Homemade Toothpaste.
I hope my Mom doesn’t hurt me for writing this post. I haven’t cleared it’s contents with her…and well, you know how Moms can be about things like toothpaste. Especially…
Read MoreOur early 1900’s house has been our little home for the past few years and in that time, we’ve dialed the timeline back by exposing hardwood floors, uncovering shiplap, and celebrating the quirks of this old orchard cottage. Watch the transformation as we celebrate what this “cottage style” has to offer.
I hope my Mom doesn’t hurt me for writing this post. I haven’t cleared it’s contents with her…and well, you know how Moms can be about things like toothpaste. Especially…
Read MoreThe day before yesterday, I picked up our first CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) basket from the local market. Included were red potatoes, persimmons, peaches, beans, okra, tomatoes, limes, squash,…
Read MoreWell here’s a new concoction. Eggshell water. Say what?! That’s right. Eggshell water. Fresh eggshells from free-ranging, local hens (I wouldn’t use conventional store-bought eggs for this) crushed…
Read MoreI’m very anxious to report that all is well here on the homestead post-Isaac, albeight soggy and wind-blown. The Lord protected us in a very real way over these past…
Read MoreSome times I choose my posts. And some times my posts choose me. This one is the latter.I just had to share this story because I think it’s such an…
Read MoreI saved money this week. And that makes me happy. It makes Dang Dave Ramsey happy too. While I was at the Fairhope Health Food Store, cringing over…
Read MoreMy parents greatly blessed us this past week by purchasing a 25 pound bag of rice from local health food store on our behalf. Isn’t that the best gift ever?…
Read MoreThe post I originally intended to write yesterday involved peanuts. And brittle. Because on Saturday night, I got an incredible craving for peanut brittle – and nothing else would suffice….
Read MoreAlmost Amish 10 Principles for a Slower, Simpler, More Sustainable Life by Nancy Sleeth Going back can sometimes be the quickest way forward. C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity “What are you,…
Read MoreOkay. So if last week wasn’t enough of an emotional ride for this unstable lady, the Lord is further teaching, testing, and stretching me. Which I am thankful for. But…
Read MoreSo much has been inspiring me lately. Not the least of which is a tightened food budget that is requiring me to really be good about cooking and preparing food…
Read MoreAnd as experience is the best teacher, I’m here to share with you how to bake better bread at home. Save yourself years of bad loaves. My many baking flops are your gain. Here’s how to bake better bread at home.
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