It is so easy to incorporate essential oils into our daily cleaning regimen and lessen the amount of chemicals that are used in the home. The chemicals we bombard our bodies with each day through the food we eat, the air we breathe, the beauty products we use, the cleaning products and cleansing agents we…
Homemade Rag-Style Dolls
Today, you can walk into any store and find an abundance of toys, and all sorts of them too at a wide range of prices. But, in pioneer times, many could not afford to buy toys at the general store nor was there a selection like there is today. A doll in the 1897 Eaton’s…
Caramel Popcorn
Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned sticky caramel popcorn? It is perfect for an at-home movie night, to munch on while sitting around the campfire or for the holidays.Caramel popcorn can be made with either molasses for a much richer flavor or brown sugar, for that familiar caramel flavor, like we used. The first…
Dill Pickle Soup
Dill Pickle Soup. Yup, that’s right. Dill Pickle Soup is a creamy soup that is primarily made of potatoes along with a few other veggies and chopped up dill pickles. When I had first heard of dill pickle soup from a co-worker nearly 22 years ago, I thought it sounded strange. But a few years…
Old Fashioned Drop Biscuits
These biscuits can be gluten free or made with wheat flour and are so versatile, not only do I make them plain, but I also make them savory with ham or bacon, cheese and green onion or a sweet biscuit with cinnamon. They are sure to be a family favorite!
Split Pea and Ham Soup
Looking for a traditional hearty soup? Try my version of split pea and ham soup – it’s sure to fill everyone’s belly. And a perfect way to use leftover ham!
Fabric Face Masks
These face masks are easy to make within 30 minutes and secure nicely around your face with straps that you can tie as needed for comfort.
