If you are a seasoned canner/preserver then this information may be obvious, but if not, read on. While some people label everything, I am not one of them. Some things need labels though & home-preserved food is high on that list! What do you put on the label? Well, for starters what is in the jar or container & the date you put it up. Now you know what...
We all love make it at home recipes they save us money, they often give us better products, and it is just plain fun to make our recipes instead of buying them at the store. This is a list of my favorite recipes that we use on a daily basis. If you have a favorite recipe then please share it with is us we would love to know! 1) Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap 1...
I used to make calzones for my crew on a regular basis when they were growing up. A perfect grab and go idea for teens there is no limit of ideas to do with these. use one of my ideas or come up with your own! These freeze extremely well and reheat in the microwave or oven making them perfect for once a month cooking sessions. Calzone dough 1 tablespoon yeast 1 tablespoon...
We all love summer and the fun that it can bring, but with the fun of summer comes the inevitable bug bites, sunburn, poison Ivy and even tick bites. But with the coming of summer times problems comes frugal home made solutions to take the bite of out of your discomfort. Here are a few that I have managed to collect. Top 5 Sunburn Remedies One of the...
Summer is the perfect time to make and can your own soup stocks and if you have never used a pressure canner before there is just nothing easier to start on. We do a lot of scratch cooking so we use a lot of stock, whether it be vegetable, chicken, turkey or beef. Making stock could not be easier and it is not time intensive. The other great thing about making stock...
Summer is for picnics, and what is more frugal than packing a lunch, gathering up some outdoor toys and heading to the lake for a picnic. But can picnics get boring? Perhaps if you pack the same old food and do the same old thing every time. If you are looking for something to do that is not going to cost you a bundle, here are some ideas for your next frugal...
There are a lot of expert opinions on how to properly set goals. I am no expert. However when I learn something through trial & error I like to pass my humble opinion along 🙂 One huge mistake you can make when goal setting is being to vague. Basically, if you don’t know exactly what your goal is, you won’t know if you’re meeting it. Today...
Today has been a busy day, so we are using the crockpot again, and I thought I would add some more crockpot recipes here too as well. I hope you enjoy!!! Smothered Steak Strips These are great! Smothered Steak Strips Serves 4 to 6. !! GREAT !! 1 1/2 lb. lean chuck or round steak, cut in strips 1/3 c. flour 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 lg. onion, sliced 1 (1 lb.)...
It is summer time and one of our very favorite things to do in the summer it to take a camping trip. Camping trips do not have to cost you an arm and a leg, they can be one of the thriftiest vacations out there. Planning is key to a frugal camping trips, the better you plan the less money you will need. Planning in advance also helps, since the less expensive camping...
Summer break is almost here, and with that comes the need to keep kids busy during the summer months. If you are like me you like to find new ideas that will not only keep your kids busy but make good memories for them along the way. Here are 20 ideas for things to do with your kids that will not break the budget. 1) Check your community for free festivals...