Family Activities

When The Lights Go Out

Kathy Harrison June 20, 2016

Spend a few minutes today checking over your emergency supplies. You never know when you might be very glad you did.

The Ultimate Campfire French Toast

MarkPendl June 16, 2016

Orange zest French Toast topped with rum-flavored golden raisins, Brie cheese, powdered sugar and real maple syrup … try this “cowboy gourmet” breakfast at your next campout, or in your cast iron skillet at home!

Little Lessons From Anna’s House

Sarah Nussbaum June 13, 2016

Anna belongs to one of the strictest orders of the Amish, so I expected her house to be very bare, almost austere. But I was wrong.

Homemade Farm-Fresh Butter: 2 Ways

admin June 1, 2016

Making fresh, creamy, preservative-free homemade butter is simpler than you think! All you need are a couple easy-to-find ingredients, the right tools and a little bit of time.

Whip Up Some Sweet Strawberry Spongecake

Matt Gerstenslager May 30, 2016

When my mom was growing up on the farm, grandma would make this strawberry shortcake for dinner and that was all they ate. They loved it.

Spring Picnics: Simple tips for fun and safety

Melinda Hill May 27, 2016

Graduation parties, spring picnics and holiday cookouts are here! Make sure everyone has no regrets later with these very important food safety guidelines.

Teenage Gardener Shares Tips for First-Time Growers

AllisonErvin May 25, 2016

You can have the oh-so-satisfying experience of harvesting your own vegetables and how it feels to eat something you grew yourself. You’ll love the taste even more.

Made for Mom, with love and fingerprints.

admin May 6, 2016

Here are a few photos of some classic “homemade-for-Mom” treasures from our employees. Because that’s what they are, aren’t they: treasures. What are your favorite memories of Mother’s Day gifts, both given and received?

Ascension Day in Amish Country

Sarah Nussbaum May 4, 2016

Here in Ohio’s Amish country, the Amish still faithfully celebrate Ascension Day. Amish-owned businesses are closed and Amish employees of non-Amish businesses do not go to work.

Making Amish Wall Mops is a Family Affair

admin April 22, 2016

On their pristine homestead, an Amish couple and some hardworking helpers make our durable wall mops – one of our most popular items and hard to find outside our area.