Healthy sweet potato casserole with pecans is a delicious and creamy sweet potato base with a touch of natural sweetness, topped with a crunchy cinnamon spiced pecan topping, and baked until perfect. This is the must-have recipe for the holidays, or really any time of year. Today, I'm continuing my healthier Thanksgiving recipes. I shared with you our family's favorite naturally-sweetened cranberry sauce, and today I'm going to share with you a cleaned-up, but still delicious, healthy sweet … [Read more...]
Best Cranberry Sauce Recipe
The best cranberry sauce recipe is made by simmering cranberries with the juice and zest of an orange and then sweetened with honey. It is the perfect side dish for your holiday meal and will become a tradition you will want to make every single year. This simple recipe is so good, and so easy. It's perfect for family gatherings, or just to enjoy while this delicious, under-utilized berry is in season. Grab my free Ebook with all my favorite from-scratch Thanksgiving recipes … [Read more...]
Scrappy Flag Pillow Cover Tutorial DIY Fourth of July Decorations
Fourth of July is right around the corner! This scrappy flag pillow cover tutorial will have you well on your way to some DIY summer decor. It's a simple project that you can do with any red and blue fabric scraps you have laying around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG-o0f-je3c In my typical "wingin' it at all times" fashion, it occurred me that something festive for the shop and blog should be out, you know, last week. So, yesterday turned into "patriotic decor makin' day." I made … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Easter Table Setting
Step into the farmhouse for some Easter table setting ideas. This year, I am bringing the outside in with potted herbs, neutral colors, a grain sack table runner. I Love Spring You know, I was thinking about just how excited I am that spring is here. When I was a little kid I hardly noticed the changing of the seasons. I didn't dread winter, and all its hassle of having to bundle up in warm socks and a coat, every time I wanted to step outside. Of course, I was excited for summertime out … [Read more...]
Easter Printable- He has Risen
I Read on to get a free printable for Easter. He is not here, for He has risen, as he has said. Matthew 28:6. Here Comes Spring He is not here, for He has risen, as he has said. Matthew 28:6 The days are getting warmer and a little longer. Soon we will be planting greens and herbs in the garden and spending most of our day outside. Spring is coming. I look forward to springtime every year. It is the only season I can leave the door wide open while the kids play outside. It is warm … [Read more...]