Tea time is a love of mine. It is a love of mine, because it is a love of my mother’s. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of impromptu afternoon teas my mother and I shared together. When I was a little girl, Mom would bring home a special box of cookies and would [...]
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I have put off pruning our grape for too long. Have you ever stalled from doing something because you were totally intimidated by it? When you have all these grand ideas of growing, nurturing, and producing grapes or hardy kiwis, there is a point that you just have to tackle the learning curve it takes [...]
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Would you like your 12 year old to be able to say, “Mom, I’d like to make dinner tonight.” ? Would you like to to be able to ask your 9 year old to bake some bread? Letting your children help in the kitchen, beginning when they are small will start them and you on [...]
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We have a guest post today by Jenny of A Mother’s Heritage: She was so eager to be with me. “Can we do a project or something?” She just wanted a piece of mommy, to be a part of the home in her own soon to be 6 year old way. That is when I [...]
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Have you started to get gardening and seed catalogs yet? Now during these more sedate months before spring bursts upon us is the right time to plan your family garden. Ever since the Garden of Eden, gardening has been a timeless way to exercise, get fresh air and sunshine, plus reap the benefits of growing [...]
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These peanut butter truffles are dipped in milk chocolate & drizzled with white chocolate! If you are a peanut butter lover… these may be just the perfect Valentine’s treat for you and yours. Little ones might enjoy helping you roll the peanut butter balls out before they are dipped! Peanut Butter Truffles 2 cups creamy [...]
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Today we have a post by Jamie of Like a Bubbling Brook… There are so many dishes you could bring to a holiday potluck, but what are your choices if you’re trying keep things simple and frugal during the holiday season? Plan now for your upcoming family, friends, or church gathering by browsing these inexpensive [...]
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Today we have a guest post from Ashley Schnarr of Stay at Home Daughter: (2011 Gingerbread house) Gingerbread house making and decorating is one of my favorite family traditions that we do each Christmas season. Every year my mom and I and a few of the other kids spend a day mixing up gingerbread [...]
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