I live on the bank of a winding little creek. I'm a DIYer working on living a more simple, self-sustaining life inside the town-limits.
“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” ― Henry David Thoreau
While I was preparing to move into The Christmas Shop, I was planning my display pieces. I think the [continue]
Retreat in WV--Learn Old Time Skills, Hands On
A little over three years ago, I stumbled onto Chickens in the Road, written by Suzanne McMinn, former romance writer [continue]
Do you ever have a flash of a food memory? Of food you used to eat, but haven't for [continue]
Colten (2 1/2) and Trinity (3 months) came to visit me the other day. While watching Woody Woodpecker (I [continue]
Infused Vodka--Cranberry Vanilla
Homemade infused vodka makes a great hostess gift...or for that person that just loves unique drinks. I have one [continue]
Crocheted Snowflake Coasters
Now that the gifts have been opened this morning, I can let everyone in on the new crochet [continue]
Christmas Is A Holiday For Friends
Christmas is a holiday for friends,
However they may be, or not, related.
Remember that the three [continue]
Church Windows aka Stained Glass Windows
Church Windows have been a staple Christmas goodie in our house since I can remember. Mom would make rolls [continue]
The Christmas Shop is now open!
It's located at 4437 W US Highway 10 in Ludington, Michigan right next door to [continue]
Old.
Red.
Wood.
Another old barn!
This one I spied in Mason County on Custer Road.
Look at that perfect lean! It still has [continue]
I’ve been making my own yogurt for over a year. It’s so nice to make up a batch once a week that tastes better than store-bought, is cheaper and doesn’t take a special yogurt-maker! It [...]
Several people have asked me to help them create a soap recipe or how to use SoapCalc to create their own homemade soap recipe. It’s very exciting to have so many more people learn this [...]
Last year, John was put on a low-cholesterol diet. While there are controversies with the amount of cholesterol in eggs, and while I would love to believe the research studies that say eggs aren’t high [...]
Goat Milk. Tomato Powder. Ground Basil. All great for your skin with moisturizing, exfoliating, toning, nutrient adding qualities. ** I make my tomato powder from ground dehydrated tomatoes like I do here. I started with [...]
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