Source: google.com via Brianna on Pinterest Written by Jackie of Auburn Meadow Farm Your decorations are magical. The table settings could be a Williams Sonoma feature. The food is Martha-perfect. The kids are scrubbed and wearing their holiday best. Even the dog is coiffed. Sounds like Holiday success... or is it? I admit it, I’m a recovering holiday perfectionist. Of course, it only made me worse when I married a whirling dervish of a home-improvement disaster. I ... continue reading...
How to Make Your Own, Better Than Store Bought, Chewy Granola Bars
Ever since I posted my recipes for chewy oatmeal raisin and dark chocolate, cherry, almond granola bars, I've had many people ask me for my chewy peanut butter chocolate chip version. I was going to write this post sharing my chewy peanut butter chocolate chip granola bar recipe, however, I decided to share with you my base recipe to give you the freedom to make any kind of flavored granola bar you'd like. Don't worry, I'll also share my chewy peanut butter chocolate chip recipe at the ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, #121
It's Simple Lives Thursday! My favorite day of the week where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. Whichever blog that you choose to link up your post, it will show up on all 4 sites! As a reminder, this blog hop is a way to share with many people your posts on what you are doing to live a simple life. Whether that's gardening, raising urban chickens, homeschooling, sewing, making your own deodorant, or cleaning supplies... we want to know about it! If you're into ... continue reading...
A Brief Intro to Community Supported Agriculture Cooking with a Seasonal Local Soup Recipe
Written by Kristin of The Intentional Minimalist Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), farm-to-table, cooking consists of creating recipes based on local foods including, CSA farm shares, locally produced artisanal products, and a well stocked pantry. My pantry is stocked with gluten-free bulk whole grains, local dried beans, local dried and fresh fruits, local raw nuts, bulk olives, locally produced olive oil, locally produced apple cider vinegar, local honey, local maple syrup, local teas, ... continue reading...
Handmade Holidays: 4 Quick Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas
Written by Miranda of Pocket Pause I truly enjoy handmaking the majority of my Christmas gifts. I often hear from friends that they "just don't have time" or maybe lack the skills or motivation. This post is to encourage you that handmade holidays can be an option for you. The first step is to plan ahead. Make a list of the folks you want to gift this year and start brainstorming. A new mom might love some baby booties. A gardener might enjoy some skin soothing salves. Here are a few ... continue reading...
