The Urban Homemaker is epitomized in my own mother. I took it for granted, as a child, and foolishly thought most homes were like mine, with a mother who cooked supper every night, baked the best cookies and cinnamon rolls, and actually said she liked doing laundry and ironing! I did wonder at times why […]
Making Playdough At Home – A Recipe For FUN!
January 17, 2013 by · 2 Comments
Although my own children have outgrown this activity, we still get to enjoy it now and then when entertaining other young ones! It never fails to bring smiles, and is a safe, economical remedy for those “winter doldrums”! This recipe, which I’ve had for years, is easily made, with simple ingredients you have in […]
Healthy Blender Pancakes
November 10, 2012 by · 1 Comment
We were hungry for pancakes this morning, and I’ve been wanting to try Marilyn’s Blender Pancake recipe in her wonderful cookbook, Breakfasts for Busy Moms. We were not disappointed! If you haven’t put your Bosch blender to the test yet, try it out with this recipe! It’s AMAZING! Put the ingredients into the blender […]
Whole Grain Crackers… Garlic too!
April 14, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
I had a bit of a personal challenge this morning. I said to myself, “If I can make pretty darn tasty bread, then I should be able to make crackers!” So here is my morning journey… I started with this Wheat Cracker recipe from www.AllRecipes.com and made my changes: Plain Whole Grain Crackers: 1 3/4 […]
Laundry Soap Evolvement
January 16, 2012 by · 10 Comments
My whole relationship with laundry soap has been one of evolvement. Yep, I evolve in what is important and what is not to where finally I arrive at just the right place. I have “arrived” at my current laundry soap status for over 2 yrs and I think I am sticking with it. Over 6 […]
Homemade Bone Broth
November 21, 2011 by · 8 Comments
Recipe for homemade Turkey Broth Ingredients bones of 1 whole turkey gizzards and neck from turkey (optional but more nutritious) Turkey feet, peeled and talons removed (optional, but if you get past the less than pleasant appearance, they are loaded with gelatin!) 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 2 carrots peeled, coarsely chopped 2-3 […]