I grew up with the tradition of going out with the family and cutting down a live Christmas tree. We would head out to a local tree farm, find the perfect tree and cut it down. After we were married we continued this tradition with our children. We did this every year until we movedContinue reading “Christmas Tree: Live or Artificial?”
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Spicy Black Bean Soup
This Spicy Black Bean Soup is one of those recipes. In under an hour you can have a batch of delicious black bean soup ready to serve.
Repotting a Peace Lily
Repotting a Peace Lily Early winter is a good time for repotting your houseplants. Over the summer I tend to neglect my houseplants. Some of them are moved outside for the summer while others just enjoy the sunny windows. I keep them fed and watered but that’s about it. When the gardening season isContinue reading “Repotting a Peace Lily”
Efficient Heating = Winter Warmer
The basic principles of efficient heating are simple: keep warm air in, cold air out, and your heater or furnace in tip-top shape. There are a few other steps you can take to ensure a cozy winter without resorting to wearing a parka indoors. When the heat is on, set your thermostat as lowContinue reading “Efficient Heating = Winter Warmer”
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.
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?”
Nancy on the Home Front 