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Great Depression Cake

This Great Depression Cake has no milk, no eggs and no butter in the ingredients, it became popular after the stock market crash of 1929.

I was so excited when I was given the opportunity to review Alea Milham’s new book, Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches. Prepping for breakfast has been something I’ve been trying to do more often. I’ve made several batches of Spinach Bacon & Quinoa Muffins but I wanted to expand my repertoire. Alea’s book contains 75 recipesContinue reading “Prepping for Breakfast”

The Busy Month of June

June is one of my most favorite times of year in Vermont. Everything is just so green! The weather for the most part is perfect, with warm, sunny days and cool nights. During the busy month of June there are more than enough projects to keep us busy. It’s finally warm enough to get outContinue reading “The Busy Month of June”

Goal Setting Week 19

The year is flying by. I have to say my goal setting took a back seat to gardening and getting our house ready for professional photos for the realtor! It’s a nice feeling to have all of our garden beds mulched and the vegetable garden planted. Now we just need a buyer. 1. Find aContinue reading “Goal Setting Week 19”

DIY Vanilla Extract Reminder

It’s six months until Christmas, which means it’s time to make vanilla extract! Making vanilla at home is so easy and what better gift to give to your baking friends than a bottle of DIY vanilla extract! With our home on the market I debated whether or not I should make another batch of vanillaContinue reading “DIY Vanilla Extract Reminder”

The Self Reliance Challenge Has Come To An End

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The month of May was a wonderful month. Spring is here and the world around me is busting in green. May was also the month I joined a dynamic group of bloggers for the Self Reliance Challenge! 31 Days to A More Self-Reliant Life. I hope you read along as we all challenged ourselves toContinue reading “The Self Reliance Challenge Has Come To An End”

Pioneer Bread

I grew up reading Little House on the Prairie and often thought about what life was like for the early pioneers. Between 1820 and 1880 the promise of free land tempted settlers to make the perilous journey westward by covered wagons. Having made the journey by car it’s hard to imagine making the same journeyContinue reading “Pioneer Bread”

Why Wheat Berries?

Making my own bread is one of the steps I do in living a self-reliant lifestyle. Not only do I make my own bread but also I grind my own wheat berries! For the last twenty years wheat berries have been a common household staple. Wheat berries are a true whole grain! Without these kernelsContinue reading “Why Wheat Berries?”

Goal Setting Week 18

My first goal was to update my goal list each week. I can’t believe how fast the year is flying by, it’s almost June! I’m enjoying keeping my goals in the forefront. I’m thinking about them each week and realizing that some goals are so easy to accomplish, like reading. While other goals are moreContinue reading “Goal Setting Week 18”

Cooking From Scratch

Being part of the Self Reliance Challenge has been a fun challenge. It’s gotten me to re-think about our goals and why we want to be as self-reliant as we can. Saving money is one of the main reasons and cooking from scratch not only helps us save money but I know exactly what weContinue reading “Cooking From Scratch”