Category Archives: Hospitality

When Nothing Else Will Do, Give the Word

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Jacqueline

(a portion of A Lady Writing, by Johannes Vermeer, c. 1665-1666) This seems a particularly difficult several years of pain and suffering for so many I know and love, and now my beloved sister-in-love is battling cancer of the liver. Sometimes I am … Continue reading →

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Posted in Hospitality, Restoring Lost Arts, The Christian Walk | 29 Comments

Plant Exchange ~A Day Of Hospitality

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Jacqueline

If you are like many gardeners, there comes a time when you have an overflow of little spreading plants, whether by self-seeding and the help of the wind or by little rhizomes spreading underground to claim surrounding soil. It is … Continue reading →

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Posted in Berry Growing, Companion planting, Events and Places, Flowers, Garden, Herbs, Hospitality, Nature, Outdoor Living, Preparedness, Seed Saving, Thrift, Vegetables | 7 Comments

Store And Keep Peony Buds For Weeks

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Jacqueline

Easy to grow and lovely to use in vases on the family table, peonies are one of my old-fashioned favorites. There are times it would be lovely to have vases spilling over with these spectacular, care-free beauties when out-of-season. ~ … Continue reading →

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Posted in Decorating, Flowers, Garden, Hospitality, Mealtime, Nature, Outdoor Living | 10 Comments

Adoption Baby Shower for Joseph

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Jacqueline

New life is so very precious, but when someone opens their heart and home to the adoption of a new life, not borne of their own body, something of exquisite beauty takes place. It is likened to us being chosen … Continue reading →

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Posted in Adoption, Children, Family, Hospitality, Parenting, Raising Sons, Spiritual Growth, The Christian Walk | 12 Comments

Grow Glorious Gladiolas ~

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Jacqueline

This summer I will be growing gladiolas for cut flowers. You might have seen them for sale in bunches in the summertime at the supermarket or at a farmer’s market. They have an almost tropical feel in a tall vase, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Decorating, Garden, Hospitality, Nature, Outdoor Living, Thrift | 3 Comments

Men Love Meat / Make Your Man Summer Sausage

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jacqueline

Do you have extra ground venison or beef on hand in the freezer? If you have a hunter in the family or just need a creative way to make space for summer freezing, you can’t beat this! After making this … Continue reading →

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Posted in Food & Recipes, Health, Herbs, Hospitality, Mealtime, Outdoor Living, Preparedness, Storing Food, Thrift, Tutorial | 17 Comments

My Mom And Her Cat, Ki-Ki

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Jacqueline

We are going to visit my Mom, the Grandmother to our children, today. We call her Oma. She loves us dearly. We will also be seeing her cat Ki-Ki. She barely tolerates us. ~ Jacqueline

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Posted in Animals/Pets, Family, Hospitality | 15 Comments

Whimsy In Your Yard & Garden, Part Two

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Jacqueline

{source} Anyone remember when you were a child? Did you ever find a shady place in the yard to build a tree fort or playhouse? We used old sheets. It was great fun to create a special hideaway all your … Continue reading →

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Posted in Children, Decorating, Garden, Hospitality, Nature, Outdoor Living, Preparedness, Thrift | 14 Comments

Faithful In A Little?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jacqueline

The last big pan of a meal taken with friends is almost finished. The kitchen is cleaned up. Mundane stuff? Well, to the world it would seem so, but from an eternal perspective, no, it’s not! “One who is faithful … Continue reading →

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Posted in Cleaning, Family, Hospitality, Mealtime, Spiritual Growth, The Christian Walk | 6 Comments

Eat Raw ~ Apricot Coconut Macaroons

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Jacqueline

It’s hard to describe how much a little act of love can mean when you are feeling alone or uncertain about what’s happening in life. ~ Jacqueline

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Posted in Books, Dehydrating, Food & Recipes, Gluten-Free, Health, Hospitality, Raw food | 13 Comments