December Gardening | Sustainable Stocking Stuffers | Snow Day and more

December Gardening Contrary to popular opinion, there is still plenty to do both outside, inside, and not forgetting the greenhouse at this bleak time of year, with short days and long, sometimes very cold, nights. Read More Sustainable Stocking Stuffers Racking your brain to come up with gift ideas for loved ones during the holidays can be tricky. Why not give back to the earth and introduce family members and friends to more sustainable practices? This is especially important during a time of over-consumption. Here are three ways to make stockings a little greener this season. Read More more quotes Maple Bourbon Cider Mule This extra-festive twist on a Moscow mule is sure to spice up your holiday party. Flavored with the zing of ginger beer, notes of caramel and vanilla from bourbon, and balanced by the sweetness of apple cider, it strikes a perfect balance. Read More Did You Know?​​​​​​​ Millions of monarch butterflies fly to Mexico for the winter. They are the only insect that migrates to a warmer climate that is 2,500 miles away each year. Additionally, they like to hibernate in the same trees every year.   [Source} Combat Winter Dry Skin As winter approaches, we can expect temperatures to drop along with the dreaded sweep of cold winds and snow. As the weather changes, so too does our skin, which can become chapped, red and dry. Combined with central heating, it means we often experience skin dryness and irritation while indoors as well. Although the weather is beyond our control, here are a few things you can do to beat the effects of the season on your skin. Read More Things to Do on a Snow Day Kids, teachers and parents alike love the freedom a snow day brings. Work and school are put on the back burner and everyone can enjoy a day off from their normal, everyday life. Whether you get a few days off each season or you live in an area where snow days are a rarity, take advantage and come together as a family with these fun activities. Read More As always, feel free to share this newsletter and hope you have a beautiful day! Until we meet again, happy trails.      ~ Pioneerthinking.com Follow:

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Items to Simplify Your Life | Christmas Cactus | Beauty Treatments and more

Uses for Wine Here are some alternative uses of wines that can surely help you in a lot of ways and purposes. Read More Stock Up Items to Simplify Your Life Ever find yourself wishing you had something that seems like an item you should already have lying around the house? It happens to many homeowners, and often at the worst possible times. To prevent yourself from getting stuck in a situation that could have been easily prevented – pick up these simple items on your next shopping trip to ensure that you're always prepared for what lies ahead. Read More more quotes Easy Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs The sugar cookie is a classic recipe for the holidays and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for both young and old. Read More Did You Know?​​​​​​​ A single snowflake is known as one of the most delicate and miniscule items in the world. However, the largest measured snowflake was a whopping 15 inches wide.   [Source} Christmas Cactus How to care for the beautiful Christmas cactus. Read More Beauty Treatments Pampering yourself with skin and beauty treatments is important, but going to the salon or buying expensive products are not always the most convenient – or wallet-friendly – options.  As an alternative, you can try the simple, do-it-yourself solutions. It might surprise you how many beauty treatments you can create from ingredients you already have in your home. Read More As always, feel free to share this newsletter and hope you have a beautiful day! Until we meet again, happy trails.      ~ Pioneerthinking.com Follow:

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Gingerbread Cookie Bars | Get Your Kids Cooking | Happy Homemade Holiday and more

Foods of Early Homesteaders A century ago homesteaders were prevalent throughout much of the western U.S. Those hardworking, heroic individuals didn't have big box stores or even local grocers. Those farm wives had to think outside the box. This article takes at look at some of the interesting fare that came to their tables. Read More Age Appropriate Tasks to Get Your Kids Cooking One of the best ways to ensure kids eat a nutritious meal is to get them in the kitchen. But assigning age-appropriate tasks may be a challenge for parents. Try these age-appropriate tasks so kids can try to learn about healthy eating. In no time, your little sous chef will asking to make dinner themselves. Read More more quotes Gingerbread Cookie Bars These scrumptious bars combine two traditional holiday treats – gingerbread and cookie bars – to create a mouthwatering bite perfect for the holidays. Read More Did You Know?​​​​​​​ The night before Thanksgiving is the biggest drinking night of the year, even bigger than St. Patrick's Day or New Year's Eve.   [Source} Happy Homemade Holiday One of the best ways to kick off the holiday season is to decorate. And while it's easy to load your cart with beautiful décor from your favourite store, Christmas is more personal when decorations are homemade. Read More Healthy Holiday Mocktails Festive parties do not have to wreak havoc on your health during the holidays. Replace cocktails with a healthy alternative — mocktails. By ditching the alcohol for nutrient-rich fruit, herbs and fermented ingredients, you can create nutritious holiday drinks that will not only look stunning, but also nourish your body to boot. Read More As always, feel free to share this newsletter and hope you have a beautiful day! Until we meet again, happy trails.      ~ Pioneerthinking.com Follow:

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