Tag Archives: simple living
Master Food Preserver Certification
You may remember that last year I experimented with the wonders of food preservation by canning homemade salsa and strawberry jam. We finished off the 3 pints of salsa in just over a week, and since learning how to make my own jam, … Continue reading
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Tagged Canning, canning equipment, DIY, food preservation, simple living
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The Way of the Labyrinth
I’ve always been intrigued by labyrinths, but I’ll admit that I’ve also been a bit intimidated by them. While I consider myself to be a spiritual person, walking a labyrinth seemed to be a bit like trying to engage in … Continue reading
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Tagged labyrinth, mantra, meditation, reflection, simple living, spirituality
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Bet on the Farm – Vegas Farmers’ Market
Last week, I wrote about my desire to eat more locally produced foods. Difficult as this is living in the Las Vegas valley, I do believe it is possible. Today my parents and I checked out the local Bet on … Continue reading
Canning Homemade Salsa
Lately I have been looking forward to Sundays, as it’s the day of the week that I normally tackle a new project around home. Today I tried my hand at canning homemade salsa. The recipe I used below makes 3 … Continue reading
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Tagged Canning, DIY, food preservation, healthy living, Salsa Recipes, simple living, Spicy Foods
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Homemade Cinnamon-Apple Crisps
With apple season now upon us, here is a good way to preserve your bounty. The ingredients are super simple and you can adjust the quantities accordingly depending on the abundance of your harvest. For my version, I used 10 … Continue reading
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Tagged apples, cooking, DIY, food preservation, healthy snacks, simple living
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Becky A. Johnson 