An Apple a Day Wisdom

I believe I mentioned someone told me at my last CSA pick up that their spinach had gotten slimey in the refrigerator before they had a chance to use it.  This can be a common problem when you have a ton of greens you are waiting to eat and little time to deal with properly… [Continue Reading]

When the greens come in, the greens come in.  Thank the Lord for the perfect cooling of the weather and rain to make them abundant for the CSA members at Madison Creek Farms this week!  You can tell by all the pics there were a ton of goodies in our baskets this time around. Most… [Continue Reading]

This week we are talking about how to deal with the unexpected in terms of your garden.  My landlords have decided there isn’t time this year to get the ground ready out back the way they want to for a garden.  They would prefer it be properly fenced in, tilled with a tractor, and have… [Continue Reading]

My long time readers know I am proactive in making healthier choices and trying to continually improve my health and lose weight.  For whatever reason, up until now I have procrastinated being transparent with you all.  Well that stops now! Those of you active in my Facebook community agree with me that we all struggle… [Continue Reading]

“1-3 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners; to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord and the day of vengeance of… [Continue Reading]

Some of you might remember a few weeks ago my deep freeze defrosted twice in the same week.  The first time, everything was A-OK.  The second time, not so much.  I had to toss out 12 of the most beautiful, huge pre-cooked chicken breasts you have ever seen.  And, I had to cook alot of… [Continue Reading]

Nothing, and I mean NOTHING makes me happier than fresh, organic produce from my CSA Madison Creek Farms.  The people there are like my family.  So it’s not just healthy, delicious food that nourishes your body, it nourishes the soul.  I know the hearts behind the people who help bring this to us so generously,… [Continue Reading]

Well, this is where the magic happens.  LOL!  All the blogging, writing, Bible studying, brainstorming, homeworking, and beautifying magic, happens right here.  See this is not just a desk, it’s my office, my vanity, my bookshelf, my home file for family documents, my craft center, and pretty much my only personal space in my whole… [Continue Reading]

“Father if you are willing, remove this cup fom Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.  Now an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.” ~Luke 22:42-43 I keep going back to this Bible Study from last week leading up to Easter.  It’s a verse we have probably ‘read over’ in haste… [Continue Reading]

I really should have posted this trip last Saturday, because that’s when I made this trip.  But the clock has not been my friend lately.  I paid right at $55 for everything pictured including 5 Pepperidege Farm Breads, 2 Stayfree, 2 Carefree, 1 Ragu, 30 BirdsEye Veggies, 4 V8 Fusions, 4 Ultra Grain Flour, 8… [Continue Reading]

You need to be ready for the festivities next week!  I am SO excited about my ebook being complete that I’m sharing tons of goodies with you all! Each day there will be a different giveaway.  Everyone who buys a PDF copy of my book on that day will be entered for that day’s prize.… [Continue Reading]

I only went two places this week, Kroger and Walgreens.  I have to make a run to Publix and Kroger tomorrow but, those trips aren’t making it in time for the weekly shopping post. At Kroger I intended to get my free Easter candy and toothpaste but grabbed a few deals I found when I… [Continue Reading]

Even a normal closet is hard to photograph with no light.  But, our TINY closets are even harder to see!!  I don’t have extra money to buy closet storage solution pieces to make our closets hold more.  Otherwise, I’m sure I could pack them full like nobody’s business! LOL…  But I do have a few… [Continue Reading]

Two weeks from today: Don’t Compost It, Cook It will be available to download! Mark your calender and get ready because April 15th is the day!  We will be having a few giveaways to make the day a little exciting for everyone.  There will be more than one chance to win something, including a few… [Continue Reading]

When you find yourself facing the storms of life,  you have two choices: to fear or to trust.  When you are the most removed from your comfortable, safe surroundings, God still has you.  Remember Isaiah 41:10, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you,… [Continue Reading]

Releasing April 15, 2012 What if you could eat healthy, homemade, organic dishes, and save money while doing it? Don’t Compost It, Cook It:  How to Get the Most Out of Nothing in the Kitchen, gives you the tips and techniques to start concept cooking with leftovers in the kitchen.  So instead of tossing it… [Continue Reading]

So far in this series we have covered my general plan, things I am using to help keep costs low and be more sustainable, and the produce I chose to grow.  This week we are talking about my planting calendar.  Now, you guys are going to think this sounds too easy when I tell you. … [Continue Reading]

I stumbled upon a blog in a week end shopping linky, sorry I don’t remember which one now.  The blogger had done this similar deal and I knew I had the coupons to do it so I gave it a shot. Everything pictured: 6 Suave Body Washes-$2/each then I used 2-B2G1 coupons and received a… [Continue Reading]

This picture is of two transactions.  Not pictured are some grapes that just didn’t make it bless their eaten hearts and a 12 pack of Scott tissue.  I spent $40.57 and saved $83.54 or 67%.  Not bad for the first time to HT in probably 6 months, right?    The fruit and toilet tissue blew my… [Continue Reading]

Some of you may not know, but my ex husband is Indian, from India not American Indian.  For years I have enjoy cuisine.  I am grateful I was able to learn how to cook a little bit of Indian food from my ex’s family.  My son loves when I cook it for him at home. … [Continue Reading]