by Linda | Mar 11, 2016 | Creative Homestead
Parsley is known to eliminate that bad doggy breath that simply doesn’t match that cute doggy face. Ingredients: 2 cups of parsley, chopped (stalk and leaves) 1 large carrot, grated 1/2 cup cheddar or other strong hard cheese, grated 3 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2...
by Linda | Feb 15, 2016 | Creative Homestead, Faith and Family
Passing down customs and traditions of our faith, to our children, can be a lot of fun with a little creativity. When my kids were small, it was a bit of a challenge explaining to them “why” certain foods were off limits. Lent offers a great opportunity to explain the...
by Linda | Jun 11, 2015 | Creative Homestead, Decor & DIY, Sacred Adventures
This past weekend, my girls and I took to the back roads of the Hudson Valley to attend the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, N.Y. This was our first time at this event and my only regret is that I didn’t buy the three day pass. What a relaxing day, filled...
by Linda | May 28, 2015 | Decor & DIY, The Garden Gate
I love this time of year, especially here in the Hudson Valley where there is still a nice mix of old farms in the area. It’s an even bigger treat when one of those old barns, farms, or homesteads have a tag sale. Sometimes when I’m all by...
by Linda | Jan 29, 2013 | Creative Homestead, The Garden Gate
I love how the Hudson Valley Seed Library incorporates art into their heirloom seed packets. They describe the connection beautifully in their recent article about the upcoming Art of the Heirloom exhibit – “Artists tell compelling stories by creatively...
by Linda | Jan 26, 2013 | Creative Homestead
How do you see yourself? I mean really see yourself, when there’s no one expecting results from you. Do you ever find yourself daydreaming, getting lost in a thought; seeing yourself, for a brief moment in a completely different light? Every now and then, this...
