Gardening in the spring is exciting. It’s wonderful to see the snow go away after a long winter and to be able to transplant tomatoes into the garden or to direct snow green beans. However, weeding and harvesting in hot, humid weather is not my favorite part...
Line drying clothing is possible year-round, but it is most pleasant when the weather is warm and sunny. In the United States, most homes have dryers for clothing, but that is not the case in the remainder of the world. In Europe even well-to-do households often do...
Homemaking is one way to help your family–and yourself–with stress. Imagine running errands all day and coming home to a house that was clean, peaceful, and welcoming. Although not necessarily paid for her efforts, the homemaker can contribute much to...
Frozen vegetables are one of my favorite convenience foods. Unlike many other convenience foods, they are very healthy. There are several ways to have frozen vegetables in your home. First, you can grow them and freeze them. Second, you can purchase them from a...
Not under the Law is one of my most favorite books. It is about a young lady named Joyce who wants to become a school teacher after all her near relatives pass away. In order to accomplish her goal, she must leave the relatives who want to have her as an unpaid...
Disclosure: This blog post mentions several products that our family uses on a daily basis. If you click on the link and purchase that product or any others, I will earn a small commission at no cost to you. Fall weather is refreshing, and it reminds us that in...
