Monthly Archives: December 2011

Cut your Groceries In Half Literally

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I am not here to share with you some miracle that will slash your grocery bill in half if there was an easy way out there everyone would have already found it and as we come in on this homestretch … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugality, Uncategorized | Tagged bacon, breakfast. pasta carbonara, cut your groceries in half, groceries, prices, Rachael Ray | 1 Comment

My Cell Phone Drama

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

Which phone to get? So many choices yet everyone is getting the Iphone 4s right now…….. I really think I want the Samsung Galaxy Nexus…..I mean I love a good old-fashioned ice cream sandwich anyway. I am going to take … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, Uncategorized | Tagged cancelling, carrier, cell phone, contracts, decisions, Galaxy Nexus, iPhone 4s, negotiations, techie, technology | 8 Comments

Add Some Spice To Your Life

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

My husband the Viking in my Life loves, loves, loves, growing hot peppers. I don’t…..I don’t want to eat them, I don’t want to use them, I don’t want to chance breathing in their spicy aroma….but these peppers are his … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects from the Viking in my life!, Uncategorized | Tagged gloves, habanero, hot cherries, peppers, red, spice, spice up your life, spicy, stringing | 6 Comments

Decorate Your Life With Ornaments

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I love Christmas ornaments and this year I decided to try my hand at making a few. I was intrigued by some ornaments I found on Pinterest that involved using alcohol inks. They seemed simple enough and after visiting some … Continue reading →

Posted in Festive Frugal Holidays, Uncategorized | Tagged Christmas, decorate, glass globes, gold, holidays, homemade, ornaments, ribbon, silver, vintage | 4 Comments

“Smells Cleaner Than Dirt” – Scrub Holiday Giveaway Winner!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

Merry Christmas Eve! Thanks to all of you who participated in our “Smells Cleaner Than Dirt” – Scrub Holiday Giveaway! I chose to give this away on Christmas Eve because Christmas Eve is one of my favorite days of year … Continue reading →

Posted in Festive Frugal Holidays, Uncategorized | Tagged announcement, Christmas, Eve, Giveway, Hanukkah, harmonious, holiday, Latkes, mud scrub, stress, winner | 4 Comments

An Early Christmas Gift – Blue Fish For Dinner

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

Tonight was one of those magical evenings when we had a little time to kill so my husband, son, and I headed up to the beach to see if the fish were biting. It’s one of the great things about … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Fun, Uncategorized | Tagged beach, blue fish, Christmas, cooking, delicate, family memories, fishing, merry christmas, mother fishing poles, ocean, son, sweet | Leave a comment

Cheap & Chic Christmas Centerpiece

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I wanted to grace my table with a special holiday arrangement without breaking the bank. This idea does the trick and you could also do this same concept for different seasons or different ideas….. I was thinking with a high … Continue reading →

Posted in Festive Frugal Holidays, Uncategorized | Tagged beautiful, budget, centerpiece, cheap, Christmas, decorative, easy, economy, frugal, holiday, simple | 5 Comments

Smells Cleaner Than Dirt “Scrub” ~ Holiday Giveaway!

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

It’s time for my Holiday Giveaway I was going to do one of my ornaments but they are fragile and I don’t want to chance one of them breaking during shipping so another one of my fun, festive, frugal projects … Continue reading →

Posted in Festive Frugal Holidays, Giveaway, Uncategorized | Tagged Christmas, coffee, dirt, diy, frugal, gift, Giveaway, holiday, idea, mud, mud scrub, scrub | 23 Comments

Happy Holidays From Our Homestead To Yours

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

The Holidays are in full swing here at Lil’ Suburban Homestead the gals even got their swag on and decorated the coop! They have been able to score some extra holiday treats lately….you can tell in this picture below that … Continue reading →

Posted in Festive Frugal Holidays, Uncategorized | Tagged christmas tree, dragonfly, happy holidays, merry christmas, ornaments, pinocchio, traditions | 7 Comments

Homemade English Muffin Bread

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

There is nothing quite like the taste of homemade english muffin bread fresh out of the oven. I like to spread my homemade apple butter or fig jam right on top. The recipe I am sharing today is one my … Continue reading →