I bet there are a lot of us out there who are going through travel withdrawals. It’s hard when you’re used to jetting or sailing off to amazing locations to now find yourselves locked in the house or close to home. But since our options are limited and we don’t know when that will change, it’s best to try and make the most of the…
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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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This Father’s Day is bound to be a bit different from all others. Choices of things to do with your dad may be greatly impacted by COVID. And depending upon where you live may well determine how “normal” this year will be. But regardless, it doesn’t mean you still can’t make the day special for him. It certainly doesn’t have to be boring nor does…
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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’re told to shelter in place. We’re told to limit our time at the market. And we’re told you can find what you need. Well, honestly, long before shelter in place became a thing, we had our favorite online shopping sites for basics for a few reasons. First, we live in the country. This means our choices are limited and the distance we have to…
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If you love radishes like we do, you simply have to try our favorite 3 ingredient Pickled Radish Recipe. It’s so easy, so quick, and oh, so delicious. Spring is here which means it is garden time! We always open our garden with radish and lettuce planting. We just love any and all radishes and eat them in so many different ways. They grow quick, with…
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Making bread is one of those things you either do or you don’t. I have been making bread forever. I love the taste, variety, ability to make a loaf with ingredients I want, and it saves a lot of money. In addition, to me, there is something very peaceful about the process. But many people are intimidated by making their own bread. Are you one…
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Quarantining with adult children…Who ever thought you’d have to use those words in daily life? But this pandemic has turned the world upside down and so, we find ourselves under strange living arrangements. Somehow our family is learning how to make it work. It’s not a picnic everyday, but we’re surviving quite well. So, I thought I’d share what we’re doing in case you need…
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