by Janine | Jun 13, 2018 | Kitchen
My favorite way to capture a bit of heavenly summer is to preserve strawberries. For me, strawberries equal summer. They are my cue to get my swim gear ready to bathe in the sun. A few years ago I was given a Ball FreshTECH Automatic Jam & Jelly Maker and was...
by Janine | Jun 13, 2018 | Healthy Lifestyle, Kitchen
Food waste is not typically an ingredient used in meal planning or as a household cleaner. Orange peels are no exception. In springtime, we eat so many oranges that we produce a pile of peels. In my quest to be more of a contributor and less of a consumer, I knew I...
by Janine | May 21, 2018 | Garden, Kitchen
This post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Affiliate Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Gardening is one of the most rewarding activities, as it allows us to create our...
by Janine | Apr 17, 2018 | Garden
If you have been gardening for a while and have an inventory of stored seeds, early Spring is the time to start checking the seed viability. If you are new to gardening, do not throw away the extra seeds in the packet. Begin your seed inventory by properly storing...
by Janine | Apr 11, 2018 | Kitchen
This healthy-ish cookie recipe is favorite with my little ones. They feel like they’re getting a treat and I’m happy that they’re getting more than just a cookie. These soft ‘cakey’ cookies are hardy with bits of chocolaty goodness in...
