Recipes by TenThingsFarm

This Week's Dinner Menu, Plus an Easy Lunch Recipe! by TenThingsFarm

PIZZA! Make it at home. by TenThingsFarm

Garden Planning, 2021...Part 2 by TenThingsFarm

Meal Planning, First Week of January by TenThingsFarm

Accomplishments - Frugal or Otherwise by TenThingsFarm

Um...it's been a while. Sorry. I've just been busy and tired and kind of overwhelmed and tired and lazy. And tired. Here are some things that have been happening...with less detail than usual, most likely. At least now you know I'm still alive, though.Ms. HughesMs. PatmoreThe ladies are sharing a cage for now - they are still…

Groceries and Menu Plan - Jan 13 - 19 by TenThingsFarm

GroceriesOne of my favorite 'tricks' is to buy a sale item - especially a produce or quickly perishable item - at the beginning of the sale week and again at the end of the sale. That's what happened this week with pineapple. They were $1 each at King Sooper, so we bought one on Wednesday, ate it up, and then the following Tuesday…

Easy Homemade Window Cleaner that Works! by TenThingsFarm

We were out of window cleaner, and my previous homemade window cleaner was a bit on the streaky side, so I went a-searching for a new, better recipe. I was happy to find one that not only works better but is made of ingredients I had on hand. Yes, it's cloudy once you shake it, but it gets glass c-l-e-a-n-!If you want to make some…

Make Bird Seed Blocks at Home by TenThingsFarm

We enjoy watching the birds all year long. In the winter we like to offer them some food and water to encourage them to stay near. Making bird seed blocks saves a little money, plus it's a fun family activity. You can customize them with flavorings like peanut butter or add nuts, dried fruits and fruit or vegetable peels. We use…

Our Thanksgiving Menu by TenThingsFarm

Sometimes it's really fun to try new things, experiment with a challenging cooking technique, or create a modern twist on an old favorite. There are all sorts of books, magazines, websites and TV shows to spark creativity and encourage a little experimentation. Sometimes, it even starts to feel like pressure - we have a lot of…

A Lesson from Grandma by TenThingsFarm

I'm doing a lot of reading these days about faith, spirituality and relationships. I was prompted, not too long ago, to recall a fond memory, and this one came to mind. With Thanksgiving coming soon in the U.S., I wanted to share it with all of you who, like me, tend to get lost in the details sometimes.I was about 15 years old and…