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Archives for May 2011

Shoe Fly Cake

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May 30, By Kristia 3 Comments

This is a repost of a recipe I published in September 2009. …or muffins. I grew up in Pennsylvania Dutch country where Shoe-Fly Pie is a specialty. While I like Shoe-Fly pie, I LOVE Shoe-Fly cake. It is a recipe that takes me back to my childhood. My grandmother always made it for me because […]

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Picnic Planning for Memorial Day and Beyond REDIRECTED

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May 26, By Kristia 1 Comment

Grills will be firing up this weekend to kick off summer with Memorial Day. Do you need some inspiration for your picnic menu? Let me help you out. The Main CourseRed Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers Apple and Blue Cheese Feta Burgers How to Grill Chicken Breast and Not Dry It Out Like the Sahara […]

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The Number One Way We Save Money on Organic Food

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May 25, By Kristia 1 Comment

Something very exciting happened at our house this week. We picked up our first share of local, fresh, organic produce from our CSA for the season. CSA stands for ‘Community Supported Agriculture and it is a commitment between local farmer/s and community members who pay the farmer for a seasonal membership. Each week the member […]

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Organizing With Baskets ~ Ultimate Blog Swap

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May 24, By Kristia 2 Comments

Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. You’ll find me posting over at Adventures of Life, Love and Librarianship about Asking for a Discount in Today’s Economy, and I’m excited to welcome Liz from Hoosier Homemade to Family Balance Sheet: Hi there, Family Balance Sheet fans! I’m Liz from Hoosier Homemade, and am so […]

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Choosing Thrift First: Thinking Ahead

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May 19, By Kristia 7 Comments

I have two daughters and one benefit of having same sex siblings is that my youngest is the beneficiary of a mighty fine wardrobe, season after season. I don’t have that luxury with my oldest daughter. She doesn’t receive any hand-me-downs, so I find myself building her wardrobe at the beginning of every season. I […]

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Growing Herbs in My Garden

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May 17, By Kristia 7 Comments

I was able to plant my herbs in my square foot garden on Monday, before the rains came in. My veggies will have to wait another day. I expanded my herbs this year. I have always planted parsley and rosemary, but this year I added a few more. Along with those two, I have dill, […]

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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Muffins

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May 16, By Kristia 1 Comment

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Muffins

These muffins make a hearty lunch or snack. My daughter even ate the leftovers for breakfast. Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Muffins ¾ cup uncooked orzo 2 cups finely chopped broccoli 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken ½ finely chopped red onion ½ tsp salt ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese 3 eggs, beaten 2 Tbsp […]

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Front Yard Landscaping: Take 3

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May 12, By Kristia Leave a Comment

We have done a lot of renovations around our home in the last ten years. The DIY project that we are most proud of is the landscaping in our front yard. I wrote about the process 2 years ago and it is still my most popular post. Read more about our Front Yard Landscaping: We […]

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Square Foot Gardening: Starting Over With New Soil

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May 10, By Kristia 9 Comments

Last year, I chronicled my box garden conversion from random planting to the more calculated method, known as Square Foot Gardening. I had great success, but at the end of the season, I vowed that in 2011, I was going to replace all of the dirt in my box with new soil following the Square […]

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Cajun Red Beans and Rice

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May 9, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Cajun Red Beans and Rice is a hearty meal that cooks up really fast. Alter the cajun seasoning to your preference.  My family gobbles this dish down. It is definitely a family favorite and a regular on my meal rotation. Enjoy! Cajun Red Beans and Rice Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb sausage, casings […]

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