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The Wilderness Wife

Living, Cooking, Gardening, Crafting in Maine


Cider Vinegar Pickled Beets

August 29, 2019 by Sheryl Thompson Leave a Comment

A Tale of Two Beets - A Pickled Beet AlternativeThis pickled beet recipe is a little different than the usual. Traditional pickled beet recipes usually are all about cinnamon, cloves, and sugar but this one has a more savory twist.Safety first when canning your Pickles BeetsAs with all water bath canning recipes, cleanliness and detail to directions is … [Read more...]

Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffin Recipe

August 4, 2019 by Sheryl Thompson Leave a Comment

New England's Best Blueberry Muffins from Jordan Marsh.The best blueberry muffins I have ever had were the one's we would get from the bakery at the Jordan Marsh Department Store in downtown Boston. They were a treat because they were so good and we didn't have them very often. I grew up in Hudson, New Hampshire so a trip to Boston in those days was a big event, usually … [Read more...]

Quick Easy Cucumber Salad

July 9, 2019 by Sheryl Thompson Leave a Comment

Quick, Easy and Healthy Cucumber SaladA good recipe doesn't have to be complicated or difficult. This quick and easy cucumber salad definitely isn't complicated - just simple ingredients with simple preparation! And that is perfect fare for a hot summer day. When its hot and muggy all I want is cool, quick and simple so I can stay "cool as a cucumber".Best Cucumbers … [Read more...]

“They’re here!” Time to fight the flea and tick battle!

April 8, 2019 by Sheryl Thompson Leave a Comment

Boehringer Ingelheim AH USA, reached out to bloggers like me to share our thoughts about FRONTLINE® Plus. As a participant, I received compensation for my time. Boehringer Ingelheim AH USA did not tell me what to say about FRONTLINE® Plus or my experience. Boehringer Ingelheim AH USA believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in … [Read more...]

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

March 30, 2019 by Sheryl Thompson Leave a Comment

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Spears are a great spring sideBacon Wrapped Asparagus is one of my favorite spring recipes. Its great as an appetizer or a vegetable side dish. This asparagus recipe is quick and easy taking just a few minutes to prep and has a cooking time of 15-20 minutes. I love serving it as an appetizer for a Mother's Day Brunch or a side for Easter … [Read more...]

A #NeverBackDown Day is Saved with help from Aleve

October 26, 2018 by Sheryl Thompson

Planning a busy day with a cup of coffee, notepad, smartphone, list, and bottle of Aleve - my goto pain relief.

Disclosure: I received compensation from Aleve to write this post. All opinions are entirely my own. #NeverBackDown #Aleve #CollectiveBias #advertisementPlanning for a busy day aheadI’ve always been the ALL-IN/FOCUS ON THE GOAL type person. Whether it’s a large life-changing goal or just a daily planned schedule, I tend to focus on the tasks at hand and will drive … [Read more...]

Make an easy Easter Egg Tree!

March 26, 2018 by Sheryl Thompson 2 Comments

Kraft family Easter Egg tree, how to make an Easter Egg Tree with your family, traditional German Easter Egg Tree

How to Make an easy Easter Egg Tree a family tradition to share with your kids! We can thank the Germans for the tradition of the Easter Egg Tree.  They have been decorating trees with colorful eggs for centuries.  No one is quite sure about the reasoning behind the Easter Egg Tree or exactly when the tradition started. It may have begun as a secular practice with pagan roots … [Read more...]

Save it Sunday #1 – 20 Repurpose Recycle Hacks

August 21, 2016 by Sheryl Thompson 2 Comments

recycle, repurpose, scunchie, toilet paper roll

Save It Sunday - Today Let's Repurpose Recycle and Save Welcome to our new feature on the Wilderness Wife, Save It Sunday. Each Sunday I’ll be doing a post on ways to save – Save some Money, Save the Planet, Save Some Time. We all need to save something.  To start things off we will be talking about some ideas that do all three.  Some of these life hacks will help save the … [Read more...]

#WoofPouf – Not Just For Girly Dogs!!!!!!

September 28, 2015 by Sheryl Thompson Leave a Comment

A "Tail" of Two Dogs - Wouf Pouf™ gets it done!!!Two dogs - same breed - very different jobs and very different personalities. Meet the Thompson family German Shepherds - Malibu and Gemma! Both of the "girls" are working dogs with very different jobs.Dirigo Malibu Beach Vacation is the daughter of an AKC Champion ROM sire. She's an American-bred dog with a … [Read more...]

DIY Oil Change with Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic Oil – It’s a very good thing!

September 22, 2015 by Sheryl Thompson 1 Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DIYOilChange #CollectiveBiasChange your own oil - a great way to save money! Hi! Doug (aka the Wilderness Son, Family Mechanic and Mr. Fix It) here, bringing you something to do yourself to save money and preserve your vehicle engine. Change your own oil with … [Read more...]

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