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 [...]
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 [...]
Planning to get pregnant? Just want to get healthy?
April 17, 2012 By
One of my favorite authors and video “personalities” is Shoshanna Easling. Shoshanna and her family own and operate the Bulk Herb Store. I have followed Shoshanna’s work for some time now. Imagine my glee when they offered to send me a copy of their newest production, Making Babies, to review! What a TREASURE! This is [...]
Like Real Food? Like to cook? Get this e-book!
April 16, 2012 By
I have always cooked from scratch. It’s just the way I cook and bake. I don’t like making recipes that call for a can of this and a can of that. I like to cook, really cook. I like real food. Creating in the kitchen is enjoyable to me. Monthly menu planning. Trying new dishes. Expanding [...]
3 Simple Salad Dressing Recipes
April 4, 2012 By
The more I learn and read, the more I get what some experts are saying about the chemicals in our foods. I am not knowledgable in food science to explain the exact chemistry that occurs in our bodies, but logically it makes sense that if it’s not from nature, then it’s probably not the best. [...]
Simplified Dinners- a GREAT help for the busy homemaker!
March 23, 2012 By
As I was finishing up my work day the other day, my daughter asked me what was for supper. Now, it had been a rather stressful day in dealing with work needs in among the normal demands on a homemaker/homeschooler’s time. Normally, I am very organized in the meal planning arena. I monthly grocery [...]
