This is as true today and it was in the past. Stephen Covey used this analogy years ago in his book First Things First. And even tough we all know the most important things SHOULD be first in our lives, it's too easy to get lost in the minutiae of daily life.
Making Warm & Wonderful Chicken Noodle Soup
As I write this is a blustery, dreary February day, perfect for chicken soup. The wind is whipping the trees about, wailing loud enough to be heard inside. And when I went out with the dogs for a minute, the cold is making the trees squeak, groan, and complain. It's actually a little scary! My … Continue reading Making Warm & Wonderful Chicken Noodle Soup
For the Love of Leather
I LOVE LEATHER. I mean, a lot. For years I have never bought shoes or a handbag that wasn't leather. Or dog collars and leashes for that matter. I love the smell of leather, and those that go with it - leather conditioner, saddle soap. I like the feel of leather. It can be so … Continue reading For the Love of Leather
Roughage for people and pets
My grandmother would have referred to fiber as "roughage" - that fiber that helps promote good health. Most Americans do not eat nearly enough fiber, and the lack of fiber can contribute to poor health, including diabetes. I recently found this article. It does a great job of explaining exactly what fiber is and how … Continue reading Roughage for people and pets
Fox Pines Writing Services
Do you need help writing content for your site, business, or blog? Have you gotten a request to write an article? That’s terrific – except you don’t feel comfortable writing it yourself. I can help you look your best by writing it for you. One of the things I do here at Fox Pines Homestead … Continue reading Fox Pines Writing Services
Shop at Home in The Pantry Store
Every so often I realized I have quite a bit of food stocked up in my pantry, meaning my pantry cabinet, my freezer, cold storage and whatever I might have growing in the window in winter. There is really no reason to go to a store and buy anything. My sister and I call this … Continue reading Shop at Home in The Pantry Store
Hamburger Soup
Soup is one of our favorite foods. It is filling, usually inexpensive to make, and nice and warm on a cold day. It doesn't take any special skills or a lot of time. Hamburger soup started as a recipe I saw years ago someplace, but I have modified and created my own version of course. … Continue reading Hamburger Soup
My All Time Favorite Cookbooks
Since I love to cook, I have quite a few cookbooks. Maybe more than "a few". My family knows this, as I frequently receive them as gifts. My sisters will pass on to me those they no longer want. I love to page through a cookbook to see what I might like. It's even better … Continue reading My All Time Favorite Cookbooks
Winter Magic
A heavy snow in the mountains is magical. There is an almost total silence, broken only by the call of a bird or flutter of wings near the feeder. The heavy snow just deadens all noise. Even the sound of the river is silenced. Falling snow is mesmerizing. It drifts and blows with the … Continue reading Winter Magic
Ice Cream Toppings worth the splurge
I always like an evening snack. I blame my parents. On the farm we had supper at 5 pm sharp, then back to the barn for the evening milking, feeding the calves, and putting everyone to bed. By 8.30-9 pm we were all hungry again. It's a very hard habit to break, even all these … Continue reading Ice Cream Toppings worth the splurge