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Archives for August 2010

Calling All Gardeners: Flower or Weed??

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August 31, By Kristia 16 Comments

Once again, I am calling on my knowledgeable readers to help me figure out a gardening problem. I have no idea whether these plants are weeds or flowers. And if they are flowers, what kind of flowers are they? This is at least the second year they have sprouted up, but I don’t remember planting […]

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Zucchini Cakes or AKA, Vegetarian "Crab" Cakes

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August 30, By Kristia 6 Comments

Zucchini Cakes or AKA, Vegetarian "Crab" Cakes

  This recipe for Zucchini Cakes or AKA, Vegetarian “Crab” Cakes is a great way to use the extra zucchini that you might have. The recipe is from our CSA and was included in our weekly share of organic produce. The sandwich reminds me of a real crab cake, only the main ingredient is zucchini […]

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Lawn Care: To Treat or Not To Treat, That Is The Question?

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August 26, By Kristia 9 Comments

Recently I heard a knock at my front door and when I answered the door the conversation went like this. guy dressed in a uniform: “Hello ma’am, I am working in the neighborhood and I thought I would stop by and give you information about my company. I can help you with this clover patch […]

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Perform Your Own Home Energy Audit To Help Trim Your Utility Expenses

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August 24, By Kristia 6 Comments

This post was originally published in July 2009. Our utility bills account for about 10% of our total household budget. I’m not sure how that compares to everyone else, but there has got to be some room to reduce those expenses. With clipboard in hand, I recently did a walk-thru of our house and performed […]

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Cantaloupe Salsa

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August 23, By Kristia 15 Comments

Homegrown cantaloupe is absolutely delicious and this is the second year in a row that I have had great success with growing cantaloupe. My knife sliced through the melon like it was butter. And the taste is sweet and juicy. I may never buy a cantaloupe from a store again. And I will certainly be growing […]

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If You Want To Save Money, Step Away From The Stores.

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August 17, By Kristia 8 Comments

This post was originally published in June 2009. I can honestly say that I am doing a better job of staying away from the stores, especially Target, in 2010. I found myself with some time to kill yesterday morning. My oldest daughter was attending vacation bible school from 9am – noon. I could have gone […]

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How To Make Iced Coffee

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August 16, By Kristia 5 Comments

This post was originally published in July 2009. No, I don’t have a tobacco-chewing habit, like my husband thought when he first saw my cold-brewed coffee jar. I have a different habit…iced coffee. I drink hot coffee in the mornings, but in the summer I love iced coffee. I came across this recipe by accident […]

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Filed Under: Recipes - Beverages, Saving Money - Groceries

Calling All Gardeners ~ Please Help Me Identify This Plant

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August 10, By Kristia 27 Comments

A few weeks ago, I was being impatient with my garden. My zucchini plant was huge and had a ton of flowers, but not one single zucchini. The plant had grown so big that it was taking over the garden and yard. But what I assumed was a zucchini plant is actually not a zucchini […]

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Summer Vegetable Pasta

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August 9, By Kristia 5 Comments

Take advantage of all that summer garden goodness with this quick pasta dish. Serve with grilled chicken and your meal is complete. Summer Vegetable Pasta 1/3 cup olive oil 1 zucchini, chopped 1 yellow squash, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups sliced grape or cherry tomatoes 1-2 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs […]

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The Road to Simplicity Starts With Cleaning the Refrigerator

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August 5, By Kristia 9 Comments

In a quest to declutter and hopefully simplify our home, I wrote a series this past winter called “Tackle That Tough Spot”. I decluttered and reorganized our home office, the garage/mudroom/pantry, the foyer closet and the kids’ toys. Aside from our constant struggle with wrangling the toys, these areas have remained organized all of these […]

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