1. Read 'The Parsimonious Princess .' Ha ha. Love the shameless self-plug. 2. Pack lunches for school and work .  Family Fun  maga...

This canning season has been all about firsts so far. I did peaches for the first time last week and yesterday I did pears for the first ...

I think everyone should grow an herb garden. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. A spot in the garden. A pot on the patio or even on t...

I spent half of my Saturday canning peaches. As much as I love canning the harvest, it's still a pretty hot and tiring process.  I mean...

Is it weird that one of the reasons (and I have  a lot of reasons) I love fall so much is that it is canning season? I get a little giddy ...

I spent a good part of my Labor Day weekend at my hometown's annual celebration , shopping through the craft and food booths. I also sp...

I was curious. I figured it was worth a shot. It made me feel all pioneery. I'd see a blog occasionally that would mention homema...

My little guy loves the art desk his favorite baby-sitter handed down to him (in practically perfect condition, I might add. She wouldn...