Homemade Orange Cleaner

Strained and diluted orange cleaner, orange peels soaking in vinegar Before I got pregnant with Lee, I was working as an assistant to a dentist in my area. I got to help him with all sorts of tasks, like cleaning up the after effects of oral surgery as well as assisting in root canals, building […]

Homemade Orange Cleaner

Strained and diluted orange cleaner, orange peels soaking in vinegar Before I got pregnant with Lee, I was working as an assistant to a dentist in my area. I got to help him with all sorts of tasks, like cleaning up the after effects of oral surgery as well as assisting in root canals, building […]

Rethinking Gifts

The Holiday season is approaching; the topic of gifts is in the air. Yesterday, I went in to town and used some gift cards we had to purchase a gift for myself, something I’d wanted for a long time. A large, stainless steel, 12.5 quart pot, deep enough to be used for home canning. What? […]

Rethinking Gifts

The Holiday season is approaching; the topic of gifts is in the air. Yesterday, I went in to town and used some gift cards we had to purchase a gift for myself, something I’d wanted for a long time. A large, stainless steel, 12.5 quart pot, deep enough to be used for home canning. What? […]

Freezers, Fridges, Electricity Use… and Toddlers

Our refrigerator has seen better days… It was good to us while it lasted, and we got it for an unbeatable bargain (a story in and of itself- shared below), but all good things must come to an end… Fortunately, our fridge isn’t on its last legs or anything, it just is not as good […]

Freezers, Fridges, Electricity Use… and Toddlers

Our refrigerator has seen better days… It was good to us while it lasted, and we got it for an unbeatable bargain (a story in and of itself- shared below), but all good things must come to an end… Fortunately, our fridge isn’t on its last legs or anything, it just is not as good […]

Homemade Healthy Vinegar

I grew up rarely having any vinegar, as my mom didn’t really enjoy the taste. Lately, however, I’ve gotten accustomed to using it more and more around the house. Vinegar is a very versatile food with health benefits and preservative abilities, and also works as a cleanser, deodorizer, and antibacterial agent among many other uses. […]

Homemade Healthy Vinegar

I grew up rarely having any vinegar, as my mom didn’t really enjoy the taste. Lately, however, I’ve gotten accustomed to using it more and more around the house. Vinegar is a very versatile food with health benefits and preservative abilities, and also works as a cleanser, deodorizer, and antibacterial agent among many other uses. […]

Don’t Lose Your Things

Expenditures come up in every family, no matter how hard you try to cut back. Worst of all, though, is expenditures made necessary by our own negligence. Not keeping track of where your things are can cause you to need to spend more money on replacements once you lose things. In my 4 years of […]

Don’t Lose Your Things

Expenditures come up in every family, no matter how hard you try to cut back. Worst of all, though, is expenditures made necessary by our own negligence. Not keeping track of where your things are can cause you to need to spend more money on replacements once you lose things. In my 4 years of […]