May is Strawberry Month! Last year to celebrate I made Tipsy Strawberry Preserves, this year when Walmart asked me to come up with a recipe highlighting strawberries I made homemade Strawberry Syrup! This delicious syrup has just a few simple ingredients. Strawberries. Water. Sugar. Lemon juice. You know what all of those things are, and… Keep Reading
Camping and Cooking ~ with Pancake in a Jar recipe!
Looking for a cost effective summer vacation that can bring the whole family together? Why not try camping! Yankee Bill grew up camping–I did not. The first time I ever slept out in a tent was when I joined the Army–and let me tell you, that wasn’t the fun kind of camping. When we married… Keep Reading
Walmart Sustainability Expo
Being a blogger sometimes gives you some very unusual opportunities. Like standing up on stage in front of the CEOs of Walmart, Pepsi, Cargill, Johnson and Johnson, Unilever, Kellog and more at the Walmart Sustainability Expo along with Denise (Wholesome Mommy)giving my opinion on the sustainability initiatives they had just announced, as well as my… Keep Reading
More Affordable Organics!
The more I learn, the more I think that eating organically is the best choice for my family. That’s why I garden organically and purchase locally raised meat in bulk. I’d love to be able to go completely organic, but regrettably cost is, as with many things, a factor. That’s why I was so excited… Keep Reading
Plastic Decorating Eggs
Have you seen the new Plastic Decorating Eggs at Walmart this year? These are one piece plastic eggs that look like real eggs, and can be decorated just like real eggs. So you don’t have to worry about boiling them, having any crack, or losing an egg somewhere in the living room and only finding… Keep Reading
Easter Outfits
Do you dress your kids up for Easter? I remember how much fun it was to put Princess in an adorable dress when she was a toddler and little girl–like playing dress up. Now the kids are older, and I like them to look spiffy, but I don’t want to spend a fortune. At 10… Keep Reading
Scent Your Home in Style with an Edison Wax Warmer (sponsored)
Are you familiar with wax warmers? These nifty gizmos are like a scented candle–without the flame. They use a lightbulb to gently warm a tray where you place scented wax cubes. The heat gently releases the fragrance into your room–without worry about flame or fire. I haven’t really used a wax warmer before-as a migraine… Keep Reading
Springtime is Dog Walking Time! (sponsored)
I don’t walk my dog in the winter. I know, that sounds terrible–but our sidewalks are snowy and icy all winter, Summer (our dog) pulls, and I have sprained each of my ankles at least 6 or 7 times–so it’s not worth the risk. When spring comes I don’t know who is more excited to… Keep Reading
Book Review: Blossom Street Brides by Debbie Macomber
I love to read. My first love as a youth was science fiction and fantasy, but as an adult I often enjoy the escapism of a good romance novel. It can’t just be any romance novel though-it’s got to be a GOOD romance novel. What’s a good romance novel? As someone who has probably read,… Keep Reading
5 Ways to Wear a Walmart Tank Top
Who out there loves tank tops? They are so comfortable and versatile. Now I know many of you don’t think Walmart when you think fashion (although seriously–they have some super cute stuff for spring, maxi skirts, adorable tops. . .) but you really should give them a look. When it comes to basics they can’t… Keep Reading
