With all the news lately of weed killer being found in breakfast cereal, I know that it isn’t something I want in my food. I also don’t want to use it around my own garden. Searching for alternatives, I came across a popular recipe that seems to be circulating all over the web. But does homemade weed killer really work?…
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With food costs on the rise, it can be a challenge to save money on groceries. But if you get a little creative, and are willing to take a hard look at your budget, most people can shave a few dollars or more off their grocery bill. Ways to Save Money on Groceries Here a few things to look at…
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This back to school meal plan will help you get those first few weeks of school off to a great start. The plan includes 2 weeks (Monday-Friday) of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to ease the transition into a new school year. Do you struggle with meal planning when life gets busy? I know I do! And for many of us,…
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This Hamburger Potato Casserole makes a perfect freezer meal. You can easily make multiple casseroles at once to stash in the freezer. Then if you have a friend who needs a meal, you can quickly thaw and bake one or take it to the family as a freezer meal. It is a great meal to take to new Moms or…
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Starting a backyard compost pile is actually a relatively easy thing to do. Don’t be discouraged by all the gurus you see that say you need certain ratios of browns to greens. While these numbers can be helpful (I’ll explain a bit more about it later) they aren’t the end all, be all for making compost. First, lets understand a…
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I almost quit gardening this summer! Why, you ask? Well, let me share. And in case you feel the same way, I’ll tell you what I decided to do instead. Why I almost quit gardening It was the year of the bugs. At least it was in my garden. Bugs seemed to be eating everything. The Mexican bean beetles did…
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If you are growing a garden, you most likely are growing tomatoes. Research shows that of people who garden, upwards of 90% grow tomatoes. So what if you have them growing out your ears? Preserve them. And the easiest way to preserve them is to freeze them. Freezing tomatoes is so simple, you’ll never let another tomato rot on the counter…
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