Homemaking

Christians are to be hard workers and stewards, making things beautiful, just like our Creator. In this section of the blog, we discuss ways to tend our little corner of the garden.

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Biblical Resources and Articles on Christian Living

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Crafting and Project Resources

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Interior and Exterior Designing

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How to Grow Dahlias

Dahlias are probably my favorite flower! They are just so beautiful! What makes them so great is how easily they grow and they produce so many flowers. There are so many different types of dahlias and they all grow so different that it’s so hard to give such broad instructions but I’ll try to make this as helpful as possible. 

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Flower Arranging Part 3#: Hand Market Bouquet

A market bouquet is a classic at any farm store or city market. It also usually the main way you give flowers to another person. I think knowing how to arrange a market bouquet is essential for any florist.

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Flower Arranging Part 2: Basic Bouquets

In this article I will cover the basics of building an arrangement as well as texture, color theory, and color bridging. I hope to shed light on the step by step process that goes into making a wonderful bouquet.

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Blueberry Lemon Pastry

Indulge in the enchanting blend of sweet and tart with Classy & Creative’s Blueberry Lemon Pastry, a treat crafted just for you. This delightful recipe invites you to savor the flaky, buttery dough embraced by a filling of fresh blueberries and zesty lemon. Perfect for sharing at breakfast, brunch, or even a cozy afternoon pause.

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Blueberry Lemon Cake w/Cream Cheese Frosting

Lemon Blueberry cake is my favorite spring time dessert. It has very vibrant flavors, and rich sponge. The cream cheese frosting/filling is a perfect match with the sweet blueberries and sour lemons. I use this dresser for Easter, Mother’s Day, and any spring birthdays!

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Flower Arranging Part 1

Designing gorgeous and meaningful arrangements for every season, each impacting or giving joy to a friend or family member, is one of the most amazing things you could do.

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Blonde Brownies

When I first saw these little treats I thought they were kind of boring looking! But after making them once they became a family favorite. This treat comes with lots of large portions great for a large family like ours! They’re a sweet tooth satisfier in my book!

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Coffee Cake

This has been one of my favorite discoveries! When I first made coffee cake I knew it would be one of my favorite breakfasts. I thought it would be one of the more complex treats but it’s so simple. I’ve done it so much I think I can whip it up in 20 minutes flat! I feel like coffee cake is one of those foods you would think of as being fancier or more of a treat, but it really is so easy and doesn’t require much time, effort, or supplies!

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Classic Bagels

This food is super simple and without any extravagant ingredients and tools. I like to whip some dough up the night before and serve them for breakfast on any given day. Although not in the recipe, everyone in my house loves to eat these with brown sugar butter when served at breakfast and everything bagel seasoning at lunch! It also goes super well with cream cheese!

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French Bread

This is a great side dish if you’re ever having a soup or pasta. It’s yummy for parties but also good for at home meals with your family.

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Vanilla Pudding Summer Treat

This treat is my favorite for a nice summer evening with friends and family. Sitting out on the porch, chatting. while spooning this delicious dessert into your mouth is what I consider a perfect evening! It’s super easy to make and takes no time! We’ll often have most of the ingredients on hand. If we’re craving something a little sweet in the evening I’ll just go whip up some Vanilla Pudding Surprises!

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Best Methods for Pressing Flowers

With my new expanded garden I have so much more flowers and I was struggling to find ways to use them. I researched different ways to use them and one of them was pressing. So I started learning how to do this. I found that there were two main methods, machine pressers and book pressing. So which one works best?  

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Tips for a Basic vegetable Garden

Gardening is really fun when it works out. Having a garden that doesn’t produce is a real bummer and can be discouraging. Here’s some tips to have a productive garden. There’s a lot more to gardening then just planting your plants in the ground. There is a lot of planning that most gardeners overlook. This could have a noticeable change on your garden.

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Planting From Seed

Seeing little seedlings pop up from the ground you have worked hard to prepare is one of the most satisfying things you could see. I love when the first little green vines break the surface. Each one with its own special uniqueness and beauty. What a gift these little plants are. Bring with them the hope of spring and sunshine.

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How to Grow Cosmos

To me cosmos are the sweet little reliefs of the garden. They grow so seamlessly and are so pretty. Although I don’t recommend this sometimes when I want a garden bed super full I’ll just throw cosmo seeds in without even planting them and they still grow! That doesn’t work every time in every spot, but you get the point. They grow so well! 

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