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Category: Being Frugal

Starting Maple Syrup Season 2022

March 21, 2022 Cathi Being Frugal, Food

Good morning, morning! I’m so excited- recently, we boiled our 1st batch of maple sap for 2022! We didn’t tap until February 27th this year! Last year we tapped on February 20th, some years we…

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Year Long Christmas Challenge-Fixing a Froggy Ornament

February 27, 2022 Cathi Being Frugal, Year Long Christmas Challenge

Good morning! I am so glad to be restarting the Year Long Christmas Challenge! I got nothing done for Christmas 2021! That’s fine, but this year I want a relaxed Christmas with a few finished…

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Merry Christmas!

December 23, 2021 Cathi Being Frugal, General

Good morning! I hope this finds everyone busy, healthy and happy! Between school, work and appointments, our fall has gone by very fast. I am looking forward to enjoying the holidays with friends and family…

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Vacation Food: Lessons Learned

July 11, 2021 Cathi Being Frugal, Camping, Food

Good morning! I’m so excited to share our Yellowstone adventures in future posts- but first: Yellowstone adventure food planning! I had a hard time planning. This is kind of our 4th try to visit Yellowstone….

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Updating the Vintage, Souvenir Plate Camper Decor

May 27, 2021 Cathi Being Frugal, Camping

Good morning! I am so excited! I am finally updating and finishing an easy camper decorating project! A few years ago I decorated our 5th wheel with souvenir plates. The husband and I were both…

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Pie Iron Leftover Potatoes and Eggs: Easy, Delicious Camping Breakfast-without Bacon?

March 15, 2021 Cathi Being Frugal, Camping, Food

Good morning, morning! I want to share a delicious, filling camping breakfast from last fall-and can you believe it did not include bacon?! Pie Iron Leftover Potatoes and Eggs was quick and easy, and it…

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DIY Kitchen Towel Swing Arm Rack: Fun Project from Blocks and Spools!

February 24, 2021 Cathi Being Frugal, General

Good morning! I hope this finds everyone safe, healthy and busy! So, sew- so this recent cold snap is too cold for camping or even maple tree tapping! A -25 degree temperature (not including the…

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Campfire Hamburgers with Onions-in a Pie Iron!

February 9, 2021 Cathi Being Frugal, Camping, Food

Good morning! Hopefully this finds everyone safe, healthy and busy! My fall and holiday seasons were so busy with extra sewing projects for friends, that I can’t believe it is already February! With all the…

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Camping Family Fun: Animal Print Plaster Molds

August 18, 2020 Cathi Being Frugal, Camping

Good morning!  I hope this finds everyone healthy, safe and busy!  I’m so glad that we went camping a few weeks ago, even though the weather was hot!  Our morning canoe ride reminded me of…

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A New Barrel Cooker for Making Maple Syrup

May 7, 2020 Cathi Being Frugal, Food

Good morning!  I hope this finds everyone safe, healthy and keeping busy! We were very busy in March- it was maple season!  It was a short maple season though.  A few warm nights, a few…

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