When we moved into our 1950s cape cod home, I was delighted to find a canning closet in the basement. I was even more delighted when I purchased canning supplies and began my home canning adventure. I set out to try home canning as one of my efforts to do more homesteading. Plus, canning brings … Read more
Have you ever wondered what is the difference between table salt vs sea salt? I have, and I finally took the time to look into it more. First, for a little background typically I buy sea salt when purchasing salt to go on food for flavoring. But I always also have one large “regular” container … Read more
Sometimes grocery shopping can be a fun experience, especially if the store offers free samples. Other times it can be pure drudgery. Am I right? While sometimes I will shake up the shopping experience by going to a new store or buying a new item to try there are a handful of basics I stick … Read more
When I commuted and worked in an office I preferred packing my breakfast during the week. The only hindrance was it was difficult for me to come up with “grab and go” options. I struggled with figuring out how to make a filling breakfast that would keep me satisfied until lunch. Now working from home … Read more
A few years back I had the pleasure of making a homemade dutch apple pie after our annual apple picking trip. The pie turned out delicious, but it also reminded me of a time when I made a pie that tasted a little off, swiss chard pie. As a disclaimer, swiss chard pie can be … Read more
Determining how to take a vacation when you have a pet dog can be challenging. Unlike a cat, a dog cannot be safely left alone for even a single night. Usually when we go on a short trip we take our rescue dog Lulu to the dog kennel. And when we do this, we leave … Read more
Most people don’t think twice about cleaning certain items or areas in the home. They launder clothing weekly. Washing dishes is a daily practice. However, the items often requiring cleaning the most are right in front of us, but are easily overlooked. This includes yoga mats. Today I’m sharing how to clean a yoga mat. … Read more
This do it yourself cleaning method is really simple. It costs slightly more up front, but it is cheaper and safer for your family and pets in the long run. I have been using this current system for 12 years as an eco-friendly way to clean your floors with an eco steam mop. The backstory … Read more
Prior to making this cleaner I was using up a “green” cleaner made by Clorox, but I knew it wasn’t as green as something I would make myself. Over the years I have transitioned to using homemade products for cleaning and beauty as much as I can. This homemade all purpose cleaner is part of … Read more