Merry Gift Ideas for the Holidays
This holiday season, why not give a present that your loved ones will use and cherish. Here are some merry gift ideas for the whole family.
Celebrate a Low-Tech Christmas in a High-Tech World
Glenda Lehman Ervin returns with a list of low-tech Christmas gift giving ideas in a high-tech world. Why would you want to give a low tech gift like a balloon-powered boat instead of a noisy, battery-operated toy? Read her post and find out.
Cooking
The Cool Taste of Summer
This recipe is a delicious tribute to summer in Ohio and a perfect blend of sweet corn and ice cream (plus, blackberries!).
Easy Corn Recipes: How to Savor Your Fresh Corn
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the bountiful corn that’s available. Here are some delicious corn recipe ideas to try.
Easy Campfire Cooking: Meal Ideas You’ll Devour
One of our favorite pastimes as a family is hanging out by the firepit here on the farm. The best evenings are when we cook dinner over the fire.
Podcast Episode: Love Language of the South with Stacy Lynn Harris
Catch our latest episode of Solutions for a Simpler Life. Stacy Lynn
Peach Bacon Jam: Jazz up Any Burger or Meal
Peach Bacon Jam is packed full of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors…it might just become you’re new favorite burger topping! Find the recipe here.
9 Essential Products You Need When Heating with Wood
Using a wood heatstove or cookstove? Here are the most important hearth accessories you need to keep your stove at its best.
Homesteading
Winter is a Homesteader’s Time to Plan
Winter is the time for planning as a homesteader. Now’s the time to dream big and think of everything you want to do this year from gardening to beekeeping.
Podcast Episode: Modern Pioneering with Cyndi Ball
Cyndi Ball, founder of the National Ladies Homestead Gathering, chats with us about homesteading in this episode of Solutions for a Simpler Life.
Podcast Episode: Homesteading in the City with Andrew Seegars
Andrew Seegars of CityboyFarming joins us on our podcast to talk about what it’s like to have a small farm in the city of Detroit. Listen in now!
Podcast Episode: Farming with Rex and Ryan Tietje
Brothers Rex and Ryan Tietje in Northeast Ohio are fifth generation farmers, and they are part of a family of farmers taking care of many acres of land.
Sustainable Living
Pollinator Garden: What to Plant for Bees, Butterflies and Birds
Planting a pollinator garden helps attract beneficial bees, butterflies, and birds to help gardens, fields and orchard produce crops. Here’s what to plant.
Podcast Episode: Why We Love Pollinators with Karen Geiser
Listen in to our latest podcast episode, “Why We Love Pollinators.” This
Apartment Gardening Hacks: How to Grow Food in Limited Space
Limited on space for your garden? Here are some apartment gardening hacks I use to grow my own food.
The Challenges of Gardening in Alaska
There are some challenges to gardening in Alaska that are unique to living in the arctic. Here is what my family and I have learned.
Community Recipes: Mee-Maw’s Pumpkin Bread
This recipe was submitted to our social media recipe contest and won! Learn how to make this easy pumpkin bread – perfect for fall and Thanksgiving!
General News
Back to School: 6 Simple Solutions to Lessen Stress
The end of summer brings the beginning of a new school year. However, it doesn’t have to be the beginning of stress. Find out how.
Six Simple Tips for an Allergy-Free Picnic
Have mild to severe food allergies in your family? Use these six simple tips to keep things fun and safe for everyone, especially at picnics and reunions.
How to Get Your Goat(s)
Goats and are a wonderful way for children and their parents to enter the world of animal husbandry on a small parcel of land.
Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Is An Easy Cooking Choice
Pre-seasoned cast iron is great for all kinds of cooking chores. Even if the seasoning gets “broken”, it’s easier to fix than you might expect.
Let’s Hear Those Sleigh Bells Jingling!
Merlin was a Yuletide dream, something picked from the page of a glossy book one Christmas season.
White Christmas Pie
We’re so excited to share this family recipe that many of our co-workers know. Thanks to Elaine, of our merchant’s crew, who came up with it.
Torte-Style Cakes Made Easy With Layer Cake Slicer
I had a great time using the new Layer Cake Slicer from Lehman’s. It’s so easy to use that any baker, novice to pro can use it and get great results.
Upcycle Old Tshirts for Thoughtful Gift!
Make a Tshirt quilt for a special holiday gift. We have the simple tutorial right here.
Lehman’s: When You Want to Think Out of The Big Box
Glenda Lehman Ervin, our vice-president of marketing, shares her memories of a favorite store tour, and introducing folks to the Lehman’s idea of quality and value.
The Mystery of the Teal Pumpkins
Have you seen the teal pumpkins around town, or on social media, and wondered why? Christi, a mom to an allergy-aware family, explains.
Safe Classroom Snacks For Everyone
The school year is in full swing, and I’m trying to keep classroom snacks ready. With the holidays coming soon, I know that my children will be taking things in to share in the classroom.
Chutney Season? Why Not!
There are more than four seasons in the life of a small homesteader. It is never just winter but rather seed catalog season, sugaring season,
