How to Can Pineapple

Canning is one of those arts that not many people know how to do. I have been canning for years now and I have learned that most things that I can taste way better then the same item that you can get from the grocery store in a can. One of those things is canned pineapple. Once you start you won't be able to stop and it is so easy that really anyone can do it!

DIY Wainscoting

I knew when we build our house that I wanted to do something with my walls. I also new that I wanted it to be something different. It seemed that everyone was doing the same things and I wanted something different. I don't really like to follow the crowd. When I saw a picture of this wainscoting I was sold. I loved everything about it. I have it on two walls so far in my house and I have plans to put it up on four more.

If you can use a saw and make 45 degree cuts then you can do this!

Germany.... My 2nd Home!!!!

Oh I am so home sick for Germany. I know that I only lived there for four years, but they were good years and I learned to love the people and the country.

7 Ways to Eat Healthier

First off let me just say that I am not an expert in this area, nor do I follow all of these the best that I can. I do however try to eat healthier so that I can be the best wife and mother that I can. 

Organic Gardening 101: What you need to know before you get started!

Having your own garden can be rewarding. There is nothing like picking a tomato straight out of your garden, cutting it up and eating it. And don't get me started on fresh corn on the cob! If you have always wanted to have your own garden but don't really know where to start then you are in the right place!

Cowboy Caviar

If you are looking for a yummy healthy treat, then look no further! This cowboy caviar is the best thing ever. Just mix up a quick batch, grab your favorite bag of corn chips and sit back and enjoy!

Ingredients:

- 1 can whole corn

- 2 roma tomatoes, diced

- 1 can black beans, drained

- 1 can red kidney beans, drained

- 1 small red onion, diced

- 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped finely

- 2 avocados, cubed

- garlic salt to taste

- pepper to taste

- lime juice to taste, I usually add about 1/4 cup

Mix everything up in a bowl and enjoy! It can sit in the fridge for a couple of hours to really let the flavors mix well.

Spring has Sprung Printable

Oh am I in trouble. It had hit me hard. I officially have spring fever. Ever since February we have had great weather, and I mean great. Jacket wearing, almost shorts wearing weather. In fact for the past week it has been in the 70's. I mean where has this weather come from? I am not going to jinx it though. I love it. 

In fact everything is starting to bloom and the leaves on my trees are even starting to bud. Easter is in a couple of weeks and you can definitely feel it in the air. So in honor of Spring making it's glorious entrance back to my neck of the woods, I have decided to make this cute printable. Yup, it's free as usual! Get it here and please if you like this check out my face book page here and like it so you can follow along and keep up with everything in my 30 something life!

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