by MaryJane | Nov 26, 2012 | Money Savers
The Challenge Occasionally, I like to give myself an end-of-the-month grocery shopping challenge. Can I make meals for my family with what I have on hand rather than spending the rest of the money in my grocery budget? Take this month, for example. I still have half...
by MaryJane | Oct 16, 2012 | Menu Planning, Organizing
Sporting a range of pork, chicken, and beef, this weekly menu plan is sure to please everyone in my house…most days! According to family rules, you have to eat at least three bites without complaint, and you only get dessert if you eat everything. No...
by MaryJane | Oct 2, 2012 | Desserts, Food & Garden
I love fall! The summer heat is gone. Cool evenings and crisp, fall days have taken their place. Sharp, beautiful colors fill my landscape as I look out our back window at our red barn and the fall leaves surrounding our property. In honor of my favorite season, I...
by MaryJane | Oct 1, 2012 | Menu Planning, Organizing
Some of you have asked about the menu planning board I’ve posted on my refrigerator, where I can see a month’s worth of recipes at a single glance. For anyone who would like to make one, too, here’s a quick tutorial. But first, some background. Before coming up...
by MaryJane | Oct 1, 2012 | Breakfast, Food & Garden
I’ve already posted a fabulous recipe for zucchini pie, and some of you might be asking, “Why is she posting another zucchini pie recipe…and one without a crust to boot?” The answer? Because Saturday night, I needed to make a breakfast...
