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Well so much for taking the week off from grocery shopping. I totally failed. I was planning on only buying milk this past week, but the stores were calling my name and I just had to pop in for a few things. Here is what I picked up this week: QFC – $6.38 I walked Read More >>
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Because I am a total crack head I like to get up around 4- 4:30 in the morning. But today, I just couldn’t do it for some reason. It might of had something to do with the fact that last night I ate an entire plate full of garlic mashed potatoes. We were at a Read More >>
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Although I read a lot of books, I don’t often write book reviews, but last week I received a copy of Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us. I just finished reading it and thought it was so interesting, that I just had to tell you about it. It’s a book by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Michael Moss. Basically, Read More >>
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Week 11 of 52 – Mavis’ Backyard Garden Plot Now that all the bark has been spread, I feel like the garden is finally in order. Although the bark is a wee bit on the bright side, it’s easier for me to visualize where I want to plant everything, and I must admit, it does look Read More >>
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I’ve noticed a lot of deals on broccoli lately so I thought I would re-post this delicious recipe for Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Quiche. It is my favorite kind of breakfast to make when broccoli is in season or on sale. Not only are quiches perfect for Sunday brunch, but you can make them ahead of time Read More >>
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A big THANK YOU to everyone who has sent in their photographs and stories. I hope by sharing other peoples pictures and stories here on One Hundred Dollars a Month we can all have an awesome garden this summer. Keep them coming! ************ Check out this email I received from April: I saw your pictures and post about Read More >>
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Yesterday I brought home 2 espalier trees. I’ve always wanted to plant a few but never really had the right spot. Or so I thought. The sunniest spot in our backyard garden is where we have the 16 raised garden boxes. So later today I plan on digging a few holes and planting these beauties Read More >>
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This morning I went to let the chickens out of the coop and noticed poor Matilda did not make it back in to the coop before curfew. The chickens were locked up just after dark, and none of the chickens were out wandering the chicken run so I’m not sure where Matilda was. As I was Read More >>
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