Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 15, 2012
A few months back I wrote here about canning tomatoes. Tomatoes are, I think, one of the easiest items to can and a great starter project for anyone who is curious about trying a canning project on their own. Canning Jars. When you can, it is imperative that you use jars that are specially made for canning.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during the summer break. With the proper amount of planning, you can have an easy, stress free garage sale where you make a profit. If you follow these tips, it will be easy to manage your own garage sale.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 14, 2019
And if you go a step further by canning, freeze drying, and jarring your own foods, it is vital that you have a safe place to keep everything. Whether it be a garage, a shed, or even a specially constructed structure, you have to consider the fact that you are trying to keep and use your assortment of preserved foods for years to come.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 17, 2012
In good years our gardens can be bountiful, throwing off much more food than we can consume before it goes bad. Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used. It is healthier to use whole foods, than it is to use foods processed by freezing or canning. What is a root cellar?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 28, 2014
I happened upon some old canning Mason jars at a garage sale, and now we use those for everything–making iced tea in the summer, putting leftover soup in, holding our homemade laundry detergent. We bought some plastic leftover containers, but those frequently cracked or broke. Instead, we wanted something more durable.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 9, 2015
If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Pick a theme, such as cooking basics 101, family recipes, bread baking, or preserving /canning. Give your Gift of Organization. Do your friends and family call you the most organized person EVER? Give your Perennials. Are you a gardener?
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Pick a theme, such as cooking basics 101, family recipes, bread baking, or preserving /canning. Give your Gift of Organization. Do your friends and family call you the most organized person EVER? Give your Perennials. Are you a gardener?
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