A friend of mine and I discussed having a day where we learn how to make herbal remedies, salves and such. We had our first lesson yesterday and it went over really well.We started out easy and used something that I already knew how to do.Elderberry SyrupI printed out some facts … [Read more...] about Our First Homeschool How-To Class
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Serendipity
Not long after I posted this pin on Pinterest...... Did I find this beauty at one of my favorite local thrift stores!Love!!!Here is a terrible closeup of the lovely detail of this ornamentHoping you find treasures in unlikely places too!Merry, Merry! … [Read more...] about Serendipity
Ooshy, Gooshy Chore-time
Around here, even when it gets chilly... we still have chores.Mamie and the ladies have to eat!So with muckboots and oftentimes PJ's *wink* we set off to tend to the animals.We are greeted eagerly from our furry and feathered friends.Yes, we do have some naughty birds that fly … [Read more...] about Ooshy, Gooshy Chore-time
Spicy Ornaments
As the children and I have been reading more and more about the early explorers, we see each and every time just how important spices were and are! These explorers were willing to risk everything for spices... well, and gold... of course.They are still a pretty hot commodity … [Read more...] about Spicy Ornaments
Thanksgiving through Carlie’s Eyes…
My little dumplin who is *7* already, still loves to borrow my camera and take pictures from her perspective. Oftentimes, I let her... because there is some things I don't catch.Here are some shots from our day...First off, I took this picture of her and my newest little niece … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving through Carlie’s Eyes…
