“Caroline, just one more thing. Just remember, the eggs are for selling, not for throwing.” Charles Ingalls, Season 1, Episode 9 – School Mom Who could forget how often Ma was able to add a bit of extra spending money by selling eggs from her chickens to the general store? The truth is, keeping backyard…
Little House on the Prairie Family Fun
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s stories show us the value of family togetherness. This Family Fun section brings you games, activities, party ideas and more inspired by Little House on the Prairie. Browse all the Lifestyle articles in this index.
DIY Little House on the Prairie-Themed Summer Camp
It’s been a difficult year, and more families are choosing to spend “summer vacation” at home. With no set schedule, it’s easy to fall into a rut that involves a LOT of screen time. To introduce a fun new routine, help your family plan your own Little House on the Prairie pioneer-themed summer camp! We’ve…
Making Homemade Butter With Kids
“At first the splashes of cream showed thick and smooth….After a long time, they began to look grainy. Then Ma churned more slowly, and on the dash there began to appear tiny grains of yellow butter.” Little House in the Big Woods In Little House in the Big Woods, Laura recalls how she and Mary…
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 Woods In 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 real ones after all.” Laura Ingalls Wilder When 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 picnic is a perfect time to…
Pioneer Era Games Laura Ingalls May Have Played
Have you ever wondered what games pioneer children played? Laura Ingalls Wilder describes many games and activities in her books, and research shows us a few other games that children played during this era. Here you’ll see a full list of games and activities from the “Pioneer Era” that require either easily made items or…