I know we all want to do our part to protect the environment, but when you don’t have a large income that can be seem difficult, if not impossible. But doing your part doesn’t have to be hard. Small steps add up to a big difference, you just have to know which ones to take….
Food and the holidays go hand in hand. So even though our grocery bills have already begun to skyrocket, the closer it gets to the holidays the high the grocery bill is going to go. If you follow these 10 frugal tips in the kitchen this holiday season, you will be happy with the money…
Who doesn’t love tacos? I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t love tacos, have you? If such a unicorn exists would you let me know? Anyways, my family and especially my kids, love “Taco Tuesday” and really almost any Mexican food is a hit around our house. Here’s the thing though, sometimes you…
Are you ready to feel like a super mom this fall? Meal prepping and planning healthy, homemade food for your kids school lunches is a great way to start the year off right. At least we can start the year off right, right? I’m not promising anything after a few months 😉 Meal planning lunches…
Do you have an herb garden on your homestead? Maybe you like the taste of fresh herbs in your food all year round. Here are some tips for storing fresh herbs to be used later. Herbs are one way to season your food and add flavor without adding salt. You can bring out the natural…
If you’ve been looking into natural remedies for all the various bites, cuts, and stings out there on the homestead, you might be surprised to find that there are a good amount of suggestions out there to help guide in making your very own natural medicine cabinet. Here is a short list of the general things that you…
Looking for a yummy soup to use up all those tomatoes? This is the perfect harvest soup to use up delicious fresh tomatoes. With garden-fresh tomatoes in abundant supply, summer and fall are the perfect times to enjoy this quick and easy roasted yellow tomato soup. This recipe is versatile enough to be enjoyed on…
If you have gotten into the habit of not cooking many meals at home, your number one reason is probably lack of time. While having a crazy busy schedule can definitely get in the way of cooking every meal from scratch, that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to eat more homemade meals. Our family is…
Who doesn’t love an easy recipe that comes together in one pan? This simple sheet pan recipe with chorizo sausage and potato is delicious and packed full of flavour from the spicy chorizo and added herbs. Pair it with a simple salad or some canned or frozen vegetables and some pickles or sauerkraut and you…
Easter is right around the corner and you’re probably already thinking about hard boiled eggs to hide or decorate. The problem many families face after Easter is what to do with all of them. Our family likes to eat them for Easter Sunday breakfast with some ham or bacon and some toast or Easy Pan-Fried Breakfast…