We have been making the switch at our house to watching what we eat. We are trying to make more from scratch and eating more naturally produced foods instead of artificially processed foods. I have friends who are 100% into the clean eating life and I envy them. We are not there and I doubt at this point in time we will be. But the changes I have been making are starting to reap the results. I did not jump…
I just came home from the tractor pulls in Wisconsin. I had a great time and the little break from home life and the kids was just what I needed to get recharged. Notice I said a little break from my kids. I missed them like crazy and wished they could have come, but the thing is…they don’t care for the tractor pulls. They would be fine sitting through one show/night of the pulls, but five shows would be torture…
Five gallon buckets are so handy! I use them for so many things and I can never get enough of them! This is one of the most popular ways that I use them at my house. I store food in them. They are easy to store in, accessible, can hold a fair amount of food, and can by easy to store. How do I store my food in buckets? Let me show you! (And apologize for my messy basement. It…
I have been making Strawberry Jam for the last few days when I have a few moments. I found a really good deal on them at the store as well as getting a few from my garden. We love, love, love strawberry jam! This is also the one thing I can make that my oldest child does not give me grief for canning. I did something different this year. I use to make freezer strawberry jam. This year, I made…
Sorry about the lack of posts lately! My kids’ ball games have taken over my free time. What I have left over has gone to my garden and my house. I know, I know…I let it happen, but my kids love to play ball! Consequently, June is our most expensive month even beating out December. I have some ways to save money while going to all the games in the summer. Some may surprise and some may not! 1. Buy…
Every day, I welcome what people tell me. I like the honesty and the open discussion that comes from comments I receive on this blog. I like to debate and I don’t have a problem with people who tell me that I am wrong. Some days I am. This last month, however, I have come to one realization. Some people believe that I prep, store food, garden, and learn new skills because I am afraid. That I am doing this…