Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Freezer Overfloweth

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I realize it is a luxury item to have a completely separate freezer to store food in and that not everyone has this item in their home but it is worth investing in one if you don’t have one especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Are you Prepared for the future?, Eating Whole Foods For Health, My Tiny Galley Kitchen's Results, The Suburban Homestead Life | Tagged abundant, corn, filling, freezer, full, ice, overflowing, prepared, produce, quesadillas | 4 Comments

A “YardSaling” We Will Go

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

Recently my husband, my daughter and I went “Yard Saling” we always stop for bagels and pack our coffees and then we are off! This past Saturday was one of those lucky “Yard Saling” days and we had some major … Continue reading →

Posted in The Tools of The Trade, Uncategorized | Tagged bargain, bargain hunter, biscuit cutter, food dehydrator, herb, pastry cutter, steel mill, tools, trade, vintage, yard sales | 3 Comments

Finally got My First Podcast From Our Lil’ Suburban Homestead to work! Go check it out!

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

This is another first for our Lil’ Suburban Homestead our very first podcast! There will be more to come…….I have enjoyed blogging here and blog hopping and I just wanted to share with all of you some of my thoughts … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, The Suburban Homestead Life, Uncategorized | Tagged 1st, canning, first podcast, lil suburban homestead, musings, passionate, reflections, sustainable living, thoughts | 1 Comment

Holiday Gift Idea No.1 – Pot Holders For The Non Sewer

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I actually am not sure who turned me on to this project but 2 years ago I think it might have been my friend Debi…nevertheless I wanted to make some homemade gifts and I stumbled onto this idea and this … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing and Crafts | Tagged Christmas, easy, gift, holiday, holiday project, ideas, non sewer, pot holder, pot holders, sewing | 2 Comments

Backwoods Home Magazine Giveaway – Only One Week Left

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I cannot believe we only have one week left on this fantastic giveaway! Yep that’s right the last day to enter is October 2nd! Then some very lucky person is going to get a one year subscription to Backwoods … Continue reading →

Posted in The Suburban Homestead Life | Tagged articles, BackWoods Home, Backwoods Home Magazine, excited, garlic, Giveaway, great online articles, lil suburban homestead, self reliance, website | 2 Comments

The Friday Night Pizza Challenge

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

Yummy Vegetables From Our Garden Top Our Pizza Okay everyone loves pizza right? Well let me just say this everyone in my house absolutely loves pizza but even frozen pizza these days are expensive. So with the exception of next … Continue reading →

Posted in Eating Whole Foods For Health, My Tiny Galley Kitchen's Results | Tagged aged balsamic vinegar, basil, challenge, cheese, homemade, homemade crust, olive oil, pizza, pizza recipes, Rosemary, veggies | 8 Comments

The Thrifty Abundant Homestead – Is that possible?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I know we are not nearly as prepared as we would like to be. Sure the pantry is full and so is the freezer but like it or not to run a Lil’ Suburban Homestead like ours you must have … Continue reading →

Posted in Are you Prepared for the future?, Uncategorized | Tagged cutting luxuries, economical, frugal, menu planning, saving money, selling on ebay, sustainable, thrift | 7 Comments

Raising Chickens Are Worth The Egg’stra Trouble!

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I can see why a lot of people do not want to raise chickens but if you have always wanted to and are afraid don’t be you can do this. It’s a unique journey and you may have to win … Continue reading →

Posted in Keeping Chickens, The Suburban Homestead Life | Tagged backyard chickens, barred rock, buff orpington, doodie butt, eggs, fresh, local, rhode island red, sustainable | 7 Comments

Tip #1-3 On Preparing For an Emergency…It’s not if…It’s When…

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

It’s Hurricane Season here at the coast so for that reason alone everyone should have a decent supply of water put aside, flash lights, batteries, a box of canned food, I always have canned food in our pantry even though … Continue reading →

Posted in Are you Prepared for the future?, Survival Diva, Uncategorized | Tagged canned food, drying food, economical, emergency, future, hurricane season, know how, prepared, preparedness, resourceful, survival, wisdom | 2 Comments

It’s Not Just Bread It’s A Biscuit

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

Growing up we had Biscuits for dinner quite frequently and I remember always looking forward to them. I loved them with Butter, I loved them plain, and I loved them smeared with homemade strawberry freezer jam and I still … Continue reading →