I learned this tip a long time ago, and use it quite often. When your dishes or pans need a gentle scrubbing, put a sprinkle of baking soda on your cloth and scrub away. It actually works on really tough jobs, also. I used yesterday on a roasting pan that has seen a lot of…
*This giveway has now ended! random.org picked number 11….Congratulations Joan! Thanks to everyone who entered! I will be doing more giveaways in the future. Keep your eye out! I love the story of Ruth in the Bible. How hard it must have been for Ruth to leave her family, friends, and everything she had ever…
I have a new plan! Each day is assigned a category, whether it be a type of meal, or appliance used, for example: crockpot. I used to do this, and it made meal planing so much easier. since I’ve been so uninspired with meal planning lately, I’m hoping this will spice things up. So, here’s…
Visit Pick Your Own.org to see if there are any pick your own fruits and vegetables farms near you. There were none listed in my county, or in several counties around me.We do know of a place in the next county that we have been to a couple of times where we pick strawberries. I…
I enjoyed the Ultimate Blog Party. That’s really an understatement. I had a really great time! I visited so many blogs, it is hard to pick just a few to list. I know Google Reader is practically exploding with new subscriptions! Some of the blogs I enjoyed visit are: I love the name of Shannon’s…
It was a gorgeous week here. It seems like everything is leafing, budding or blooming. Except the vegetable garden. sigh….Hopefully I will be strong enough to start working out there soon. The kids worked in the garden on Monday and got a section ready to plant. The spots for lettuce, spinach and peas are ready….
Last year I was looking for garden markers to make as they are very expensive to buy. I found this idea somewhere, I can’t remember were. They are really easy to make, and look great in the garden. I cut the top and bottom off a soda can. be very careful as the edges are…