Do you know this old English carol? "Here we come a-wassailing among the leaves so green. Here we come a-wandering so fair to be seen. Love and joy come to you. And to you your wassail, too. May God bless you and send you a Happy New Year. And God send you a Happy New Year!" Some may sing it as caroling but I still like the old version that includes wassail. Perhaps that is because we grew up drinking wassail at Christmas! This song reminds me of the Boar's Head Festival (where they always sang this song) and my Mom's delicious homemade wassail. Almost every year for our Epiphany Open … Read More...

One of the frugal things that I am learning to do is can my own food. Growing up, I remember my Mom canning and my Grandma's did as well.  Interested in learning how to can blackberry jam? Good! This was the first thing I learned to can and I have canned many a jar of jam since. I'm happy to share the step by step process of how to can blackberry jam with you. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more in my disclosure policy.  I was a bit nervous about the canning process at first but it really is very simple to do! I think canning jam is the perfect first canning recipe … Read More...

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ad #HowDoYouEmergenC #CollectiveBias Are you on the search for quick breakfast recipes? If so, then I have one for you - with a trick to make clean-up easy, too! Check out this 5 ingredient recipe for a delicious smoothie. For a couple more months, I am the mom of 2 little ones under 2. My children keep me busy all day long! Plus, I am married to wonderfully devoted teacher who is just as busy as I am. Being a school teacher isn't for the faint of heart. He brings home lots of … Read More...