Family entertainment can be a budget-buster. The average American spends about $1,800 a year on entertainment and that’s not including eating out. Now, I’m not saying you shouldn’t have fun. Who wants to live frugally if it’s all tedium and drudgery? If we are to be successful at living within the budget, it’s essential to…
Between the demands of work and family, who has time to cook from scratch? It is much more convenient to buy something ready-made or almost made. Don’t you just love those veggies in the produce section that are already prepped and all you have to do is perhaps mix in a couple more ingredients and…
At the end of this year, hopefully you find yourself more prepared than you were at the beginning of the year. Being prepared gives a sense of well-being and satisfaction. Why not share the peace that comes from being prepared with friends and family? Imagine if a terrible disaster were to strike your community or…
I’ve been using this mix for decades I can’t believe I’m just now getting around to posting this Master Mix. This is a mix that I’ve been using for 30 years and I think that it’s the best mix you can find. Developed by food scientists at Purdue University, you can use it to make…
If you don’t already routinely use whole wheat in your cooking, now is a good time to start. You’re probably already going to do a lot of holiday baking this month. So build on your cooking skills and use whole wheat from your food storage for your holiday treats. If you are already adept at…
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…