Practical Tips to Using Your Stockpile Greetings from the HillTop! Although it's not been a ridiculously cold winter like expected thus far, winter still does not make me want to venture outside. Especially if it means venturing out to the grocery store. My family has been working on through a pantry challenge this month. With … Continue reading Shopping From Your Own Pantry to Save Money – Part 2
What Items Are Best to Keep? Happy New Years from the HillTop! I have been reflecting over holidays, like many people, about plans, goals, and changes for this year. Each family will have goals set specifically to their household's needs. However, as we have seen changes the past few years to our supply chains and … Continue reading Shopping From Your Own Pantry to Save Money – Part 1
Good morning from the Hilltop. As I began my day today, I tried to determine what I was going to eat. Today is a day I'm home with my son. After making sure my daughter got on the bus for the day and the little man was playing, I began the thought process of what … Continue reading Consider Canning This Year
The start of a new year always brings resolutions and ways to make changes for the better. Most people look to make changes in the realms of weight, finances, and relationships. Many people think about where they want to be by the end of the year, and put goals in sight, then plans in place … Continue reading Planning for the New Year
I came from a family that valued family time above all else. My dad was a dairy farmer and it made for long days that left little time for family. Sundays were honored and saved for family because dad was able to carve out more time for family. Because of the value of family, we … Continue reading Jellies for a Year
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