Although the government is claiming unemployment is at 9- 10%, it doesn’t account for people who have given up looking for work, self-employed people who have seen a drop in income, or people who are underemployed. Duane and I were unemployed for about 15 months before he found work. During that trying time, we didn’t […]
Archives for February 2011
Mix and Match Meals
February 21, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Ed Note: The following article, authored by Deborah Taylor-Hough, is a great way to use up leftovers, clear the cupboards, or shop your pantry instead of the grocery store. Some of the ingredients may not be real food friendly – so substitute what works for your family, your budget, your time schedule, and your pantry. […]
Continuing Ed for Moms Today at Noon – Mountain Time
February 17, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
You are Invited to Join Me for Continuing Ed for Moms or Urbanhomemaker Live Talk Radio Today and it’s Free Date: Friday, February 18, 2011 at 12:00 Noon MT Time: 12:00 Noon MT ( 2:00 ET, 1:00 CT, 11:00 PT) Dial In: 724-444-7444 CAll ID 83314 Listen In: Click on this Link to listen in […]
New Contest – $150 retail value
February 16, 2011 by · 94 Comments
New Contest – Free Registration to Get Cultured! How to Ferment Anything eCourse by Jenny McGruther of Nourished Kitchen $150.00 Retail Value! This contest CLOSED on Tuesday, February 22, and the winner is #10 Jill. Jill, please contact marilyn@urbanhomemaker.com to claim your prize. There are up to five ways to enter the contest! You get […]
Tips for Avoiding and Overcoming the Flu, Naturally!
February 16, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Mary came down with a sore throat on Sunday, right after I thought we had missed the cold and flu season. After applying some of the below tips, she said her throat was almost better a day later. Here are some of my best tips for Avoiding and Overcoming the Flu Naturally that have worked […]
Real Baby Food
February 14, 2011 by · 7 Comments
Real Baby Food Guest Column by Laura Moll Coble which originally appeared at her family blog: www.thecoblecolumn.wordpress.com. Reprinted by permission. The time is rapidly approaching when Job can partake in his first meal of solid foods. So I began looking up information on the subject, knowing from other moms that it can be a somewhat tricky […]
Get Cultured – How to Ferment Anything
February 11, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Get Cultured! How to Ferment Anything Get Cultured? Mary and I try to eat some cultured veggies, make kefir and drink Kombucha each day and so far this winter-to-date we have not caught any colds or flus. Maybe it’s just all the pure filtered water we drink each day, or good luck. But I like […]
Introducing The Wondermill Junior Contest
February 8, 2011 by · 708 Comments
Urban Homemaker’s 20th Anniversary celebration-The Wondermill Junior Contest This contest is now closed. The winner of the Wondermill Junior Grainmill is contest entry #118, Shawn. Shawn, you need to email me at marilyn@urbanhomemaker.com to claim your prize. The next contest will be posted at The Urban Homemaker blog by Friday. Be sure to sign up […]
Enter the Contest to Win a Sprouter and Sprouting Seeds
February 1, 2011 by · 237 Comments
Celebrating 20 Years of Business by Entering the Contest: This contest is closed. Rachel Manchester, entry #226 was the winner. This contest winner got a Double Sproutmaster and a 3.5 Pound Container of a Pro-Vita Sprouting Seed Mix. This is a $53.99 value. There are up to five ways to enter the contest! You get […]