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Episode 297 - Texas History Friday Edition: Mary Wightman Helm Part 2
We finish up with Mary Wightman Helm today and discuss a topic that is as old as mankind itself.
Published on 21 hours ago
Episode 296 - Creating Your Own Cookbook
For years, we have compiled recipes in what we refer to as "The House Cookbook". Some recipes are printed, some are torn from magazines, and some of the really old ones are handwritten.
Imperial Pure…
Published on 1 day, 23 hours ago
Episode 295 - Tool of the Week: Telescoping Fruit Picker Basket
This is a great tool if you need to pick fruit from high branches.
Telescoping Fruit Picker Basket
An Apartment For Peggy
Published on 2 days, 21 hours ago
Episode 294 - Granny Hobbies Can Keep You Sharp!
I've talked about what are now referred to as "granny hobbies" before. Now there's evidence that they have cognitive benefits.
https://www.snapdragonlife.com/news/blog/the-neuroscience-of-making-why-…
Published on 4 days, 2 hours ago
Episode 293 - Texas History Friday Edition: Mary Wightman Helm Part 1
First part of the writing of Mary Wightman Helm, who came to Texas with her first husband six years after Mary Rabb. They would have been there at the same time. I would love to know if they ever met.
Published on 6 days, 19 hours ago
Episode 292 - My Trip to the Houston Quilt Show
Thursday, I took a trip to Houston to attend the Houston International Quilt Show. I had a great time! I'll share what I liked best and what I wished was there.
Published on 6 days, 19 hours ago
Episode 291 - Tool of the Week: Ultrasonic Pest Repeller
This is s great tool to deter pests, especially rodents.
Ultrasonic Pest Repeller
Published on 1 week ago
Episode 290 - Prepping vs Hospitality: Can You Do Both?
A discussion of the dichotomy of prepping and hospitality and the importance of balance.
Hack of the Week: Making Mayonnaise
Ingredients
1 large egg, at room temperature1 cup neutral-flavored oil (lig…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
Episode 289 - What's Up Friday
Weekend plans and getting ready for future big events. Fall is a busy time! What are you doing this weekend?
Take a Cold Tater and Wait
Published on 2 weeks ago
Episode 288 - Texas History Thursday: Mary Rabb Part 2
We finish up the adventures of Mary Rabb and her family in the 1820s & 1830s as they build a life in Texas.
Published on 2 weeks ago