by Millie Copper | Feb 17, 2012 | frugal options, Preparedness, Stretchy Beans
Have you been working to increase your food storage but have stalled due to budget, lack of inspiration or just not sure what to do next? Last year I did a post about Real Food and Food Storage. Having a well stocked pantry is something that is still important to us...
by Millie Copper | Dec 2, 2009 | Recipes
Warm and delicious plus amazingly frugal. It’s hard to go wrong with this Super Yummy Butterscotch Oatmeal. Soaking the night before helps make it more digestible and super quick in the mornings. Send the kids off with a hot breakfast! I love to have a...
by Millie Copper | Aug 8, 2023 | Cooking, Recipes
August is prime harvest time! Even in Wyoming, we’re finding ripe garden items each day. I struggled with choosing what to highlight. I’ve chosen my five favorite foods that are ready to harvest in August and a few of my favorite ways to cook August produce. Not only...
by Millie Copper | Sep 12, 2023 | Cooking, Homesteading, Recipes
As our garden begins to wind down and we prepare for a potential first frost, September still gives us a bit of a harvest. In some ways, it’s almost a race between things maturing and the frost ending the season! I’ve chosen my five favorite foods that are ready to...
by Millie Copper | Sep 28, 2020 | Meal Plans, Recipes
When the temperatures start to dip, the soup pot comes out! October is when I return to hearty soups, stews, and chilis after a summer of lighter salads and sandwiches. In this October meal plan, I’m sharing my favorite mouthwatering chili dishes. There are so...
by Millie Copper | Jul 12, 2022 | Cooking, Recipes
Are you ready for the best baked beans ever?! If you’ve been around Homespun Oasis for long, you know I’m a huge fan of beans. Pinto, black, white, red, lentils, garbanzo…you name it, I cook it! When we’re tired of eating regular boiled or...