Beginners Guide to Herb Gardening
The joy of herbs. The fragrant and soothing smell of an herb garden on a summer evening as you brush by its leaves and petals, releasing...
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LITTLE HOUSE ON THE MOUNTAIN
"...to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, so that you may walk properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone." - 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
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LeaD
- Feb 22, 2022
- 1 min
Gluten Free Banana Oat "Cookies"
These power packed grab and go banana oat "cookies" are gluten free, processed sugar free, and absolutely delicious. They make a great...
LeaD
- Jan 27, 2022
- 4 min
The Heart of Homemaking
Homemaking. Such a layered word. A thought provoking, comforting, triggering, lovely, challenging, and complex word. Homemaking is also...
LeaD
- Jan 21, 2022
- 4 min
DIY Face Oil For Your Skin Type
This lovely diy face oil has been my go to moisturizer for the past couple of years. I have slowly made the switch over to homemade...
LeaD
- Jan 14, 2022
- 3 min
Homemade Suet Cakes for Chickens
Suet cakes are a flock favorite during the coldest months of the year, both as a boredom buster and a warming source of dense nutrition....
LeaD
- Jan 10, 2022
- 3 min
Mashed Parsnips and Potatoes
The beautiful harmony of parsnips and potatoes. This mash duo is a great way to cut your classic mashed potatoes with the vitamin and...
LeaD
- Dec 29, 2021
- 2 min
Creating a Dried Fruit Garland for Winter
I love the simplicity of winter decorations that come from the kitchen or the land, bringing color and warmth to the home. I also love...
LeaD
- Dec 10, 2021
- 3 min
Winter Care Body Balm
"Surely everyone is aware of the divine pleasures which attend a wintry fireside; candles at four o’clock, warm hearthrugs, tea, a fair...
LeaD
- Nov 2, 2021
- 4 min
Homemade Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract is one of my favorite additions to recipes year round, but especially during the cozy seasons. I use it in everything...
LeaD
- Oct 30, 2021
- 4 min
On my brother's birthday - Loss and Life
Coming up on November 1, 2021, my little brother would have turned 31. That's strange enough to say, as I still don't know where thirty...
LeaD
- Aug 1, 2021
- 2 min
Ma's Ginger Water
Ma's ginger water is a take on a popular 1800's drink also known in various places as "haymaker's punch" or "switchel". The exact origins...
LeaD
- Jul 7, 2021
- 2 min
Where the Wildflowers Grow
Genesis 8:22 22 While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.” I love...
LeaD
- May 5, 2021
- 2 min
Little House Story Corner Launches
Our little labor of love is finally ready to go live. It has been a long and fast 6 months of preparation for the new children's channel....
LeaD
- Apr 6, 2021
- 2 min
Grain Free Almond Cookies
These light but rich in flavor cookies are a delicious treat free of processed sugars, gluten, and grains. They are quick and easy to...
LeaD
- Mar 24, 2021
- 2 min
Grain Free DIY Dog Treats
If you are looking for a healthy, easy, grain free, and delicious dog treat for your fur babies, then I highly recommend this recipe. The...
LeaD
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
Gluten Free Honey Cornbread
This is a delicious healthier version cornbread that goes wonderful with any stew, soup, or chili. Cornbread is also a wonderful stand...
LeaD
- Feb 28, 2021
- 10 min
My Little Brother Passed Away
As of today, February 28th, 2021, it has been just over a week since my baby brother transitioned from this life. Mind you, he was a...
LeaD
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
Grain Free Choco Chip Cookies
These cookies.... the words for them are few. They are delicious and light and best of all, they are guilt free. *This recipe yields...
LeaD
- Dec 18, 2020
- 2 min
Rosehip Elderberry Sunshine Syrup
A sunshiny twist on classic elderberry syrup, is this vitamin c packed rose-hip syrup. This recipe has all the same benefits and depth of...
LeaD
- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min
Healthy Homemade Cranberry Sauce
One of the staples of the November kitchen here at the Little House is healthy homemade cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce has all the...