About fifty miles past the Blue Mound – so probably approximately a week after leaving Independence, after crossing the Kansas River, travelers might stop by St. Mary’s Mission. I haven’t found a ton of information on the Mission as it relates to the trail, but it was occasionally mentioned in diaries and the National ParkContinueContinue reading “On the Trail: Stop 4 – St. Mary’s Mission”
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19th Century Hats: 1870 – 1880
Hats and bonnets galore! Nearly indistinguishable, other than the strings on bonnets. And trimmings were heavy enough to rival the gowns. Enter not only the normal trimmings, but birds as well! According to English Women’s Clothing in the 19th Century “the slaughter of [birds] provided a flourishing industry.” (pg 296). Unfortunately, my resource that wentContinueContinue reading “19th Century Hats: 1870 – 1880”
Dinner at 1800: Souffle Biscuits
My first time recording with a baby went better than expected – probably because Flynn randomly decided to accommodate me with a nap (he doesn’t believe in them much these days). Well. A short one. Which was all I needed. I did better at picking a simple recipe this month, though it was not anContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Souffle Biscuits”
Dinner at 1800: Potato Soufflé
And we are back to the Harvey House this month! I’m not going to lie, I tried to pick a simple recipe due to being nine months pregnant, but made the mistake of thinking four ingredients meant simplicity. Okay, it wasn’t that bad…just involved a lot of arm muscle work. Good thing I had aContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Potato Soufflé”
The Obligatory Birth Story
I’ve been told that every mother has a birth story and it is a rite of passage to tell their birth story. I admit it, I’m not typically one to expound upon personal stories – I far prefer to expound on fictional stories and keep personal stories to the basic points, but for posterity’s sake…andContinueContinue reading “The Obligatory Birth Story”
The Overland Trails: Overview
Following my reposting strategy as I begin life as a new mother, today is a repost giving an overview on the Overland Trails. Enjoy! Originally posted May 2023: Overland Trail Overview What is the Overland Trail? Though it isn’t as common a term as the Oregon Trail, thanks to the beloved video game, the overlandContinueContinue reading “The Overland Trails: Overview”
19th Century Fashion: Part Two
And here is the second part of my 19th century fashion overview from a couple years ago! I’m scheduled to be induced starting tomorrow evening, so please be praying all goes well! Originally posted June 2023: See? I told you I’d come back to it! I know how you’ve been waiting with bated breath, soContinueContinue reading “19th Century Fashion: Part Two”
19th Century Fashion: Part One
I interrupt my regularly scheduled programming (i.e., hats) to bring you a post I put up over two years ago! Because, let’s be honest, I’m having a baby in a couple of weeks (Lord willing), and am in the middle of frantic baby prep. So enjoy a quick overview of fashion in the early 19thContinueContinue reading “19th Century Fashion: Part One”
Dinner at 1800: Special Edition
And we have official reached Month 9! Which means I’m tired. Like, all the time. So we decided to have a little fun with this month’s Dinner at 1800… Today we will be cooking from the American Housewife (I think?) And by we, I do mean I. And who am I? I am the dearlyContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Special Edition”
On the Trail: Stop 3 – Blue Mound
Not much past the Parting of the Trails, so just a few days from Independence, came the first real landmark often mentioned in diaries – the Blue Mound. From our perspective, it isn’t much to see, but for the travelers, it was a visible milestone on the trail. According to Traveling the Oregon Trail, “AlthoughContinueContinue reading “On the Trail: Stop 3 – Blue Mound”
Forest Idylls 