July Gardening Tips Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies, but it can be a lot of work if you don’t stay on top of all your plants and flowers. I love starting new flowerpots and planting different types of… Read moreWhat Does Your Garden Need in July
When I was a kid, I remember seeing Dad’s work clothes coming back from the dry cleaner – crisp, collared dress shirts on wire hangers, tucked neatly away beneath billowy tents of plastic. Mom saved all the… Read moreHow To Make Macrame Hangers
Thank you to my friend Kate over at Food Babbles! In the height of summer with plump strawberries everywhere I knew I wanted to make them into jam before they’re all gone and the cold weather sets in. And you… Read moreBalsamic Strawberry Jam
We have recently discovered the joys of homemade peanut butter. All these years I’ve spent so much money on jars of peanut butter at the grocery store, having had no idea how easy and yummy peanut butter is when you… Read moreOne Ingredient Homemade Peanut Butter
When we used to visit my grandparents – on my dad’s side, in the country – I remember loving to play “store” in their pantry in the carport. Inside was shelf after shelf of things my grandmother had put up…. Read more5 Tips to Get Started Canning – Don’t Be Afraid!
During the couple of weeks that I had a super abundance of fresh strawberries, I ran across a recipe for raspberry sauce (a Ball recipe) that grabbed me. I made the switch from raspberries to strawberries, and am living happily… Read moreChocolate Strawberry Sauce – For Canning, Gifting or Just Eating!
While I am perfectly aware that it’s only July, I also know that I’d like to give my friends Homemade Vanilla Extract for Christmas this year. It doesn’t necessarily take six months to make, but the longer is sits, the… Read moreHomemade Vanilla Extract
We try to eat seasonally and invest in foods that are at their peak during all times of the year. I can as much as possible for storage, but one of my pet peeves, is picking a bounty of fresh fruits and… Read moreTips for Storing Fresh Produce (INFOGRAPHIC)
Did you know basil works wonders for mosquito bites? Or that rhubarb is great for bee stings? We teamed up with Fix to provide natural DIY remedies for summer’s aches and pains. So the next time you get burned, stung,… Read moreDIY REMEDIES FOR STINGS, BITES, SCRATCHES, AND SUNBURNS
If you missed Parts 1, 2 or 3 of this series, you can find them here: Grow Your Own Salad Bowl Part 1 Grow Your Own Salad Bowl Part 2 Grow Your Own Salad Bowl Part 3 Containers & Supplies… Read moreGrow Your Own Salad Bowl – Part 4
