Another beautiful thing happens when the air begins to chill. I feel the need to fluff my nest. The need to put a little more useful things by. The desire to create a haven. Soaping is part of that. The first two pictures show my Holiday Spice SoapIt has turned out so … [Read more...] about Soaping again
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A day with the Bees
Yesterday, I was blessed to get to experience bees first-hand! No, I didn't get stung... I went to a friends home that had working hives. I will tell you, it is one thing to read about things and quite another to experience it for yourself! To see her smoke the bees, to pry the … [Read more...] about A day with the Bees
Fermenting Garlic
Last year, I grew a beautiful bed of garlic! I mean is was gorgeous! I was so proud. Around here, garlic does best planted in the fall and harvested around June or so. It was very satisfying to me to grow my own garlic. I had planted several times in the spring and did not have … [Read more...] about Fermenting Garlic
Spring is here, 2014
Spring is really showing up around here. With the change of the seasons, comes birth, growth, and a time to refresh some chores that are usually only done once or twice a year. My Nannie Red's irises are blooming along the side of the house. They are so beautiful and they … [Read more...] about Spring is here, 2014
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
