Guest post by my friend, Samara Root, a fellow whole foods enthusiast and my splitting partner on many bulk food products! Thanks dear for sharing with us! I purchased 10 naturally-grown chickens last year from a local farm, and they were delicious! I have tried to use every part of the chicken to be frugal [...]
Chitlin’s & Other Frugal Ways to Use a Whole Chicken
by Lindsay on May 28, 2009 in frugal & simple, recipes & kitchen tips
Homemade Laundry Detergent, Charlies & Soap Nuts
by Lindsay on May 27, 2009 in frugal & simple, natural & green
I have been exploring the world of various natural laundry detergents in my home after choosing to avoid borax in my cleaning, which is a common ingredient in homemade varieties. Most commercial detergents are filled with harsh chemicals and the natural alternatives often contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and other ingredients that are now being debated [...]
In Season: Asparagus
by Lindsay on May 26, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips
Asparagus is one of the delightful vegetables in season right now and we are enjoying it in our home! Asparagus: is high in vitamin K is high in folate/folic acid (a birth defect fighter), so if you are pregnant or seeking to be, definitely add it to your list! stimulates milk supply for you fellow [...]
Update: Homemade Baked Beans
by Lindsay on May 20, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips
Tis the season for fresh homemade baked beans to eat along with your burgers, hot dogs and the like! I have been experimenting with making a successful batch of baked beans to my liking and I have finally completed the recipe. Sorghum syrup and dry mustard are the two key ingredients in this recipe! Delicious! [...]
Subscribe & Save: Organic Maple Syrup!
by Lindsay on May 19, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips
Multi-Purposing: Make every purchase count
by Lindsay on May 15, 2009 in frugal & simple
One of my favorite ways to practice frugality is to creatively use one item to complete multiple tasks! Before making any household or kitchen purchase, one of the questions I ask myself is, can this item complete more than one task? Is this item convenient and be used frequently? This is one reason I love [...]
Design Your Dream Dress Contest
by Lindsay on May 15, 2009 in news & giveaways
My sister is hosting a Design Your Dream Dress Contest for our family business, Christa-Taylor. The winning design will be part of the Spring 2010 line, and the chosen designer will receive one of the completed dresses compliments of the C-T staff. You got to check it out! Click here or the picture above.
Commune in the Mundane
by Lindsay on May 13, 2009 in making a home
Brother Lawrence, member of the barefooted Carmelite monks in Paris in the 1600s prayed: ‘Lord of all pots and pans and things…make me a saint by getting meals and washing up the plates! The time of business does not differ from the time of prayer, and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen…I possess [...]
Spring Monthly Menu Plan
by Lindsay on May 12, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips
It is that time of year! Time to revamp and reorganize my menu plan with a new monthly menu plan for the spring and summer. I have definitely grown tired of our winter meals (all those yummy root vegetables have been growing old to my taste!) and eager to begin eating those lighter meals for [...]
Gardening in Small Spaces
by Lindsay on May 08, 2009 in making a home, natural & green
I am excited to begin gardening again this year on our back deck. Due to the limited space I have in our condo, I planted a container garden this last year. It worked out remarkably well and we enjoyed fresh tomatoes and green peppers and parsley throughout the summer. This year I am hoping to [...]
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- Homemade Toothpaste Recipe Aug 12, 2008
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