The last few months I’ve written about how to make easy baby booties, and given some ideas for personalizing onesies and burp cloths. I thought I’d end the “baby” posts with a fun cake you can make for a baby shower or 1st birthday party. I made the cake with pink ribbons, but you can [...]
5 Foods You Should Never Throw Away
April 30, 2012 By
Frugality doesn’t start with a carefully planned shopping list evolved from hours spent scouring prices, ads and coupons. No, frugality, like charity, begins at home. Frugality begins with putting into practice the philosophy behind the old Depression mantra: Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do, or Do without. That, my friend, is frugality. [...]
Simple Meals for Elderly Neighbors
April 30, 2012 By
As a homemaker, it is so easy to get caught up and overwhelmed by the never-ending cycle of cooking-cleaning-laundry, cooking-cleaning-laundry. If I’m not careful I can quickly fall into the depressing trap of thinking “Woe is me. What I do doesn’t matter. This is so un-fulfilling.” Even though my life is completely focused on pouring [...]
Green Onions Galore!
April 27, 2012 By
Once again, I am ready to share with you another treasured one time purchase that can be used extensively and multiplied to last for YEARS! If you have read Chocolate Mint: Good for more that just tea AND Ever Increasing Ivy, then by now you know that I mean it when I say multiply it for [...]
Gluten Free for Life by Choice and a Great Recipe!
April 26, 2012 By
There is a lot of talk going around about changing over to a gluten free diet. Manufacturers and retailers are getting on the gluten-free bandwagon but for some of us it isn’t a bandwagon! Some people that have Celiac disease HAVE to eat gluten free for life because if they don’t then they can get [...]
Chocolate Mint: Good for much more than tea!
April 23, 2012 By
I absolutely love a one time purchase that can be used extensively and can be multiplied to last for years. Yes! That is right. Purchase once…Use over and over and over in many different ways…and, it will last for YEARS! Chocolate mint has been one of those treasured purchases for me. I have discovered many practical uses [...]
Double Chocolate Banana Bread + Printable Recipe
April 20, 2012 By
I love chocolate and I love banana bread, so what better than combining the two? This makes a nice loaf that is so beautiful, it’s perfect to share as a gift with your neighbors and/or friends! Double Chocolate Banana Bread Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 ts baking soda 1/2 [...]
Healthy Cooking? Yes, with coconut oil!
April 18, 2012 By
It’s no secret. I love to cook. But, I’m really working to make what I cook healthier. I always thought just cooking from scratch was enough. Now, I’m learning that I can make some small changes to increase the health benefits of what I cook. Enter Tropical Traditions. They generously sent me a quart of [...]
How to Make a Vinaigrette
April 18, 2012 By
What makes a good salad great? The way you pair ingredients and their freshness are huge factors. But the clincher is how you dress it up! There is nothing like a homemade vinaigrette to top an already good salad. The proof is in the pudding. Actually, it’s in the vinaigrette! I mastered the art of [...]
