Bottled apricots are yummy and easy. Well, unless you don't like apricots, but that's just unnatural. ;) Get some apricots. It's actually a good thing if they're not quite ripe. Super ripe apricots kind of turn to mush in the jar when they are … [Read more]
The Get Something Done Contest
So, we're half way through National Preparedness Month. Have you done anything to get better prepared? What have you been putting off? Filling up some water jugs? Putting shelves up? Getting a first aid kit put … [Read more]
Tattler Lids Giveaway Winner and Other Stuff
No, I have not dropped off the face of the planet. Yes, I know I had a giveaway here that I said would end Wednesday night. I promise it did end Wednesday night, it just took me until Sunday to get the winner notified, so without further … [Read more]
Apricot Freezer Jam
Freezer jam used to be my staple jam over cooked jam. It is easy easy easy and I've never had a batch fail, even when I had to go change diapers or break up the quarreling children in the middle of the jam session. Seriously, freezer jam is the … [Read more]
Friday Funny: Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
Had a friend send this to me and had to share. Enjoy!And now you know why the chicken crossed the road! Have a great Labor Day weekend everyone--more Preparedness Month fun and games next week! … [Read more]
Reusable Canning Lids Giveaway!
Okay, now you've read the review on Tattler's Reusable Canning Lids, the Tattler company has also graciously offered to sponsor a giveaway, and what better way to start National Preparedness Month than with a giveaway right?The winner of this … [Read more]
Welcome Our New Advertiser: Ready Made Resources, Plus a Sale!
Here's a big welcome to our newest advertiser--Ready Made Resources. They have worked with us here on giveaways in the past and have some fantastic gear and the knowledge to go with it, so if you've got any questions on the products they sell, … [Read more]
Tattler Reusable Canning Lids
We do a lot of canning here. And the thought has always followed that in an emergency situation, canning things would be impossible without a good supply of canning lids. The jars and rings can be re-used, but the lids are supposedly a one time use … [Read more]
Interesting Little Tidbit
Now here's an interesting (albeit kind of disgusting) bit of information for you. If your kids find a corn worm while you're all shucking corn and decide to keep it as a pet in a jar with a bit of corn so it has something to eat and then put it … [Read more]
Squash Bugs
Let me just begin by saying I despise squash bugs. I don't remember having any trouble with them in our garden when I was growing up in Colorado, but they have been a constant nuisance since I've been gardening in Utah.The first year sweet … [Read more]
