By Holly Giles | handicrafts , seasonal
Fall decorating can be extravagant if you have space and simple if you just have a shelf. These days simple is the way to go for us and I found an easy craft that looks cute anywhere. This is what I used to make my lighted jar. glass jar with a lid bag of faux […]
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By Holly Giles | seasonal
I always seem to need a last minute gift. Do you? I enjoy giving homemade items like the pancake in a jar because I believe it is a thoughtful gift, and it definitely helps our budget. Pancake mix in a jar is fun and easy. I keep many jars of preserves and jam we have made throughout the year and […]
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By Holly Giles | seasonal
Cowboy cookies are a favorite around the Frontier. Every few years we put them on our gift giving list. They are always a hit and I want to share them with you! First, you need a couple of eager kitchen helpers. Lining up jars, measuring, pouring and covering the floor with flour is their specialty. Children love to participate in […]
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By Holly Giles | handicrafts , seasonal
I found a bag full of old wooden spools in my grandmother’s sewing box. A beautiful array of rich colors. I had an idea of how to bring them to life and re-purpose this necessity of the past. The deep pumpkin orange color caught my eye and I decided to make a necklace for the […]
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By Holly Giles | Recipes , seasonal , Simple Living
Orange Spice Sugar Orange Spice sugar is an easy gift to have on hand to give to friends and family for different occasions. This easy sugar was a hit around the holidays or summer parties, and I want to share it with you! I save any little glass jar I can get my hands on. […]
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