Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday of the whole year because it lacks major commercialization and gives us a family day to spend together remembering all the blessings God has poured out, many 0f which we have either long since forgotten or easily taken for granted. I have not always been thankful for thorns in […]
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Catalog #40 and Recipe Book
Ed Note: It has been nearly 20 months since my husband Duane passed away. At last, with God’s help and a terrific printer, Rita Lang, Catalog #40 and Recipes is ready! Download Catalog #40 Here Now Please write to me with your comments: marilyn@urbanhomemaker.com or post a comment!
The First Thanksgiving – an Historical Perspective and Contest
Ed Note: According to apronmemories.com here is a huge reason to not only be humbled but exceedingly thankful to our Puritan ancestors as we prepare for the big day. “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for if we do not give up we will reap a harvest of righteousness.” I am so grateful […]
Getting Federalized Health Care Straight
The following excerpt was in our paper last week under the “You Said It Column.” These are comments phoned into the paper. No names are used. This is from the Sunday, Nov 8, 2009 edition of the Grand Junction Sentinel. “Let me get this straight: We’re going to pass a health care plan, written by […]
Three Cookbooks for the Price of Two
THREE FOR THE PRICE OF TWO Gifts for all occasions for just under $10.00 each and the shipping is free! Spiral Bound, Plastic Splash Cover Cookbooks Coupons codes: Buy Three get One Free – BTGO, Buy Four Get Two Free – BSGT Buy Six Get Three Free – BNGT I like to get as much […]
Hearth and Home – Thanksgiving Preparations
It’s not too early to plan the big Thanksgiving Feast. Be sure to get out your recipes and buy as many ingredients ahead of the big rush as possible. Even if you aren’t hosting the Thanksgiving Dinner, you might want to cook a turkey yourself, just for your family, just for the leftovers. First of […]
Government Health Care is Not a Done Deal
Dear friends, I don’t normally like to post on political topics, but mandatory government health care is such a major intrusion on our freedom and our finances I can not in good conscience remain silent. Since Duane and I have been self-employed for about 17 years, we have had to seek out alternative “health insurance” […]
What Do You Do When it’s Snowing Outside?
Denver is in the middle of about a two day snow storm. My son’s college is shut down for today. Things have come to a halt in the Denver Metro area. Here in Paonia, the Western side of Colorado, we have about 1-2 inch blanket of snow on the grass, cold temps and partly cloudy […]
Roasted Tomato Sauce
Do you need a really easy way to use up a bunch of tomatoes? My friend Jodie just told me how to make up some tomato sauce that I think is delicious and easy. All you need to do is slice end-of-the-season-very ripe-tomatoes that need to be used up, into 1/2″ thick slices. Place them […]
Plan for the Holidays Now!
Sometime ago, I developed a 12 Week Holiday Timetable which was designed to help me and others start planning ahead for the holiday season. Although we at The Urban Homemaker, don’t advocate complicated or expensive holiday celebrations, we wish to encourage you and your family to focus on the true meaning of the holiday season. […]