A Blog For Your Seasonal Home
Bringing you homemaking tips, festive food, and seasonal stories. Coming to you from the DC Metro area, by way of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Welcome! Stay and get cozy.
Recent Posts
Pinnacle of Fall: Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkins can take us through the whole fall season. From divisive pumpkin spice beverages in September (I’m firmly pro-latte) to wholesome pumpkin patch picking in October, the whole festive season is guided by these orange gourds. And what better food to encapsulate the flavors and spices of the season than a pumpkin pie?
When Life Gives You Lemons…
Now is the season to use faux fruits and patterns. Seriously, go wild. You can’t overdo this in a kitchen, and I’ve tried. These days you could have citrus fruits coming out of your ears and as long as you’ve got a cute sign saying “easy peasy lemon squeezy” I guarantee no one would bat an eye.
Cabinet Care 101
Cabinets hold emotions. And plates, and that one lid that doesn’t go to anything- But lots of emotions. Why? Because the decision of whether or not to spend the money on a big purchase can be fraught with stress and worry.
Dad’s Famous Cookies
This recipe also has a special place in my heart: It is a recipe that was handed down through generations of my family. My Dad made tons of these cookies when I was growing up (and still does!), and we kids helped as well (lots of licking of the -unplugged- beaters at the end, before the scrumptious tradition of eating raw dough fell out of fashion).
10 Things to Spring Clean This Season
For Spring cleaning, I think about my plan of action well before the first pollen spores start poking their sleepy, villainous little heads up.
The more items I can get taken care of before the season is in full swing, the less likely I am to surrender to laziness in the face of crippling allergies and bulk tissue buying…
Moisture in the Home
Today we’re broaching a topic I both love and hate:
Moisture in the home.
I love this topic because it’s so important, and I hate it because I know exactly what happens when it isn’t addressed: mold. Some people will call it mildew and therefore believe its always harmless, but that’s just another description for mold.
What’s In My Cleaning Caddy?
Today’s post explores two of my favorite cleaning supplies: Bon Ami powder cleanser, and vinegar.
These powerhouse products are my favorite for cleaning. While they work in different areas on different jobs, they can each go a long way in helping to tackle trouble spots in the home.
Yearly Homemaking Checklist
Give yourself the tools to tackle your home this year! This checklist offers maintenance, housekeeping, and tips for a well-managed home.