We need a painless, simple Graduation Party. Here are my tips that helped us pull it off… First, a little bit about the gal behind the party… (Scroll to the list below if you just want the quick tips.) Kayla is my third of four daughters. She’s my full-blown Ag Girl who could work circles […]
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Y’all know I love a great tree. And a great story. Last night I stumbled upon both. In one. We had dinner in a beautiful port town of New Hampshire. Portsmouth, NH, is a historic seaport and popular little patch of quaintness on the Piscataqua River that beckons summer tourists. But I wonder how many folks miss the
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Kombucha (n): a delicious, bubbly drink that’s ultra good for your gut. After glancing at the prices in my local market today, I feel I should add something to my kombucha definition… Kombucha (n): a delicious, bubbly drink that’s ultra good for your gut and ultra hard on your wallet if you’re buying it
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Yes, I’m always finding a new way to use maple syrup in my kitchen. My family’s favorite maple-infused recipes line the pages of Sweet Maple, which you can find wherever books are sold, or order right here. Take a peek inside, and see what others are saying about Sweet Maple right here. This post contains
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Kombucha (n): A delicious fermented drink that can be made at home. That could be one definition., but for me? it goes more like this… Kombucha (n): A source of daily joy. Yes, it’s that good, folks. Read on for the recipe for one of my favorite DIY kombucha flavors.
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With Easter only days away, I was elated to discover this new use for my kombucha starter tea. If you don’t have kombucha starter tea sitting around, that’s okay; I explain how to dye these rustic, eye-catching eggs with things you surely do have in your kitchen today.
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I bake with both maple syrup and sugar. But today’s culture is over-sugared. Most of us know this, and we’re looking for the best substitute for sugar in baking. So I use a lot more maple syrup these days and a lot less refined sugar. Baking with maple syrup and sugar What if I could
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There are so many benefits to making syrup together as a family that go far beyond the delicious, all-natural sugar that you gain.
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I may do this homesteading life a disservice most days. I am a romantic and love to weave a beautiful story, just like my Dad always did so well. And I am a writer and photographer and love to carefully choose words and frame images to their maximum appeal. So I apologize. My storytelling and
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Is it okay to set crazy homesteading goals? Even if you keep messing up? Read on for 3 tips for setting homesteading goals. Last month I told you about a gorgeous dozen roses, three jobs, three lessons learned, and a dozen great ways homesteaders can make money. All in one post. Right here. But I left
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