By Holly Giles | Recipes , Simple Living
Peach Cobbler Southern peach cobbler is a nostalgic recipe for me. My grandmother, Meemee, made the best peach cobbler every time. When the peach season came around, I couldn’t wait to go to my grandparent’s house. I knew cobbler would be on the menu over the weekend. I carry on the family tradition of the […]
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By Holly Giles | Florida , Great Outdoors
Rainbow Springs State Park in Florida Rainbow Springs was a destination for a family getaway. We spent one day touring the park. It was fascinating to see the remnants of the old roadside attraction that it was in the 1930s. Florida does a great job of transforming important springs that were once attractions back into […]
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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 | Recipes , Simple Living
Canning Sliced Peaches Canning sliced peaches have been the perfect taste of summer for me since my days at the barn in Alabama with my grandparents. Those juicy bites of perfection dripping down my face were a delight. Watching my grandmother “put up” peaches weren’t as much fun as swinging on the grapevines out back, […]
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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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By Holly Giles | Simple Living , southern homestead
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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