’tis the “season” Make a list and Make a list and check it twice? Who has the time!? ‘Tis the season alright. The season of hustle and bustle. There never seems to be enough time and our days are growing shorter (literally, does the sun even come up anymore?). But you have no need to sweat when it comes to…
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Easy Homemade Apple Pie Filling for Canning Recipe
Plus bonus never fail pie crust recipe! When the time comes to list the options for dessert at the end of a dinner party, you can be sure that many of your guests will expect to hear apple pie on that list. But, rather than rushing or fretting to get your timing right, consider making a large batch using this…
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How to Make Homemade Pure Vanilla Extract
Tis the season for baking! If there is one ingredient that is listed in nearly all baking recipes, it’s vanilla extract. But imitation vanilla isn’t real food and the “real”, “pure”, and “organic” options are all so expensive. Ignore all of those tiny bottles in the store. Read on to learn how easy it is to make your own homemade…
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Homestead Anywhere, How to Start Homesteading for Anyone
Is it really possible to Homestead Anywhere? It sure is! In this post and the accompanying collaborative eBook, you’ll find a beginner’s guide to homesteading no matter where you call home. After all, homesteading is a lifestyle, not a destination. This past summer, I got the notion that I might like to start a blog. I laughed a bit at…
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Why Family Mealtime at the Table is So Important for Your Family
Family mealtime at the table is important to the success of your family; and especially your children. When I was growing up, we had a dining room table. The dining room was the first room inside the front door, next to the kitchen. We didn’t eat there though. My family had our meals in the living room while watching Seinfeld,…
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