(This was a picture from a good while back... I have since learned that I was holding my needles wrong) :) On the path to more self sufficient living I have a desire to learn more skills, to be able to make and do more things myself, of course. :)One thing that I have wanted to … [Read more...] about New Skills
homemaking
Working… and some questions answered.
When I go to the grocery, I browse as I always do, trying to find the best deal and the most nutritious food I can... When I'm there I try to make sure I get what we need and check for some exceptional deals (this is when I am not keeping at $40 a week) :)After browsing down each … [Read more...] about Working… and some questions answered.
Tomato Soup
This recipe for tomato soup is so wonderful... It calls for cans of this and that, but I just use the tomatoes canned from last summer and stock that I made earlier in the week. And to keep away from the HFCS there are some wonderful Organic Ketchup brands out there.We make this … [Read more...] about Tomato Soup
Grocery Purchases for Week 1
From the Farmer's Market:2 gallons of Whole Non-Homogenized Milk- $5.99 each1 gallon Buttermilk- $5.99 3 dozen Farm Fresh Eggs- $1.75 a dozen3 Tomatoes- $1.003 Tangerines- $1.003 Apples- $1.00 Total= $26.22 plus taxFrom Wal-Mart:1 Green Leaf Lettuce- $1.782 (24 oz) Sour Cream- … [Read more...] about Grocery Purchases for Week 1
Week 1 of $40 Week Challenge
Here is a copy of my weekly menu for this week 1/31-2/6It results from my $40 a week challenge.Sunday- Breakfast- Bagels w/ Cream Cheese, Coffee, Milk Lunch- Leftovers, … [Read more...] about Week 1 of $40 Week Challenge
