Valentine Treats for the Birds

My husband loves to feed the birds. We both enjoy sitting at our kitchen table to watch the numerous birds come to our feeders. There are two large forsythia bushes near the feeders where the birds can take refuge. I decided to try making some birdseed ornaments to hang in the trees and give theContinue reading “Valentine Treats for the Birds”

Prudent Pantry: Hot Cocoa Anyone?

When all four of our children were living at home hot cocoa was a regular staple in our house in the winter. I would mix up my own batch of instant hot cocoa to get us through the winter. It was pretty good and cheaper than buying the little packages of instant hot cocoa. HoweverContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Hot Cocoa Anyone?”

My Garden: My Worm Farm

You’ll never guess what I got for Christmas? A Worm Farm complete with worms! My granddaughter thought it was the most amazing things that “Grammy got worms for Christmas!” I’ve actually wanted to try composting with worms for years. A worm composter is an incredibly efficient way to quickly convert your kitchen waste, cardboard, newspaper,Continue reading “My Garden: My Worm Farm”

Prudent Pantry: 10 Uses for Vinegar

I have written before about the merits of keeping vinegar in your pantry. It can be used for so many things beside cooking. Get rid of odors. Did you know if you soak a piece of bread with vinegar and set it in the bottom of your trash can and leave it over night, itContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: 10 Uses for Vinegar”

The Seed Catalogs Have Arrived!

The days outside may be cold and snowy but in my mailbox I have already received numerous seed catalogs. Looking through the catalogs I am reminded that spring can’t be too far off and it’s time to plan for this season’s garden! Before I order any seeds I usually go through my box of seedsContinue reading “The Seed Catalogs Have Arrived!”

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