The Story of Cosmetics

Annie Leonard of The Story of Stuff released the short video The Story of Cosmetics and it’s been blazing around the blogosphere and Twitter like wildfire. If you wash your hair and body on a regular basis or use any type of makeup or personal care product, this...
Making Applesauce

Making Applesauce

I’ve been canning my little heart out lately with my mother’s help and I’m exhausted but looking forward to enjoying the fruits of our labor.  You should know, my mother is an expert and has been doing this for years, but as for me, I am a novice.  And, I’m happy to...
Can’t Can It – Freeze It!

Can’t Can It – Freeze It!

Over the past weeks I’ve been working diligently to preserve a pile of freshly picked fruit.  We’ve canned some, we’ve put some in the fridge for eating, and we’ve made jelly and apple sauce.  Finally, we have also frozen some.  I thought I would mention this because...