I hope Christmas was as lovely for you as it was for our family. Now that the gifts are opened, wrapping paper tossed and the leftovers almost gone, I wanted to share a few of the things I made for Christmas (I couldn’t tell you earlier and spoil the surprise for some.) Maybe this will…
It’s been a good year You’ve had a wonderful year (at least I hope you have!), so why not share your success with friends and family? There are lots of great reasons to share the bounty of this year: Save money: the biggest cost is your time. It’s the perfect gift: everyone loves homemade You…
If you are buying turkey and onions, you’ve probably tossed lots of plastic net bags that. Don’t throw them away! They have lots of good uses. Re-use the bags The larger bags, like the ones covering your turkey, are good for storing garden produce next fall. The onions and garlic from your garden will store…
That’s right. This time of year, turkey is the best meat bargain you can find. Grocery stores use it as a loss leader to entice you to do all your holiday shopping at their store. With coupons and other special offers, you can get some really amazing deals on turkey this season. Your goal is…
Whether you’re prepping for a short term tight spot or a long term crisis, well-stocked pantry should be at the foundation of your plans. What should go into your pantry? You should store the basics for baking and meal preparation. Everyone’s personal taste are different, but here are the items I find are an essential…
You’ve heard me say it a dozen times: Our Midwest winters are not for amateurs. Please, please, I hope you are all taking winter seriously and are ready (or as ready as you can be) for the worst that Mother Nature can throw at us. I’ve covered Winter Car Kits a few times. Now it’s time…