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My house smells so good right now I want to lick the walls. I look forward to our Thanksgiving feast ALL. YEAR. LONG. I’m getting giddy just thinking about all the turkey, sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie I’m going to consume. But it’s not just about the food, right {right?!}. It’s about pausing and Read More >>
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Well, there’s nothing like a good ole’ seed sale to make me stop everything I’m doing and put my seed order together for my 2014 vegetable garden. If you plan on ordering seeds for your garden this year and need some ideas, below are the seeds I plan on ordering for my garden. These are the Read More >>
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I know what you’re thinking: “Pick-up lines for Thanksgiving dinner? Aren’t you usually with FAMILY on Thanksgiving?” No, no, my friends, lots of people don’t live near family and get invited to dinner with co-workers, neighbors, and friends. If you are one of those people and are single, and looking for love, asking someone out Read More >>
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Lucy Puggle and I took a walk in the garden yesterday and snapped a few pictures of the vegetables we have growing. Even though we’ve had several nights with freezing temps, it’s pretty amazing how many vegetables are still hanging in there. The fava beans for instance. I thought for sure they would all turn Read More >>
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Can you believe Thanksgiving is tomorrow? I totally spaced about the turkey and just placed it in the refrigerator last night. I’m pretty sure Mr. Tom Turkey will be spending tonight in a cold water bath. 😉 What kind of nut forgets to thaw their turkey? I mean c’mon, get your act together Mavis!! So, Read More >>
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This is the easiest way to prepare acorn squash. Ever. And it’s sooo good. The brown sugar mixes with natural sugars in the squash and caramelizes and it is melt in your mouth good. It’s the perfect fall side dish and kind of makes me want to go jump in a big pile of leaves. Read More >>
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Are you headed out for some Black Friday shopping this year? I have to admit, I am not going out this year. I prefer to stay at home in my jammies–that’s not to say that I don’t get the appeal, I really do. You can score some really amazing deals. So, if you are motivated enough Read More >>
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Reader Amy recently sent me a link to this article, with the following note attached, Hi Mavis, I thought you’d be interested in this article. A couple in Florida was forced to dig up their 17-year old vegetable garden just because it was in the front yard. They would have been fined $50 a day Read More >>
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