Creamy Ranch Corn Salad

An easy, comforting recipe that is perfect for summer meals!

Creamy Ranch Corn Salad

1 (16 oz) package frozen whole kernel corn, partially thawed OR 2 cans drained whole kernel corn
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 chopped green onions
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
1/2 cup diced red or green pepper
1 cup bottled ranch dressing (more or less according to taste)

Gently combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

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This recipe is reposted with permission from Prairie Cottage Rose.
Shelly, the mind behind Prairie Cottage Rose, is a talented seamstress and a member of Sheteam. She specializes in primitive and folk are pieces as well as crocheted baby items.

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Interview With Gretchen of SGHulett

1. Tell us a little about yourself.
My name is Gretchen, I am a homeschooling mom of 3 and grandma of 1. I also work at a Ranch and Home Supply store on the weekends. I have lived in Wyoming for the last 17yrs but was born and raised in the Seattle area. I have been married for 17yrs to my wonderful husband Steven (he is the S in SGHulett). I have 2 dogs and 6 chickens (3 hens and 3 chicks).




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2. How did you begin working in your craft and how did it develop into a business?
I have been crocheting since I was 5 so that is nearly 40yrs now. I have been knitting for 8yrs and sewing for 16yrs. I also like to bake.

3. What is one of your favorite homeschool memories thus far?
I don't think there is one favorite I love every memory I am making with my kids.



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4. What advise to would you give to other homeschool families who are also trying to run a home business?
Find a mentor for both endevours. It makes each one much easier.

5. Where do you find inspiration for your pieces?
I use alot of places but mostly just start a project and see where it takes me.




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6. Do you have specific goals for your business or for your homeschooling? Would you share some of those with us?
I really want to make more in my business to take the burden off my husband so that we can have more free time and I don't have to have a weekend job outside the home. I love my etsy business and I want to spend more time crafting. As for our homeschooling goals I want to make life time memories for each of my children so that when they are my age raising their own children they will have stories to tell them.

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Please take the time to visit Gretchen at her Etsy shop SGHulett.

Fourth Of July Interview

Happy Fourth Of July To You!!!
Today we meet Cindy of Wilkinson Crafts.

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Tell us a little about yourself.
We live in Northwestern Connecticut. We enjoy being home and working in our garden.
We have two teenage daughters who have been homeschooling for six years. They both love animals enjoy taking care of their dog, cats, and goats. The hobbies I most enjoy are knitting, stamping, scrapbooking and photography. My husband’s hobby is woodworking. His grandfather made wooden toys and sold them at local craft fairs. He uses those pieces as inspiration for the toys that he makes. My girls also have an interest in photography and are always looking for interesting subjects to photograph.







How did you begin working in your craft and how did it develop into a business?
I started knitting shortly before my youngest daughter was born. I made clothes and toys for my girls and also as gifts for friends. For years my family and friends told me I should sell what I make, so one day I decided to give it a try. My husband has wanted to do the same with his woodworking projects.





What is one of your favorite homeschool memories thus far?

I have several favorite memories with the girls: reading a favorite book together, hiking and picking blueberries on a beautiful summer day, and occasional campouts in the living room on a “school night.”



What advise to would you give to other homeschool families who are also trying to run a home business?

Get the whole family involved. Include the kids in pricing, advertising, researching what to sell and helping to create the items in the shop.








Where do you find inspiration for your pieces?
My favorite items are baby items. I like a project that works up quickly. I’m drawn to things that are cute and fuzzy! I am currently working on a design for a bunny based on my favorite childhood toy.



Do you have specific goals for your business or for your homeschooling? Would you share some of those with us?
For my business, I would like to write and sell my own patterns. Homeschooling goals include raising girls who love to learn and be will be successful and happy doing what God has called them to do.

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