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Pantry Challenge: Cleaning out the Freezer

As we continue to de-clutter and get rid of things it’s time for an end of the year pantry challenge! My goal is to clean out our chest freezer so that I can sell it. When the house eventually sells we are not planning to move our beloved chest freezer. The freezer is almost empty soContinue reading “Pantry Challenge: Cleaning out the Freezer”

Weekly Update 11/26

I don’t often publish a weekly update but there is so much going on this week I thought I’d send out an update today. Don’t want anyone to miss anything! Stanley Toolbox Giveaway Enter to win a Stanley Toolbox! Last day to enter is November 27th Cooking for Jeffrey Giveaway Enter to winContinue reading “Weekly Update 11/26”

Best Ever Banana Bread

This bread is best made with the ripest bananas possible. lthough this banana bread is delicious as is, I often add ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips.

Winter Blooms: Forcing Bulbs

There is nothing like winter blooms to brighten up your house during the cold winter months. I love having fresh flowers in the house. During the summer months I can cut fresh flowers from my garden, but during the winter it takes a little more planning. By forcing bulbs you can enjoy winter blooms duringContinue reading “Winter Blooms: Forcing Bulbs”

Slow Cooker Apple Pie

Imagine coming home to the wonderful aroma of a slow cooker apple pie. It’s a perfect dessert when you’re hosting a fellowship night at your home.

Disasters – Are You Ready?

Are you ready for any emergency disaster that might occur in your life? Why be ready? Emergencies can happen for any reason, blizzards, floods or even windstorms. Last week I had the chance to attend a local preparedness meeting. It was an interesting meeting and encouraged folks to be prepared. The meeting not only covered theContinue reading “Disasters – Are You Ready?”

Making Seed Balls for Simple Gifts

Several months ago one of my faithful readers, Heather, suggested I do a post on making seed balls. I have made seed tapes using carrot seeds before but never seed balls! After searching online I found there are many ways to make seed balls. Basically the recipes include equal amounts of compost and clay. Of courseContinue reading “Making Seed Balls for Simple Gifts”

Ready For a Stress Free Thanksgiving?

Several weeks ago I shared a post on getting organized for Thanksgiving, are you ready for a stress free Thanksgiving now? Hopefully your menu is set and you’ve realized that you can’t buy all the food in one shopping trip. Instead stock your pantry ahead of time with the basic items that don’t need to beContinue reading “Ready For a Stress Free Thanksgiving?”

Baked Cauliflower Cream

This Baked Cauliflower Cream has been served at just about every Thanksgiving meal I can remember. This is a recipes that can be made ahead!

Simple Christmas Gifts

I love to give gifts at Christmas and simple handmade Christmas gifts are the best kind. This year we are cutting back on our gifts, instead I am working on making several simple Christmas gifts. In years past I’ve shared many of my ideas for simple Christmas gifts. I have made Friendship Soup Mix,Continue reading “Simple Christmas Gifts”