Category: Homemaking

Project 365 – #141 What do all of these things have to do with each other?  They’re all great ways to get fresh fruits and veggies at a more affordable price. You’ll also be supporting local farms/farmers which helps the local economy. At a Farmers’ Market, you get to decide what you’ll be taking home with you that day.  If you’re a regular, you’ll get to know the vendors which may allow you to work out a few deals.  You’ll learn the best time of day to come to get the best deals.  (At our Farmers’ Market in Northern Virginia,…

Project 365 – #137 As you can see from some of my recent posts (Apple Cinnamon Muffins and Frozen Banana Treats), I love to be able to use up any leftover food that we have.  I hate to see food go to waste.  For me, throwing away food is basically throwing away money.  That’s not to say that it doesn’t happen, but I try my best to make sure that I either use the food up or toss it in the freezer before it goes bad.  It’s pretty cool how many foods can be tossed in the freezer to extend…