These almost make you want to plant an herb garden, don't they?? Last week, I shared a simple DIY Herb Garden post with you...and now, here are the markers! I may be able to whip up dinner in a jiffy, or set up amazing meal plans for you...but I'm really not the most crafty person in the world! But this is a craft that I can get behind and get done. Craft sticks … [Read more...]
DIY Container Herb Garden
OH. If only you could reach through your screen and add this beautiful container herb garden to your porch or backyard! I adore fresh herbs. I don't adore paying for those little packets. You can get an entire plant right now, for the same price as a packet. If you've never had an herb garden, they are super easy to set up, manage and maintain. Don't let your black … [Read more...]
Erin’s 2015 Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother's Day is just around the corner and I've got a few great ideas for the moms in your life. If you're a fellow mom, email this link to your spouse and give him a big - wink, wink, hint, hint - and just tell him what you see on the list that you want! 1. Grocery Budget Makeover Registration! It'll be available on Monday, May 11th...so it'll be a slightly delayed … [Read more...]
Tricia’s Cool Uses for Cucumbers
With a larger family of five children from preschool to high school, I am all the time looking for new ways to eat healthy and fill tummies! Thanks to our small, square foot garden, we've enjoyed large amounts of cucumbers. We are eating cucumbers in all kinds of ways for lunches and sides for suppers and I'll share them below. Cucumber Dippers - With homemade hummus (my … [Read more...]
Sauteed Okra Recipe
Summer comes and it's always time for fried okra. But it's also always good to have a lighter version of a garden favorite. That's when it's time to slice up and saute your okra. Four cups of sliced okra makes a wonderful side for my family of seven. Yum! Sauteed Okra Yield - 8 servings Preparation Time - 10 minutes Cooking Time - 10 minutes Ingredients 4 … [Read more...]
Join the Home Depot Garden Club, Save $5!
Join the Home Depot Garden Club and get a $5 coupon. You'll also receive up to $300 in savings throughout the year! {Click on the banner to join!} On a personal note, I'm looking forward to gardening again this year. Because of the pregnancy and newborn stage of life that we've just come through, I've decided to set up our garden this fall. I'll likely be using the square … [Read more...]
Dana’s Greek Salad
This Greek Salad recipe comes from my Greek babysitter. She makes the most delicious, tangy salad dressing that cannot be beat over crunchy vegetables topped with yummy feta cheese. This is a great salad to add to your family's "salad rotation," as it will help keep veggies tang-iliciously interesting. Greek Salad Yield - 4-6 servings Preparation Time - 15 … [Read more...]
Tricia’s Slow Cooker Vegetables Feed the Larger Family
As we head into the summer months, my beloved slow cooker switches into high gear. See, I try and avoid using the oven if at all possible, so the slow cooker gets a lot of use. We all know you can save money and feed many by serving garden vegetables. One way I save is by having veggie night once a week. And sometimes the slow cooker helps me out. All I do is rinse and slice … [Read more...]
The Strawberries are Running…
The first year I planted our single strawberry plant, we had a few berries. The next year, we got one runner plant that took up resident right next to the original plant. Last year, we had 3 or 4 more runner plants. And this year, the runners have taken over the little plot that they are in. In the past I've planted green beans there, both bush and vine varieties. But this … [Read more...]
Gardening is Cheaper Than…
Yes. And yes. Agree with this t-shirt? … [Read more...]