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Navy ‘n French Green Bean Soup

Ed Note: I made this soup last night to serve at Mentoring Moms. It smelled as good as turkey baking in the oven according to my daughter.

Used by Permission from
Soups and Muffins by Sue Gregg

Makes 8 Servings

Soak beans in water during the day or overnight:

8 cups water
2 cups navy or small white beans

Bring [...]

Laura’s Engagement Story

Last week I was invited to the home of local Paonia residents Joan and Ron Beers, grandparents to my daughter’s boyfriend Brandon Coble, for a family dinner. Brandon’s parents, sisters, sister’s boyfriend, sister’s husband, uncle and aunt were there as well. (Stephen and Mary were out of town.)

Brandon has [...]

Fresh and Wyld Farmhouse Inn & Gardens

AKA The Farmhouse, Paonia, Colorado

Great recipes for using seasonal veggies like Chard, Kale, Corn, and Zucchini follow:

The following recipes are courtesy of renowned Aspen Chef Dava Parr (Paonia, resident). Chef Dava was pleased to share her delicious recipes with us and The Rocket (also known as Arugula) Salad was [...]

Father’s Day Picnic – Erickson Springs, CO

Erickson Springs is a camping/picnicing area about 45 minute drive from here.  With the gorgeous Anthricite River rushing through, we go there often.  We decided to roast hot dogs, make Somemore’s and play Rummicube, all outdoor/family camping traditions.  The weather was picture perfect. The Ragged Mountains and Antricite provided a heaven-made backdrop.   I am finding [...]

Easy Economical Vegetarian Main Dishes

Last week I printed the testimonial about a “poor” woman raised in a large family of 12 children who were fed beans, cornbread, and greens two meals a day most of the year. In her adult life, the doctors, and particularly the dentist, pronounced her extremely healthy.

I’ll admit it; at times I hesitate to [...]

Top Frugal Tips for Busy Homemakers

Contest winners are identified below along with over 30 excellent comments from moms like you!

Here is my top frugal post from contest winner Jill Ferris:

Dear Marilyn,

Many years ago when I was worrying about how to eat healthily on a very very limited budget I met ayoung mother who was raised in a poor family (12 [...]

Chili Chasing Chili Recipes

It’s not expected to get above freezing for about a week. We need something to warm up with, so I gathered my Chili Recipe collection to share with you.

Colorado White Chili
A healthy, mouth-watering meal sure to bring raves; a great alternative to traditional chili from Don’t Panic Dinner’s in the Freezer by my friends [...]

10 Fun and Frugal Things to Do Before Christmas

1. Read one Christmas, holiday, or winter-themed book each day for the week leading up to Christmas. You could wrap the books up, in tissue and have one child unwrap one book per day starting around December 17th. The same books can be re-wrapped from year to year. This tradition can [...]

Menu Planning with Special Dietary Needs

Awhile ago, I told you about a great Menu Planning Service that is a Quick
and Easy Way To Get Dinner On The Table and Enjoy More Quality Time With
Your Family… I told you about the free report that you can pick up where you’ll find
out the details, Plus:

–> Why not planning your meals ahead of [...]