Season 3 of “Little House on the Prairie” is filled with love, courage, hardships, and tests of faith. Just as in seasons past, the Ingalls must come together to face decisions about their future and find the courage to overcome tragedies. Season 3 aired from September 27th, 1976 through April 4th, 1977 and led viewers…
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 ambitious father to a mature patriarch regarding the family’s finances. By the end…
10 Things Pa Ingalls Taught Us About Life
“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” Laura Ingalls Wilder Charles Ingalls, or Pa, as his children lovingly called him, taught us a great many lessons on…
Ten Times Nellie Gets What She Deserves
“Why don’t you make a SHORT cake? How ’bout some SHORT ribs? Do we need any SHORTening? You know, you really oughta write a book – SHORT cuts to cooking!” Nellie Oleson, He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not, Part 1 One of our favorite dynamics on “Little House on the Prairie” is the clashing…
About The Ingalls Family
Thanks to the cozy, warm, and affectionate portrayal of the Ingalls family across all kinds of media platforms around the world, many people think of Ma, Pa, Mary, Laura, Carrie, Grace, Almanzo, and even Jack the bulldog as part of their family. However, that raises the question of what version of the Ingalls family people…
Practical Skills We Want to Learn Because of Little House on the Prairie
“The true way to live is to enjoy every moment as it passes, and surely it is in the everyday things around us that the beauty of life lies.” Laura Ingalls Wilder If you’re like me, watching the Ingalls Family in “Little House on the Prairie” inspires you to learn new skills. Even though most…