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Simple Guide to Canning and Making Homemade Jelly – Part 1

Couponing 101

For the past 10 years, I have been making my own jams, jellies, pickles, salsas, and sauces and canning them. Not because my mother or grandmother taught me how to do it, as a tradition passed down from generation to generation. The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget. Like it a little spicy?

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Are you a gardener? Do you have beautiful perennials in your garden? Pick a theme, such as cooking basics 101, family recipes, bread baking, or preserving /canning. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great-grandmother made a lot of her gifts. Garden Harvest. Are you a gardener?

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Simple Guide to Canning and Making Homemade Jelly – Part 1

Couponing 101

For the past 10 years, I have been making my own jams, jellies, pickles, salsas, and sauces and canning them. Not because my mother or grandmother taught me how to do it, as a tradition passed down from generation to generation. Simple Guide to Canning and Making Homemade Jelly – Part 1 is a post from Couponing 101.

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used.

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