Showing posts with label Do-It-Youself. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Do-It-Youself. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Canning




Canning is a great way to eat produce for really cheap all winter. This year I have done plums, apples, pears, green beans, and blackberries. I don't have room for a garden in my yard but have been blessed with people letting me pick all their excess produce. If you are like me and don't have room for a garden consider posting a wanted produce ad on freecycle (of course be safe and never go alone). Many people have lots of extra produce they are not going to use. Freecycle can also be a great way to get canning supplies if you don't have them yet. Even if you decide to buy the canning equipment, it will more than pay for itself. The other thing I love about canning is that I know what is in our food-mostly organic and no preservatives.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

FREE Silky Blanket


Princessa, like a lot of small kids loves the blankets with the silky ribbons on them. I didn't want to spend $20 on one so I came up with this great idea that was FREE. I cut off a bunch of silky tags from our clothes and had my MIL sew them all along the edge of a blanket someone had given us. She loves her blankie and I love the price! Next time you are tempted to buy something you think you really need, think outside the box. You not only will save money-you are recycling.