blend of colors had us constantly replacing containers. Truthfully even when sealed up well the containers wouldn’t last very …
Beets are one of my absolute favorite things to grow in the garden. The colors are magnificent and I love a freshly roasted beet salad. Canning pickled beets is a close runner up for me. I love anything pickled but beets have such a beautiful and earthy taste to them. You can sweeten or spice …
Save the the flowers from your backyard and make this delicious day lily Syrup recipe to drizzle over pancakes and waffles throughout the year! I know, I know…you’re thinking I’ve totally lost my mind this time! But, this day lily Syrup recipe is soooo good! And if you’re willing to give it a try, you’re …
Looking for a sweet treat to serve at your next party? These homemade cream puffs are perfect for parties, dessert or even an after school treat for the kids. My youngest daughter loves homemade cream puffs, as do the rest of us, but, she’s been asking for them for months. So, last week I finally …
Are you ready to start making some extra money online? Here’s 25 *easy to make* printables to sell on Etsy to help you get started! Printables are HUGE right now! Everyone loves the instant gratification of being able to immediately download the item we want and I don’t see it going anywhere anytime soon. So, …
Love yogurt, but hate all the garbage additives in the store-bought stuff these days? You are going to love today’s recipe! This homemade vanilla yogurt is so easy to make and it tastes so good! Making homemade vanilla yogurt doesn’t have to be hard! In fact, it’s a whole lot easier than I thought it …
One dish that speaks directly to my nostalgic heart and brings me right back to feeling the warmth of my grandmother’s presence is her famous clam dip. It sat proudly on any family gathering table and helped keep our rumbling bellies satisfied as we inhaled the scent of the roast in the oven cooking slowly. …
Getting the kids, the house and yourselves back into the routine of school can be challenging at the end of the summer. Early mornings, bus schedules, after school programs, homework….all of it. One of the last things you want to do is have to think about FOOD on top of all of that. Let us …
Need some school lunch ideas for your kiddos? Check out this post – it’s packed full of ideas for the whole week! It’s that time of year again, you guys! There’s only a few weeks left of summer vacation and it’s time to start planning for the school year…not to mention school lunch ideas! Are …
Looking for a sweet treat that can be served for breakfast or a snack? Make these Chocolate Chip Scones and your family will beg for more! My girls and I could eat scones everyday of the week. I don’t know if it’s our heritage (English, Irish, Scottish) that makes us crave them or if it’s …