Category Archives: Keepers at Home

Freezer Apple Pie Filling

Just look at that pan of ooey, gooey appley deliciousness! Can’t you just smell the warm spices, and doesn’t it start to make you dream of crisp fall days and Thanksgiving dinners? Making your own apple pie filling is super … Continue reading

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Canning Chicken

Feeding a family frugally can be a challenge, especially when grocery prices have risen so drastically and remained high for the last few years. There are many ways to eat well without breaking the bank, and one of those ways … Continue reading

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Joy in the Doing

Do you know what these are? My husband did when he found these in an antique shop and bought them for me. They are butter molds. I haven’t used them yet, but I intend to. They are pretty, and I … Continue reading

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Money Saving Tips and Tricks

Budgeting: God comes first – Can you make it on one income? Frugality/Money Savers: Be Creative! Family Time/Date nights – Gift Giving – Homeschooling – *Note for acquiring “pricier” items needed to save money such as a pressure canner or … Continue reading

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Elderberry Syrup

Elderberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins and are beneficial for boosting the immune system. We like to use a homemade syrup from dried elderberries daily in a single dose, and when we feel cold or flu symptoms coming on, … Continue reading

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Watermelon Rind Preserves

Looking for ways to stretch your food budget? One tip is to re-think your food “scraps.” Some things you might normally discard in the trash can be transformed into some tasty items to add to your freezer or pantry for … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Mixes (Seasonings, Syrups, Soups, and more!)

Chili Seasoning Mix Mix all together and store in glass jar. Yield: 2 1/2 cups mix. Use 3-5 T. for a crockpot of chili. Pumpkin Pie Seasoning Mix well and store in airtight container. Yield: 7 1/2 teaspoons. Poultry Seasoning … Continue reading

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Mock Apple Pie

We are very blessed to have a garden that produces so much good food for us to eat. Included in that good food is zucchini. Lots and lots of zucchini! So I’m always looking for creative ways to utilize the … Continue reading

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Echinacea Tea

Echinacea tea is a soothing, delicious tea with immune boosting properties. It is one you will want to keep on hand when cold and flu season rolls around, or just to have to sip on and enjoy when those cooler … Continue reading

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How To…Can Meat

    Yes, my friends, we can meat. Some people have looked at us quizzically when they learn this fact, then the inevitable question of “Why?” immediately follows. It may not seem to make sense to can meat when one can … Continue reading

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