Old Salem Visit: Day of Colonial Cooking

Old Salem Visit: Day of Colonial Cooking

Over the last six weeks, I’ve had the privilege of diving into the delicious history of Colonial America, alongside  American Heritage Chocolate. Since I’m studying American History with our girls this year, it was such a wonderful opportunity to allow the...
What Do I Give a Family with Eleven Kids?

What Do I Give a Family with Eleven Kids?

In April, it will be seventeen years that we built our home, which also marks another year out on our Homestead. Those who know me understand that “Homestead” is simply a fancy term for the land my brothers and I, along with our spouses, of course, bought ...
Inspiration from 1942: Modern Family Cooking

Inspiration from 1942: Modern Family Cooking

Last night, I snuggled in bed soaking up some good ‘ole fashioned wisdom from an era gone by. When I saw this gem hiding in an antique store, I snatched it up and hugged it close. Published in 1942, I couldn’t help but be swept away by the authority in...