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My Mother: A gardening inspiration

My Mother: A gardening inspiration

Posted on 05/10/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Food | Home & FamilyMy mother was the original master gardener. She may not have the formal certificate but she’s got street cred. Her vast garden fed a hungry family of eight year-round, and inspired a love of gardening in all six of her children. Oh, we whined when we were sent out to weed, a never-ending task, and bickered among ourselves about who was slacking. Weeding eventually gave way to picking the day’s bounty. There’s nothing like eating a carrot just pulled from …

Flower Pot Bread

Bake Bread on the Cheap Using a Flowerpot

Posted on 04/19/2012 by | The Ultimate Cheapskate | Comments

Food | Money & Savings | Your LifeSpringtime is gardening time, and here’s a clever garden-themed repurposing tip:  Bake cute, individual servings of fresh bread in clay flowerpots, like those pictured here. In the interest of full disclosure, this is really a faux repurposing project, since it’s advisable to start with new, unused clay flowerpots rather than risk reusing ones that have already contained plants and might be contaminated with garden chemicals or bacteria. Mind you, when my Mom first made bread like this for us 20 …

Tax Day Freebies, Deals Near You

Tax Day Freebies, Deals Near You

Posted on 04/16/2012 by | Money and Work | Comments

Food | Money & SavingsIf you hate Tax Day, here’s something to make it a little easier to swallow: free food.  A variety of retailers and chains are easing the pain on Tuesday, April 17 — this year’s Tax Day — by offering freebies and discounts at shops around the nation. Some of the deals you can find on April 17 include: Free curly fries with a coupon at Arby’s. A free scoop of yogurt from 4-7 p.m. at Maggie Moo’s.   A free coffee sample (enough to brew a …

Salmon Chowder Recipes, Tips and More for $2

Salmon Chowder Recipes, Tips and More for $2

Posted on 04/11/2012 by | The Ultimate Cheapskate | Comments

Food | Money & Savings | Your LifeHoly mackerel! Actually, in this case, Holy salmon!  Look at the size of this salmon carcass I bought at the seafood market for a mere $2.  And that’s $2 for the whole thing, not $2 per pound. The great thing is there’s still plenty of good meat – and good flavor – to be had from a fish carcass like this.  Whatever you do, don’t throw that away!  You can simmer it whole (or cut up… if you don’t have …

Easter Decoration Ideas: Turn Eggshells Into Candles

Easter Decoration Ideas: Turn Eggshells Into Candles

Posted on 04/4/2012 by | The Ultimate Cheapskate | Comments

Food | Money & Savings | Your LifeHere’s a nifty decorating and gift idea just in time for Easter.  It’s a daily double – or can even be a trifecta – of creative repurposing, since you can reuse not one, but two or even three items you normally throw away! Here’s how to make these adorable Easter eggshell candles: 1. Use a paring knife to carefully cut just the top off a raw egg, like shown.  (Of course you’ll want to use the egg yolk and white …

Organic, Natural-What Do Eco-Labels Really Mean?

Organic, Natural-What Do Eco-Labels Really Mean?

Posted on 03/13/2012 by | General News | Comments

FoodGuest Post: As AARP’s Sustainability Manager, Pam Evans has led the effort to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into AARP’s internal business operations. She’s passionate about educating members on the importance of responsible use of resources, and the direct connection between the declining health of the environment and the health of our, and future, generations. There seems to be a rash of articles lately about eco-labeling and how confusing and misleading these terms can be to consumers. Somehow the words “All …

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