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20 Tasty Recipes to Turn Leftovers into Family Favorites

Throughout the week, we love to cook up something delicious in the kitchen. But whether it’s lunch or dinner, there always seems to be leftovers. Part of the reason could be that I make enough on purpose so that I have leftovers. And what do I do with these leftovers? Well, make another meal, of course. It’s amazing how easily leftover pasta, vegetables or chicken…

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5 Classic Must Have Vegetable Cookbooks

I am in no way a vegetarian, but I love my veggies and legumes, especially now that I grow my own on the farm. I also love my must have vegetable cookbooks for so many reasons. First of all, they have a completely different outlook on cooking with vegetables than most cookbooks. They have vegetables as center stage not as a side or ingredient. Second,…

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15 Beautiful Charcuterie Boards to Make at Home

Charcuterie boards to make at home are so popular right now and we totally see why! Whether you make one for your next get-together, a quick lunch or snack, or for happy hour, a charcuterie board will be a hit. Make yours with an array of meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables. Add in some sliced bread or crackers as well to complete the board. Charcuterie boards work…

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Planning a Fall Garden? 8 Vegetables to Plant Now

If you are planning a fall garden, there’s good news. You haven’t missed the chance to get in on the gardening trend that was sparked during the spring Covid-19 quarantine. If you have vegetable and herb envy after looking at the harvests of all your friends, do not despair. You can still join them this fall with a bountiful basket of colorful and tasty edibles….

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Simple Ways to Share Kindness Even During a Pandemic

Are you looking for ways to share kindness with others during these trying times? I’m with you! One of the best ways to help ourselves is to give back to others. There is a reason why so many people say they receive more than they give after spending time volunteering. Above all, you get to think outside your own anxiety, sadness, depression or general malaise…

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5 Easy Ways to Make a More Sustainable Kitchen

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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Favorite Online Shopping Sites for Splurges Today and Beyond

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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Favorite Online Shopping Sites for Gifts Today and Beyond

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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