If you are a frugal shopper or grow/make a lot of your own food, then chances are you've probably got a whole lot of things in your freezer to be eaten later. At my house, whenever the grocery store has some meats or certain veggies that we eat a lot of on sale, I try and purchase some extra to throw in my freezer for later. But, contrary to popular belief, food actually doesn't stay good in the freezer forever. So, here are some tips, tricks and guides to consider the next time you're ... [ Read More ]
6 Ways to Pamper Homestead Moms
Moms are all hardworking with never-ending chore lists, but if you're a homestead or old-fashioned type, then chances are mom's workload is even larger. So, why not take some time this Mother's Day and pamper mom a little bit? Or, just pick a random day and surprise her with some of these simple things. ... [ Read More ]
Old Fashioned Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas
My family has never been very big into celebrating Mother's Day. My mom always says that it isn't a real holiday and she doesn't actually want us to do anything. Of course, we always do celebrate with a little something special. This year, why not do a special brunch just for mom? Here are a collection of some of my favorite mother's day brunch recipes taken from around the web. You're sure to find something great to make for a brunch just for moms this Sunday! Something Savory At my ... [ Read More ]
Natural Tips to Survive Allergy Season
This last weekend was absolutely beautiful where I live. The trees are budding, and many of the smaller flowering types are just beautiful, the flowers are in full glory and the whole world seems to officially be back to life. And with all of that beautiful plant life and growth comes pollen. And pollen, at my house, means allergies. Fortunately, if you've been sniffling and suffering this summer, I have good news: you aren't alone, and there are things you can do about it. According to the ... [ Read More ]
21 Old Fashioned Skills to Teach Children
The world is constantly moving forward, improving and finding new and better ways to do things. And while I applaud the inevitable march of progress and technology, it's alarming to me how many of basic skills many people are lacking nowadays. Don't get me wrong---there are a lot of people in the younger generation who have continued these traditions, but they are mostly the exceptions, not the rule. So, here is a list of 21 things that most kids I've talked with do not know how to do.... but ... [ Read More ]
How Do You Start Prepping?
If you've looked into becoming a prepper at all, then chances are you've come across sites showing you how to become completely independent, and articles written by people who just tend to come off even more paranoid than they are prepared. Some of these people spend thousands of dollars (and recommend you do the same) simply because they are convinced that the world will end suddenly and they will be forced to fend for themselves. To me, that's not what prepping is about. While that scenario ... [ Read More ]
Buying Locally What You Can’t Grow
While I do have a few plants growing in pots around the house, I don't have any kind of huge operation going on this year. Between personal schedules and other things, I just lack the time to grow as much of my own food as I'd like. However, having organic and locally produced food is really important to me, so I shop at farmer's markets and the like as much as possible, and you should too. Here's why: ... [ Read More ]
Old Fashioned Cooking Substitution Chart
I think everyone's been there before. You're in the kitchen, in the middle of cooking the most amazing meal ever, when suddenly you realize you're out of one (or more) ingredients. Instead of running to the store or trekking all the way to a neighbor's house to borrow a cup of whatever it is you're missing, check out this substitution chart and make do the old-fashioned way! ... [ Read More ]
Celebrate Earth Day with the 8 Rs
Earth Day is today, which means that the Internet is suddenly completely abuzz with tons of articles with tips on protecting the environment, reducing waste and saving money. While I absoultely support all of those things, I noticed that almost all of the articles suggest buying TONS of expensive new things in order to help save the environment. I was a little startled---I mean, if that's the ONLY way that people think they can make a difference, then it's no wonder that more people aren't ... [ Read More ]
Eggplant Pizza Recipe
One of my best friends is unable to eat gluten, so I'm constantly on the lookout for healthy, gluten-free food that we can both eat and enjoy. This weekend we experimented with eggplant pizza for a pizza/movie night and I have to say I was startled at how good it was! We actually overcooked one batch a little bit (which made it mushy but not inedible), but overall the taste was excellent. I mean, just look at that picture! Doesn't it look yummy? Here's our recipe so you can try it yourself: ... [ Read More ]