Features
Keeping Backyard Chickens for Fresh Eggs
Caroline, just one more thing. Just remember, the eggs are for selling, not for throwing. —Charles Ingalls, Season 1, Episode 9 – School MomWho could forget how often Ma was able to add a bit of extra spending money by selling eggs from her chickens to the general...
Production is Officially Underway on Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie
Filming is underway on Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie series. A first look at the cast and behind-the-scenes moments reveals a bold new vision for the beloved classic.
About Patrick Laborteaux and Matthew Laborteaux
Penelope: “I don't know what I ever saw in you. You are just like him.”Andy: “Thanks. I will take that as a compliment.” —Season 6, Episode 20 “Wilder and Wilder"Little House HeroesIf ever there were icons of perseverance in the face of adversity, it would be brothers...
Watch & Learn
Old-Fashioned Farmer Boy Ice Cream
Churn up a taste of the past with this old-fashioned ice cream recipe inspired by Farmer Boy! Whether you go classic lemon or try the blueberry twist, this sweet treat captures the spirit of frontier summers—minus the arm workout. Just like Almanzo, you’ll find it’s worth the wait.
Let’s Get Reading
Too Good to be Altogether Lost: Rediscovering Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House Books
In Too Good to Be Altogether Lost: Rediscovering Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House Books, Wilder expert Pamela Smith Hill dives back into the Little House books, closely examining Wilder’s text, her characters, and their stories.
On The Way Home
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s On the Way Home is a poignant diary of her family’s 1894 covered wagon journey to Missouri, offering a rare glimpse into her adult voice and pioneer life beyond the Little House books.
A Wilder in the West
Wilder in the West shares Eliza Jane Wilder’s own bold account of life as a lady homesteader on the Dakota frontier, offering a unique perspective from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s spirited sister-in-law.
Family Fun
Make Your Own Corn Cob Dolls DIY
Mary was bigger than Laura, and she had a rag doll named Nettie. Laura had only a corncob wrapped in a handkerchief, but it was a good doll. It was named Susan. It wasn’t Susan’s fault that she was only a corncob. —Little House in the Big WoodsIn Little House in the...
Little House on the Prairie Inspired Family Picnic
I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet simple things of life which are the realones after all. —Laura Ingalls WilderWhen I think about the simple things in life, I picture lazy days spent in the sunshine, and summer picnics with my family. An old-fashioned...
Make Your Own Old-Fashioned Rock Candy Recipe
When all the trading was done, the storekeeper gave Mary and Laura each a piece of candy. They were so astonished and so pleased that they just stood looking at their candies. —Little House in the Big WoodsRock candy or sugar candy has been around for centuries, so...
Little House History
The House on Rocky Ridge Farm: Preserved, not Restored
Laura Ingalls Wilder was a teacher, seamstress, farmer’s wife, journalist, farm loan administrator, and an author. It was her role as writer of the Little House books that brought her lasting fame. And another job. She was the first, but unofficial, tour guide at her...
The Little House Books: A Lesson in Money 101
The Little House book series conveys messages about family, community, perseverance, courage, and a variety of values. The Ingalls family is no stranger to hardship, especially financial strain. Readers of the Little House books can see Pa Ingalls evolve from a young...
All Things TV
Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie Announces Ingalls Family Cast
Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie announces its new Ingalls family cast, reimagining the beloved frontier story for today’s audiences.
Wilder Podcast: A Modern Exploration of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Legacy
Through in-depth storytelling, expert commentary, and a modern lens, the Wilder podcast examines how Laura’s legacy resonates in contemporary culture.
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page Documentary
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page explores the life and legacy of the beloved author behind the Little House books, revealing the real woman behind the myth and the cultural impact of her work.
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