The homestead and farm provides so much inspiration, and thriftiness, simplicity and meaning this time of year. Here are my favorite Winter and Holiday ideas inspired by our Connecticut farm:

1. Make a rustic and charming tree wall decoration
   
2. The family that cooks together stays together: Elderberry Gummy Kit to the rescue
3. Don't forget your Shots -- Elderberry Apple Shots everyday, and change it up by adding it to warm tea.
4. Wishing everyone a healthy holiday and start to a new year! This was a White Russian Kale plant that I let go to seed a few years ago. It was green.... it was pyramid shaped.... it was symmetrical. All the boxed checked for the perfect Xmas tree!