This is a wonderful recipe to make when cranberries are at their peak between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The scarlet cranberry lends a tartness to compliment the orange of this marmalade. Cranberry Orange Marmalade 2 medium oranges 1 lemon 3 cups of water 2 cups of fresh (or frozen) cranberries 4 cups of sugar Remove theContinue reading “Gifts From The Kitchen: Cranberry Orange Marmalade”
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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
It looks like we’re going to have a white Christmas; I really don’t think all this snow will melt in the next week. At least I hope not. The snow has been beautiful, clinging to every twig and branch.I love the light in December, even an ordinary fence looks beautiful. December is also the WassailContinue reading “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”
Apple Date Muffin Mix
Having a full pantry means having items on hand to make some wonderful gifts. Last year I made several jars of Soup Mix to give away as gifts. It was a great gift idea but the jars made quite a large pot of soup! This year I decided to mix up some mixes that madeContinue reading “Apple Date Muffin Mix”
Gifts From On The Home Front
If I had enough time I would have all the gifts I give be homemade. I love receiving homemade gifts as much as I enjoy giving them. I appreciate the time people take to make homemade gifts. Here are a few of my ideas. Friendship Soup Mix This delicious soup mix can be layered inContinue reading “Gifts From On The Home Front”
Arrangements Using Dried Seed Pods
One of the things I inherited from my mom was the love of nature and gardening. For as long as I can remember my mother would put together simple flower arrangements during the holidays using evergreens and dried seed pods which she had collected during the summer and then spray painted with gold paint. DriedContinue reading “Arrangements Using Dried Seed Pods”
Countdown to Christmas
Each year Christmas comes on the same day. Despite the fact that I’m an organized person it never feels like I have enough time to get ready! All of a sudden I’m realizing that I have to have things packed and ready to ship in a matter of weeks! Having all of our children onContinue reading “Countdown to Christmas”
My Garden: Gifts From The Outdoors
I love homemade gifts. One of my favorite gifts received over the years was a candleholder my youngest son made for me. It was made out of a white birch log and I just loved the simplicity of it. This year I decided to try to make one myself with a little help from myContinue reading “My Garden: Gifts From The Outdoors”
Frugal Tips: Are You Ready For Christmas?
If you’ve been following any sort of twelve-month plan you should be able to avoid the packed stores in December and the big bills in the New Year. All that’s left to do is mail out cards with a family photo, decorate the house, put up the tree, finish wrapping the presents and enjoy theContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Are You Ready For Christmas?”
Frugal Tips: 6 Tips for October
Christmas is only 12 weeks away, which means there are only 84 shopping days left! Many people have already begun their Christmas shopping! Have you? There are many deals out there to help you get ready. October is the biggest candy month of the year. It is a great time to stock up for allContinue reading “Frugal Tips: 6 Tips for October”
Nancy on the Home Front 