Each year, I choose one focus word. One simple word that will inspire confidence, keep me going through the hard times and when I am discouraged. 2014 was a hard year, with multiple illnesses, several trips to the E.R. and doctor’s offices. We have experienced loss of loved animals, loss of loved family, and health …
Clothing budgets are being stretched very thin these days for many. Getting quality clothing at an affordable price is sometimes a challenge. Besides the yard sales, thrift stores, and hand me downs, holding a clothing swap is a great way to clothe your family for little to nothing. To start your own clothing swap, all …
You may have heard about a food swap before, but wondered how does it work? I wasn’t sure what to expect myself, but when I found out there was going to be one near me, I had to try it. So, here’s a basic run down of what we did, and how a food swap …
Ketchup is almost a food group in our home. My kids and husband could practically drink it and they put it on everything. There are weeks when we can go through 2-3 pints of homemade ketchup. Seriously. It’s like an addiction here. One that I can’t seem to fight against. Why lacto fermented ketchup? The …
With Thanksgiving coming up, we all know that sugar is everywhere. Pumpkin pies, jellies, sauces, etc. I want to cut some of the sugar this year, so I decided to do a Zevia swap out. I think that homemade jelly is just this side of perfection, but the sugar in there is to much! So, …
I love ranch dressing…as a kid, I practically drank the stuff. It’s perfect on salads, over veggies, on chicken, in hamburgers, as a dip, with chips or crackers, on mashed or baked potatoes…there’s not much that it’s NOT good on. Commercial ingredients in ranch dressingare not good for you. The *nameless company* mix is powdered, …
Before I knew that soy wasn’t good for our family, I loved soy sauce! It’s really awesome for marinating chickens or turkey in to create moist and flavorful meat. I also love it on rice, and when we make homemade Chinese food. It’s perfect in nearly any meat or roast recipe as well. I have …
