Oh, how I love summer time. Mornings packed with fun and hot lazy afternoons Sunday napping away. We are canning as fruit becomes ripe and goes on sale preparing to have a little bit of summer stored away come winter. Our little homestead in the city is growing strong and I should have the new…
Kitchen
Mulberry Jam {Pectin Free}
It’s Mulberry season again. These deep purple berries are filling the mulberry bushes and dropping to the ground. Most are not ripe yet and well have a long way to go but we really wanted to add mulberry jam to our stash of home canned jams for the kids while we had some down time with…
Simple S’more Pie
So in a pregnancy craving induced s’mores binge, I decided I MUST have a S’mores Pie. This time I wanted something all sweet rather than sweet and savory like my Bacon S’mores. Sure enough, I decided to go with the classic gram cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow combination for a gooey, fall apart pie that tastes just like…
Easy Frugal Instant Pot Fajitas
One great part about our time living in Mexican Town is we have this really great Mexican Grocery store just a few blocks away filled with tasty mixes, and sauces to let us have some quick and easy meals with a little spice. We had so much fun working down by the Cinco De Mayo Parade…
Apple Pie Dippers
I love everything apple. Just ask my kids how many uses I have found for our Apple Cider Syrup and we all love my Apple Pie Oatmeal. So, the kids were not surprised to find these Apple Pie Dippers waiting on them after dinner. Something and this about an old fashioned American Apple Pie that screams summer. These apple pie…
Affording the Basics for a Large Family by Buying in Bulk
Having a large family often means having a tight budget. All those little blessings have needs and saving money while meeting those needs makes life so much easier. We love to save money by making things ourselves, buying used, and buying clearance to save on kids clothes. Another great way we keep to a budget…
Simple Canning Tips Every Homemaker Needs to Know
Canning is one of those skills long lost in my family. Not a surprise because well the kitchen and the women in my family don’t mix. I learned to cook with an old Betty Crocker Cookbook. Every year I set out to learn a new domestic skill that I can put to use and pass down to…
Lily Pad Frog Applesauce Cups
I needed a fun snack idea that did not take a ton of time for our Frog Unit Study. These were easy to pull off. If I had made these for a party, co-op, or classroom I would use a bit of hot glue to stick the frogs to the top but I left these…
Simple Tips to Create a No Waste Kitchen
Looking to reduce waste in your home? Building a No Waste Kitchen is a great way to start out. With simple steps, you can reduce your homes carbon footprint and lead to a cleaner healthier Earth. This Earth Day take some time to make small steps towards your own No Waste Kitchen. Why build a…
Staples to Save Money on Food
The first place many families look to cut spending the is the grocery budget. Food is one of the few expenses that is not set giving you the power to shuffle your budget. When you know what basics to stock up on and how to use them you have the tools to save money on food. Staples that…