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…
I have resisted this idea for a long time. Making a list of meals that we make on a regular basis or that I would like to incorporate on a regular basis. I just didn’t think it was necessary. I had many excuses for not doing this too. Excuses such as it was a waste of time, I try too many new recipes to have a consistent list, didn’t see the benefit, etc. After reading a few books in the…