Springtime Aprons
Spring has finally arrived where I live. It is such a joy to see the first spring flowers bloom. Our crab apple tree is about ready to blossom, and our favorite springtime birds have returned after...
View ArticleChicago Crunch Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
When I was a teenager my great grandma gave me one of her most special possessions: her cookbook. I was so blessed and happy that she would give me her cookbook, since I was one of many great...
View ArticleAugust Days and Thimble Summer
On the left peaches from a kind neighbor and on the right tomatoes from our garden! I am hoping to make salsa tomorrow. "While the men worked on the barn Garnet and her mother had their hands full with...
View ArticleJam, Zucchini Bread and A Doily
Zucchinis are one of my favorite vegetables! They are incredibly versatile, just yesterday I was commenting to my mom how many ways I have incorporated zucchini into our meals. Last night we enjoyed a...
View ArticleBaby Chicks and Flowers
Earlier this month we added seven little hens to our flock. We lost two of our older hens this summer and had only three left. It was depressing to imagine how cold and lonely winter would be with...
View ArticleHomemade Grape Juice
Over the years we enjoyed purchasing locally made grape juice. If you have never tried freshly made grape juice you are truly missing out. : ) The store bought grape juice cannot even begin to compare...
View ArticleButternut Squash Soup and Bread Dressing Recipes
I found this turkey platter at a barn sale a few years back. I love the colors.As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving this week I thought I would share two recipes that we have enjoyed lately. I think...
View ArticleA New Favorite Dress
As you may guess from the pictures, this is a dress I sewed sometime last year and it has taken me quite a while to find the time to write this post. In fact I sewed this dress sometime last summer, as...
View ArticleAmy Le Feuvre Books
Today I would like to share four books written by Amy Le Feuvre that I have enjoyed. If you like stories that take place in England during the 1800's then these are books that you will not want to...
View ArticleQuiet Days
Already we are feeling spring in the air! Usually we have snow on the ground, and more in our weather forecasts, in the middle of March*. This week has been warmer and rainy.Adam has been busy in the...
View ArticleOne Day
One DayOne day when heaven was filled with His praises, One day when sin was as black as could be,Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin— Dwelt among men, my example is He!Living, He loved me;...
View ArticleApril
Earlier this month we enjoyed the first of our springtime flowers, crocuses. My little girl loves flowers and was excited to pick dainty bouquets for our kitchen table. In the picture above you can see...
View ArticleStories Behind the Songs & Hymns About Heaven
In times of doubt, fear, and loss, we turn to the songs and hymns that remind us that this world is not all there is--that what awaits us as followers of Jesus is a heavenly kingdom. Songs like "Face...
View ArticleElderberries and Bluebirds
It has been a while since I last posted here. Life has been busy and my blog always seems to take last place on my list of priorities. Between finishing up our homeschool year, gardening, homemaking,...
View ArticleBlack Raspberries and Clematis
This summer we have been abundantly blessed with delicious raspberries, both red and black. Ever since I was a little girl black raspberries have been a favorite. For many years they grew wild along...
View ArticleSour Cream Berry Pie Recipe
During the summer months I love to enjoy the fresh fruits of the season through pies. Recently I had used some black raspberries for jam and didn't have quite enough left over to make a pie with, but...
View ArticleAugust
This bouquet of flowers came from our wildflower garden.August has been a busy month of gardening, canning, home improvements and beginning our homeschool year. It feels as though we have accomplished...
View ArticleApple Pie and October Memories
October was truly a lovely month. I don't remember an autumn with prettier foliage. The picture above was taken while driving down my grandpa's driveway. Grandpa lives down a fairly long driveway,...
View ArticleChristmas Cookies
Today I would like to share with you some new cookie recipes my daughter and I have recently enjoyed baking. This year I decided to try some new cookie recipes, as I tend to make the same cookies...
View ArticleChristmas Books by Grace Livingston Hill Part 2
Back in 2017 I shared some of my favorite Grace Livingston Hill Christmas stories. Since then I have discovered a few other Christmas books by Mrs. Hill that I thoroughly enjoyed. I hope you will...
View ArticleFaith's Checkbook
Over the years one of my favorite daily devotional books has been Faith's Checkbook by Charles Spurgeon. When I was growing up my mom would often read aloud from her own worn copy of Faith's Checkbook...
View ArticleSpringtime Beauty
May has been a beautiful month where I live. My family and I have been enjoying the return of each springtime flower and feathered friends. It is always such an amazing blessing to see spring unfold...
View ArticleFeathered and Furry Friends
Happy Summer! I hope you all have enjoyed a beautiful spring.This spring we were blessed to add to our flock and I thought I would take some time to share pictures of our feathered and furry...
View ArticlePasta Salad Recipe
Today I would like to share with you my favorite recipe for pasta salad. Earlier this month I made pasta salad for a Fourth of July picnic at my mom's house. Pasta Salad: 1 box (12 Oz.) tri-colored...
View ArticlePictures from July
July was a beautiful and busy month. I always enjoy July, as I feel that it is filled with summer's best. Trips to the lake, picking berries, stunning sunsets, garden produce, family picnics,...
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