by Jennifer | Oct 24, 2016 | Amish, Family
When I envisioned “The Honeybee Sisters” series, I wanted it to be about a trio of sisters who shared a special bond. There is nothing like the friendship, closeness, and love of a sister. I have five sisters and no brothers. Growing up, our house was...
by Jennifer | Oct 17, 2016 | Quilting Bee
Halloween can be such a fun holiday, but, unfortunately, my house is sadly lacking in decorations. I decided to remedy this problem by making a Halloween quilt, pattern courtesy of Amy Bradley Designs. The pattern is available for download on Amy’s website....
by Jennifer | Oct 10, 2016 | Family, Farming&Gardening
Peach and apple trees need a substantial amount of pruning. Too much foliage on peach trees will result in small peaches and unhealthy trees. The same is true of apples. This pruning is usually done in the winter after the leaves have fallen and the trees have become...
by Jennifer | Sep 26, 2016 | Quilting Bee, Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, my niece Jessica asked if I would help her make a quilted wall hanging for her toddler’s new bedroom. In the photo below, he’s holding his favorite ball, wearing his favorite jacket, trying to decide if he approves of having his picture taken. This...
by Jennifer | Sep 19, 2016 | Author's Corner, Cooking, Family
This recipe was originally posted on Amish Wisdom a few weeks ago, but I’ve had several requests to feature it on my blog too. It’s delicious! The newest book in the Honeybee Sisters series, Like a Bee to Honey, came out on August 30, and I am as excited...
by Jennifer | Sep 12, 2016 | Farming&Gardening
Apples and pears can both be victims of the codling moth. This moth lays eggs which hatch into worms which eat their way into either apples or pears as well as some other fruits. This, of course, ruins the fruit and makes it unsellable. My father fought this problem...
by Jennifer | Sep 5, 2016 | Cooking
My husband is a teacher, a great teacher. He works well above 40 hours a week during the school year, and is dedicated to helping his students expand their minds and experience beauty through music. The school year can get LOOONG for our little family, and so when...
by Jennifer | Aug 29, 2016 | Amish, Author's Corner, Faith, Family
As a writer of Amish romances, I am fascinated by the increased media interest in the Amish. I think many of us are attracted to the Amish way of life because it takes us back to a simpler time, when faith and family were society’s most important values and cell...
by Jennifer | Aug 22, 2016 | Amish, Author's Corner, Cooking, Family, Romance, Uncategorized
I am thrilled to announce that the Honeybee Sisters Cookbook is now available for purchase! The cookbook is a collection of delicious honey recipes inspired by my Honeybee Sisters book series, featuring quotes and recipes from Sweet as Honey, A Bee in her Bonnet, and...
by Jennifer | Aug 15, 2016 | Quilting Bee
Yes, I know that this is a quilting blog, and, yes, I know that I have only written about quilts (or sewing) since the blog began. Today, however, in honor of all the children returning to school in a few weeks, I’m writing about a fun way to celebrate this occasion:...
