Green Salsa

In looking for a use for my abundance of green tomatoes, I came across this recipe here.
The first batch I made I used a combination of about half lemon juice, half lime.  I also left out the oregano and cumin. I also couldn’t get any long green chiles in SmallTown so I used a [...]

Food on Fridays: Green Tomatoes

I have been meaning to do a garden wrap-up post but just don’t have the time right now.  Maybe next week.  I do however have a minute to tell you that I am adventurous today!  I have never tasted anything with green tomatoes or done anything with them but throw them in the compost.  I [...]

Make Do Monday: Rice Packs

We all got the seasonal flu shot in September.  My kids are really good about shots and things so that isn’t ever an issue for us, thank goodness.  The kids did, however, complain of sore arms afterwards.  I suggested the simple and frugal of course, telling them to move their arms to help keep them [...]

WFMW: School Tip

I love autumn and all the back to school stuff that goes along with it.  Cooler days.  New supplies.  Routine.  I crave it all.  But I rein myself in when it comes to the gargantuan lists that schools send out.  And all the new school clothes ads.
Never a fan of all the character products, my [...]