This time of year is a time of celebration, and one of the ways we can celebrate is by making a special effort to make celebratory food or drinks. My inspiration for this Christmas cocoa is from Nigella Lawson, who is the Queen of celebration. Christmas Cocoa 1...
In living the frugal lifestyle, you must never believe that well made things are out of your budget. Every woman who has a kitchen and likes to cook or bake, needs decent pans. Cast iron enamel pans are a wonderful investment that will be used for generations, if...
We are so excited to share how we are able to create beautiful mixed flower pots on a budget! With these simple tips, you won’t believe how far a few dollars and a little patience can go to create gorgeous flower pots. Mixed Flower Pots from the Green House are...
Today I am sharing ideas for gifts to pamper in luxurious frugality. So there is a trend in Europe to embrace all things Scandinavian, and one of those trends is hygge, a Danish word for comfort. What I find really interesting was that I had been practicing this...
Scones are perfect for a simple tea time treat. They are not-too-sweet and pair beautifully with a cozy cup of hot tea or coffee. The days are getting a bit shorter and it is nice to embrace cozy rituals. One way that you can do this is by doing some simple baking....
I looked for a good recipe for simple homemade salsa that tasted as good as the salsa you get at Mexican restaurants for a long time. I have attempted to can homemade salsa many times, but I will never can it again. It always seems to lose the fresh taste of homemade...
Just like most everyone, I love ranch dressing and veggie dip. But the list of ingredients on the store bought stuff is a bit scary. Here is my version of a homemade and easy ranch and veggie dip, which has become a tried and true favorite in our family. It is so...
I would like to share how a beautiful meadow and the birds that live there, inspired my heart to say of my God, “I want to trust you like the birds.” We live in a house in the country in the northwest part of Ohio. Our back yard transitions into a gently...
The world just celebrated holy week. The end of the story is not the death of the Savior, but the power of the Resurrection of Jesus from the Dead. So what was dead is now fully alive again!!! That is exciting news indeed!! In response to this life changing truth...
