Tag Archives: simple living

Master Food Preserver Certification

Posted on May 27, 2011 by beckyajohnson

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 →

Posted in DIY, The Simple Living Experiment | Tagged Canning, canning equipment, DIY, food preservation, simple living | 1 Comment

The Way of the Labyrinth

Posted on January 13, 2011 by beckyajohnson

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 →

Posted in Healthy Living, The Simple Living Experiment | Tagged labyrinth, mantra, meditation, reflection, simple living, spirituality | 3 Comments

Bet on the Farm – Vegas Farmers’ Market

Posted on September 16, 2010 by beckyajohnson

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 →

Posted in Green Living, Healthy Living, Las Vegas, The Simple Living Experiment | Tagged eating locally, farmers' markets, food, Green Living, healthy living, Las Vegas, organic, simple living, sustainable | 2 Comments

Canning Homemade Salsa

Posted on August 29, 2010 by beckyajohnson

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 →

Posted in DIY, Healthy Living, The Simple Living Experiment | Tagged Canning, DIY, food preservation, healthy living, Salsa Recipes, simple living, Spicy Foods | Leave a comment

Homemade Cinnamon-Apple Crisps

Posted on August 23, 2010 by beckyajohnson

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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