“Christmas was coming” Little House in the Big Woods Christmas is a special holiday for Laura Ingalls Wilder, and she writes with fond remembrance of the holiday gatherings, special traditions, and heartfelt gifts from her childhood. Her simple joy at even the littlest treasures helps us remember the meaning of the season and how much…
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…
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 Woods Rock candy or sugar candy has been around for centuries, so it’s almost certain that Laura and…