Cynthia L. Lewis • The Practical Home

Have you been color hunting yet?

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "Midwest forests are on fire! Just completed my 41st hike of the year. 11 more to go to reach my goal of 52 hikes in one year. How many have you gotten in? Follow if you're a nature lover!... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "Midwest forests are on fire! Just completed my 41st hike of the year. 11 more to go to reach my goal of 52 hikes in one year. How many have you gotten in? Follow if you're a nature lover! ...

Just some practical wisdom.

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "Just a little wisdom for your day! 🥰 #practicalhome #wisdomwords #proverbs31woman" Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "Just a little wisdom for your day! 🥰 ". Follow their account to see 376 posts.

Some of what you can find right now.

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "Someone flipped a switch in the midwest and bam, summer turned off and fall started. Here's a few things you can be foraging for now: •Mullien Root •Plantain Leaves •Golden Rod Flowers, Leave Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "Someone flipped a switch in the midwest and bam, summer turned off and fall started. Here's a few things you can be foraging for now: •Mullien Root •Plantain Leaves •Golden Rod Flowers, Leaves •Dandelion Root •Crabapple Fru...

Make comfrey infused oil before the cold sets in!

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "Since ancient times comfrey has been used for aiding in the healing of bones, wounds and skin ailments as well as used to ease arthritis. I use my comfrey oil in an all purpose skin salve in... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "Since ancient times comfrey has been used for aiding in the healing of bones, wounds and skin ailments as well as used to ease arthritis. I use my comfrey oil in an all purpose skin salve in combination with plantain, calendula and y...

Fun fall activity!

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "Picking your own fruit is great for you, your community and your family plus... Bonus: Homemade Apple baked goods! Apple pie, apple crisp, apple strudel! Follow to see what I do with my Apple... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "Picking your own fruit is great for you, your community and your family plus... Bonus: Homemade Apple baked goods! Apple pie, apple crisp, apple strudel! Follow to see what I do with my Apple bounty. #...

Use your organic roses!

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "Use rose glycerite four different ways: 1. As a gentle anti-depressant. 2. As an anti- spasmodic to relax cramping. 3. As a mild fever reducer. 4. Add to homemade lotions or creams Glycerites... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "Use rose glycerite four different ways: 1. As a gentle anti-depressant. 2. As an anti- spasmodic to relax cramping. 3. As a mild fever reducer. 4. Add to homemade lotions or creams Glycerites will be very sweet. Take 2 tsp. as needed...

If it would just get cold!

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "Crab apples are a great fall foraging staple. Pick after the first frost to hit peak sweetness. Foraging for food is a great budget stretcher. Always ask permission from the land owner first.... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "Crab apples are a great fall foraging staple. Pick after the first frost to hit peak sweetness. Foraging for food is a great budget stretcher. Always ask permission from the land owner first. Follow for more foraging tips and tricks....

Homeschool history fun!

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "5 reasons to go to a renaissance fair: 1. History 2. Entertainment 3. Shopping 4. People watching 5. Food Bonus: Total excuse to put on a costume! Follow for more homeschool fun and inspo.... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "5 reasons to go to a renaissance fair: 1. History 2. Entertainment 3. Shopping 4. People watching 5. Food Bonus: Total excuse to put on a costume! Follow for more homeschool fun and inspo. ....

If you like plants, you should go here.

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "Spent a few hours at Kansas City's Botanical Gardens: Powell Gardens. It's huge! We only saw half of it before the heat did us in. Great children's area, fountains, sculptures, and hiking. Well... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "Spent a few hours at Kansas City's Botanical Gardens: Powell Gardens. It's huge! We only saw half of it before the heat did us in. Great children's area, fountains, sculptures, and hiking. Well worth the $10 admission! Very education...

Just another homeschool day.

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "The best learning happens when you're not in a classroom! We're busy making memories! The Arch is a fun stop. Going to the top is must do just for the quirkiness of it. Views of downtown St.... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "The best learning happens when you're not in a classroom! We're busy making memories! The Arch is a fun stop. Going to the top is must do just for the quirkiness of it. Views of downtown St. Lewis and the Mississippi River into Illin...

Peek into my current reading pile!

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "These are all in my current reading stack! I may have a small book addiction. If you're into foraging, folk medicine, and preserving your harvests these are must reads and today is National... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "These are all in my current reading stack! I may have a small book addiction. If you're into foraging, folk medicine, and preserving your harvests these are must reads and today is National Read a book day!😉 If you're a renaissanc...

Welcome to homeschool highschool!

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "Homeschooling highschoolers isn't hard. Follow their interests! If you're wondering what a super senior is, it's an extra year of highschool to finish up looses ends and better prepare them to... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "Homeschooling highschoolers isn't hard. Follow their interests! If you're wondering what a super senior is, it's an extra year of highschool to finish up looses ends and better prepare them to launch. It's similar to a gap year but w...

More simple folk medicine! Elderberry tincture.

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "Elderberry is my favorite immunity boosting herb. And an Elderberry tincture is an easy preparation to make and use. I add one teaspoon of tincture to a cup of daily tea. When feeling unwell,... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "Elderberry is my favorite immunity boosting herb. And an Elderberry tincture is an easy preparation to make and use. I add one teaspoon of tincture to a cup of daily tea. When feeling unwell, three teaspoons daily with tea. Store in....

Powerful home folk remedy! Learn how to make it.

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "This folk remedy has been around for ages, though herbalist Rosemary Gladstar coined the name, "Fire Cider." There's no one recipe to make it, but basic ingredients include apple cider vinegar,... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "This folk remedy has been around for ages, though herbalist Rosemary Gladstar coined the name, "Fire Cider." There's no one recipe to make it, but basic ingredients include apple cider vinegar, onions, garlic, hot peppers, immune boo...

Easy peasy kitchen tip: freezing basil!

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "This is so easy and takes no time at all! Just remember to label and date the final baggies. Use in soups, casseroles, stir-fries, sauces, and stews. Follow for more kitchen and preserving... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "This is so easy and takes no time at all! Just remember to label and date the final baggies. Use in soups, casseroles, stir-fries, sauces, and stews. Follow for more kitchen and preserving tips! ...

It's blooming everywhere right now!

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "Goldenrod is blooming like wild-fire all around the midwest right now! It loves open fields, roadsides and riverbanks: Anywhere there's full sun. Harvest full stalks (flowers and leaves) on a... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "Goldenrod is blooming like wild-fire all around the midwest right now! It loves open fields, roadsides and riverbanks: Anywhere there's full sun. Harvest full stalks (flowers and leaves) on a dry day. Hang dry stalks upside down in a...

Have you surrendered to fall yet?

I've felt the weather change. The temps haven't, but there's just a different feel, or maybe a smell.

I don't know, but it shouts fall has arrived.

So, I'm ready to cozy on down. To stop the busy fun of summer and embrace a slower routine.

Well, a less physical, more indoor routine at least.

As the days shorten, my energy wanes so cozy is a must to fight off Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Are you new to cozy? Check out the graphics below! Which ones do you incorporate?

It just felt like it was time...

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "I surrender. I love summer but the weather tells me it's time to say goodbye. You can smell Autumn in the air even when it's still hot and muggy. It's time to put away summer florals and bring... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "I surrender. I love summer but the weather tells me it's time to say goodbye. You can smell Autumn in the air even when it's still hot and muggy. It's time to put away summer florals and bring out the bold, cozy colors of fall. I sti...

Look who I found just hanging out on my goldenrod!

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "Friend not foe! This is one bug you want in your garden! They eat the bugs that eat your veggies and flowers! Follow for more garden and plant know-how! #practicalhome #prayingmantis... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "Friend not foe! This is one bug you want in your garden! They eat the bugs that eat your veggies and flowers! Follow for more garden and plant know-how! ...

Who's with me?

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "So who else's life turned out a little different than planned? Follow for all things home: stead, make, school #homesteadersofinstagram #foragers #homeschoolfamilylife #sahmomlife... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "So who else's life turned out a little different than planned? Follow for all things home: stead, make, school ". Follow their....

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "Being a wife, mom and homemaker is a total legit calling and entirely fulfilling. Follow if your heart desires home. #practicalhome #skillshare #homeschoolfamilylife #crunchymom #homemaker" Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "Being a wife, mom and homemaker is a total legit calling and entirely fulfilling. Follow if your heart desires home. ". Follow their account to see 372 posts.

Food and medicine all around us!

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "Apples, yarrow, red clover, queen anne's lace, jewelw**d, goldenrod, sumac, chicory, brambleberries, bee balm, teasel, joe pie w**d. Get permission before foraging and ask about chemical usage.... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "Apples, yarrow, red clover, queen anne's lace, jewelw**d, goldenrod, sumac, chicory, brambleberries, bee balm, teasel, joe pie w**d. Get permission before foraging and ask about chemical usage. Follow for more practical home skills a...

I guess I should get organized.

Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home on Instagram: "I know some of you homeschoolers have started already and some never stopped, but I'm an after labor day mom. Even then, since we lean toward unschooling, it's an ease into kinda start. We're... Cynthia L. Lewis | The Practical Home shared a post on Instagram: "I know some of you homeschoolers have started already and some never stopped, but I'm an after labor day mom. Even then, since we lean toward unschooling, it's an ease into kinda start. We're starting with a trip to Kansas City and t...

4 musts while in Amish country!

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Amish country is magical! Simple living.

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