Author: Hope
Inspiration
Irish Sayings “Two people shorten the road.” Giorraíonn beirt bóthar “May the roof above you never fall in and those gathered beneath it never fall out.” ” A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures.” ” Men are like bagpipes – no sound comes from them until they are full.” “May your thoughts… Read more
Adventure
Build a Pixie Garden! Ireland is famous for their legends of pixies, leprechauns, and “little folk”. Make them happy with a beautiful home in the garden, and you may be able to find their pot of gold! Show kindness to them always, and you will be rewarded! But watch out, they are tricky! 😉 Children… Read more
Graciousness
Mercy & Gratitude Triumphs Over Judgment & Bitterness So many people, especially women, grow bitter and harsh. This is very sad. It flies in the face of graciousness. It comes from cultivating the wrong attitudes. If we nurse hurt and wounds, and replay conversations or situations that troubled us, we will wind up growing a… Read more
Monthly Theme
March, a time to celebrate Celtic heritage, and the coming of Spring! Hello everyone! Welcome to March! I always start to get excited this month! With the beginning of snows melting, the birds start to sing. The air has a sharp, and blustery feel to it, which makes me feel something great is about to… Read more
Homemaking Homesteading
Essential Oils Hello everyone! Today I would like to give an introduction/testimonial for essential oils. Wikipedia states: An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile (easily evaporated at normal temperatures) chemical compounds from plants. Essential oils are also known as volatile oils, ethereal oils, aetheroleum, or simply as the oil of the plant from which they were extracted, such as oil of clove. An Essential oil… Read more
Adventure, Ocean Voyage
Hello everyone from the USS Morning Star, our colonial sailing vessel! It has been a perfectly thrilling month on the high seas. We have jumped back in time, wishing on the second star to the right, and sailed straight on until morning. Our ship, is fully supplied with all of the charm of a vessel… Read more
Graciousness in Hospitality
This one is a favorite one of mine. Jesus commands that we open up our hearts, homes, time, and services for others. The well being, provision, and comfort of others should be our aim. 36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ 37 “Then… Read more
Monthly Theme
February, A Time To Love This month is a special time to reflect on God’s love and beauty. We then should reflect and shine this in our relationships and interactions with others. The Greatest Gift 1 Corinthians 13 13 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have… Read more
The Homesteader’s Post
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Homesteading/Homemaking
Highlight Herb: Skullcap, Genus: Scutellaria I would like to introduce a very unique herb, (with a very intimidating name, I know). But I assure you, that in spite of the strangeness of the name, this is a very useful and amazing plant. First off, it is a nervine sedative. This means that this is a… Read more