Another season, another granola recipe… but this one is so good! It’s quick, easy, healthful, delicious, and full of ingredients you already have in your cupboard. What more could you want? Pretty. It’s also pretty. Who wouldn’t want to scatter jewel-hued cranberries and dried oranges on top of their yogurt?... Read the Post The post Cranberry Orange Granola Recipe appeared first on One Homely House ..read more

Why is it so hard to find time to sit down and write a letter these days? Oh, there are myriad excuses: children constantly clamoring for attention, unending household chores to complete, projects at school or work with looming deadlines, et cetera. It all comes down to being too busy,... Read the Post The post On Keeping in Touch: Making Relationships a Priority appeared first on One Homely House ..read more

If the capricious spring breezes and surprise showers have you dreaming of warmer days and sun-drenched fields of flowers, this recipe is for you! Close your eyes and enjoy the aroma and flavors of midsummer, no matter what the weather may be doing outside! What’s better than your favorite granola... Read the Post The post A Midsummer Morning: Lavender + Blueberry Granola appeared first on One Homely House ..read more

How is your grocery budget doing lately? Straining at the seams? Mine has been growing inexplicably every month–and I don’t think it can all be ascribed to the kids eating more! After staring, dismayed, at last month’s figures, something definitely needed to change. So, I decided to revisit my old... Read the Post The post How to make a Grocery Price Book appeared first on One Homely House ..read more

If you’ve ever bought honey in bulk, you know that it gets very thick and crystallized after a while. Usually this takes several months, but honey can thicken up extra quickly in the wintertime (or if your house is chilly). Honey still tastes just fine in this state, but it... Read the Post The post How to Melt Crystallized Honey appeared first on One Homely House ..read more

Question: How do you use up leftover oatmeal? Answer: You could just reheat it with milk, but it’s really not the same. Or you could make it into muffins, but I am not a fan of the texture. You could even serve it cold to children of strange taste (like... Read the Post The post Savory Oat + Seed Crackers appeared first on One Homely House ..read more

Dear Homemaker, Is your life not exactly what you envisioned when you began this homemaking endeavor? Did you begin with enthusiasm, only to lose your zest after a time? Have you fallen into some bad habits which hinder your efforts rather than helping them? Maybe it’s time to review your... Read the Post The post A Homemaker’s Habit Refresh appeared first on One Homely House ..read more

Do you like breakfast cereals? I don’t. They never really fill me up in the morning, and I disdain the frosted cardboard taste and texture. But everyone else in my family likes cold cereal, so I usually keep some around for dire circumstances like postpartum and days that my husband... Read the Post The post A Real, Simple Breakfast Cereal appeared first on One Homely House ..read more

Need a festive, fall-themed treat to add to your tea table or harvest gathering? These iced pumpkin scones perfectly complement the season of blustery weather and brilliant colors. Pair them with soup on a chilly day, or serve among other dainties for an autumn tea party. Whenever you bake these,... Read the Post The post Iced Pumpkin Scones Recipe appeared first on One Homely House ..read more

As soon as the weather turns cool and rainy, I start thinking about fall baking. I crave warm, comforting breads and baked goodies with plenty of spices and flavors of apples and pumpkin. These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins have been one of my go-to recipes for quite a few years.... Read the Post The post Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins appeared first on One Homely House ..read more