Only in a Small Town
I grew up in a small town, I mean really small town. Population 150. I moved away 23 years ago knowing I would never make that my home, but I love love to visit. There are things that take place in a small town that you read about, and you always wonder, “Do they really [...]
Bring on the Tomatoes
I love gardening, but my garden has been one big FAIL this year. I have to say in all the years that I have gardened this one was the worst. I even broke down at one point and put Miracle Grow on. I know, now it’s not organic, but I was getting desperate. Don’t worry [...]
Saving a Little Helps A Lot
It’s the weekend and for that I am thankful. It’s been a busy crazy week. I continue to fight with my health insurance company over my surgery. We turned in a 44 page appeal and we have finally stopped them dead in their tracks or at least we think we have. We have learned a [...]
Processing Food, Inc
We finally watched the movie Food, Inc. Truth is I have wanted to watch it for quite some time, but put it off because I knew I would have to rethink a lot of things. Today I am your typical American. I live in the suburbs, where the houses are close and raising your own [...]
Get Your Grill On
I love summer and I love grilling. Yep, you have heard me say that over and over. I grill everything. Mini pizzas, large pizzas, dessert, and whole meals. I also grill fruit. Check out this beauty I just found with vanilla sugar. Today I made Grilled Veggie Sandwiches with Marinated Mozzarella and some with Goat [...]
How to Plant Tomatoes
1. Dig a Hole 2. Plant Tomato That’s how I have been doing it for years, until last year when I bought my plants at a Farmers Market and I was taught a new way. I called to confirm with my dad and he agreed. Still not sure why he was holding out on me [...]
Is Organic Really Organic??
A few years ago I had to do on the Candida diet, for medical reasons. Through this diet I learned the dangers of eating foods that weren’t organic. The more I got into it the more I realized that if you buy any food you will never know for sure if it is organic. When [...]
Surviving the Weekend
I mentioned going into the weekend that this was going to be a crazy one. Had I known how crazy it was going to be I may have runaway. I didn’t think about it, and I am sure my family was glad I stuck it out. Last night was the Formal for my daughters school. [...]
What I Am Excited About This Week
Fred Meyers is having their Founders Day Sale. This is a great week to snag some good deals. Tillamook Cheese 2lb $3.99 – seems to be the going price these days. Barilla Pasta 75¢ Refriderated Salad Dressing B1G1 use $1 off 2 Litehouse dressings at Coupons.com use $1 of Maries Yogurt Dressing loaded to your [...]
More Ways a Garden Can Save You Big Bucks
I know I talk a lot about gardening, but I feel like if you are on a budget of any kind that this can be such a money saver. I mean after all if you don’t get it from your garden you will go to the farmers market or the store to pick up all [...]
With the economy the way it is, it seems like everyone is cutting back and trying hard not to spend money aimlessly on things. I think this is great. This is something that many people have needed to do for years now. But with so many blogs out there filled with all types of money saving tips, which I too will share, there comes a point where you feel guilty buying something that you truly want or enjoy, but you need to know, it's ok to splurge every now and then.
