Free Printable for your coupon Binder

Ever wonder when is the best time to stock up on certain items or when something is likely to go on sale?
Here is a printable list I found that shows what is likely to be on sale each month. A great addition to your coupon binder. Salecycle

New Section in my Household Notebook

Now that I am getting into canning and other methods of "putting food up" I decided I needed a way to keep track of what I have in the freezer, pantry , and fridge.

Here are the new additions to the  Food storage section of my Notebook
Food storage times
Pantry inventory and Freezer inventory

Homemade vegetable wash

Ideally I would buy only organic foods, but lets face it, sometimes its just a matter of keeping food in the cupboards and non-organic fruits and veggies are better than no fruits and veggies. Hopefully soon the garden will be big enough that we can depend on it for most of our vegetable and fruit needs, until then I try to wash as much gunk of our produce as possible (even organic produce needs a good washing).  Being the cheap..uh frugal person I am, I would never buy produce wash in the store. So here is my recipe for produce wash.

1. Put the plug in you clean sink and fill about 1/4 full with water.
2. Add 3/4 cups baking soda
3. Add 1/2 cup vinegar
4. Add produce
5. Add more water as needed to cover produce 
6. Swish around and let soak for a few minutes.
7. Rinse