Questions and Answers about Buying a 1/4 of a Cow {Take THAT Pink Slime}

The internet has has been exploding over the "pink slime" beef found at a local grocery store near you. Many grocery stores have been quick to respond to this PR train wreck, and government officials have been reporting on how “safe” it is for consumption. {Here’s a list of pink slime free grocery stores. } …

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5 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Back to School

Fall is a great time to re-establish routine, and set new goals. We’ve been working on several goals of home organization, and eating healthier. Although we are not sending our boys to school just yet, we’re still on a mission to start our days better with breakfast. Typically the boys scarf down several bowls of …

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Creamy Cucumber Salad and Other Refreshing Cucumber Recipes for the Summer

Our little square foot garden is producing an abundance of cucumbers, along with other produce that I will update you on soon. Although I love munching on a raw cucumber, sometimes you have to dress them up a little. I love this Creamy Cucumber Salad recipe for just that –  It’s creamy, refreshing, and flavorful! …

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Planting a Square Foot Vegetable Garden

Since I last posted about planning a Square Foot Garden, I’ve “fielded” so many questions about our little backyard garden both in person and via The Interwebz. People, I’m a NOVICE. (Read: I don’t really know what I’m doing.) However, I’m happy to share the little that I know, and most of that is just …

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Planning A Square Foot Vegetable Garden

Last year was our first shot at gardening, and it was more successful than we expected.  We had a great taste of a variety of vegetables, and a bountiful supply of others.  Today we are picking out seeds for our first Square Foot Garden.  We used a raised garden last year and followed several of …

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