Between the Coronavirus and an uncertain economy now is a great time to start your own garden from seeds. We have chickens and our own little garden farm. There is comfort in knowing that no matter what happens you can have some great food from your back yard. You want to start some seedlings, but maybe you need a little help. Here is what I am doing to get my seeds started … [Read more...] about Easily Grow Delicious Tomatoes from Seeds
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Spiral Slicers for Making Zoodles
One of the greatest things about summer is the availability of fresh produce. Whether grown in your backyard or bought at the farmer’s market, nothing tastes better than earth-grown, sun-kissed, fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. For Mother’s Day, my husband and kids gifted me a spiralizer, aka spiral slicer. As one who loves new kitchen gadgets, I had been giving hints, … [Read more...] about Spiral Slicers for Making Zoodles
How To Reduce Your Grocery Budget Without Coupons
Spending less on groceries equals going hungry, right? Wrong. I spend less than average on groceries, but I do it without skipping meals or using coupons. We eat delicious, filling meals every day of the week. If you feel like your food spending is out of control, you can change it. But like other areas of money management, reducing grocery spending requires a new way of … [Read more...] about How To Reduce Your Grocery Budget Without Coupons
5 Great Waffle Makers to Buy in 2023
Waffles are a favorite food at our house. I started using a whole wheat waffle recipe (shared at the end of this article), and my kids love it! That is a big win—healthy grains that kids actually want to eat. When we have waffles, it seems that I make a huge stack and they are gone before I can blink, let alone eat. I don’t have time for a mediocre waffle iron; I need one that … [Read more...] about 5 Great Waffle Makers to Buy in 2023
Family Meal Planning–Four Fun Ways to Plan Your Family Meals!
Almost 20 years ago, I sat in the kitchen of my sister-in-law, staring at the calendar on her wall. Their meals for the week were written on the corresponding days. I was a sophomore in college, eating cans of chili, packages of ramen, and pancakes from a giant, Costco-sized bag of pancake mix. The idea of planning out the week of food seemed like some serious, next level … [Read more...] about Family Meal Planning–Four Fun Ways to Plan Your Family Meals!