We have accumulated so much snow in the last two days if feels as though winter is trying to catch up for being so mild. While I love fresh snow – I typically get cabin fever this time of the year and fall into a poor mood. Two things usually give me a pick-me-up duringContinue reading “Peach Blackberry Yogurt Bark”
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Heart Crystals
Our oldest daughter absolutely loves science and mathematics. She does still play with dolls; however, she would rather be building, exploring and experimenting. I set aside one big project for us to do together each week and this week happened to be these beautiful heart shaped crystals! It was so fun watching her learn andContinue reading “Heart Crystals”
Dutch Oven Chicken Leg Quarters
I have a couple meals that I always keep the ingredients on hand to fit into my weekly meal planning when I’m needing something I know tastes good and is kid friendly. This happens to be one of my tried and true recipes. Because it’s all made in the same pot the flavors meld togetherContinue reading “Dutch Oven Chicken Leg Quarters”
Mason Jar Ice Cream
We are serious ice cream lovers in our house – enough so that we are one of the first ones in line when the ice cream shops open again in Northern Michigan in the springtime. I personally don’t particularly care for ice cream in the winter; however, my husband and oldest daughter still love toContinue reading “Mason Jar Ice Cream”
Blackberry Simple Syrup
My parents have massive blackberry patches that grow near their house. We have spent so many summer picking these beautiful berries to store in the freezer so we could have fresh wild berries in the winter. Much of these berries gets processed into jams and jellies; however, I made this blackberry simple syrup to useContinue reading “Blackberry Simple Syrup”
Dehydrated Pineapple Slices
With my oldest I had horrible morning sickness that lingered for months. It was miserable. Thankfully, with my youngest it only lasted a couple weeks. With both pregnancies there were really only a few things that helped to take the edge off with the nausea so I could operate like a normal person during theContinue reading “Dehydrated Pineapple Slices”
Dehydrated Cucumber Chips
I always have this time period after the holidays where I feel gross from all the high fat foods and sugary sweets. My method for getting back on track with healthy eating has been to incorporate plant based meals into our diet with healthy vegetarian alternatives to some of our favorite snacks. These cucumber chipsContinue reading “Dehydrated Cucumber Chips”
Wildlife Garland
We live in a wooded area close to a creek which means we have lots of critter friends that visit our home. I love seeing the different types or birds and small animals that stop at our feeders (plus it keeps our kitty entertained). When it snows here in Northern Michigan many of their foodContinue reading “Wildlife Garland”
Skillet Turkey Meatloaf
My husband and I have very different family recipes for meatloaf; his happens to have oatmeal and barbecue sauce while mine has fresh grated carrots and onions and breadcrumbs. Honestly, the only part they really have in common is that they both have a brown sugar glaze. Part of my kitchen journey has been toContinue reading “Skillet Turkey Meatloaf”
No-bake Cinnamon Ornaments
As a mom I strive for projects that are simple; I especially love when I can throw them together using items I keep in stock in my pantry. These beautiful cinnamon ornaments cover all the bases of being easy, frugal and fun (plus they smell amazing)! My oldest and I have been making these togetherContinue reading “No-bake Cinnamon Ornaments”
The Petite Homestead 