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How to Clean Your Garbage Disposal

By Mavis Butterfield on October 27, 2013 - 5 Comments

I think it’s so easy to forget to clean your garbage disposal. It’s all hidden and tucked away, unlike most things that visually let you know when it’s time for a scrub. It’s super easy to clean, though, and if you really think about it {which I prefer not to}, your garbage disposal has a Read More >>

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Frugal Living

Granola with Walnuts, Pumpkin Seeds and Mango

By Mavis Butterfield on October 27, 2013 - 1 Comment

If you haven’t carved pumpkins already, remember to save your pumpkin seeds so you can make this tasty granola. This recipe is a family fav for this time of year, because you can use some of your freshly harvested and dried pumpkins seeds–and it tastes fantastic on a crisp fall morning with milk. Yum! Ingredients Read More >>

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Appetizers, Arts & Crafts, Cookies, Desserts, Recipes

Halloween Recipe and Kids Craft Round Up

By Mavis Butterfield on October 26, 2013 - Leave a Comment

If you’re in full-on prep mode for your Halloween party, looking for some great ideas for classroom treats or simply looking for some unique ideas to celebrate this creepy holiday, we’ve got you covered. Check out all these cool Halloween recipes and craft ideas: Develed Egg Spiders Healthy Halloween Treats: Easy Orange Pumpkins Halloween Bat Read More >>

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Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes, Soups

Vegetarian Slow Cooker Lentil Stew with Pumpkin and Chickpeas

By Mavis Butterfield on October 25, 2013 - 7 Comments

I think there might be something wrong with me because I can’t stop making lentil stews. I am offically addicted. And so is the HH. It’s crazy. We have totally turned in to lentil weirdos. Pretty soon we’ll be making macrame plant holders and playing the flute. This recipe rocks! Oh, and it’s good for you Read More >>

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Friday Night at the Movies, video

Friday Night at the Movies – Nourish: Food + Community

By Mavis Butterfield on October 25, 2013 - 1 Comment

In honor of National Food Day yesterday, tonight The Girl and I are going to watch Nourish: Food + Community. It’s a PBS documentary that explores the power of real food. It looks like the documentary focuses on educating our youth on food production, possibility and preparation. You all know how I love a good food documentary, Read More >>

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Frugal Living, Money Saving Tips

How to Negotiate for a New or Used Car

By Mavis Butterfield on October 25, 2013 - 4 Comments

With four drivers in our house you can be sure the HH and I know a thing or two about negotiating for a car. Here’s a couple of our favorite tips to take with you to the car lot to make sure you get the best deal possible: Remember the sticker price is just a Read More >>

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Gardening, Greenhouse

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Greenhouse for Winter Gardening

By Mavis Butterfield on October 25, 2013 - 4 Comments

Yesterday I showed you some pictures of what I currently had growing in our greenhouse. But what I didn’t share was all the dirty window panes and gutters filled with pine needles and weeds. I even found a little grey mold starting to pop up in some places {which is no surprise given the warm Read More >>

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Easy Side Dish Recipes, Recipes, Salads & Sides

Acorn Squash Soup with Kale

By Mavis Butterfield on October 24, 2013 - 2 Comments

I saw this recipe on Martha Stewart and just had to try it. I mean, come on, I have so much freakin’ kale {and acorn squash} it’s not even funny. I pretty much make a mental note to use any recipe I see that calls for kale and looks remotely edible. But this recipe was Read More >>

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