Lots of people think of canning as a tremendously finicky and difficult process. That just isn’t true. It does take a little time, but it is one of the few jobs I do that I can still look at and enjoy a few months down the road. I thought I’d share some pictures and...
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Here we are at the start of the month! If you are planning on doing the 30 Days of Nothing in any way, shape or form, sign in so that we can all visit each other. Remember, it’s OK to do this in a way that seems workable for your family. You decide the...
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Shannon is back with Works for Me Wednesday.   My tip for the week is simple.   I love to cook with fresh ginger– it’s so much better than dried.  But it doesn’t last forever, and can get moldy in the fridge.  Problem solved if you just keep your ginger in the freezer.  I keep mine...
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Just wanted to remind you all about the 30 Days of Nothing that I’m planning for September– a mere two weeks away. Details are here. Feel free to grab the button to mention it on your own site, whether or not you decide to play. Feel free to email me for the code (owlhaven...
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…threw most people off, I think. Yeah, we got a 15-speed bike for $5. Everything works. The tires aren’t even flat. Crazy, huh? The jeans were $1 a pair. The nearly new Skecher sandals- 50 cents. Altogether I spent $18.25, which means it was Christy of Until My Last Breath whose guess of $18...
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Here are ten ways my family has eaten zucchini in the past three weeks. All kid-tested, Owlhaven approved. Let’s do it Letterman-style, saving the best til last. 10. Pasta salad (something like this) except with tri-color pasta, cubed cheese and cubed raw zucchini. Perfect for a picnic. 9. Cubed raw zucchini all on its...
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OK, you know the game! Guess how much we paid for this morning’s yard sale goodies! 1 girls 15-speed bike 2 pair ladies jeans (1 new with tags- original price $44) 1 little girls jewelry box (3 yo talked me into this one) w/ misc. jewelry 1 pair shorts 1 t-shirt 2 pair shoes...
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Recently I was asked to review a book called Eco-Friendly Families. It was written by Helen Coronato and will be released on August 5th. This book is an activity guide to help families gently move toward greener living. This was written in a nice easy-read format, with many suggestions that even young children might...
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This week Shannon’s Works for Me is featuring easy recipes. Actually, recipes that take 5 ingredients or less. This recipe can have more than that, but it is a fun way to get kids to eat their greens and so I am sharing it anyway. Thai Chard Wraps Prep time: 20 minutes Serves:6 or...
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Usually by this time of year we are DONE planting. But the other day I bought half a dozen more seed packets and this morning the big boys and I were moving compost while my husband set up new sprinkler lines in preparation for just a bit more garden space. The seeds I bought?...
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