Six Amish Recipes for Tough Times

Finding a way to feed a family of ten and twelve children plus adults on a budget is never easy so the Amish learned to work with the food at hand. The result is recipes that are hearty but don’t cost a lot to make.

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Cleaning Green

Did you know that most of the cleaning supplies in your home are made from things you most likely already have? All of the added chemicals that you find in most cleaning supplies are not needed.

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Collecting Buttons

Discover the joy of collecting buttons. Find out how to start your own button collection and explore the fascinating world of buttons.

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Homesteads and a Sod House

Early homesteaders in the plains states used the supplies at hand to build tight shelters for the severe winters they must endure. Since there were often no trees, they plowed up the native prairie sod where the Buffalo had so recently roamed. The author describes living in a sod house. She tells of a time that is long gone and will never return.

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All About Lavender

Lavender is not only a beautiful color and flower, but a healing herb. Here’s some ways you can use lavender in recipes or around your home.

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