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Although I was too sick to do any double coupon shopping this past week, I still managed to collect plenty of groceries. I bartered, harvested garden goodies, picked up reclaimed food, and even redeemed Swagbucks and Vitacost credits to fill the cupboards. It was a weird week to say the least. Here’s the food that Read More >>
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Yesterday I stopped by Chicken Scraps R Us to buy something, and as soon as I walked through the door, Produce Guy spotted me. “Hey Mavis… You’re just in time. I was getting ready to toss a bunch of scraps. Let me get them for you.” “Sweet,” I somehow mustered. 2 minutes later I found Read More >>
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This morning it’s a bit chilly outside. And I’m glad. Although I’ve been able to enjoy a weeks worth of sunshine and warm weather, I’m ready for a break. Just as long as the cooler temperatures don’t harm the vegetables. I’ve been debating on whether or not to plant the remaining 80+ tomato plants outside Read More >>
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Guess what were are having for dinner tonight? Breakfast! I made some mini bacon quiches this afternoon and now all that’s left to do is have Monkey Boy make a few pancakes to go with them. As soon as I finish typing up this recipe, I’m tossing on my pj’s, and calling it a day. Read More >>
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Whipping up a batch of sidewalk paint is not only easy, but it might just keep the kids busy long enough for you to get dinner ready as well. Have you ever sidewalk paint before? If not, here is how to make it: Mix equal parts water and corn starch {I used one cup of Read More >>
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{Photo Credit} In a few more weeks, everything will be planted and I will have a bunch of free time on my hands. I’m thinking about trying to grow an outdoor couch. What do you think?
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A few months ago I signed up to provided dessert for 500 people for a school function. And since Mrs Active Wear’s daughter and The Girl attend the same school, I figured she would LOVE to help me. Basically, I sign us up for crap all the time. It’s kinda fun. My favorite part is Read More >>
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In an effort to get rid of use some of the ground pork that has been lingering in my freezer since last summer, I decided to make a batch of homemade egg rolls. The original recipe called for frying the egg rolls in a pan of peanut oil. Ha Ha Ha. Do you know how Read More >>
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