The holiday season is typically so busy that it is easy to get overwhelmed with responsibilities and holiday plans. We all need to take a few minutes to breathe and prepare so we can enjoy the season instead of just surviving. This is a great year to make new traditions and create memories during the…
Some days are meant for full-time creating in the craft room but there are other times in life when you just prefer to sit on the couch – maybe you are dealing with health issues or just want to be comfy in the living room. If you are in a season of life where you…
Do you have a gardener on your holiday shopping list and you’re not quite sure what to surprise them with this year? People who love to spend time outside have a unique list of things they want. If you are wondering what to get a gardener for special celebrations, then I’ve got some great ideas…
Over the past few years, I have really come to enjoy the process of picking wildflowers, herbs, and flowers so that I can create tea, salves, and sprays. There’s just something so satisfying about picking something out of the backyard or from the farm and looking for ways to improve my life. If you are…
Do you love fresh cranberry juice but hate paying full price in the store? This is the perfect season to buy fresh cranberries and make your own juice. Just boil the berries, strain the juice, and process in the canner for about 15 minutes. This is a great option that lets you control the amount…
Have you ever been out on a family adventure and wished you had a game or something fun to do on the spur of the moment? There are some family games that you can pack for easy portable fun. These games and activities are perfect for spontaneous adventures and take very little space to pack….
Have you ever put together a 3-D puzzle with no instructions and no extra help? If the answer is yes, then you are ready to reassemble a whiskey barrel that you rescued from the top of the hayloft in a barn on the farm. I have been eyeing this old whiskey barrel for two years…
Did you know that marigolds are some of the easiest seeds to save and plant year after year? As a child, we would harvest literally hundreds of marigolds each year that we would store and plant the next year. Now that I have my own gardens and yard, I still save marigold seeds each year…
Don’t you love to find the perfect gifts during the holiday season? But if you wait till December, it’s sometimes hard to find the gift, get it ordered in time, and have the budget to afford all the things. That’s why now is the perfect time to start shopping for Christmas gifts. I’ve even got…