FAMILY BLOG
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WHY WE RESTORED THE DINNER TABLE IN THE HOPE TO SAVE OUR FUTURE POSTERITY
As a child, my mother taught me manners when it came to the dinner table— as we had many lessons on etiquette for our homeschooling. “No elbows”, “no pots and pans on the…
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REMEMBERING OUR HISTORY: A DANISH THANKSGIVING
For Thanksgiving, this year our family decided to do something different. We have been learning more about the significance of this day and that it can be more than just our traditional turkey…
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GARDEN LESSONS: ARE YOU IN THE WRONG SPOT?
When working in the garden I will often notice a flower growing in the wrong location. For years it was the yarrow plant for me, and each spring as I began clearing the…
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NOTHING “STACKS” UP LIKE PANCAKES
Take a great recipe, some fundamental pancake-flipping skills, and a bunch of toppings and you have yourself a happy family standing around the kitchen island waiting to be served a stack with syrup…
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IF I COULD CHOOSE ONE HERB
It is really hard for me at this time in life to pick my favorite herb as I am finding them all so beneficial. They have become like friends to me, but if…
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USING TEAS TO HEAL WITH!
OLD FASHION REMEDIES Our family is not one that has ever really used over-the-counter medications, instead, we have always looked for a remedy from our own home. This year we were introduced to…
