So you’ve decided that you want to learn about canning and you are interested in canning your first batch of something. Maybe you want to make homemade salsa, a batch of dill pickles or homemade spaghetti sauce. I first learned how to can tomatoes in 1999 and have learned a few things that worked and…
I love having supplies on hand so I can make a quick custom gift with as little prep work as possible. Last year, I was in our local Mighty Dollar and I saw blank canvas bags for only $1.00. Of course, I bought up several so I could turn them into something fun when I…
Let’s be real—most dads don’t need another tie. They’ve probably still got the one from 2017 hanging in the closet with the tags on it. So what do dads really want for Father’s Day? Something thoughtful. Something simple. Something that says, “Hey Dad, I see you—and I appreciate all the things you do.” I’ve got…
We’re getting ready for a graduation party to celebrate our son’s graduation from high school—and with everything else going on (like moving and traveling for work), it’s definitely a busy, crazy time. But planning a laid-back celebration doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are some easy graduation party ideas to help you with the last-minute…
Embracing Imperfect Gardening has become my unexpected theme this season. We finally planted the garden. It’s later than I hoped—definitely past the “Mother’s Day weekend” target that I usually aim for—but we got it done. And honestly? That feels like enough for this year. We’ve only been on the farm for a few weeks, and…
A few years ago, I inherited a huge coffee can full of buttons with every color, shape, and size you can imagine. I left them in a box and basically forgot they existed till recently I was cleaning out my basement and found them. At first, I thought about discarding them and sending them on…
There’s something about spring mornings that just feels full of potential. The air is crisp, the birds are chattering, and my garden bench is calling my name. Today started with muddy fingers, a warm cup of ginger tea, and a little bit of quiet joy. This post includes affiliate links. Some products were received to…
I have always loved honeysuckle. I know some people think they are a weed, but there’s just nothing quite like the fun of finding a little tasty snack out in the backyard along the fence on a hot summer day. But until recently, I had never thought about making honeysuckle jelly. Bring the nostalgic taste…