 I still remember my daughter lying on the couch on Christmas day listening to the rest of the family enjoy the festivities in the other room. A very not-so-merry virus had hit her and she couldn’t enjoy that holiday much at all. And I was right by her side sharing in her misery because…
Nature Crafts: How To Make A Hickory Mayflower Ship
This time of year is perfect for teaching my children the sacrifice that our forefathers made in coming to America. A fun visual to use when telling the story of the Mayflower journey is a Mayflower ship made by using hickory nutshells and a few other items easy to find. It’s very simple to do!…
Honey Pecan Pie
 If you are like me and love nutty desserts, you’ll love this Honey Pecan Pie!I’m one of those that thinks any and all desserts taste better with nuts whether it be cookies, cakes, pies, brownies, muffins, or bread. So it’s no surprise that I’m a fan of pecan pie!I’m not, however, a fan of…
How To Make A Mustard Plaster for Congestion
When any kind of chest congestion is present, making a mustard plaster is one option of breaking it up. Yes, I’m talking about the common kitchen spice! Mustard has rubefacient properties, which means it increases blood circulation, perspiration, and heat to the area of skin where it is administered. This simple remedy truly works! It’s…
How To Stop A Cold In Its Tracks
Each winter, in my early teen years, I caught the most terrible colds.  Most of us know what it is to suffer the common cold: runny nose, sneezing incessantly, stuffy head, coughing, achy body, scratchy throat, no sense of taste or smell. These colds lasted for 2 weeks and were miserable. I dreaded them each winter…