Category Archives: Homemaking

Going Back to the Land

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Mary

I still have a lot more city girl in me than country, depending on how survivalist a mindset you might have. Sure, I love canning and storing up food for my family, and having chickens and eggs and a garden … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food, Homemaking and Life | 25 Comments

Homework

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Mary

I’ve got to tell you, I’ve been so thankful for a good stove this week. For instance, on Tuesday several good friends came over and apple peels and paring knives flew as we processed several gallons of homemade applesauce and … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Homemaking and Life | 10 Comments

Do You Have a Muffin Plan?

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Mary

Hello! Sorry it’s been so long again…I’ve had some behind-the-scenes blog issues to resolve, and being short on time, I’ve had to let the blog sit till I could do some tweaking! Thankfully all issues were resolved today when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food and Homemaking | 5 Comments

Posting at Writer…Interrupted Today

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Mary

A new school year always sends me into a dither…juggling fifth and third graders and a very motivated preschooler means not verra much time for moi! Not to mention the whole housekeeping OR homeschooling dilemma! But some good things have … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Schooling, Homemaking and Writing | 4 Comments

Turning a Bad Day Into a Good One

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Mary

Even a sunshiny day has its cloudy spots. Life is sure like that, sometimes it seems that we have the same old trials spotting up our happy days…and it’s up to us to choose how to react. By God’s grace … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Home Schooling and Homemaking | 12 Comments

The Magic of Eating Outside

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Mary

Up over the ridges ran the blue of wild lilac like spreading smoke; manzanita and chaparral put on their creamy blooms; even the redwoods spread fresh fans of green, and far below all over the valley floor the fruit blossoms … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Ties and Homemaking | 12 Comments

Speaking of Milk…

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Mary

The best kept secret on milk must be shared here! Okay, maybe I’m the only one in the dark on this. Hubby had a Braum’s ice cream craving last night…so while in the restaurant, we moseyed over to check out … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food, Health and Homemaking | 3 Comments

Dressers in the Kitchen

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Mary

Last night I put the last coat of polyurethane on my dresser project. First time I’ve ever tackled a refinishing project like this, and I’m so impressed! Now to find the perfect handles! I’m so excited to have this dresser … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Homemaking and Life | 10 Comments

Filthy or Lived In?

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Mary

While toting rocks across our property in the bucket of my hubby’s CAT (landscaping project of the moment), I got to thinking more about our housekeeping thread in the comments of my First Impressions post. Several of us were throwing … Continue reading →

Posted in Homemaking and Life | 13 Comments

First Impressions

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Mary

Donned my painting clothes yesterday morning, determined to get back in the house-painting groove. Yes, the vacation is definitely over. *smile* Is there any other chore more tedious to home-owners than painting? Or scraping, preparatory to painting? If there is, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Homemaking and Paterology | 16 Comments