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Spinach and Feta Orzo Salad Looking for a few recipes for Labor Day? Here are a few of my favorite salads, side dishes and desserts. And the best part? They can all be made ahead of time you you can enjoy your extended weekend with family and friends! Creamy Broccoli and Spinach Pasta Salad Pasta Read More >>
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I know I usually cram all of the most awesome deals of the day in my Mornings with Mavis posts, but I just stumbled upon this deal and it was too great not to share. I ordered one and thought all my gung-ho gardening readers might want in on this action too! Here’s what you Read More >>
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I thought I would give you an update on how the 3 potato towers we planted in late March were doing. Maybe you can’t see it from this angle, but the leaves on all of the plants are beginning to turn yellow. This can only mean 1 thing, the potatoes will be ready to harvest Read More >>
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How To Freeze Fresh Corn — I never thought the shucking would end, but it finally did. Thanks to the Handsome Husband I now have enough corn to last us until next year. If you ever find yourself with more corn than you know what to do with, here is a quick tutorial on how Read More >>
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So I have a question for all you dog owners out there. How often do you bathe your dogs? We’ve been giving Lucy the puggle dog a bath about once every two weeks, and let me tell you, it is a struggle. Am I washing her too much? Not enough? Does it get any easier? Read More >>
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If you missed this deal last time, it’s baaaack! DiscountMags is offering a 1 year subscription to Urban Farm Magazine for only $8.99 a year when you use code MAVIS at checkout. I love this magazine! Learn how to grow you own food in the space you have! Urban Farm Magazine is guide for those in cities Read More >>
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Mama Mia! The HH and I made a HUGE and I do mean HUGE batch of heirloom tomato sauce the other day and no, I didn’t can it. Not this batch of sauce anyway. We have a giant pasta feed coming up, and I wanted to make sure we had enough tomato sauce on hand Read More >>
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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 is getting there. ~Mavis ******* When Read More >>
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