Monthly Archives: January 2015

Make Your Own Dishwasher Tabs

I already make my own dishwasher detergent, but when I saw this I wanted to give it a try.  With my dishwasher detergent I also use a citric acid liquid to help get the glasses to sparkle – this recipe … Continue reading

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Snowing? Make Snow Ice Cream!

This was originally posted on February 14, 2014, as part of our Food Stamp Challenge month. With so many getting snow this week and us having snow forecasted for the weekend, thought I needed to re-post and share this again! … Continue reading

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A Soup For Mushroom Lovers!

I have mentioned before that I so want Stella to like soups and eat them more, well I found one that she just loves!  Me not so much.  Stella had this soup over at a friends house and just raved … Continue reading

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How To Make A Double Sided Door Draft Stopper

The cold weather really hit us last week and we definitely felt the cold air coming in from under some of the doors!  Last year I weather stripped the doors, but the bottom of the doors this year seem to … Continue reading

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Banana Chocolate Chip Brownies

What to do with the bananas that seem to ripen overnight?  I was getting tired of banana bread and wanted to try something different, especially since the freezer seemed to exploding with all the overripe bananas that had been collecting. … Continue reading

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Never Loose Your Chap-stick Again!

I get quite a few newsletters for homesteading and crafting and when I saw this knew I had to make it!  I try to keep a tube of chap-stick in my purse, the car, coat pocket, bathroom – pretty much … Continue reading

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Kids Can Cook: Salad to Go

How many parents hear this remark from their kids? “Mom, I have been really craving a salad lately, could you pick up some lettuce, tomato, avocado, carrots and mushroom so that I can bring a salad to school.”  This is … Continue reading

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Broccoli & Almond Soup

I love soup and it seems to be even better when the weather is cold.  Stella has never been much of a soup person, but that is changing – yeah!!!  She is open to trying more soups and even better … Continue reading

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Versatile Knitted Cowl

I love all the cowls that I have knitted and here is the latest one!  This one was not for me, but was a Christmas gift – I just might have to make one for myself soon.  The great thing … Continue reading

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Kids Can Cook: The Easiest Cheese Crackers

My aunt has been making these crackers for awhile now and Stella LOVES them!  When I showed Stella the recipe and how easy they were to make, she was all for it.  These make a great snack in her lunch … Continue reading

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