It’s time for the holidays! Far more than gift giving, I enjoy the slowing down of the farm. I love the long, cozy evenings of being curled up with a book or working on a knitting project, and just celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. That said, however, gift giving is a part of our…
Holidays
Easy Pumpkin Bread
This has been a family favorite for years now! I use it to stretch meals, pack in lunch boxes and even for a quick breakfast – it’s my Easy Pumpkin Bread recipe. One of the best things about this easy little recipe is that it can be made with everyday ingredients, I almost always have…
How to Have a Simple Christmas
The holiday season is just around the corner! With all of the traditions, baking, visiting, decorating and gift shopping, it can be enough to take the joy right out of it. But maybe not. Here’s “How to Have a Simple Christmas”. Decor To keep things simple at our homestead, I choose to decorate (for the…
How to Make Easy Cloth Gift Bags
I’ve been meaning to make these for like forever. Finally, here’s how to make easy cloth gift bags for every occasion! I bought about 10 yards of different Christmas fabric on sale one year with every intent to make sustainable cloth gift bags. This year, I finally got around to it and I’m thrilled with…
15 Home Canned Gift Ideas
It may not seem like it’s time to think about Christmas giving just yet. But I beg to differ. It’s the height of canning season, which is the perfect time to be thinking about home canned Christmas gifts! With more people turning away from consumerism and buying local, home canned gifts are always appreciated…
