Homemaking requires a lot of time in the kitchen! I find that even if I'm not cooking or baking I still spend the majority of my day in this space. I'd say it's the hub of our home. Whether its whipping together muffins or pancakes for breakfast, mixing up my homemade all purpose cleaner for... Continue Reading →
Canning season is right around the corner over here on the Hilltop. The tomato plants are brimming with fruit that will be ready to harvest this month, so I'm mentally preparing myself for all of the work to come. Last year I preserved all of my garden harvest in two different ways: freezing and water... Continue Reading →
We have an abundance of small watermelons scattered here in there in the patch this year. With two varieties growing, we're expecting more than enough to enjoy during the late summer months (and probably give away too!). We planted only one variety last year and were so very happy with the results of our labor!... Continue Reading →
“She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.”Proverbs 31:16 Evening is my most favorite time to spend out in the garden. The summer heat normally subsides to a more bearable degree, soft light fills the sky, and the nighttime frog songs begin to play. It is... Continue Reading →
Tortillas were one of the first food items I made from scratch when my husband and I were first married. I mixed them up in our little apartment kitchen, rolled them out into odd shapes (I could not make them into a circle to save my life!), and baked them up on the skillet. That... Continue Reading →
We purchased our little chicks a few months ago and started Our Chicken Adventure. Since then they've been living in a homemade brooder located in the mudroom. Chicks really don't need much to thrive. The list of Everything You Need to Bring Chicks Home is quite short, but a coop quickly becomes a necessity as... Continue Reading →
The following thoughts are inspired by the eighth chapter of "The Mission of Motherhood" by Sally Clarkson. "By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches." Proverbs 24:3-4 Children are like a bare garden plot just waiting to be... Continue Reading →
I've wanted light and airy curtains in our kitchen window for awhile now. I am so thankful for this large window that permits so much light to enter the kitchen area. It is such a blessing! While I plan to keep the curtains open for most of the day, I like the idea of having... Continue Reading →
I utilize stain removers for my carpets on a regular basis. A certain mobile baby boy tends to leave behind trails of spit up as he scampers around the house. But thats ok because I found a homemade solution for cleaning up those messes! I knew that I didn't want just any carpet cleaning product... Continue Reading →
Tomato plants are one of the most popular veggies to grow because they require very little. Plant them in the ground or even in pots on the patio! Give them some warmth, sunshine, water, something to climb, a little fertilizer, and you'll be picking tomatoes in no time. We caged our tomato plants into their... Continue Reading →