Like many people, we’ve always been fascinated by the world of metal detectors. A few weeks ago, we ordered a new Minelab metal detector and have been exploring our yard and farm. So far, we haven’t found anything substantial, but we have been enjoying the new hobby and learning a lot. If you have been…
It’s the middle of September and my garden is finally reaching the end of the growing season. It has been a productive summer with lots of vegetables, canning jars, and a freezer full of produce. But now it is time to look forward to a new season of gardening and cool weather activities. Here’s a…
Have you ever wanted to surprise someone with a special gift in the mail but didn’t know what to send? Subscription boxes have been around for a long time, but many people don’t know what is available. Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite subscription boxes that are perfect for each person on your gift…
Learning about the mining history in Kentucky is an important part of understanding where we have come from as a community as well as a nation. When you explore the Blue Heron Coal Mining Camp in Stearns, Kentucky you can not only see the buildings and learn about the community, but you can also hear…
Do you have a son/daughter, niece/nephew or someone special off to college for the first year? Are you looking for some fun ideas for care packages? We all know the traditional items to send to a college student, but here are some other outside the box ideas to stay connected and keep your college kids…
This past week we were out on the farm and it was hot, our hands were dirty and we were hungry. Put all that together, and we were sure thankful to have planned ahead to take care of all these problems. Someday, we’ll have a house on the farm where we can go in and…
Remember all those blue jeans I’ve been saving and cutting into squares? This weekend, I finally started sewing them together to create the blue jean quilt topper. Since I already had all the blocks cut out, it was a fun project to start sewing them together into strips. Join me as I turn these stacks…
Recently I created a new mug with infusible ink and a mason jar-style sublimation tumbler. I wanted to design a patchwork-style background with some words that are important in my life showcased in a contrasting print. This mug design is a little more detailed than some of my other infusible ink mugs but it is…