Have you ever tried to create something with copper wire? It’s not quite as easy as using jewelry wire, but with a little time and a few simple tools, it’s pretty easy to turn copper scraps into Christmas ornaments. This is my first attempt but I think they turned out pretty good, don’t you? This…
I love using the scrap supplies I have on hand to create something fun and special. Last year, I made some button Christmas trees using craft string but this year, I have discovered how much fun jewelry wire can be. So I decided to pull out my stash of assorted buttons and some jewelry wire…
When the kids were younger, and winter would have long, chilly nights stuck inside, we spent lots of time in the basement to fill the evenings with family fun. We’d set up the cornhole boards and have some pretty stiff competition. We even kept a running scoreboard—parents versus kids. With music playing on a Bluetooth…
One of the favorite parts of setting up our Christmas tree each year is retelling the stories about each ornament. Remember this one? Grandma made it the year I was born! You made this one in kindergarten! Grandmother O made this one out of an old camera lightbulb…. and the stories go on. Handmade ornaments…
Recently, my mom gave me a box of stuff she had been saving as she cleaned out a closet. In it was a little baggie of what looked to be a pile of yarn. When I opened it up and pulled out the pile, I found 40 delicate crocheted stars that grandma had made at…
There’s something satisfying about creating something beautiful without spending a dime. This little flower garden came together entirely from things we already had around the farm — a few rocks, some old dirt from the barn, leftover cardboard, and garden seeds. All it cost was some time and energy. Now I’m excited to see it…
The holidays are sneaking up on us, and the farm is starting to look a little more festive every day — twinkling lights on the porch, cocoa on the stove, and that cozy feeling that only winter brings. I’ve been hunting for simple, meaningful gifts this year — things people will actually use and enjoy….
Some people might think canning season ends in August, but around here, my jars never get a break. Sure, summer brings tomatoes and pickles, but November and December are for cranberries, cinnamon, and all the cozy things that make the house smell like home. Canning isn’t a seasonal activity for me — it’s just the…
When my daughter graduated from high school, we had family members sign a new Bible for her to take with her into her next chapter of life. But I honestly ran out of time to do that for my son when he left for college this fall. So this past month, we gave him the…