Growing pumpkin is relatively easy and depending on the type you are growing, each one can yield quite a bit. Freezing pumpkin puree is a good way to save money on food if you use canned pumpkin frequently, and if you aren't picky about the type of pumpkin you are freezing. Having had to be pretty tight with my budget over the past 30 years (save for the past 6), I've ...
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Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes for an Almost Effortless Holiday
Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that takes a ton of preparation, especially if you are making the whole thing on your own! Most people don't take on the whole meal, but rather, divide the cooking duties between many family members for a potluck style meal. These easy Thanksgiving side dishes are a perfect addition to any Thanksgiving table! Four Easy Thanksgiving ...
How to Roast Your Best Turkey This Holiday Season
Roast turkey is one of the most iconic foods for the holiday season in America, and as it should be! It's wonderful, delicious, and heart warming all at the same time as we enjoy the amazing flavor, and the nostalgia of past holidays, with every bite. It makes sense that you would want your turkey to come out perfectly, whether or not you are hosting a large gathering or ...
How to Make Easy Thick & Hearty Chili + Other Fall Soups
In the fall, soup and hearty stews are especially delicious on those days that keep feet wanting more than one pair of socks, and hands wanting a good pair of fleece gloves. Receiving a warm bowl of some of this thick and hearty chili recipe is like receiving a warm hug from the kitchen after a long day at work, or out in the garden. Two Thick and Hearty Soups The ...
How to: Canning Bone Broth
Want to fill your shelves with food while saving money? Sick of buying canned bone broth at the store when you know very well, you can make it for free out of your kitchen scraps? I know you do, and I know you are. The good news is canning your own bone broth at home will make you a BOSS at filling your shelves in no time flat! Follow this recipe, and you will be doing it ...
How to Successfully Homeschool in Your State
In the wake of all that’s happened in 2020, parents have found themselves forced to homeschool their children, much to their dismay and nervousness. I’ve had a few people message me asking what they should be doing for their children, so I thought I’d share some tips on how to homeschool in your state. In this post I’ll be sharing information for those parents who just ...
Simple, Delicious Homemade Kombucha Tea
If you've never tried homemade kombucha, it's quite a treat. Bubbly, refreshing, and flavorful, kombucha is also probiotic and is a delicious way to get your fizz on and make your digestive system more healthy (read this post by our friends at The Farmer's Lamp for more benefits)! I learned about kombucha about 5 years ago, and to be honest, the name of it put me off. I ...