Gardening is something I have loved doing. Back in St. Joseph, we had a little 6 x 8 plot – must remind you we had only .15 of an acre. Yes, that is a decimal BEFORE the 1. So it was a small plot of land and a small garden. But we were able to…
What: Canning Why: “The effort it takes to can is not worth it!” That is a common thought when it comes to canning – but IS it worth it? 1. Cheaper – tomatoes, peaches, beans, etc. When they are in season, they are CHEAP! Why not take advantage of those season-low prices and buy a lot,…
What: Fixing the broken instead of buying new Why: In a consumer-driven society, while living in the first world, when something breaks, we just buy new.We shouldn’t be surprised that it is often cheaper to get something fixed instead of buying new. Think of your grandparents or even parents – were they as quick to…
Fishing is our thing. Friday night was a first for us – wettin’ a few lines out of our boat, bumpin’ the tunes, and havin’ a blast. We were excited to get out on a lake – our choice out of the 11,000 some? Big Kandiyohi Lake which is like 20 minutes away. Heading out,…
What: Scrapbook paper Why: Have you ever walked into a craft store and just see aisles and aisles of scrapbook paper, lining the walls? Do you ever wish your scrapbook paper looked as organized as it did in the store? While doing a scrapbook page or project, it is so easy to just grab, go,…
What: Garage Sale Deals Why: Garage sales are great places to find great deals – but do you have a hard time finding those deals? Do end up just taking more home junk, causing you to need your own garage sale? Here are 10 tips on how to find the best deals at garage sales….
