When families eat together, children grow up happier and healthier and teens build stronger relationships with their parents.
Category: Home and Garden
Simple Living, Handcrafted by You
Welcome to a place where old-fashioned wisdom meets modern life. Since 1999, we’ve been sharing the joy of making things from scratch—whether it’s a batch of botanical soap, a thriving garden, or a cozy, chemical-free home.
We believe the “pioneer spirit” isn’t just about the past; it’s about the intentional choices we make today. Explore our collection of heritage skills, natural recipes, and time-tested tips designed to help you live a more self-reliant and beautiful life. Grab a cup of tea, stay a while, and let’s get back to basics together.
Lettuce is easy to grow and a good crop for the beginning gardener. Start growing lettuce with these tips.
Some wood floors are impressively resilient, and if they have updated sealants, they might be salvageable even when they’re obviously warped.
Toothpaste has some amazing household and personal uses. These 16 toothpaste uses will have you reaching for a tube next time you’re in a pickle.
Want to eat healthy without breaking the bank? These money-saving tips will help you save on groceries while still enjoying nutritious meals.
Pets, particularly dogs, are notorious for scratching up wood flooring. They can slip on wood flooring too, especially when they get older.
How often do you sift through your refrigerator looking for the little jar?Here are 12 different tips on how to organize your refrigerator cheaply and smart.
Next time you eat a banana – preserve the peel! We never realize the diverse uses this fruit has. Here are a range of fantastic uses for this versatile peel.
Organic cabbage seeds and heirloom choices provide the home gardener with a crop that can begin in stages throughout the first few months of summer.
Summers in Savannah tend to be humid with many thunderstorms, and about half of Savannah’s rainfall for the year falls June through September, which is typical of monsoon-type climates. Also typical of this climate are hurricanes, and Savannah is vulnerable to them. Colonial shutters protect Savannah homes and still stay historically accurate.
Thinking about purchasing an historic home? Learn about the charm and challenges of owning and restoring these unique properties.
Explore the world of cast iron and why it remains a popular choice for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
Discover the fascinating history of wild strawberries and how they evolved from the Middle Ages to become the modern day garden favorite.
We tend to think of greenhouses as spaces devoted to growing plants, but they have other uses as well.
Basil fly repellent is an all-natural and effective solution to repel flies. The strong scent of basil keeps flies away, making it a great alternative to chemical insecticides.