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{photo credit} Did you know January 21st is National Hug Day? I know what you’re thinking, a whole day devoted to hugging? But I bet you didn’t know that researchers have done extensive studies on hugging and found it actually improves your health–move over treadmill, there’s a new kid in town. Researchers have also concluded Read More >>
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So, I bet you want to hear about what happened with Pablo. Well, yesterday morning after Pablo started crowing, I immediately called Chino the Handyman. Mavis: Chino, I need to find a good home for Pablo the Rooster. He started crowing this morning and so we can’t keep him. The Handsome Husband is freaking out!!! Chino: Hey Read More >>
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Well, not a whole lot has changed in the past 4 weeks, but I have a feeling from here on out, we will start to see some big changes in my backyard garden. For starters, how long do you think it’s going to take me to move the enormous rock pile to the left of the picture? Read More >>
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Yesterday the ground finally thawed enough to finish the rock border I started a few days ago. I needed to move the rocks forward a bit to accommodate the low growing alyssum I expect to plant in front of the viburnum hedge along side the house. A very serious Black Fatty supervised nearby in between scratching for worms. With Read More >>
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At around 5:30 this morning the Handsome Husband informed me Pablo was attempting to crow. He heard this from our bedroom, the windows were closed and the chickens had not been let out of their coop yet. What? Are you serious? Oh the HH was dead serious, and had a rather stern look on his Read More >>
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If you are looking for a breakfast that is packed with protein, these ham and cheese quinoa bites might just be the way to go. The HH and I have been popping them in our mouths ever since I baked a batch yesterday afternoon. This recipe makes about 45 bites when you use a mini Read More >>
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I’ve been getting quite a few emails from people wondering what seeds I’ll be planting next year. Last month I shared what vegetables I’ll be growing and sources for ordering strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, so today I thought I would share what flowers I will be growing this year. Some flowers will be started under Read More >>
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I made Nutella cookies for breakfast this morning. The kids and the HH were in heaven. It’s not to often I feed my family cookies to jump start their day, but man oh man are these cookies good. I mean really, talk about a protein packed breakfast: nuts and eggs. Sounds like a great way Read More >>
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