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 …
As a homemaker I spend a good portion of my day cleaning. Some tasks will never be easy to me, like doing dishes, but others I have found to be some what enjoyable. Along with taking my own advice on 20 Ways to Enjoy Housework, I have found a few gadgets and gizmos that help …
Do you feel the crispness in the air? Fall has officially made itself known and it’s time to embrace the cozy fall season! I’ve noticed that my homemaking changes a little bit with the seasons; in the summer I’m more focused on gardening, jelly making, foraging, and big projects in the house; while in fall, …
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 …
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 …
It’s been a couple of weeks since I posted last, but I’m still here! Today I’m finally addressing the yellow on my white pillow cases, that has been building up for at least 4 years now. I don’t know what it is about pillows and pillow cases that seems like no matter how often you …
Summer is officially here, but for a lot of us, it feels like summer has been here for quite some time now. Currently we are experiencing a heat wave, and I’m left wondering, what happened to spring? I guess the rain took my spring away, as it seemed to be endlessly cold and rainy not …
If you are just starting to learn to cook or want to expand your cooking skills, it can be a little overwhelming at first to decide which spices to stock up on and which ones to leave behind for now. Perhaps you’ve just moved out of your parents house and are living on your own …
Do you have small spaces in your home that need organized or redone to better serve its purpose and look more appealing? So do I, and if your anything like me you don’t have a huge budget to spend on organizing these areas and making them aesthetically pleasing. However, with a little effort and creativity …
As homemakers we pour ourselves into our families and our homes. We often forget how important it is to take time for ourselves. As you may have heard, you cannot pour from an empty cup. This can be hard as our job is where we live and so we can’t really remove ourselves from it …
