How can October be ending so soon? Participating in the 31 days series has been a great experience. It was challenging at times to find quality material to post everyday, but in the end I'm happy with … Read More...
Being able to watch a seed grow into a mature fruit bearing plant is really a wonderful miracle to behold. I so enjoy the work of gardening and would be sad if I wasn't able to grow at least something … Read More...
(This post contains affiliate links. See our Disclosure Policy for more information.) I had planned on canning some apple pie filling this year, until I realized that freezing it is MUCH … Read More...
This is what I wore to church on Sunday. Normally I don't buy/wear blue, but for some reason I have a lot of blue maternity clothes. Dress: Kohl's ($2 Clearance!!) Jacket: Thrifted Leggings: … Read More...
Here's another video from the West Ladies, this time they're giving some money saving tips on pie baking for the holiday season. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! … Read More...
This slow cooker hot chocolate recipe adapted from here, comes together quickly and tastes way better than the instant kind. It also makes your house smell like chocolate! What's not to love?! This … Read More...
Fall is the time to plant garlic for harvest next year. Learn more tips and hints with the West Ladies in the video below. … Read More...
I've decided to forgo all Sat/Sun posts for the rest of this series. I figure people have more important things to do than read my blog on the weekends. :) I've just been doing filler type posts … Read More...
This is what I wore out shopping last Saturday. It's turned much cooler since then so now I'm having to wear jackets and closed toes shoes, but Saturday was still warm enough to get away with flip … Read More...
October is really an abundant time of year because it's when most of the fall crops are ready for harvest. Fall fruits and vegetables are some of my absolute favorites and I am certainly enjoying what … Read More...
I made this 3 tiered skirt inspired by the Sewing Video from Homestead Blessings and I love how it turned out! I have a weakness for prairie fashion. I think because it's so feminine and I love all … Read More...
This posts contains affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for more information. I've always been kind of intimidated to make my own pie crust. I've heard that if you don't do it just … Read More...
I love how this maternity apron turned out so much that I thought I'd share a tutorial with y'all! It's basically just a half apron with gathers along the belly. Anyway I'm going to do my best at … Read More...
Head on over here, to download your copy of this cute free fall printable! :) This one has a Thanksgiving theme and would be so cute to incorporate into a table setting. … Read More...
Check out this adorable free fall printable available for download here. … Read More...
In case you haven't figured it out by the title, I'm pregnant! I'm into my second trimester and feeling pretty great. I had a few rough weeks in the beginning, but I'm past that now. Anyway, I thought … Read More...
We dug our sweet potatoes this weekend which was basically our last harvest for this year. We got a pretty good crop with lots of huge potatoes. I think we planted 14 slips in the spring, but a couple … Read More...
Sometimes muffins come out dry and crumbly, but these pumpkin muffins are always moist and delicious. They are one of my favorite muffin recipes and they also freeze well. Every time I make them … Read More...
So far we've harvested two small pumpkins from our garden. I'm so glad we planted pumpkin this year because I've always wanted to make my own puree. It was really simple and I can't wait … Read More...
45 Minute Yeast Rolls 1 cup + 2 tbsp warm water 1/3 cup oil 2 tbsp active dry yeast 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 3 1/2 cups bread flour Preheat oven to 400. In bowl, mix water, … Read More...