Here is an event for our local people. If you like the idea maybe you can plan one in your area with your own local 'experts'. :o) A Savings Summit Summit -noun 1.
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I love seasonal decorations... for every season! Here is the wreath that hangs on our front door. I took the flowers off and left the greenery. Then I went to my fabric stash (one of the benefits of being a quilter) and pulled out some red, white and blue. Ripped it into
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Our garden seems to have hit some issues. We have not tended to it as much as we need to and the weeds are about to take over. ugh! We have just been so busy and it is so hot outside, it is hard to find time to do it all...can anyone relate? There are a lot of life lessons in this.
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From our inbox- Lisa asked: How did you hang these? I found some great fabric to use and want to give it a try, but I have no idea how you installed them. Lisa, I folded over the top and sewed in a sleeve, like what you would have on a curtain. Then I just ran a curtain rod through
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Many of us in our circle of friends are doing all we can to try to live more simply and become more self sufficient, while saving money at the same time. Some are more dedicated than others, but the important thing is to learn and at least try to be the best stewards of our resources
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Here is Mrs. Stepanie Langford's, of Keeper of the Home, review of ourLearn How to Crochet DVD. Personally, I've always wanted to learn to crochet and have tried to teach myself. In the process I've created some, er, interesting projects on my own. Who knew blankets were supposed to turn
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It's time for all that wonderful squash and zucchini to be coming in. Even if your squash or zucchini did not do well, you can buy them for a good price right now and for the next several weeks, so store up for the winter. Remember to buy while items are at their peek and buy local i
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When summer rolls around most parents look for activities to keep their children busy, and that can be a good thing, but what kind of busy is it? Are the plans you have for them to entertain them? Maybe they are activities that are just good, clean fun? There are so many clubs, camps, pools
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Here is a diaper cake I made for a baby shower today for my sweet friend Kelly, who is due with baby #8. You can watch a VIDEO HERE for instructions. I made a few short cuts in mine, but you get the idea.
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We have a problem with our cats doing their business in our garden, espcially the herb garden. Here are a few ideas I have read about to keep cats out of the garden: Plant: garlic geraniums marigolds lavender Spread: coffee grounds lemon or orange peals mothb
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Washing Make Sure They are Dirty Make sure the clothes are dirty before you wash them. They need to look or smell dirty before they go to the laundry room. A couple generations ago when people had to conserve as much as they could they wore clothes several days before washing them. Wash i
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Having a plan is half the battle of any project! These are great! Free Downloads: Menu Planner Weekly Chore Schedule Organization - I love plastic see-through containers.
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I try to read a chapter of Proverbs every morning. I'm thinking if I were to heed the truths in Proverbs more often I'd avoid a lot of heartache and frustration. :o) How easily I forget or reason out why to do what is contrary. In light of yesterday's post about Responsibility and not
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A couple weeks ago I post about Mrs. J making her first wedding cake with her daughter by her side. When I saw these in my inbox I was SO EXCITED!!! My family was calling me to supper but I HAD to look at these first. Mrs. J, you did a FABULOUS JOB! And I have to admit
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Since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden, man has had to labor for everything, except sin. ~Joel McDurmon We need to resign ourselves to the fact that everyday brings more work. You can complain about it, you can even run away from it, but it does not change that fact that t
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Here are a couple of interesting things I found on the blogs of our fellow From Seeds to Harvest gardeners. Do you have spots on your leaves? Blight? Hop on over and read what one of our sweet fellow gardener found out with her research and blight! Remembe
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Because of where we live, the BEAUTIFUL and FERTILE state of Alabama, there are farmer's markets and corner vegetable stands everywhere! I love being able to buy from local farmers, just as I posted about where we buy eggs. It is good to keep the money in the community, not to mention that p
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Finished a stack of crocheted dishcloths to have on hand for our online shop and for gifts. They are 100% cotton. These were all made in about 2 weeks while watching a movie or visiting. I enjoy keeping my hands busy. Learn How to Crochet DVD &nb
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Next week begins the 2009 summer schedule for our Domestic Classes. There has been a change in date and time for the Canning Jam class, please make note of that. We are also adding a Soap Making Class. Information is as follows. Please be sure to register on time. Canning To
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You can lead a horse to water but you can not make him drink it. You can teach, drill, lecture, beg, explain, and even prove facts to a child, but it is THEIR RESPONSIBILITY to learn it! No passing the buck!
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In our quest to help families think outside the box about education and work ethic we are looking for some young entrepreneurs to interview and feature here on the website and in our newsletter. It can be anyone age 25 and under. Just e-mail me and I'll give you the details.
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I saw this story on our local news over the weekend and I just loved it! It is about family business, and finding something you love to do. It shows a bit about the olden' days. Just thought I'd pass it along (wait through the commercial). I'm sure there are a lot of pros and cons in ha
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Character is built from the inside out. Remember the home has the strongest influence: school and church only supplement that. Your own behavior is the strongest influence your child has. The way to keep out evil is to fill the mind and the time with wholesome, interesting thou
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Here are a few of our friends that are taking part in the From Seeds to Harvest Gardening Challenge! I have gotten some real neat ideas from looking at how some of you are doing things! If you would like to have your picture(s) added to our slideshow just let me know. I LOVE the pictures t
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For those of you that live locally, we've added a new class to our summer schedule: Keeping the Castle Clean ~Kathy Brodock June 26, 2009 Registration: June19, 2009 Location: Our Home- Highland Lake Fee: $5 per family This is a demonstration class. How to d
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I be will completely honest with you, I enjoy selling our DVDs and e-books. It allows me to generate a little extra income while still being a keeper of my home. I guess you could call this website and the DVDs my vineyard (Proverbs 31). Yesterday, I received this brief comment which means
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Our family's choice:
What is life without honor? Degradation is worse than death.
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