1. Sewing Great for hand and eye coordination (fine motor skills). Helps with concentration and ability to focus. I use a template to trace and cut out the front and back of felt-shaped animals. My girls sew the two pieces together by using a blanket or regular stitch. We leave an opening, put in some stuffing, [...]
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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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Want some Starbuck’s Pumpkin Scones without standing in line? Here’s the recipe! Perfect for a cold fall morning, these pumpkin scones are so moist and flavorful you’ll be wanting to make them year round. Do you love the aromas of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger? While the scones were baking, the smell coming from the [...]
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On our Nebraska farm, July Fourth has traditionally been the day we celebrate food, family, fun, and our country. Normally the day arrives with a sweltering heat and humidity that makes corn and even children grow rapidly. The oppressive humidity hangs in the air like a wet blanket during this time of summer. But, not [...]
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*GIVEAWAY CLOSED* Before get started on the giveaway goodness, I would like to introduce you to the new Raising Homemakers contributors! First up we have Stephanie, who blogs at Keeper of the Home (@keeperhome)where she inspires and educates women on the topics of nutrition, natural homemaking, “greener” lifestyle choices, and frugal, simple living. She is currently [...]
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*GIVEAWAY CLOSED* Welcome to day one of our anniversary week! We are so thankful to have you celebrating with us, especially on this significant day in history as we remember all those that have died in our nation’s service. We give thanks to God for His hand on our nation, on our lives, and over the eternal [...]
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Dont these look de’lish? Super cute, and super sweet Mum-Cakes perfect for Spring time festivities! I cheated and purchased store bought cupcakes, but here are basic cupcake and frosting recipe’s. (If you’re in the ‘bake from scratch’ kind of mood!) Other ingredients are; Sprinkles of assorted colors, a bag of mini marshmellow’s, kitchen scissors My store bought [...]
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Is a washing machine a tool? What about a mixer or a sewing machine? Of course! These are all tools we use to keep our homes running smooth. Having high-quality tools are essential to keeping a home and should be considered an investment for your family. Both inside and out… I would like my daughters [...]
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