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It is hard to believe that over a year ago I let you all know I had left city living and bought a farm. And what a year it has been. I realized it was about time to give you an update on what is happening here at Sugar Water Manor and my life on a farm. I do warn you this may be long, boring…
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I LOVE cookbooks. They are one of my greatest joys in life! To have a book someone has spent hours testing and perfecting to make our lives filled with more goodness in the kitchen is my heaven. You’ve probably heard me say this before, but when I get a new cookbook, I sit down and read it like a novel. I look at every recipe,…
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Wow, it is June and I am just getting around to putting all my Fabulous Finds together. I am so excited about these finds, because they are a true array of products. But, I had to wait until I read, ate, and whatnot with them all before I could share and give you my full report. June has been all about learning, expanding my knowledge…
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Summertime is here and that means there is so much wonderful fresh produce available! But, what do you do with all the abundance? Did you know you could pickle just about anything? Pickling is a great way to preserve your garden’s bounty all year long. There’s no need to be nervous if you’ve never pickled before. In fact, it’s pretty easy and most will say…
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Are you any good at taking self-care actions? I am simply awful. I truly think that hanging out at the barn cleaning a stall is taking time for me. But guess what? It is not! You have probably heard tons of different self-care ideas throughout the years. However, it has never been as important to take note of them as it is now. With anxiety…
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With a little more time at home these days, I’ve found myself reading more. While I know some of you are learning Italian and focusing on making that picture perfect sour dough loaf, I’ve fallen in love with characters from Milwaukee to Seattle. I’ve spent time in the 50’s and relived the 90’s. I have been able to forget our current situation for hours at…
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I have to admit that we eat a lot of chicken. I also have to admit that it’s easy to get into a rut making the same meals over and over. So, having a great selection of flavorful chicken recipes to keep things new and exciting is a must for us. With these delicious and flavorful chicken recipes, enjoying chicken will never get boring. I…
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The kitchen is the center of our home. It is the heartbeat. Which makes it the perfect place to start your sustainable life. Small, but significant changes can be made to ensure that the heart of your home is environmentally conscious. It won’t take as much time or effort to make these changes as you might think. Plus, they may even save you money in…
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Let’s talk about Dad…My dad to be exact. Growing up, my dad traveled a lot. This meant that those days he was home to watch MASH with us before dinner were special. On weekends, he would run errands on Saturday and often bring home deli for lunch. He was there, present, and not fazed by raising three strong women. Now, fast forward to 2020…I have not…
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Dinners at our house are all about fresh food made simple and easy. We love to taste the ingredients, not hide them in sauces and seasonings. The food should shine in its true flavors. A vegetable pasta bowl is a perfect example. One of our favorite meals and a staple in our home is fresh from the garden and farmers’ market. It is our Garden…
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I do have a few online shopping sites for splurges that I am super excited about. By splurges, I’m not referring to over-the-top, expensive items. Splurges are brands we love, but only order from infrequently when we feel the need to treat ourselves. We just happen to be ordering a little more during quarantine. For instance, we are not eating out like we usually do,…
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Who doesn’t love getting gifts? And with the current COVID 19 tragedy and staying at home so much, we could all use anything to cheer us up. This means gifts are more important than ever. Plus, we still have birthdays, anniversaries, graduations…to celebrate. Hopefully, you read our favorite online shopping sites for basics. Now, we’re back with our favorite sites for gifts. I love to…
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We believe that life should be done well. From travel to food to fabulous finds, life should be lived with gusto, style, and sparkle, along with generosity and kindness. Because a life done well isn’t just about a luxury lifestyle, but it’s a great start!
