This Week: A Pioneer Love Story, Yankee Pot Roast, Pumpkin Muffins and More!

October 2013 -  Issue 4 HEALTH |  BEAUTY | COOKING | HOME & FAMILY |  CRAFTS | GARDENING | LIVING OFF THE LAND | QUOTES "The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong." ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder A Pioneer Love Story Sara Robbins lived in pioneer times. I saw where she lived. I heard bits and pieces about her love story. As a little girl, it captured my imagination. People don't keep track of their family heritage now-a-days. That's one thing that is weakening our country and its development. The history of a family's roots teaches children about bravery, morals, family, home, love and tradition. Watching phony stories on TV or in the movies doesn't make for a stronger nation. Hearing your family tell real stories about their past does. My dad's folks came from a pioneering family in Kentucky. I am a Daughter of the Revolution. It was from my father's side that I got this story. Read More Harvest Style Pumkin Muffins How to make delicious harvest style pumpkin muffins. A wonderful treat for any pumpkin lover! ;) Read More Your Space:  Beauty Tips & Secrets Shared by Readers Oil absorbing sheets, zits, tan, dry skin and more. more beauty tips >> Share your tip / recipe: newsletter@pioneerthinking.com How to Make an Old Fashioned Granny's Yankee Pot Roast Some of my favorite memories of my granny are the wonderful meals that were always available at her house. When I was young, she cooked on an old-fashioned wood cookstove. Her kitchen was always hot during the Indiana summers and always warm and welcoming during those cold and snowy winters. But whatever the weather, there was always food on granny's stove no matter the time of day. Read More History and Uses of Aspirin Aspirin may be a fairly modern medication, but the active principle has been used since pre-history. Salicin is found in the stately willow tree, and the inner bark has been found in many archeological sites. The first written record of its use goes back to Hippocrates, who is considered the Father of Medicine. Read More Community News: Come join us at our community forum. Meet like minded people, ask questions, get answers.  Pioneerthinking.net Medicine in Your Shrubbery A shrub, by my definition, is larger than normal herbs but not the size of trees. They are perennials, but don't lose their leaves. We like to use them to define property lines, walkways and to decorate the outside of our houses. Here are a few examples, along with information about whether or not they are healthy. Read More Your Feedback:  Share your comments, tips, or quotes with us. newsletter@pioneerthinking.com As always, feel free to pass this newsletter on to family and friends. May your week be filled with life's beautiful offerings! Follow:

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