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Little House on the Prairie Lifestyle

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s stories are particularly resonant today with their themes of enjoying simple, home-made pleasures, respecting the natural world, and cultivating community bonds. This Lifestyle section brings you recipes, DIYs, crafts, and more inspired by Little House on the Prairie. Browse the articles below or click here for a complete index.

  • Heart-Shaped Cakes Inspired by Little House on the Prairie
  • Little House on the Prairie Inspired Christmas Tablescape
  • The Little House Cookbook Review
  • Cornbread Stuffing Inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder
  • DIY Paper Heart and Star Garlands
  • Baked Beans Recipe Inspired by Little House on the Prairie
  • Making Homemade Butter With Kids
  • Winter Snowflake Appliqué Pillow How-To
  • Laura’s Tin Can Lanterns DIY
  • Tips for Quilters inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder
  • Quilting with Laura Ingalls Wilder
  • Make Your Own Corn Cob Dolls DIY
  • Little House on the Prairie Rag Doll Puppet DIY
  • 50+ Ways to Use Little House on the Prairie<sup>®</sup> Fabrics
  • Baby Carrie's Little House on the Prairie Tree Topper DIY
  • Old-Fashioned Homemade Eggnog Recipe
  • Old-Fashioned Homemade Peppermint Candy DIYs
  • Six Can’t-Miss Things to Do and See in De Smet, South Dakota
  • Old-Fashioned Farmer Boy Ice Cream Recipe (With Blueberry Variation)
  • Little House on the Prairie Inspired Family Picnic
  • Pioneer Era Games Laura Ingalls May Have Played
  • How to Throw a Little House on the Prairie Birthday Party
  • Laura's Wedding Cake Recipe - Traditional and Blueberry Topping Variation
  • DIY Maple Sugar Candy
  • Plants that Laura Knew and Grew
  • Fall Popcorn Balls
  • Vanity Cakes Recipe
  • Homemade Dipped Beeswax Candles
  • Country Ham with Cranberry, Mint and Brown Sugar Glaze
  • Cranberry Jelly Inspired by Little House on the Prairie
  • Covered Wagon DIY Inspired by Little House on the Prairie
  • Sweet Potatoes and Pioneers
  • Homemade Applesauce Inspired by Little House on the Prairie
  • Little House on the Prairie Cinnamon Chicken
  • Wooden Peg Dolls DIY Inspired by Little House on the Prairie
  • Refreshing Old-Fashioned Summer Drink - Ginger Water Recipe plus Variations
  • Homemade Jewelry for Children and Grown-ups
  • Old-Fashioned Creamed Corn Recipe
  • Tomato Ginger Preserves Recipe
  • Homemade Apple Turnovers
  • Pan Fried Fish Fillets with Lemon Dill Sauce
  • Old-Fashioned Braided Rug Placemat
  • Homemade DIY Little House on the Prairie<sup>®</sup> Stockings
  • Little House on the Prairie Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie Recipe
  • DIY Lemon Verbena Feed-Sack Sachets
  • Edible Landscaping Tips Inspired by Little House on the Prairie
  • Doll Tea Party Plus Make Your Own Slate DIY
  • Little House on the Prairie Hoop Project DIY
  • Little House on the Prairie Johnny-Cake Recipe
  • Little House on the Prairie<sup>®</sup> DIY No Sew Christmas Tablerunner
  • Handmade Fabric Bookmarks for Old-Fashioned Reading Fun
  • Prairie Dresses and Bonnets for Girls and Adults
  • Straw Hat Embellishments with Little House on the Prairie
  • Little House on the Prairie Rhubarb Pie
  • Make Your Own Flower Hair Wreath
  • Make Your Own Old-Fashioned Rock Candy Recipe
  • Little House on the Prairie Treasure Box Summer Activity
  • Plum Preserves Inspired by Little House on the Prairie
  • Growing Heirloom Corn Varieties
  • Little House on the Prairie Lemonade Recipe (With Strawberry Lemonade Variation)
  • Pioneer Kitchen Gardens: How the Pioneers Planned and Planted
  • How to Create the Green Yarn from "Christmas at Plum Creek"
  • Little House Inspired Family Fun Crafts and Activities
  • Homemade Mommy and Me Apron DIY
  • Butternut Squash Recipes We Love
  • Growing Historical Lettuce Varieties
  • Little House Creamed Carrots Recipe
  • DIY Pepper Wreaths
  • Old-Fashioned Spicy Apple Pie Recipe
  • My Little House Crafts Book Review

Heart-Shaped Cakes Inspired by Little House on the PrairieLittle House on the Prairie Inspired Christmas TablescapeThe Little House Cookbook ReviewCornbread Stuffing Inspired by Laura Ingalls WilderDIY Paper Heart and Star GarlandsBaked Beans Recipe Inspired by Little House on the PrairieMaking Homemade Butter With KidsWinter Snowflake Appliqué Pillow How-ToLaura’s Tin Can Lanterns DIYTips for Quilters inspired by Laura Ingalls WilderQuilting with Laura Ingalls WilderMake Your Own Corn Cob Dolls DIYLittle House on the Prairie Rag Doll Puppet DIY50+ Ways to Use Little House on the Prairie<sup>®</sup> FabricsBaby Carrie's Little House on the Prairie Tree Topper DIYOld-Fashioned Homemade Eggnog RecipeOld-Fashioned Homemade Peppermint Candy DIYsSix Can’t-Miss Things to Do and See in De Smet, South DakotaOld-Fashioned Farmer Boy Ice Cream Recipe (With Blueberry Variation)Little House on the Prairie Inspired Family PicnicPioneer Era Games Laura Ingalls May Have PlayedHow to Throw a Little House on the Prairie Birthday PartyLaura's Wedding Cake Recipe - Traditional and Blueberry Topping VariationDIY Maple Sugar CandyPlants that Laura Knew and GrewFall Popcorn BallsVanity Cakes RecipeHomemade Dipped Beeswax CandlesCountry Ham with Cranberry, Mint and Brown Sugar GlazeCranberry Jelly Inspired by Little House on the PrairieCovered Wagon DIY Inspired by Little House on the PrairieSweet Potatoes and PioneersHomemade Applesauce Inspired by Little House on the PrairieLittle House on the Prairie Cinnamon ChickenWooden Peg Dolls DIY Inspired by Little House on the PrairieRefreshing Old-Fashioned Summer Drink - Ginger Water Recipe plus VariationsHomemade Jewelry for Children and Grown-upsOld-Fashioned Creamed Corn RecipeTomato Ginger Preserves RecipeHomemade Apple TurnoversPan Fried Fish Fillets with Lemon Dill SauceOld-Fashioned Braided Rug PlacematHomemade DIY Little House on the Prairie<sup>®</sup> StockingsLittle House on the Prairie Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie RecipeDIY Lemon Verbena Feed-Sack SachetsEdible Landscaping Tips Inspired by Little House on the PrairieDoll Tea Party Plus Make Your Own Slate DIYLittle House on the Prairie Hoop Project DIYLittle House on the Prairie Johnny-Cake RecipeLittle House on the Prairie<sup>®</sup> DIY No Sew Christmas TablerunnerHandmade Fabric Bookmarks for Old-Fashioned Reading FunPrairie Dresses and Bonnets for Girls and AdultsStraw Hat Embellishments with Little House on the PrairieLittle House on the Prairie Rhubarb PieMake Your Own Flower Hair WreathMake Your Own Old-Fashioned Rock Candy RecipeLittle House on the Prairie Treasure Box Summer ActivityPlum Preserves Inspired by Little House on the PrairieGrowing Heirloom Corn VarietiesLittle House on the Prairie Lemonade Recipe (With Strawberry Lemonade Variation)Pioneer Kitchen Gardens: How the Pioneers Planned and PlantedHow to Create the Green Yarn from "Christmas at Plum Creek"Little House Inspired Family Fun Crafts and ActivitiesHomemade Mommy and Me Apron DIYButternut Squash Recipes We LoveGrowing Historical Lettuce VarietiesLittle House Creamed Carrots RecipeDIY Pepper WreathsOld-Fashioned Spicy Apple Pie RecipeMy Little House Crafts Book Review

Old-Fashioned Homemade Peppermint Candy DIYs

Old-Fashioned Homemade Peppermint Candy DIYs

“Then they plunged their hands into the stockings again. And they pulled out two long, long, sticks of candy. It was peppermint candy, striped red and white. They looked and looked at the beautiful candy, and Laura licked her stick, just one lick.” Little House on the Prairie While the peppermint sticks that Mr. Edwards… 

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Old-Fashioned Farmer Boy Ice Cream Recipe (With Blueberry Variation)

Old-Fashioned Farmer Boy Ice Cream Recipe Featured

“‘Let’s make ice-cream!’ Royal shouted. Eliza Jane loved ice-cream….They set the pail in a tub and packed the snowy crushed ice around it, with salt, and they covered it all with a blanket. Every few minutes they took off the blanket and uncovered the pail, and stirred the freezing ice-cream.” Farmer Boy If you’ve ever… 

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Little House on the Prairie Inspired Family Picnic

Little House on the Prairie Inspired Family Picnic Featured

“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… 

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Pioneer Era Games Laura Ingalls May Have Played

Pioneer Era Games Laura Ingalls May Have Played Featured

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… 

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How to Throw a Little House on the Prairie Birthday Party

Little House on the Prairie Birthday Party Featured

My kiddos love “Little House on the Prairie”. When it comes to television entertainment, I am always cautious about what my children are watching. I relax when I hear the “Little House on the Prairie” theme song and see Laura Ingalls skipping through the fields as they start to watch the next episode. These timeless… 

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Laura’s Wedding Cake Recipe – Traditional and Blueberry Topping Variation

Laura's Wedding Cake Recipe Featured

“That afternoon the finished black cashmere was carefully pressed, and then Ma made a big, white cake. Laura helped her by beating the egg whites on a platter with a fork, until Ma said they were stiff enough. “My arm is stiffer,” Laura ruefully laughed, rubbing her aching right arm. “This cake must be just… 

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