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Continue reading →: A Year in ReviewHappy 100th blog post!!! Thank you for supporting me this past year as I have enjoyed lots of creative sharing. I thought it would be fun to share a photo from each month in 2024 as a recap before jumping with both feet into 2025! January– a wee rest under…
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Continue reading →: GARDEN UPDATE- early winterAs I am sure you know, winter is in full swing. In central IL, we’ve had some ups and downs, but lots of unseasonably warm days and more rain than normal for this time of year. I have not done any winter planting nor seed starting as of yet… too…
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Continue reading →: HOMEMADE- GranolaI realized when I posted about Christmas baking that I had not shared my favorite granola recipe. I will confess, I am hoping to/planning to try a sourdough granola recipe sometime this winter. But for now, this is our go-to, healthier granola recipe. Enjoy! Granola Ingredients Needed: Instructions: This granola…
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Continue reading →: TODAY- December EditionA lovely home day… ah… and in the Christmas season. Looking back through old planners to review my previous ‘Words of the Year’. I choose one each January 1st. A precious, life long friend of mine introduced me to it and it’s a ‘must’ every year. I record them at…
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Continue reading →: Christmas BakingWe really enjoy giving baked gifts to neighbors and others around this time of year. Alongside our regular baking, we are making a few extras to gift. This post will include baking we’ve done throughout the holidays. Want to see what the kids and I are getting into? Cinnamon Wreath…
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Continue reading →: Lately- IN PHOTOSHere are a few things we’ve been up to most recently! Baking some homegrown butternut squash to be used in soup, chili, bread… The color of these is rich and luscious! Braided cinnamon bread, baked for church fellowship snacks. I made a simple icing to drizzle over the top for…
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Continue reading →: MEAL IDEAS- protein snacksSometimes it is helpful to have snacks with extra protein made for eating anytime of day. My Sweet Husband gets up early and eats fairly quickly. I like to have some protein dishes pre-made sometimes for him to add to his breakfasts. We also can generally need a nice boost…
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Continue reading →: HANDMADE- pot holdersOne of our favorite past times during winter is using our handheld looms and making potholders. My ten year old loves making them- selling and giving them as gifts. My thirteen year old also likes them. They each like different parts of the process. Their loom is 7” and my…
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Continue reading →: Decorating- CHRISTMASTis the season to be jolly! We sure love decorating for Christmas. This year we took two days to get our things put up- the first day was for general decor, the second day was for our trees! We have artificial trees. Though we love real ones, we continue using…
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Continue reading →: HANDMADE- ornamentsEvery Christmas it is a treat to get out our tree ornaments and see handmade items of years’ past. Some have names on them, some just have the year. But we try to label them so we never forget who made what. Here is a small collection of handmade ornament…
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Honey and the Hen!
Currently I don’t have any bees (or honey). We do have meat chickens now – yay!
And we also recently purchased 20 laying pullets. I live with my Sweet Husband and 3 kids in Central Illinois. I love homesteading, homemaking, and homeschooling. We are thankful to be saved by grace in Jesus and seek to follow Him and His Word. I am originally from Tennessee and one of six children, using much of my upbringing in what I do and love now. I enjoy learning, growing, and keeping my home with enthusiasm as unto the Lord. We garden and hope to raise more of our own food as we can. Thanks for stopping by!
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