If you are frustrated with trying to menu plan, save money and eat healthy all at one time then check out these tips. Here's why I don't menu plan based on the local grocery store sales. I know that this totally goes against what lots of people say about how to save money on groceries. And I get that. But here’s the deal. I don’t have tons of free time to lay out all the sales flyers, plan … [Read more...]
How to Make a Community Garden Bin (with free printable Checklist)
Everything you need to know to put together a Community Garden Bin! It's super exciting to join a community garden. You head out with enthusiasm, excited to dig in (literally!) and start what is sure to be a fantastic season. You start planting only to realize that you left your onion sets at home. Bummer. You keep working only to realize it's hotter out than you realized. And you forgot … [Read more...]
Books that Inspire Kids to Love Gardening
Sometimes getting children excited about gardening is like pulling teeth. Sometimes. It totally depends on the kid... Sometimes they are all for jumping in; digging, planting, weeding, picking everything. But sometimes, they need a little inspiration to propel them. For the less enthusiastic, we need to paint a world of gardening so fantastical that they actually beg us to garden. Yep, its … [Read more...]
Free Orthodox Fast-Friendly Lenten Meal Plan
Desperate for Fast-Friendly Meal ideas? Here's menu planning help! Check out this free Eastern Orthodox Lenten meal plan. Just in time for Great Lent! March is quickly approaching, but something else is coming too...Great Lent. This season of the church will test our endurance and our faithfulness. Fasting comes at us full force - are you ready?! This year I did something I've never done; I … [Read more...]
Free Menu Plan Ideas- Orthodox Fast Friendly!
Update - August 2017 - Since this post was originally created as a menu plan for a specific month (which is now past), I've gone through and edited the actual menu into categories (no fast, fish day, etc.) that can be used as menu planning ideas (especially for Eastern Orthodox Christians). That way, if you are looking for inspiration, the info is still there for you, but in an easier format... … [Read more...]
