We have not had any more losses, but we haven’t had much growth in the vegetable garden either. Since we have had two different snow storms blow through in the last week, I am content with survival! The spinach is roughly the same size it was last week, but it is being nibbled on. TimeRead More
Delicate, but Strong Flowers!
I love living in a valley most of the time. We have beautiful views of the mountains year round. However, when the wind whips through our little valley, I dream of living in a less aerodynamic terrain. It is not uncommon to have wind gusts in excess of 70 miles an hour and the dustRead More
Using Kid’s Art to Create Note Cards
I made note cards out of some of my children’s art work for the grandmothers and aunts at Christmas. They were very well received, so I am going to be making some for my husband’s mother for Mother’s Day. The paintings were too large for my scanner, so I took them to Office Depot toRead More
What Type of Plastic is In Your Tupperware?
When I decluttered my kitchen earlier in the month, I weeded out more of my plastic containers. I checked the recycling code (number in the triangle on the bottom of the item) and used this guide to help me decide if I wanted to keep the item. Most of the pieces of Tupperware that IRead More
Ideas for Reusing Tissue Boxes
I have mentioned before that we usually use handkerchiefs (I actually cut up soft pieces of flannel for my toddler; it is so much gentler on his little nose than even the softest paper tissue, but I digress). I do, however, keep Kleenex on hand for company so I occasionally have leftover boxes. Before IRead More
Dinner Menu – Week of April 26th
I have had a busy day resolving issues with the DMV on our truck so that I could legally pick up a load of hay for the horses. Now that I know the animals all have food, I can turn to the menu for my family. 😀 I found a few new recipes while IRead More
Frugal Rabbit Deterrents
Some plants like sunflowers, marigolds, and snap dragons which are supposed to be rabbit resistant are still vulnerable when they are seedlings. I don’t want to wait until my flowers are a foot tall and flowering before I put them outside, so I have developed a few tricks. One trick is to cut the bottomRead More
Sautéed Summer Squash and Zucchini
Here is a quick and very easy recipe for Sautéed Summer Squash and Zucchini. Basil and oregano gives it a nice Italian flavor. The seasoning for this dish was inspired by the Vegetable Lasagna I made last week. The zucchini layer was so delicious that I ate a lot of the zucchini slices that wereRead More
Petals and Puddle Jumping
On Tuesday, I snuck out as the storm was rolling in to take pictures of our trees in bloom. Today, I patiently waited until the snow melted to take pictures of a few of our flowers. I am always amazed at how the pansies handle snow. We have dug the walk out of several feetRead More
The Trees Are Blooming
I woke up this morning and watched the sun disappear. It was replaced by dark clouds, high winds, thunder, and eventually horizontal rain. However, I decided to brave the elements to bring you pictures of some of our blooming trees. Our Weeping Cherry Tree has just begun to bloom. This tree is gorgeous once itRead More
Speeding Up Vegetable Prep
I was so pleased with the Vegetable Lasagna that when I found out a friend was having surgery, I decided to make it for her and her family. The memory of how long it took me to assemble the lasagna was fresh in my mind, so I was determined to find ways to reduce theRead More
Menu Plans Are More like Guidelines…
I make menu plans because it saves me time, money, and reduces our food waste. In a previous post, I shared how my menu planning has changed over time. There are so many different ways to make a menu plan, but the best way, is the one that works for you! It is important toRead More
Muddy Buddies
This is a fast, easy, no-cook snack. They are similar to conventional Muddy Buddies, but do not use any butter in the recipe, so they are also dairy free. Muddy Buddies Recipe Ingredients: 6 cups Rice Chex 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup confectioners’ sugar Directions: Place cerealRead More
Vegetable Lasagna
Impress your guests with this mouthwatering Vegetable Lasagna Recipe. Perfect for making ahead and baking before serving. It is a very filling vegetarian dish. This vegetable lasagna recipe is inspired by one my stepmom made for my Dad’s birthday dinner. She made it in addition to the other dinner dishes, for the vegetarians who wouldRead More
Reusable Snack Bags are Working For Me
I have been slowly moving away from using disposable items for years. The last hold out was Ziploc bags, which were so convenient for packing cheerios and crackers for my kids. However, last year I discovered reusable snack bags, which has finally made it possible for me to pass the paper/plastic aisle at the groceryRead More
Look What’s Blooming!
I returned from my trip this weekend to find more bulbs and even some trees in bloom. Some of the tulips have started to open up along the walk. If you look closely you will see where the rabbits nibbled on the foliage. I am very happy to see the trees bloom, but it doesRead More
Flaxseed Meal Can Be Used to Replace Oil or Egg
You can use flaxseed meal to replace either oil or eggs in a recipe. Whether you are cooking for someone who needs to avoid these items or you just ran out of one of them and don’t with to run to the store, use the tips below to substitute flaxseed meal for oil and eggsRead More
Menu Plan – The Stressed Out Edition!
I am getting my menu up late today, not because I got home from my trip after midnight last night, but because this morning I found out that my credit card number has been stolen, the DMV has still not mailed my tags, and my computer is infected with a virus. After I post thisRead More
Forever in Love with Perennials!
It snowed on Easter and I mentally pushed out the date that the asparagus would make its appearance. However, today when watering I was delighted to see the first asparagus pushing up through the dirt. There should be enough by Monday to use it in dinner. If you need asparagus recipes, click here. And thatRead More
Frugal, Paperless Window Cleaning
The best window cleaner that I have found is eco-friendly and very inexpensive! I make it at home using: 1/4 cup vinegar1/2 teaspoon liquid soap 2 cups of water Add ingredients to a spray bottle. Shake to blend. Spray the solution on your window and wipe off with an old fashioned cloth diaper (they areRead More
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