Appalachian Lady
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The Best Laundry Soap Recipe
Washing clothes. It is ritualistic and rewarding. Maybe not always when you have kids and there is more than one mountain of laundry to tackle! But folding warm clothes in the winter, slipping…
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Defining the Appalachian Lifestyle
Appalachian life is beautiful. The lifestyle is tied to nature, community and perseverance. The problem is there are many negative stereotypes associated with the way of life and the people who come from…
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An Autumn Porch
The front porch. This is an important area of the home. You can neighbor watch, storm watch or even have a place to enjoy some quiet. It is a place to gather as…
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Autumn Garden
Late October and the cool air is finally making it’s way around these hills. We have had such a warm October and it has been lovely, but the signs of fall have made…
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Discovered Treasure…
Simple living is a treasure. It teaches us that the best parts in life are the ones that we are overlooking in our push to have more and check off the to do…
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Awaking from Hibernation
Spring is finally here and I can’t wait to get out in the dirt. Every year I do a small French inspired kitchen garden (potager) and have been slowly adding to my flower…
