living simply and embracing imperfection
…run out in the middle of winter. Oh the horror!*
An Oregon Cottage’s “Secret Ingredient” Frugal Pesto 5-6 cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 c. sunflower seeds 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 2-1/2 c. lightly packed basil leaves, washed and dried 1 Tb. lemon juice (optional, but seems to keep pesto a brighter green after opening) 3/4 c. olive oil (plus more if freezing) 1 tsp. salt (or to taste) Pulse garlic in…
…y have and love.
I found I needed to split this into two posts, though, because I have twenty-two pictures to share with you and, well, you know- I don’t want to overwhelm anyone. *smile* So you’ll get Part 2 in a rare Saturday post tomorrow (this is for those of you who’ve told me you’d like to see me post on more days…).
So here’s An Oregon Cottage’s take on frugal cottage style, with numb…
…lista’s are divided on this issue, but you couldn’t get me out there if you paid me (well…OK, maybe for a LOT of money!).
4. Celebrate Advent With More Than A Countdown I think I mentioned that I made 25 little stockings when I was pregnant with our first child and filled them with miniature ornaments because I wanted to have a unique Advent for our family. This tradition was so important to me to have in our family that…
…sources are specified. They have none of the additives that I’d been warned about. When you read the ingredient label you get the idea that this food is a lot healthier than what most Americans are eating. And at just 20 cents more per pound it won’t break the bank and we’ll end up feeding Samson less because he’s getting the better nutrition. Another thing I noticed was when I opened the bag of Kirkland food to mix wit…
…er or heart attacks? The medical establishment just didn’t have the ability to know back then. In light of history, our knowledge and what we’re basing a lot of information on is relatively new. At the turn of the 20th century, doctors were just starting to wash their hands before procedures!
Again, it seems like herbicides and pesticides should cause a lot of problems, and I don’t like them, but I can’t yet spend…
I believe a cottage can be anywhere or anything (condo, ranch, farmhouse) as long as you have a "cottage mentality" which puts people above things, celebrates imperfections, embraces simplicity, and finds joy in everyday life. Thanks for joining me!
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