Monthly Archives: March 2012

A Sneak Peek At Our New Raised Bed Colonial Garden

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

It’s not quite done yet but I couldn’t resist I had to show you all how much has been done but I am not showing you everything not just yet! See the pile of rocks in the middle yes “The … Continue reading →

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The Winner of The “Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. Products Giveaway” is…and “The Ole’ Saturday Homesteading Trading Post No. 17”

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

Drumroll…..and the winner of the two giveaway prizes for our celebration and the “Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.” products giveaway are as follows: Crafty Cristy from Twenty Foot Garden wins the book “The Heirloom Life Gardener” and Carolyn M. from … Continue reading →

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Last Chance To Enter Our Celebration Giveaway Featuring Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. Products Until Noon Tomorrow!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

If you have not entered this giveaway it is not too late. Entries will be accepted until noon tomorrow Friday March 30th and then the winner will be announced in tomorrow’s “Ole’ Saturday Homesteading Trading Post” blog hop and blog … Continue reading →

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Gas is Rising Again Just In Time For Spring Vacations

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I just read in the news today that American’s are angry because gas prices rose about 30 cents per gallon this month and while they say that this is not hurting American “spending” confidence at this time it is going … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugality, Money Talks, Musings, Uncategorized | Tagged 2012, 7 tips to save you money, budgeting, change lifestyle, cut budget, economy, expensive, finance, food prices are climbing, gas, gas prices are rising, money talks, prices rising, saving money, spring vacations, staycation, summer vacations, the tomato story, trips | 11 Comments

Here’s To All Women Homesteaders

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

Why are historical homesteads so near and dear to my heart? I have always felt them tug at my heart strings whenever I go visit one……. I can just see the Mom “The Matron of the Homestead” kneeling by the … Continue reading →

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“Celebration Giveaway” From Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

We have had to postpone our blog hop this week due to Linky Tools Server issues but I do have exciting news about our Blog “Celebration Giveaways” from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. too! Today is the big day … Continue reading →

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Giveaway Coming Up Just In Time For “The Ole’ Saturday Homesteading Trading Post” Blog Hop!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

As you know I was so excited to hit 100 email followers and 100 Facebook followers I wanted to provide my readers a special opportunity to win one of two prizes since I had hit two different milestones in one … Continue reading →

Posted in Giveaway, Uncategorized | Tagged 100 email followers, 100 facebook followers, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, Facebook, flowers, garden, Giveaway, Heirloom plant, homestead, peppers, Plant, saturday, seed, tomatoes, twitter, vegetables | 13 Comments

Up-Cycled Rotating Strawberry Planter

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

One of my favorite projects the Viking has put together is our “Up-Cycled” Rotating Strawberry Planter. I love it because he actually used a discarded item a water tank that nobody wanted anymore to make a fabulous item that sits … Continue reading →

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All About Bees – Searching For Queen Cells

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

This is the time of year when lots of Bee Keeping Clubs have field days for their members….my husband and I have been so busy on hour homestead we have not been able to make it to one of them … Continue reading →

Posted in Bee Keeping, Homesteading, Uncategorized | Tagged Bee, bee keeping, bee yard, beekeeping, Colony collapse disorder, comb, drones, hive, honey, Honey bee, kill, pick and choose, Queen, queen cells, raising queen bees, searching for our queen, shake bees out, smoker, United States, Worker bee | 13 Comments

Pleasant Pumpkin Soup

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

Pleasant Pumpkin Soup 4 C. chicken stock (You can add more if you like but I like my soup thicker) 1 tsp. salt 2 C. to 4 C. cubed fresh pumpkin (this really is about personal preference whether you want … Continue reading →