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It was a dream come true I tell you. This afternoon I walked in to our local Goodwill store and made a b-line for the shoe rack like I always do {looking for garden boots of course} and there it was. The most gorgeous dress in the world. Holy crap that is awesome came out of my Read More >>
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This year we planted 3 varieties of broccoli: Broccoli Di Cicco Romanesco Broccoli Raab Rapini Broccoli is a cool season vegetable and it is super hardy. I like to plant broccoli in both the early spring and again in the fall. Where to Plant Broccoli: Plant in full sun {though it will germinate in temperatures as low Read More >>
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I made myself a simple plate of creamy avocado pasta for lunch the other day and I had to share the recipe. With all the deals on avocados lately, this yummy avocado pasta recipe is just another excuse to eat more avocados! Ingredients 7 oz pasta {I used spaghetti noodles} 1 ripe avocado, pitted 1 Read More >>
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Yesterday the weather was nuts. It was all sunshine and rainbows one minute and showers the next. And the wind, holy cow it was windy here yesterday. The good news is, the chives I transplanted alongside the greenhouse last fall are doing great in their new home. I scattered a few chive seeds I collected Read More >>
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{Mavis’ Albertsons Double Coupon Shopping Trip February 2012} Several years ago I borrowed the book Hungry Planet: What the World Eats from the Library. The book featured families from around the world showing the groceries they purchased in any given week. The one thing that really stuck out to me was that no matter how much Read More >>
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When I made Asian chicken with ginger the other night, I also whipped up an easy batch of chicken and thyme rice with carrots as well. I’m sure if you have ever looked at the ingredients on the back of one of those premixed boxes of rice, some of the ingredients were pretty hard to Read More >>
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This past week was been a busy one for Lucy the puggle dog. She went to one of the kids sporting events, took a trip to the pet store, played in the garden, ate a raw sweet potato, chased the Handsome Husband around, and earned herself a wee bit of freedom to roam around the Read More >>
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{Late Spring 2012} This year I’m on a mission to grow 4,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in my suburban backyard. In 2012 I was able to grow 2,028 pounds, and in 2013 I’m going double or nothing. I have absolutely no idea if I’ll be able to achieve my goal. But, as with any adventure, half the fun is getting there. Read More >>
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