Claim Your Free Christmas Planner Pages>> Peace on Earth begins at home. Oh, the joys of Christmas! Sleigh bells, carols, sumptuous foods, and presents wrapped by loving hands under the tree…. There’s a lot of living to pack into the all-too-short holiday season. Don’t let time stress steal the luster from your Christmas. Preparing in advance allows you … Continue reading Old Bohemian Homestead Christmas Plan
Making an herb wreath is a fun way to dry culinary herbs. You can either leave the wreath up all winter and pluck leaves here and there for your recipes or after the leaves dry, remove them to airtight containers that you store in a dark cupboard. The second method better protects the flavors, and … Continue reading Make a Culinary Herb Wreath
While researching DawnSinger (Tales of Faeraven 1), my epic fantasy novel based on 13th-Century Europe, I stumbled upon the history of England’s Eleanor Crosses. I hope you enjoy discovering this royal love story as much as I did. ~ Janalyn Edward and Eleanor, a Royal Love Story That Transcended Death Contrasted against the cruelty of … Continue reading Edward and Eleanor, a Royal Love Story That Transcended Death
Not so very long ago, every day had an assigned focus. Monday was wash day, followed on Tuesday by ironing. Wednesday was set aside for mending and sewing, Thursday for going to market, and Friday for cleaning. Saturday meant time to bake, with Sunday, of course, a day of rest. This housekeeping schedule (and its alternate … Continue reading Organize With Focus Days
I always knew what I was going to get for Christmas from Great Aunt Mae. From year to year, the design might differ, the colors of yarn would change, but the item stayed the same. If it hadn’t been for Aunt Mae, I’m not sure what I’d have worn for slippers while growing up. Fortunately, I … Continue reading Crochet Circle Scarf Design
Paper attaches to me more or less of its own volition. I’ve noticed this problem my entire life. Stacks grow on my nightstand, my desk, the kitchen counter, and anywhere else they so choose. I process my thoughts on paper, which is sort of like thinking out loud. This means that when life gets busy, … Continue reading Declutter Your Papers and Organize Your Life
Making an herb wreath is a fun way to dry culinary herbs. You can either leave the wreath up all winter and pluck leaves here and there for your recipes or after the leaves dry, remove them to airtight containers that you store in a dark cupboard. The second method better protects the flavors, and … Continue reading Make a Culinary Herb Wreath in Minutes
The window behind the couch cranked open, letting cool air rush in. Sweet relief, since the house was still warm from yesterday’s heat. My husband poked his head around the kitchen doorway to ask me if I’d planned anything for breakfast just as I started around the edge of the couch. Distracted, I didn’t notice … Continue reading Quick and Frugal Gazing Ball Stand
Have Books, Will Travel The first day of meeting readers at the farmers market turned out differently than I anticipated. In my admittedly vivid imagination, the pleasant conversations I would have with readers were only outweighed by sales of my books. Ah me! How delightful. Applying by email was easy. I sent in $115, payment … Continue reading Have Books, Will Travel
