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...
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
- 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...
LeaD
- Oct 28, 2020
- 1 min
Apple Pear Bake
This easy to make apple pear bake has all the fall feels and is a crowd pleaser every time I serve it. It is essentially like having pie...
LeaD
- Oct 28, 2020
- 2 min
The Autumn Kitchen
There are few things more cozy than an active autumn kitchen. The colors of the harvest, the steam coming off a simmering soup, the...
LeaD
- Oct 27, 2020
- 2 min
Savory Roasted Acorn Squash
Acorn squash was a staple food of the Native people in North and Central America, lasting them well through harvest season into the quiet...
LeaD
- Oct 16, 2020
- 2 min
Lemon Balm Ginger Syrup
Delicious, warming, and health boosting lemon balm ginger syrup is a welcomed addition to our autumn apothecary. This syrup may be...
LeaD
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
Lost Remedy of Dill
Dill, glorious, dill. It is a wonderful herb for summer salads, pickling of all kinds, and gives off a beautiful scent while strolling...
LeaD
- Sep 20, 2020
- 1 min
My Top 3 Warm Apple Cider Vinegar Drinks
I have a deep love loathe relationship with apple cider vinegar. I use it for everything from detoxing, to immune boosting, to cleaning,...
LeaD
- Sep 18, 2020
- 1 min
Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Plus A Delicious Hot Fall Drink
Pumpkin spice season is my favorite season. There's so much I love about this time of year. From the crisp air, to the warm stove, to the...