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Breads, Breakfast, Recipes, Scones

Blackberry Ricotta Scones

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Since blackberry season is in full swing, I’ve been searching for some good blackberry recipes. I adapted this scone recipe, made it and then shoveled scone after scone into my mouth. It wasn’t pretty, but holy pork and beans people, these were GOOD! They have berries and milk in them, so I don’t feel bad eating Read More >>

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DIY Concrete Stepping Stones Using Cake Pan Molds

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Sometimes your DYI projects turn out even better than expected. That’s what happened this week when I found some old cake pans  and decided to make some stepping stones out of them in my latest eHow post: How to Make Stepping Stones From Old Cake Pans. I was cleaning out my cupboards the other day Read More >>

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Friday Night at the Movies, video

Friday Night at the Movies – Second Hand Lions

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We are pretty busy around here, so no movie for us this Friday, but if you are looking for a movie the whole family {older kids, at least, it’s rated PG} can watch, I recommend you check out Second Hand Lions. It’s about a little boy that has a less than desirable life with his Read More >>

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Canning Recipes, Recipes

How To Make Zucchini Relish

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How To Make Zucchini Relish. If you have never given zucchini relish a try, I want to encourage you to make a batch this summer.  I’ve been using this zucchini relish recipe for years and the funny thing is, you can’t even tell you’re eating zucchini.  It really does taste like regular relish. We like Read More >>

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Would You Eat Bugs…by Choice?

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Apparently the insects as protein revolution is really starting to take flight {pun intended}.  Remember when I asked you if you would be willing to eat deep fried crickets?  Well, according to this article, the Denver County Fair featured several cleverly disguised insect treats this year.  In fact, several companies are popping up in an attempt Read More >>

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Ahh Friday. I love you. 🙂 Have a great weekend everyone, and be sure and get a little r&r if you can. ♥ Mavis Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day – Up to 85% Off “Stargate Atlantis: The Complete Collection” on DVD and Blu-ray Available Kindle Books I think are cool… Mason Jar Meals: Quick Read More >>

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Frugal Living, Travel, travel tips

Fee-Free National Parks Admission Days

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You know I love to travel, and while I’d hop a flight to London every month if I could swing it, there are so many cool places in the US I love exploring too. Some of our national parks top my list of awesome places to vacation to. I might not be much of a Read More >>

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Travel, Vacations

James Madison’s Montpelier

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I was going through some photos of our trip last to Virginia and realized I forgot to share our trip to Montpelier {James Madison’s estate}.  Since we went to Monticello and Mount Vernon last time we were back east, I thought I’d better keep up the themed history lesson and check it out. Quick history Read More >>

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