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Homemade Chicken Broth, What That “Free Range” Label Really Means, and My Complicated Relationship with Sally Fallon
I have sort of a love/hate relationship with Sally Fallon. Have you heard of her?...
Dear Jesus
One of my favorite Christmas decorations is a small Norman Rockwell Christmas book, opened to...
Thankful Mary
Older Brother drew this picture several weeks ago, near the beginning of the advent season....
Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon
Plain, steamed vegetables do not taste good. I recently ordered sauteed spinach at a restaurant,...
Easy Gift Idea: Homemade Air Freshener (and the dangers of regular air fresheners)
I live in a house with three boys and a dog. Let's just say there...
Make Your Own Chocolate Chips (and my favorite brand of chocolate)
Making these chocolate chips is not exactly rocket science, but I thought it might be...
32 Favorite Christmas Books for Children
I may have a slight addiction to wonderful Christmas books for children. (more…)
The Nutcracker for Kids
Last December we enjoyed our first experience with The Nutcracker. Older Brother was five and...
World’s Easiest Guacamole
I love guacamole. Until Little Brother arrived on the scene, I was, alas, the only...
Free nature journal resources for kids
We do lots of nature study here at the Yankee Homestead. Older Brother (6 yrs....
Pumpkin Nut Butter Brownies
One of my favorite easy recipes for a healthy treat, these yummy Pumpkin Nut Butter...
