“What’s that recipe for granola bars?” – my hair stylist asked me. (She’s the best!) Ok I’ll share! Enjoy…. I make these for most camping trips (whether camper camping or backpacking.) We eat them during the summer and it has become a summer tradition of sorts. I love that my family expects them and I […]
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Shanty? Fort? Survival shelter?- Complete Brilliance!!!
This last Monday my kids were free! Yes, our homeschool year is complete and I, Kathy, am working hard on the Urban Homemaker! So freedom abounds for the Marsh Trio who are full fledged 2nd grade graduates! This week has been full of rain, but that is not a deterrent for the kids. They set […]
Cleaning Without Chemicals – 8 Key Considerations
I just received this testimonial about the all-purpose Norwex Enviro Cleaning Cloth: The other day my grandson was making “pancakes” out of silly putty at the kitchen counter. The moment I turned my back I found him making pancakes on the Living Room carpet! I was horrified at the mess on my new rug, but […]
Which Ranch Dressing Tastes Best?
At our last Mentoring Moms, I did a blind taste test with three different versions of Ranch Dressing. I’ve noticed the commercial, bottled Ranch Dressing is getting prohibitively expensive and I hate the soy oil and MSG in it, so I decided to stop being lazy and make my own. Our blind taste test included […]
Local Foods to Local Markets
Do you LOVE Farmer’s Markets and participate in your local market as a producer or a consumer? Today I want to talk about ways you can help promote and support your local agricultural economy especially in Colorado. If passed, Colorado would join nearly 20 other states (plus 5 pending!) who already support cottage industry food […]
Child’s Play
Ed Note: This article is written by my daughter Laura, a new mother and originally was posted to her blog: thecoblecolumner. I wish I had been as resourceful as Laura when I was a young mother. I hope this encourages young moms to enjoy their babies, because babies grow up very quickly! Reprinted by […]
Spring Holidays Call for Old World Breads
Would you like a change from your daily whole grain bread? Spring holidays call for old world breads. Challah is the traditional Jewish Sabbath bread, (except during Passover), it has no season but is particularly appropriate for a spring brunch, because its egg-rich dough will easily work into the traditional braid. Try serving it with […]
Making Bone Broth Video Demonstration
Today I’m going to talk about the time-tested process of making bone broths in your kitchen to restore your health. Today’s busy lifestyles, wide use of antibiotics and nutrient deficient foods have pre-disposed many children and young adults to unhealthy gut health resulting in sinus problems, gluten intolerance, chronic fatigue, arthritis, allergies, and other […]
New Give-Away – Shower Filter
Multi-Pure Shower Filter – $59.95 Retail Value This Give-Away is now closed. The winner is #29 Debbie. Please email me at marilyn@urbanhomemaker.com to claim your prize. I have been talking about the health benefits of drinking pure filtered water for nearly 20 years. Most municipal water sources contain chlorine or chloramines, inorganic pesticides/herbicides, and, […]
Solutions to Higher Gas and Higher Food Costs
Remember the old adage: Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without! With the current employment conditions, skyrocketing fuel and food costs, we all need hundreds of practical ideas and steps to reduce budget strain and save money. My friends at Living On A Dime have made a great offer available […]