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Popcorn was a favorite of the Ingalls family. They could grow their own corn and top it with molasses to turn the run-of-the-mill snack into a delightfully sweet treat! It’s no wonder popcorn is such a popular snack to this day! Check out our simple recipe for delectable popcorn balls here.
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As a fan of all things Little House on the Prairie, you may have longed to wear the prairie dresses, bonnets, and aprons of Laura’s time. Well, now is your chance! Whether it is for a historic Halloween costume, fall harvest celebration, or a game of make-believe, you can make your own prairie-inspired outfit with these simple-to-make patterns.
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For some readers, Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book Little House in the Big Woods is reminiscent of a fairytale. Like Little Red Riding Hood, Laura lives in a lonely cabin in the darkening woods, where wolves prowl just outside the walls. Author Sallie Ketcham explores how Laura Ingalls Wilder chose to frame her childhood story as a frontier fairytale in this interesting article.
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We love our newsletter subscribers and are grateful for your loyal readership! As a thank-you, be sure to download our free printable coloring pages! They come in different styles and skill levels. You may also enjoy this Little House on the Prairie crossword puzzle or these Paper Doll printables as well!
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This month, Melissa Sue Anderson, who played Mary Ingalls on the “Little House on the Prairie” TV series, celebrates her 56th birthday! Join us in wishing her the happiest of birthdays on September 26. Did you know that she graduated from high school at age 15, the same day she was nominated for an Emmy (August 10, 1978)! Learn more about Melissa’s acting career and personal story here.
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Are you fascinated by the history of the American frontier and Laura Ingalls Wilder’s place in it? You’re not alone! Many authors have been exploring this topic and sharing new insights with us. In Laura Ingalls Wilder: American Writer on the Prairie, author Sallie Ketcham places Wilder’s life and work in historical context and provides previously unpublished material from the Wilder archives. Published last year, Pioneer Girl Perspectives: Exploring Laura Ingalls Wilder delves into the myths and realities of Wilder’s work to discover the real lives of frontier children and the influence of time and place on her writing.
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In Little House on the Prairie, Laura writes, “the beds were neat under their patchwork quilts. The rays of the setting sun came through the window and filled the house with golden light.” These patchwork quilts remain a symbol of warmth and hard work. Feeling inspired? You can learn to make your very own patchwork quilt, just in time for the cooler weather. Check out this Craftsy class that teaches heirloom quilting by hand!
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