Archive | May, 2009

Chitlin’s & Other Frugal Ways to Use a Whole Chicken

by on May 28, 2009 in frugal & simple, recipes & kitchen tips

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 [...]

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Homemade Laundry Detergent, Charlies & Soap Nuts

by 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 [...]

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In Season: Asparagus

by 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 [...]

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Borax: Is it safe?

by on May 21, 2009 in natural & green

Borax has become very popular in the natural community for use in homemade laundry detergent and other housecleaning recipes. I myself had been making my own detergents with this product. The box itself claims to be a “natural laundry booster”. Alas, with further research, I am rethinking having this product in my house. Here is [...]

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Update: Homemade Baked Beans

by 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! [...]

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Subscribe & Save: Organic Maple Syrup!

by on May 19, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

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Multi-Purposing: Make every purchase count

by 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 [...]

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Design Your Dream Dress Contest

by 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.

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Commune in the Mundane

by 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 [...]

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Spring Monthly Menu Plan

by 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 [...]

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