HOLIDAY GIFTS 2024: Frugal Tips from the Great Depression Era
It’s hard to imagine how folks celebrated Christmas and other December holidays in 1923. I try to close my eyes and picture people’s priorities on December 23, their kitchens on December 24, and their faces on December 25. It’s likely that December 23 was another day on the farm, not a day of scrambling at…
Holiday Gift Idea: Sauerkraut
The Christmas holiday will be here in a few short weeks, so I’m trying to get ahead by making lots of sauerkraut and other fermented giftables so that they will be ready in time! I don’t know about you, but I LOVE sauerkraut. Not only do I love the taste, but I appreciate the benefits…
Beat Inflation in 2024: Frugal Tips for Moms
As a wife, mother of four, and family living on one income, I understand how most of you are feeling. Quite frankly, you’re desperate for new ideas. OR, you’ve heard some of these ideas, and you just needed one more friend to encourage you to take the leap of faith. Who cares what anyone thinks?…
Cook, Pray, Love 