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How to Roast Chestnuts
How to Roast Chestnuts

“…Here is a simple how-to to engaging in the Christmas tradition of roasting chestnuts….”

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CHRISTMAS, FAMILY FUN, HOLIDAYS, RECIPES, SIMPLE JOYS, WINTER FUNDebbie Harpefamily fun, family activity, family Christmas fun, Christmas fun, roasting chestnuts, roasted chestnuts, how to roast chestnuts, roast chestnuts DIY, DIY roasted chestnuts, DIY roasting chestnuts, roasted chestnuts how to, traditional chestnut roasting, Christmas tradition, Christmas traditionsComment
Making Gardening Memories with Kids
Making Gardening Memories with Kids

“Sharing the beauty and joy of nature with our kids can create priceless memories. And one of the easiest ways to do that is by involving children in the gardening process. From seed to plate, kids can enjoy every step along the way and be…”

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FAMILY FUN, GARDENING, SIMPLE JOYS, SPRING FUN, SUMMER FUNDebbie Harpegarden, gardening, gardening with kids, kids gardening, making gardening memories, kids in the garden, fun garden ideas for kids, kids gardening tips, kids gardening ideas, in the garden with kids, children in the garden, gardening with children, children's gardening ideas, family fun in the garden, family gardening funComment
Common Sense Gardening Advice for the Beginner
Common Sense Gardening Advice for the Beginner

“…Having a firm grasp of this common sense gardening wisdom will help you to enjoy gardening more and be frustrated less…”

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SIMPLE JOYS, SPRING FUN, SUMMER FUN, GARDENINGDebbie Harpegarden, gardening, gardening advice for beginners, common sense garden tips, common sense gardening tips, common sense gardening advice, gardening for beginners, gardening for the novice, beginning gardening, how to garden, easy gardening, planning a garden, planning a potager, planning a kitchen garden, kitchen garden, kitchen gardening, potager, simple gardening, simple garden tipsComment
PROPER BRITISH SCONES RECIPE
PROPER BRITISH SCONES RECIPE

“…after much practice, I’m pleased to say that I think I’ve finally hit on a recipe for proper British scones. It’s a scone recipe that will not let you down. It’s light and fluffy. It cracks horizontally in the most tantalizing manner, and will pop apart…”

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ENTERTAINING, RECIPES, SIMPLE JOYSDebbie Harpescone, scones, scone recipes, how to make scones, making scones, English scones, British scones, light and fluffy scones, how to make English scones, how to make British scones, secrets to making good scones, secrets to making great scones, secrets to making fluffy scones, fluffy scones, light scones Comments
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe

“…They are light and flakey and so comforting. And I love how versatile a buttermilk biscuit is. I serve them for breakfast with butter and honey or jam. I serve them with my cup of tea in the afternoon. Small ones are an unexpected accompaniment to a salad for…”

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RECIPES, SIMPLE JOYSDebbie Harpebuttermilk biscuit, buttermilk biscuit recipe, buttermilk biscuits, simple biscuit recipe, old fashioned biscuits, old fashioned buttermilk biscuits, flakey biscuit, flakey biscuit recipe, flakey buttermilk biscuits, flakey buttermilk biscuit recipe, comfort food, comfort food memories, simple recipe, simple recipes, simple comfort foods, comforting food, comforting foods, good home cooking, food memories Comments
How to Make a Simple Ice Cream Soda
How to Make a Simple Ice Cream Soda

“Simple things are best…especially in the summertime! This summer, we’re setting aside Sunday evenings for a bit of ice cream indulgence, and I’m trying my hand at making ice cream sodas…”

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RECIPES, SIMPLE JOYS, SUMMER FUNDebbie Harpeice cream, ice cream soda, ice cream sodas, how to make an ice cream soda, how to make a simple ice cream soda, summer drink, summer drinks, summer drink recipe, simple ice cream soda, simple ice cream soda recipe, ice cream soda recipe, summer foods, summer joys, simple summer joys, simple joys, simple and magicalComment
10 Ways to Amuse a Sick Child
10 Ways to Amuse a Sick Child

Some of the ways she found to keep a sick child busy were strictly reserved for when I was ill, so they were amusements which made me feel special even when my throat hurt or I was feverish. And that made me feel…

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SIMPLE JOYS, KIDSDebbie Harpesick day, sick days, ways to amuse a sick child, 10 ways to amuse a sick child, ten ways to amuse a sick child, how to amuse a sick child, how to keep a sick child still, how to play with a sick child, ill days, how to play with an ill child, 10 ways to amuse an ill child, ten ways to amuse an ill child, ways to keep a bedridden child still Comments
A Nice Lunch at Home
A Nice Lunch at Home

We may not be able to dine out, but today I decided to shake the stay-home routine up a bit and create a lunch that at least felt like we were dining out. I had leftover pizza from trying out King Arthur Flour’s Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza recipe…

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SIMPLE JOYS, SPRING FUNDebbie Harpedining out at home, dining al fresco, al fresco dining, pizza, deep dish pizza, King Arthur Flour Deep Dish Pizza, pizza lunch, picnic warming stove, pizza warming stove, sterno stove, picnic stove, make everyday special, make life more beautiful, lunch at home, dining inComment
WRITING LETTERS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
WRITING LETTERS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

…But sometimes the unexpected happens, like COVID-19. It’s when the unexpected happens, that my thoughts often turn to how to make this situation better for the person who is hurting, how to make a brighter spot in the midst of a miserable situation…

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SIMPLE JOYSDebbie Harpesnail mail, COVID-19, coronavirus, panedemic, letter writing, writing letters, uplift one another, write encouraging letters, appreciate doctors, appreciate health care workers, show our appreciation, send snail mail, family letter writing, Making Memories, capturing moments, encouraging one another, expressing love, expressing care Comments