Summer is here and the elderflowers are in full bloom preparing to produce elderberries that will help fight off the flu and colds this winter. if you are lucky enough to find a stash of these flowers you will be happy to know there are so many amazing ways you can use the elderflowers as well as the elderberries. This simple elderflower lemonade recipe is the perfect drink to relax with on a hot ...
45 Of The Best Plants For A Medicinal Garden
My gardening plans went down the drain this year after the accident and the rough weather we had this spring. I find myself planning my garden for next year fully expecting to be up for the challenge. For now, we have some indoor plants and potted plants out on the porch where the constant rain doesn't bother them as much. Oh, how I love having live plants around the house. I use a lot of herbs ...
Baby Gear Shopping Tips
When it comes to baby gear each families needs differ. While many of us can leave some things out to save money on a new baby there are situations that won't work. Due to my recovery from the accident we are planning a lot more gear than we usually do. Shopping for baby gear this time around reminds me of when we had our first. Trying to find things that fit our needs has been frustrating but ...
How To Make Butter: 3 Simple Ways To Make Homemade Butter
Ever look in the fridge and find yourself without butter? Ever wonder how to make homemade butter? One of my fondest memories in elementary school is when they taught us how to make butter. Of course, I started making it with the kids to wear them out and teach a fun little science lesson they will remember. Cooking in the kitchen with kids is always a great opportunity for learning. Make your own ...
Easy Egg Recipes
Eggs are still on sale and everyone is loving the frugal protein for feeding their families. Hard-boiled eggs make great snacks, you can freeze eggs for use later and you can use them to make all kinds of great meals. Sometimes when you have a whole lot of something great it is easy to forget how you can use it up. These easy egg recipes will help you use up our bounty of eggs with dishes your ...
What Do You Do When You Run Out Of Gas
So you guys really love my what to do when you run out of formula, what to do when you run out of diapers, and what to do when you run out of food posts I decided to expand this series to see who else we can help. A visit to Google to see what the most popular searches were allowed me to load up on ideas to bring to you over the next few months. Today we are going to talk about what to do when you ...