Cindy Woodsmall
Why the Amish Dress the Way They Do ~
Today I’m going to talk a bit about what the Amish wear and why they choose to dress the way they do. The topic of Amish clothing can be a complicated one. As we’ve discussed before, Plain Amish and Mennonites come from many different sects. Each group has its own patterns and however slight those differences may appear to us, I’ve witnessed time and again how those slight changes in style or fabric are very distinguishing to them. But the similarities can make it difficult to generalize on this topic, so bear in mind that what’s true of the clothing for one group may not be true of another.
Recipes for Friendship & a Recipe Swap ~
It’s Amish recipe time again! I would love it if you’d post a favorite recipe in the comments segment and so would the thousands of recipe lovers who’ll stop by this blog throughout the week. But you don’t have to post a recipe to enter this week’s giveaway. All you need to do is leave a comment so I know you’re interested in participating.
A Memorable Auction and a Giveaway
It was a day I’d looked forward to for a year. The annual Amish school sale. It’s a bustling auction with at least four auctioneers selling various goods at different stations, two makeshift kitchens set up on the property, and several commercial-size grills filled with chicken…
An Exciting New Release from Jane Kirkpatrick
Inside, Jane Kirkpatrick will share how she found the story of her newest book, Where Lilacs Still Bloom. Leave a comment on her article for a chance to win an autographed copy of this new release.
It’s Giveaway Time!
I am giving away two autographed copies of The Scent of Cherry Blossoms on Goodreads. Please, spread the word!
Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
Today’s post is from my friend, Sherry Gore. She will share a cute story of her experiences with taking her Sunday school class on field trips.
Why the Amish and the Mennonites Split ~
Today, I will continue the story of how the Amish began by explaining why they split from the Mennonites. I will also announce a new giveaway and discuss a small new feature that, I hope, will allow you to navigate my blog entries easily.
Springtime Recipes
Spring is in the air, and the weather is beautiful! I am listening to the birds sing outside my window as I write. I can’t help but dream of actually spending a day outside, maybe even on a picnic with my family! And if that gets to happen, I’ve come up with some recipes that I would love to take with me.
Something New for Me and You
I have something a little different planned for today’s post. I would like to tell you about a new type of fun social network I’m getting involved with.
An Inspiring Story, a Tasty Treat to Share, and a Giveaway
Today’s post is from my friend Sherry Gore. She’ll post here once each month. I know that you will enjoy getting to know her through her posts as much as I have enjoyed her friendship through the years.
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