With summer coming to a close, so many of us are working on preserving the last of the vegetables for winter. Many of these may be low acid foods. Low acid foods, when it comes to canning, include: Meats Poultry Vegetables Dairy The trick with canning low acid foods safely is to use a pressure […]
Looking Beyond the Pain of Summer’s Heat
This summer was brutal. Heat and drought combined like a one-two punch in what seemed like a cruel and final knock- out blow to many. Mind you, all was not a loss. The country folk are long-thinking…one season, one year is not the end-all and be-all when your family is on the land for a […]
Spicing Up Pasta – Ragu Asks How do You do it? $200 Giveaway
In this “Mom’s The Word” video from Ragu, they want to know- how do you spice up pasta? For many of us, pasta is the go-to dinner for desparate last-minute meals because it is easy. But, I’ve learned that pasta doesn’t have to be boring. There are tips in the video below, but here are […]
How to Make Pesto – Preserving Your Basil Herbs
I love growing basil during the warm growing season as the tender herb lends such a flavor to many dishes in the kitchen. When you aren’t using basil as a home remedy, making pesto and then freezing it is a great way to preserve your basil harvest for use through the winter months! Basic Recipe […]
Bounce it Off Millions – Big Decision You Need to Make?
Over the past several years, I have been faced with a rather important decision to make not just once, but multiple times. What do I name my baby?! After hours of pouring over baby name books, sites, blogs, records, and my own personal lists, my hubby and I usually boil it down to two or […]
Benefits of Sports and Team Activities for Children with Giveaway!
We’ve always tried to have our children involved in physical sports and activities. There are so many benefits for encouraging an active lifestyle in your children. First we signed my son up for soccer the first year he was eligible. That was a stretch for me since I’m not someone who would consider herself the […]
Growing Broccoli in a Fall Vegetable Garden
Broccoli is a great vegetable to grow in the home garden, and despite what many gardeners may think, is a rather low-maintenance plant. Most gardeners who have trouble with broccoli are experiencing the vegetable in the spring. Spring temperatures make this heat-sensitive plant more difficult to grow because broccoli does better when planted in the […]
Parched and Thirsty Land – As the Deer
What happens when Oklahoma suffers from over a month with temperatures in the triple digits…in July? When rural water districts put water restrictions in place banning watering gardens and even closing local swimming pools? When your focus shifts from this year’s bounty, to saving as many of your shrubs and trees for next year […]
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What’s the Word for YOUR Family Dinner?
Ragu is sponsoring a conversation about dinner time that I just could not resist. Describe your dinner in one word. Well – one word – sheesh. I’m not very good at censoring myself to a single word, however, the word that immediately sprang to mind for me was “laughter.” [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSK7z0wPHu8[/youtube] It may sound corny to […]
The Benefits of Local Businesses
One of the fabulous things about living in a small-town in Oklahoma is that many of the businesses are small and locally owned. Like the hardware store that doubles as a pet shop because, “my wife loves pets and there were no other stores around for her to get her favorite fish.” Or the amazing […]
Organic Shampoo and Body Scrubs – OrganicaPure
I’m always open to trying new organic bath and body products – especially if I can find one that works well. Sometimes I try to make my own, but with four kids I don’t always have time. I like having premade products available for when I don’t have time to make my own organic shampoos […]
