How to Make Sun Tea Directions and Recipe
Homemade sun tea spells summertime for me. Sometimes I make my first batch as early as April, but most of the time by Memorial Day or the start of June I am making it regularly. A lot of people enjoy drinking iced tea but may not know how to make sun tea. Today I’m sharing … Read more
Canning Supplies Needed for Home Canning
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
Timex Ironman Sleek 50 Watch Review
In the past I wrote about my search for a new running watch. I’m happy to report I found a runner watch that has worked great long-term and I’m talking about it in this Timex Ironman Sleek 50 Watch review. Prior to my purchase I solicited input from readers and they pointed out a variety … Read more
Table Salt vs Sea Salt Main Differences
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
Ways to Save Money Starting Today
A while back I wrote a post with 20 ways to stop spending money. I actually had 35 ways to share but I didn’t want to overwhelm anyone. Today I’m sharing those other 15 ways to save to help you live more frugally, eco-friendly and have more money to spend in ways that fuel your … Read more
Filling Breakfast Foods and Quick Recipes
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
Swiss Chard Pie Recipe and Baking Story
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
How Accurate Are GPS Watches for Running?
My husband purchased a Garmin GPS watch, the Forerunner 205, when he first started running. Since then I have used this watch (and the later ones he purchased) mostly on long runs, or when I didn’t have the time or energy to map out a path with a specific distance before my run. How accurate … Read more
Basic Life Skills Everyone Needs to Have
Most traditional education curriculum focuses on knowledge skills, including topics such as math, science and history. When I was growing up, home economics was one of my favorite classes. This class typically focuses on basic life skills that are needed for day to day life. Not only are life skills practical to have they are … Read more