One Homely House
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Welcome to One Homely House, a blog dedicated to simple living and old-fashioned homemaking. I share family recipes that are just plain good cookin', as well as homemaking skills and tips for making your life simpler and more meaningful. You don't have to live on a farm or even in the country to benefit from this information it's about making your home life simple and cozy no..
One Homely House
1M ago
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...
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10M ago
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...
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One Homely House
1y ago
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...
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1y ago
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...
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One Homely House
1y ago
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...
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One Homely House
2y ago
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...
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One Homely House
2y ago
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,...
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2y ago
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....
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One Homely House
2y ago
Fresh cranberries in a cookie? Yes indeed! There’s something about these cookies that makes them an instant family favorite. In fact, they have become legendary in my family, thanks to my sister Bethany who loves to bake them. While they are quite simple to make, the white chocolate and tangy...
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One Homely House
2y ago
Are there virtues specific to homemaking? Perhaps not exclusively, but the vocation of homemaking provides opportunities to practice many, many virtues. This series explores how homemakers can cultivate the twelve Fruits of the Spirit in everyday life, through their ministry of home and family. In the first part of this...
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