One of my favorite times of year is Autumn. I love the cooler days and the occasional need for a sweater or blanket. I love the colors and the smells. I love the slowness of the season. Wrapping up the busy summer months, the putting away of the garden, the shelf lined with … [Read more...] about Autumn at Home
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Creating again…
It seems that around September 1, my hands get to itching and my mind gets to thinking and I start having a desire to get my yarn and hook out and begin creating. It may be because of the hopes of cooler weather or the reminder that my favorite time of year is right around … [Read more...] about Creating again…
Homemade Achy Muscle Salve Recipe
At Christmastime, I made gift baskets for my family. I filled them with homemade salves, cough syrup, soap, chai tea, etc. One of the salves I included was an achy muscle salve. It works very nicely, and has a cooling effect afterwards. Again, I am blown away by what God has put … [Read more...] about Homemade Achy Muscle Salve Recipe
Making Christmas: How to make your own herbal lip balm
This years gift giving was a little different. I do make a lot of the gifts we give. I love homemade and I love the thought and effort put behind the gift. When you take the time to give something to someone that would be beneficial to that person or is something that person has … [Read more...] about Making Christmas: How to make your own herbal lip balm
December happenings…
December is here and already we are almost at the middle.Some of the beauty of the month so far.This morning we woke up to the most glorious frost. I had to slip on some shoes and walk outside to enjoy it and of course snap a few pictures. It was absolutely beautiful.Like a … [Read more...] about December happenings…
