Monthly Archives: January 2013

Visiting The Vanderbilt’s Homestead a.k.a. “The Biltmore Estate”

This past fall my husband and I visited the humble Vanderbilt Homestead called Biltmore for our 23rd Wedding Anniversary trip.  This was my first time ever visiting the Biltmore Estate and I have to tell you I was in awe … Continue reading

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The Home Apothecary – Onion Cough Syrup

You know Grandma did know best….the natural ways are the better ways. There is something quite satisfying about having the ability to ease your loved ones pain and suffering while they are sick.  Because we are a family that is … Continue reading

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Inflation, Recession, The Fiscal Cliff Deal – When Will The Levee Break?

It has been a while I have had one of my money talks conversations here at Lil’ Suburban Homestead and the reason they are few and far between is because while I am good at being frugal, and I’m a … Continue reading

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A Walk Through Our Winter Garden

It has been chilly here in coastal North Carolina lately…..I even went out to my car this morning and it was icy all over my car and my car doors were sticking that is such a rare occurrence in our … Continue reading

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Lazy Macaroni & Cheese

Even though we are all back to the daily grind or at least I am I know some of you never left but I just had to share this new macaroni and cheese recipe I tried over the holidays.  The … Continue reading

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