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Strawberry Jam! WITHOUT pectin!

Chas · March 8, 2018 ·

I LOVE to learn new things. I also love to learn how to do something the "old fashioned way" too. And when some friends of mine were talking about making jam without pectin and LOW sugar, I was all ears! I learned some things along the way, and believe you me, it does take … [Read more...] about Strawberry Jam! WITHOUT pectin!

Filed Under: Cooking, Frugality, health, homekeeping, Homemade, homestead

Water Kefir

Chas · March 5, 2018 ·

Several years ago, I had many probiotic ferments going in my kitchen, but one of our absolute favorites was water kefir. Sadly, I neglected my old grains to the point of losing them without a chance for recovery. Thankfully though, with the wonderful web of communication and … [Read more...] about Water Kefir

Filed Under: Fermenting, Frugality, homekeeping, Homemade, homemaking, homestead, learning

The boys adventure

Chas · February 9, 2018 ·

My computer is finally fixed again and I can update again! Several weeks ago my boys were able to go on an adventure to a state they have never been to... Arkansas! They were able to go on their first ever duck hunt. It was cold. And the ducks were a bit scarce, … [Read more...] about The boys adventure

Filed Under: family, field trip

The long way home…

Chas · January 15, 2018 ·

As we left from our little trip in the mountains, we decided to go home the 'scenic' route and we are SO glad we did. We went through Cherokee, North Carolina and over the mountain into Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and if we had a bit more time, we would have loved … [Read more...] about The long way home…

Filed Under: celebrating, family, field trip, homeschool

Cabin time with family

Chas · January 12, 2018 ·

While we were gone over the weekend, we stayed at a cabin with the family. It was really cold which made it GREAT to be in the mountains! It's always fun to wake up and make a big ole breakfast for everyone! The kids LOVED being with their cousins! Trying to get a … [Read more...] about Cabin time with family

Filed Under: celebrating, family, field trip

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Hi there! My name is Chas! I'm a homemaker, homesteader, a crafter, a homeschooling mom, a wife, a believer, a GRANDMOMA, a lover of good REAL food and coffee, a seeker of health and wellness, and I'm exceedingly fond of deep, hearty, laughter and JOY in life! Read More.

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