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Do you cook with cast iron? I know people that have their grandmother’s cast iron skillet. They say it’s been seasoned by years of use, nothing sticks to it, and it looks brand new. I love the whole idea of something that lasts. I have several myself, and though it’s not my grandma’s, I hope Read More >>
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Thanks to all of you who weighed in on the front-yard gardening post! A few of you mentioned the Victory Gardens from World War II. One of my readers left this message on Facebook: “Back in the day, the government says it’s patriotic to have a “victory garden” in your yard. Now they want to Read More >>
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As I was planning my garden space for this year I wanted to make better use of our 16 raised garden beds. The beds receive the most sunlight out of any other spot in our wooded backyard. When I planted my herb garden back in 2009, I filled it with everything I liked; oregano, chives, sage, basil, Read More >>
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If you are looking for something to do and you live in the Tacoma area, you may want to stop by the Tacoma Home and Garden show taking place at the Tacoma Dome this weekend. You can print a $2.00 off coupon HERE or purchase discounted multi-day passes at the door if you’d like to Read More >>
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Today was the first time I had ever made spicy black-eyed peas, or at least I think it was. To put it simply this recipe was a freakin’ home run. If it hadn’t been for my recent trip to Winco, or Mrs. Hillbilly calling me for the second year in a row on New Year’s Eve wanting Read More >>
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If you are a couponer, you have stacks of newspapers that go to waste each week. This may be old news-ha! but why not use them to make your dollar stretch even further? Here’s ten Mavis approved uses for old newspaper: Ditch the paper-towels, newspapers work great for cleaning windows DIY Kid’s Party – Make Read More >>
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Several of you have been asking me to post a pictures of my grow light set up. It’s nothing fancy. Just 3 sets of grow lights {2 were purchased last year} sitting on a few old tables in my office next to the computer. If the Handsome Husband had his way, these grow lights would be set Read More >>
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{Tomatoes and Basil – August 2012} This year I’m on a mission to grow 4,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in my suburban backyard. In 2012 I was able to grow 2,028 pounds, and in 2013 I’m going double or nothing. I have absolutely no idea if I’ll be able to achieve my goal. But, as with any adventure, half the fun Read More >>
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