I have pulled together this reading list for homemakers from my personal bookshelves with the hope of inspiring others and providing practical tips. Gone are the days when the homemaker was the wife and mother whose only “job” was her family and her home. While I long for the simplicity of the homemakers of vintage …
Some people go absolutely crazy for spring cleaning with their checklists and new products. Me? That’s just not my thing. By the time spring is in the air, I’m up to my elbows in the garden and don’t have the energy to deep clean the house. Luckily, I have the fall and winter holiday season, …
It’s November, and that means it is time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. Do you know how many guests you are serving this year? How much food should you make? Keep reading to get my tips on how much food to make for your Thanksgiving feast! Planning the Thanksgiving Feast In our family, Thanksgiving is …
I disappeared a little over 2 years ago. I ‘ve missed blogging, but life happened. Here it is in a nutshell. Life happened, but believe it or not, I’m still here. While my daily interaction has been on the back burner, Happily Homegrown has still been part of who I am. I have been updating …
There are many worm compost bins on the market, but most will run you a hundred dollars or more. I'm going to show you how you can repurpose items you already have to make your own worm compost bin and put it directly in the garden.
