Monthly Archives: August 2011

Happy Birthday To Lil’ Suburban Homestead

I cannot believe the one year Anniversary of my blog flew by on August 10th…..Wow!  A  year ago I decided that I was turning 40 and I wanted to share with others the way we live, for some it may … Continue reading

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Do you have a go to salad?

Growing up my parents would have family functions where we would have big potlucks and everyone would bring a dish.  However more and more when I go to events many people just stop at a deli and pick up a … Continue reading

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Dried Milk A Pantry Essential

When I was a little girl my Mom used to mix our milk with dried milk about half and half it was a very clever way to stretch her grocery budget.  A lot of people would probably not do that … Continue reading

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Perfectly Pleasant Peaches

Our friend Terry gave us some peaches from his yard and words just cannot describe how delicious they were.  They were fresh and they had that perfect balance between sweetness and tartness.  So after eating one I decided not to … Continue reading

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Truly Terrific Tomatillos

Two summers ago we had the best bumper crop of tomatillos ever.  They were popping up all over my yard….I had so many I would just toss them to the chickens left or right.  You never saw 2 chickens run … Continue reading

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Safe Wishes For Everyone with Hurricane Irene on its way….

   Prepared For Hurricane Irene I could not write a post without mentioning the hurricane that is on its way towards us at this very moment Hurricane Irene.  I hope that it ends up being a non event but I … Continue reading

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Giveaway!!!! Paula Deen’s Cook Book For The Lunch- Box Set

          This is my first give away on my blog!  I wanted to do something for my blog audience and also in my opinion fresh local food is what is really best for us and our kids … Continue reading

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Can you plan out a dinner menu for a month?

Okay I remember when I first started as a member with an online frugality group in 2002 although I stalked the boards for a couple of years.  I remember thinking these people are absolutely crazy planning a menu for an … Continue reading

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The Art of Making A Birthday Cake

I remember when I was little looking at all of the beautiful birthday cakes in the bakery window…..wondering why people only had a birthday cake once a year it didn’t quite seem fair.  I grew up with a Mother who … Continue reading

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A Little Bit of Lavender

Lavender and Alice Hoffman  (Practical Magic ) There’s a few things I’ve learned in life: always throw salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for good luck, and fall in love whenever you can. Today … Continue reading

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