I am absolutely in love with my garden this year. I have gardened for many years, some being an utter failure. Some doing fair... this years garden is not a complete success by any means, but it is a joy and I've learned so much! It's nice to see when you finally start … [Read more...] about Early Morning Garden
Frugality
How to: Make your own vanilla extract
I may sound like a clanging gong, but… I am loving doing most of my stuff "homemade". I have been cooking from scratch and baking and such for a good while now, but it is always good to learn something new. I feel such satisfaction when I learn a new, old way of doing … [Read more...] about How to: Make your own vanilla extract
Ppppp PITA
I have been trying to incorporate more 'life learning' into our children's homeschool experiences. I want my kids to have plenty of *book learnin* ~wink, wink~ but I want them to know how to DO things as well!So... you know I have been quite gung ho about making all of our meals, … [Read more...] about Ppppp PITA
Healthy, Yummy, and Quick
I have been trying to re-vamp my lunch time menu. Like I told you a few posts back, I am trying to get away from the grocery and trying to get my family back in the habit of eating things that are healthy and delicious.For an example...Today we are having Baked Chicken, Side … [Read more...] about Healthy, Yummy, and Quick
Artisan Bread in a Dutch Oven
A few weeks back a friend of mine came over for a while and showed me her way of making bread. It was wonderful and now has been adopted as the 'go-to' recipe to make with dinner for our family.It is from the book Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a DayHere's the recipe:3 cups lukewarm … [Read more...] about Artisan Bread in a Dutch Oven
