Learning what you need on a weekly basis to cook meals at home can take some time. Our grocery bill was a little higher when we first got married versus now. This is because we just didn’t have any pantry staples at home. It can be overwhelming to figure out what these staples might be …
Summer is truly over, and some of us are getting in a fall harvest, which might just include leafy greens such as kale, collards, and turnip. Today we are going over step-by-step instructions on how to freeze greens so that you can have them all winter long! If you didn’t plant any green this year …
This is part three of my reducing food waste series, where we go over four different ways we can reduce food waste in our homes. Each one of these can make a difference on their own, but the more you implement into you routine, the less waste your kitchen will produce, and the more money …
Happy 2025! I hope everyone had a wonder holiday season. We are starting off the year with a simple top 10 round up of my favorite homemaking tips from 2024. Our new year has not started off the best with my husband and I getting sick right after Christmas, but I look forward to what …
There are so many ways to reduce food waste and save money in our kitchens, that this is part two of my reducing food waste series. If you want to read part one, click here! It can feel really good to know that you are getting the most out of your hard earned money by …
Today we are dehydrating apples to have for a snack or to add the baked goods, such as cookies or breads. They’re also great to have on hand for making oatmeal! Recently I came across a wonderful deal for 1/2 bushel of York apples for only $7. So with no plan in mind, I bought …
Have you ever thought about how much food you might be wasting on a daily basis? I know I have. I get so disappointed in myself with all of the food I’ve thrown away just when cleaning out the fridge. Reducing food waste can help us save money, and teach us new ways of doing …
I’ve been a homemaker for the 5 years my husband and I have been married, and in those 5 years I’ve made a few mistakes along the way: berries stains on the counter, blending hot soup without a vent on the blender, choosing to cook weird recipes… But not maintaining a clean dishwasher has got …
Meal planning in itself is a great way to save some time, money, and sanity. I cannot imagine going through a week without having some sort of meal plan. In a previous post we’ve talked about my method for bi-weekly meal planning, why I do it, and how it works for my family. I still …
Today we are going to learn two different methods to cleaning wooden utensils, and how to care for them so that they last longer. Why Use Wooden Utensils? As much as I enjoy cooking with my wooden utensils, they’re not perfect. They do need a little extra care than other utensils and they have the …
