Resurrection Rolls are a fun cooking activity for you and the kids with a built in lesson about Easter. It’s one of our family favorites. Pin it now so you’ll have it handy in a few weeks for Easter. Hope…
Cleaning Dream Team: Vinegar and Dawn ****** Follow our DIY Home Cleaning Pinterest Board ****** You’ll too become a believer in Dawn and Vinegar! Sisters and Misters, I’m in love, and not just with the handsome Mister who stole my heart more…
Nothing beats FREE when you’re on a shoestring budget, and the black raspberries growing wild in our back yard and the surrounding farm fields definitely fit the bill. We pick as many as we can, and I use them to…
When we need party food that won’t break the bank, this Stromboli recipe is a go-to crowd pleaser. It’s basically a rolled-up pizza without the sauce, and can be filled with anything you’d put on a pizza. It’s perfect for…
Easy DIY Laundry Soap Recipe Let me start by saying I was a little skeptical about the whole DIY laundry detergent thing. I don’t spend big bucks on detergent–I wait for a sale and use a coupon, and up to…
This is the pie that my husband requests every year for his birthday…but not at the birthday celebration when we have guests. He’s normally a generous man, but this one he doesn’t want to share with company 😉 It’s so…
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Strawberry Recipes
Strawberry picking time is right around the corner in Northeast Ohio! If you’re lucky enough to get a big harvest out of your own garden, or if you head out to a Pick-Your-Own patch like my family did, here are…
Marshmallow Nail Polish Cupcakes This is one of our most popular Pins! Sharing it again because they’re great for a birthday party, girls’ night, or “just because”…we’d love it if you’d Pin it too! These Marshmallow Nail Polish Cupcakes were…
After all the sweets available at Christmas time, I look forward to some of my delicious savory favorites for New Year’s Eve! Our annual party is a little unconventional, since it includes at least 15 kids ranging in age from…
Christmas Morning Recipe Roundup! Need something special to serve the family on Christmas morning? We love recipes that you can make ahead, so there’s minimal prep work when you’d rather be hanging out with the family. Here are some of…
How to Blanch Tomatoes Before canning or making sauces or salsa, you may want to blanch tomatoes first. Blanching is really simple. Have a large pot of boiling water, a colander scoop, and a large bowl or clean sink filled with…
Slow Cooker Green Beans Potatoes and Sausage Slow Cooker Green Beans Potatoes and Sausage are a favorite in our house. Especially, a no-fuss slow-cooker meal! The beauty of this recipe is you can pick the green beans straight from your garden,…
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Cooking on a Shoestring: Poor Man’s Lasagna Recipe
Poor Man’s Lasagna Recipe In our family, we have two different lasagna recipes. Grandma’s lasagna (my mom’s) is a delicious traditional one, but with all the meat, cheese, and other ingredients, the cost can add up. Nana’s (my mother-in-law’s) recipe…
Blueberry Zucchini Bread Recipe With blueberry season upon us and zucchini season in, here’s a great recipe that I use! Save Print Blueberry Zucchini Bread Recipe Ingredients 1 pint blueberries 3 C Flour 2 C shredded zucchini 1 Tbsp Cinnamon…
It’s Frugal Friday! The time when we take a few moments to focus on tips and hints for frugal living. It’s no secret that raising kids is expensive. As a mom of four, I’m definitely aware of this, and try…