By Holly Giles | Recipes
Blueberry Hand Pies Blueberry hand pies are the perfect solution for portable and portioned desserts. They can be made entirely from scratch or use store-bought ingredients for quick results. Visit our post on blueberry syrup to make your filling for these pies. Hand pies have been around for centuries in different forms. Carrying around a […]
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By Holly Giles | Florida , Great Outdoors
Haw Creek Preserve Haw Creek Preserve state park popped up on a map I was looking at, and I had never heard of it before. It was a Monday, and all of us were home for the day, which was quite unusual. I suggested we pile in the car, head to Bunnell, and check it […]
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What is a victory garden? The victory garden of the 1940s has made a comeback with full force. Families are looking for food sources they had not thought of before, which is exciting news for gardening. What was the victory garden during WWII? During world war II, the government was reverting large manufacturing to war […]
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By Holly Giles | Florida
How do I find the perfect vacation rental? You can rent a vacation home perfect for your family in a few steps. Spending time doing research for what fits your family best will help you have a great vacation. Start by listing what your family needs to rent a vacation home. How many bedrooms do […]
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By Holly Giles | Recipes
Homemade Blueberry Syrup Blueberry Syrup is a wonderful concoction that has many purposes. At first, you might wonder why you would want to discard the blueberry pulp and only use the juice. This method is a way to use up berries that are just about spent and still put food on the table. What can […]
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By Holly Giles | Simple Living , southern homestead
5 Tips to Recession-Proof Your Kitchen Stretching your grocery dollar is getting harder to do these days. Especially when you have children to feed. I have teenage boys, and they can really eat. Years ago, I learned to do a few things to help in times of need. My grocery budget can fluctuate, but I […]
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By Holly Giles | Simple Living , southern homestead
Heirloom seeds vs. Hybrids: What’s the Difference? When shopping for plants at your local garden center, some are marked ‘heirloom seeds,” while others are labeled “hybrid.” Have you ever wondered what these terms mean – or which is better for you? These terms seem to create a lot of confusion among novice and experienced gardeners […]
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By Holly Giles | Recipes
Strawberry Whole Wheat Muffins Whole wheat strawberry muffins are a great way to use fresh, frozen, or dried strawberries. I love making these in batches to freeze for later use. These strawberry muffins also make great gifts for a last-minute treat to take to a gathering. My boys can eat the entire dozen in one […]
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By Holly Giles | Recipes , Simple Living
Breakfast Casseroles Breakfast casseroles are a lifesaver for a busy mom. I can scan the refrigerator and freezer and find ingredients to throw something together for a hearty breakfast anytime. Keeping a few key ingredients in the pantry and refrigerator can ensure you can whip up something when the groceries have run out. I gathered […]
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By Holly Giles | Simple Living , southern homestead
What are the basic needs of a chicken? Chickens have been part of the backyard landscape for generations. Most lived in little shanties constructed from whatever was left in the yard. Most chickens did well in their neighborhoods as long as they had access to an enclosure. Chickens’ 4 basic needs to survive well are […]
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