Most people have eaten dill pickles, bread & butter pickles or sweet pickles but have you ever tried cinnamon pickles? These beautiful pickles are a mix of crunchy sweetness, cinnamon spice and just a hint of vinegar. The combination is unusual and the taste just plain amazing! If you have cucumbers and a desire to…
Do you love the classics and want your kids to grow up loving some of these time-tested favorites? There are some books that deserve to be shared with the next generation but they may seem a bit overwhelming at first glance. So how do you instill a love for classic books with kids that are…
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of picking fresh mint each morning to add to my cup of water. I love fresh springs of mint in my ice water to sip on all throughout the day just as much as in a hot cup of water. But what do I do all winter when the…
By now you have probably sent your kids back to school with all their supplies. They’ve got new tennis shoes, a good backpack and notebooks. But did you make sure they have the other supplies that will keep them safe, comfortable, and ready for whatever the school year throws at them? Here are a few…
We have several little buildings on our farm that are in various stages of disrepair. This little building has been slowly falling apart since we bought the farm several years ago, but I really want to try to save the small shed. it adds such character to the property and is the perfect background for…
There’s just nothing that tastes better than real green beans that you pick from the garden. In past years, I would run south to my father-in-law’s garden and help pick his green beans but now, we have our own harvest! I love picking green beans and getting them ready for a full winter of great…
How do you know if you are a true gardener at heart? Is this a passing interest or are you an all-in, hopeless, lost cause fanatical gardener? How can you tell me you’re a gardener without saying a word? Here are a couple of things we all share when we have perpetual dirt under our…
Taking a vacation or spending time on the road means you have to spend money. There’s gas for the vehicles, food for the family and lodging to pay for. But even though you have to spend money, there are ways to spend smart! Whether you are at the gas station, motel or grabbing food at…