A big problem many people have in the colder months is that of a certain eight-legged creature that likes to sneak into your house. That's right, the dreaded arachnids are returning! If you're like my mom, you don't enjoy having spiders in your house for rather obvious reasons😒 so, what's a simple natural way to keep them out? Well, I found an article that I posted here that discusses several great natural ways and even a few tips on identifying the two most dangerous spiders in north America. I hope you find success with these recipes and that your home stays spider-free through the winter.

If you all check out the classroom, you will notice my new course, Daniel's Delicious Sauces, is now available. It is completely free and I hope that you al will check it out and give me feedback. There are recipes included to make sure you can have a sauce for every occasion. Let me know which ones you use, and if you have other sauces that you make for your family. I appreciate all your support!

I saw this a little while ago and couldn't help laughing. Though I've never done that with my mom, it feels as though making healthy meals has to be bland and full of things kids don't like. Since my mom likes healthier meals, I (try) add ingredients to help boost the health factor. I still kind of think of it as a chore, any suggestions on healthy foods to add to pasta dishes and such that still have awesome flavors?

I am curious to know if anyone is gardening and starting to get produce from their garden? If so, what are you doing with your bounty?

Hi Everyone, We are doing our canning class on Wednesday at 5pm MT. Jim made his amazing pizza sauce for us to can from fresh tomatoes from a local farm. We use the delicious pizza sauce all the time on eggs, zucchini pizzas, sourdough and regular pizza. Last night Jim made stromboli with the sauce for dinner. For the canned meal, I am planning to pressure can Beef Bourguignon. I love to make this in quart jars and take with us when we are camping, traveling or for a quick meal at home. This is my family's favorite canned meal and I can add rice or pasta if needed. Pressure canned meals are shelf stable for a year or two so a great way to have back up food if needed in an emergency. If you can join us put the word join in the comments!