It's September, the start to one of my favorite seasons of all - FALL! We are back in the swing of school and I've got to say we are BUSY! But never too busy to make a batch of homemade apple juice! I am so lucky that I have access to the BEST apple tree in all of North Dakota. It sits in the yard of my brother-in-law's old house. Thank goodness our good friends moved into the house, because I don't know what I would do without these apples every fall! How can you not love Fall, the cool, crisp fall temps, apples, pumpkin spice, fall colors, leaves, and Halloween just around the corner, I couldn’t ask for anything more amazing. This recipe for apple juice embodies all of those ...
Decorating with Blue Ball Glass Mason Jars
When you see a blue glass Ball jar, you may just think that it's only use is for canning, but lo and behold let me show you that these beautiful glass jars can be so much more! Birthday parties, fresh flowers, mementos, Fourth of July - all play host for the perfect use of the blue Ball glass jar. History The Ball brand of jars were made in several different colors, but one of the most beautiful is the characteristic "Ball blue" or aqua color. These jars were produced from about 1910 to 1930. Dating these jars can be quite difficult, as the logos changed several times. This chart below is a handy resource from this very helpful article. Where to find: Blue glass Ball jars ...
