Making Small Steps Toward Big Savings
Ever have so many habanero peppers that you don’t know what to do with them? No? Well, I did. It isn’t a problem I have often, but it certainly happened this year. This past summer, we grew four different types of peppers. It was a make-it-or-break-it year for us. This was the year we determined… [Read More]
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that one of the biggest ways I save our family money is by growing and preserving our own food. Not only does it ensure that we’re getting the most bang for our buck, but it also keeps out pesky preservatives and additives, which both Monkey and I… [Read More]
Hub’s favorite time of year has got to be when the sweet corn harvest starts. And not just any sweet corn. Nope. He’s very particular about where we get our sweet corn. Earlier this summer, when he saw that I started adding corn on the cob to our dinners, he casually mentioned that his favorite… [Read More]
I’m happy to report, that after seeing 30° and 3 inches of snow last weekend, this past weekend gave us sunshine and temperatures near 80°! Welcome to springtime in PA! Since it was such gorgeous weather, we spent most of the weekend outdoors, enjoying our complete disregard for things that needed done inside the house… [Read More]
The summer of 2008, while Hubs and I were in grad school, we decided that we wanted to grow some fresh veggies at our apartment. We bought a pepper and tomato plant since they were veggies we use frequently and they can be pretty expensive to buy at the store. The following year we expanded what… [Read More]
When it comes time to starting your garden, there’s no need to wait until the weather is warm and the home improvement stores start selling plants. Starting your own seeds indoors is the perfect way to not only know what you’re growing and the conditions it grew under, but you can also get a larger… [Read More]
The biggest way I save money and ensure that my family has quality food for little money is by growing our own food. Where we live, our growing season is a bit rough and requires some pre-planning to get the most of our season. We have a cool and short spring, and before you know… [Read More]
