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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By Holly Giles | Recipes , Simple Living
Easy Strawberry Jam A beginner can make easy strawberry jam with excellent results. It was the first jam I tried to make with my boys at home. Grayson and Grant can get overzealous when it comes to picking strawberries. I have been known to pay thirty dollars for the buckets full of juicy fruit after […]
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By Holly Giles | Florida , Great Outdoors
How do I Plan a Family Camping Trip? Camping takes as much planning as any fun family vacation, especially if you have kids. In fact, for a camping trip to go well, it might even take more planning because you have to consider so much about the trip to ensure that everyone has a safe […]
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By Holly Giles | Recipes
Mama’s American Goulash Easy home cooking is what most busy families are looking for. Mama’s goulash is perfect for any night of the week. My mother made goulash to use up what was left in the kitchen. She refuses to eat it anymore. It reminds her of hard times and an empty pantry. Most people […]
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