Winter In An Old Farmhouse
Sarah Nussbaum
January 25, 2017
Are we now “homesteaders?” Maybe, a little bit. At least, more than we used to be!
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Get Ready For Sugaring Season!
Dave Ross
January 18, 2017
Did you know your yard maples can produce twice as much sap as forest trees? Follow these tips from Dave Ross, who’s been making his own syrup for 50 years. Trust us – that first pancake dripping with homemade sweetness will be the best you’ve ever tasted.
Resolve to Connect in 2017
admin
December 30, 2016
How to live a simpler life in 2017: Connect More.
How to Process A Pumpkin For Fresh Fall Treats
Amy HornburgHeilveil
October 7, 2016
First, I have to break that baby open and bake it. Yes, you read correctly, before you can bake a pumpkin pie, you must bake the pumpkin.
Recipe for a Fantastic Fall
AllisonErvin
September 22, 2016
The days may be getting shorter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pack tons of fall fun into them! Start a family tradition today.
How To Harvest Fruit Without A Ladder
Galen Lehman
September 21, 2016
Picking apples or other tree fruit from a ladder is hard work, time consuming and dangerous. Here’s how to do it with your feet securely on the ground!
Fall/Winter Household Checklist
doug smith
September 12, 2016
37 big and little things to check off your list before the bad weather hits!
Summer Into Fall: How to Enjoy it With Children
Sarah Nussbaum
August 31, 2016
In our family we take every opportunity to savor the last days of summer while welcoming fall as it arrives. Here are some simple ways you can, too.
6 Simple Ways to Save Money on Laundry
Kendra P
August 15, 2016
Check out how I save my family over $900 per year with the following DIY laundry tips!
Enough Food For Your Cookout Crowd (and How to Enjoy the Leftovers)
Dori Fritzinger
June 27, 2016
Getting ready for a holiday weekend cookout? Plan ahead, and “cook” once to have delicious, easy meals the following week.
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