When you grow a garden, the pests and bugs are bound to show up. They like to munch on your fresh veggies too. Here are a few tricks I use to help keep the bad bugs at bay. Good bugs vs. bad bugs First, be sure the bugs you are trying to get rid of are actually harmful bugs. There…
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This frozen strawberry delight is a favorite at my house. So much so, that my 9 year old requested it instead of a birthday cake for his dessert. We have also eaten it no less than 3 times in the same number of weeks. And while I won’t claim that is health food, it does have less sugar (only 1…
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In A City Slicker’s Guide to Country Livin’, I shared 3 (tongue-in-cheek) reasons to move to the country. Today, I’ll share a few more (humorous) things you need to know before livin’ in the country. (Please note that some of the links in this article may be affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you purchase something…
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Spending lots of time outdoors is one of my favorite things about summer. Whether I’m working in the garden, cutting the grass, or just playing outside with the boys, I LOVE summer. However lots of sun and sand can leave my skin dry. I’m not a fan of thick, heavy lotions in the summer though. So I created a bath…
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I am currently reading the book Just Open the door (affiliate link) by Jen Schmidt. This book talks about hospitality and opening your door to friends and family. Jen shares many examples of how inviting friends over has changed her life. But gathering around the table is something that doesn’t seem to happen much anymore. Opening our door to others seems…
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Are you tired of bumper-to-bumper traffic? Tired of the noise of the big city? Do you yearn for some acreage to spread out and grow a few vegetables? Are you a city slicker ready for some country livin’? If so, have I got the guide for you! Here is a tongue-in-cheek look at living in the country. City traffic vs….
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Sheet pan suppers all the rage right now. A quick search on Pinterest will yield tons of results. (Here is my Pinterest board if you would like to take a look.) And what’s not to love about them? They are easy, and usually only require one pan so clean up is super quick. Most can even be prepped ahead of…
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