“Foto Fridays”

This beautiful shot was taken up in Flesherton, Ontario (my parents new neck of the woods)   Woods indeed!   It was captured out back in the woods behind their home while my brother and I were out searching for rocks for my garden pond.   My brother is the family...

Naturopathic Cold Remedies

Cold season is upon us again (not only is the temperature outside dropping, but inside, the kids and I are going through Kleenex like it’s going out of style!) Memories of last year’s winter are enough to make me want to hibernate. Honestly, I think from...

And the Winner is…

There were so many wonderful recipe submissions, it truly was difficult to choose just one, as there was everything from muffins, to main course casseroles to brownies, brownies and MORE brownies! However, after a lot of reading, we finally have a winner! The winner...

10 Easy and Inexpensive Halloween Costume Ideas

Catherine in 2007 as the $9.99 Witch I have compiled this list of CHEAP and SIMPLE Halloween Costume Ideas, and have listed the approximate cost of pulling each one together…Most of these would work fine for adults or for children.   My husband and I like to...

How to Save Money on Kids’ Stuff

The cost of raising kids these days is staggering.   Between clothing, toys, books, furniture and everything in between, there seems to be an endless list of necessities that no child can do without.   For some parents, finding ways to save money is an absolute must!...

Cat Can Cook Recipe Contest

The deadline for the Cat Can Cook Recipe Contest is less than 2 weeks away!   If you haven’t submitted your favorite recipe yet, please do!   Recipes need only be easy and good, they don’t have to be original! Just give credit to your source! You could win...