As my uncle always says, if you read books, you’ll know things. I always enjoy reading a variety of different types of books that match my variety of hobbies and interests! From the classic Anne of Green Gables, my mom’s newest books, a new book about gardening, or a 1905 French Lupin mystery on Audible,…
With the weather starting to cool, I’m already planning for cozy evenings—hot tea or cocoa, a bowl of homemade popcorn, and the warmth of a fire in the wood-burning stove downstairs. But before that dream can become a reality, we need one essential thing: dry, easily accessible firewood. A firewood storage rack made from salvaged…
I love taking a walk around the farm, making homemade brownies, sitting by the fire, and spending time with family. Those are the moments when I remember to embrace the simple things that make life special. As we go through the month of November, I want to share a super-easy way to remind us to…
Are you looking for a simple Thanksgiving craft you can make to help celebrate the season of thankfulness? If you know how to crochet a simple rectangle, then you can make up a basketful of crocheted pumpkins to remind your friends and family that you are thankful, blessed and grateful! Here’s how easy it is…
Don’t you just love homemade apple pie? I am the first to admit that my homemade apple pie will never quite live up to the memory of my grandmother’s beautiful basketweave pie crusts but I have found the secret to providing a homemade apple pie in just a few minutes by canning my own pie…
Small towns are some of my favorite places to explore. It doesn’t matter if it’s fall, spring, or really any time of year — there’s just something relaxing about spending a day wandering through shops, meeting friendly people, and finding pieces of history tucked into every corner. Recently, we spent some time in Clinton, Tennessee,…
A few years ago, my family got me a cast iron dutch oven complete with a three pole stand to cook over an open fire. I’ve been waiting for the perfect weather to cook over the fire and this past weekend was just right. We carted out all the ingredients and my new pot and…
I can’t believe we’ve already been out here on the farm for six months. Time really does fly! We managed to get our first garden in this year, and despite the craziness of selling our old house and getting kids off to college, it actually did pretty well. The flower beds around the house haven’t…