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This year my goal is to grow 2,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. I think I can do it. With 16 raised garden beds, a greenhouse, a raspberry patch and a few more planting beds sprinkled throughout our property, I believe growing 2,000 pounds of food is an attainable goal. Even if I do Read More >>
Here is the bartering video in case you missed the live version on Making it in America with Vinnie Politan. P.S. I have no idea why on earth I am smiling SO BIG in the video. You’d think with my crappy British teeth, I’d be trying to keep my mouth shut. Oh, and who is Read More >>
A few weeks ago, my friend Ramona made some last minute plans to travel out of state to visit her relatives. The only problem was, she had placed a large order of chicken. The chicken was due to arrive when she was going to be out of town. So when Ramona offered to give me Read More >>
When I picked up my 4 free boxes of “chicken scraps” from Mr. Produce Guy this week I was pretty hopeful. As I quickly placed the boxes in the back of the car, I was thinking, cool we’d have grapes and cantaloupe for lunches, and plenty of lettuce for soft tacos this week. Sweet! Then Read More >>
Because I didn’t do any shopping at the grocery stores to fill my refrigerator last week, instead I spent the week pulling weeds in the garden and bartering with my neighbors. So not only did I save on gas, but I saved a few pennies as well. After all, I need to conserve my resources Read More >>
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