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Using a Freezer to Save Money and Stay Healthy
I love my freezers. I have an upright freezer, a chest freezer and a small freezer attached to my refrigerator. And they are all full most of the time. There are even some days I wish I had another...
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Grand Rapids Sewing Resources
{guest post by Tammy} While we’ve been having fantastic spring weather here, there are still rainy, cool days that are perfect for a day spent sewing! photo credit: 97335141@N00 I love to sew, but I...
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Preserving the multitude of summer’s bounty
{a post by Mel} Boy, have I gotten myself in over my head! It’s normal for me to do a ton of canning and this year is no exception. However, I took a bunch of leftover produce from a local farmer’s CSA...
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When It’s Cold Outside Get Crafty Inside
I’ll be honest. I’m not a fan of cold weather. I’ve lived in Michigan my entire life. But I still don’t like the cold. I do believe it’s healthy to get outside as much as you can…so we do. But it’s...
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Thankful At Every Age
We are all busy. We all get stressed, anxious and worn out, especially around the holidays. There are parties, kids, meals, work, errands, etc. Add to an already crazy life the onset of colds and...
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Cookies: More Than Just A Christmas Tradition
When I was little I loved to sit in the kitchen while my mom baked. I could just watch for hours. She always had something delicious coming out of the oven, and I loved to see the process. As soon as...
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Think Spring, Plan Your Pantry
If you’re anything like me, by the time February draws to a close you are so ready for spring! But most of the time it still seems so far away. The ground is likely covered with snow. Everything is...
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Save The Color For the Eggs. Your Kids Will Thank You.
You may not be able to tell by looking out your window, but it is finally spring! And Easter is only a few days away. Time for Easter eggs, baskets full of candy, bright colors – signs of new life....
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Spring Cleaning – the kitchen
This morning I just couldn’t take it anymore. The spots on the tile back-splash, the cabinets covered in finger prints and food, as well as the constant array of dirty dishes waiting to be washed. It...
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Simple, Versatile Pesto
I’ve loved pesto since the first time I tasted it. As the years have gone by I’ve made quite a few versions of my own. I’ve made traditional pesto. I’ve made red pepper and sun-dried tomato pesto....
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