Living a Life Done Well for Less does not mean you have to stop making donations. What it does mean is that you make smart and savvy donation decisions about how your money is spent. It is even more important that you give where it counts, makes a true impact, and makes you feel good. When you give being smart and savvy, it does require…
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Podcasts for foodies have exploded. What was once a niche market, now offers insights into all aspects of the food world. Whether you want to hone your cooking skills, delve into the workings of the food industry, learn about the history behind your favorite foods, be entertained by a comedian, or dive deep into a particular culture, there’s a perfect food-based podcast for you. Whether…
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When you’re trying to live well on less, I hate to say it, but developing a budget is a must. There’s just no way around it. You have to know what is coming in and how you are spending it. We all remember the days of sticking to our budgets. Watching where each dollar went and trying to save wherever we could to pay off…
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TRAVEL UPDATE: Effective Feb. 23, those who are fully vaccinated AND 14 days out from receiving their final dose can travel to and from Vermont without quarantine. Other safety measures like masks and social distancing are still mandatory for all. Learn more: https://www.vermontvacation.com/travel-restrictions Yes, ski season is here. Some of you will be thrilled and some of you will be so depressed. I’m actually in…
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If you are looking for a special, delicious, and super easy dinner option, this instant pot chicken teriyaki recipe is everything you could ask for. It is sweet and tangy and the perfect accompaniment to hot, fluffy rice. The recipe doesn’t call for a ton of ingredients and you can prepare it in ten minutes or less! Now, that’s what I call the perfect dinner!…
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We are sharing 20 homemade dog treat recipes that your pets will love. Made with simple ingredients from your kitchen, these recipes are an easy and healthy treat for your four-legged friends. I’ve been making homemade food for our dogs for years now. It started before there were so many healthier prepared dog foods on the market. These days, you can even buy fresh, homemade…
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It is hard to believe that January 16th marked our two year anniversary on the farm. Two years, 6 goats, 2 Great Pyrenees rescues, 11 ducks, too many chickens to keep track of with more coming, and I do not count the Guinea Fowl ever… But the biggest thing to happen to us this year happened in December – eight months late due to Covid-19…
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Are your travel memories starting to fade? If you’re like me, you haven’t ventured far from home since the pandemic started. I actually haven’t travelled since last December. Even my ski trip for last March got cancelled. Normally, I would have had several good vacations and maybe a couple of 3-day weekends under my belt by now. But, not this year. So, how have I…
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Short on time, but still want healthy and tasty? Be sure to check out these delicious sheet pan recipes that make cooking and clean up a breeze! Even though we may be spending a lot of time at home these days, that doesn’t mean we want to spend the time cooking…enter sheet pan recipes. They make meal time so much easier. One large pan holds…
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While many gyms are open once again, you may not feel totally comfortable being inside with a group of strangers right now. We put ourselves in this category. But we still want to maintain our health and keep active. So, what are our options? Well, we have found some great online exercise programs that have kept us motivated or at least off the couch and…
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Wow – what a weird time we are in. Most of us have not traveled for any reason, not even to see loved ones. I know I am missing family and friends like crazy and I am also itching to travel. I could sure use a Covid safe getaway! I miss getting on an airplane and I miss exploring a new destination or relaxing in…
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If you’re as fanatical about your pets as we are about ours, then you probably think you are doing all you can for them. I did, too, until one day I realized just how much they were sleeping during the day while I was on the computer. They were bored and I couldn’t blame them. While I was physically present, I wasn’t interacting with them….
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