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Archives for May 2012

Tackle that Tough Spot: Clear the Magazine Clutter

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May 31, By Kristia 7 Comments

My name is Kristia and I am addicted to magazines. I have stacks by my bedside… and elsewhere… It all started back in 1982 when my mother caved to my request for a Young Miss magazine (the back-to-school edition) while in the grocery store check out lane. The check out lane is an evil place […]

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Kids Bowl Free | Summer Fun Guide REDIRECTED

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May 29, By Kristia Leave a Comment

My kids were invited to a birthday party over the winter that was held at a bowling center. It was their first time bowling and they had a blast. The mom of the birthday girl told me about KidsBowlFree.com and I’m going to sign up my kids. Basically, you sign your kids up at a local participating […]

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Our New Waterpik Showerhead

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May 29, By Kristia Leave a Comment

My husband had a small honey-do list this past weekend. mow the lawn fix a towel bar in the bathroom install our new Waterpik showerhead I received this Waterpik Medallion showerhead in the swagbag from Bloggy Boot Camp. It was totally unexpected and I am pretty excited about it. This Waterpik is a handheld showerhead […]

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Summer Grillin’ Recipe Exchange | Every Monday June thru August

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May 28, By Kristia 1 Comment

Are you ready to get your grill on? Join us every Monday, starting June 4 through the end of summer, for the Summer Grillin’ Recipe Exchange. I’ll be posting a new recipe of my own and opening up a linky for bloggers to bring their favorite grilling posts to link up and share with readers. […]

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Tackle that Tough Spot: Purge the VHS tapes and Unused Media

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May 24, By Kristia Leave a Comment

When was the last time you watched a VHS tape?  Our VCR started eating tapes a few years ago and we were not about to replace it or try to get it fixed.  But for some reason I never got rid of the tapes. As I was cleaning out our entertainment center I realized the craziness of […]

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My (almost) Square Foot Garden

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May 23, By Kristia Leave a Comment

The weather this past weekend was gorgeous, so I took advantage of it and finally planted my vegetable and herb garden. I converted to a square foot garden in 2010 and it really changed the way that I garden. It is an efficient way of gardening. If you haven’t read the book, Square Foot Gardening, […]

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Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

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May 22, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. You’ll find me posting over at The Holistic Mama about Saving Money on Organic Food, and I’m excited to welcome Camille from Growing Up Gabel to Family Balance Sheet: One of the many ways that I save money is by making things I would otherwise buy at […]

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My Day @ Bloggy Boot Camp

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May 21, By Kristia 2 Comments

This past Saturday, I woke up bright and early and headed east to Philadelphia to attend my first blog conference. I sucked up my fear of walking into a room and not knowing ANYONE and I spent the day listening, learning, and absorbing tons of information to help me improve my writing, my blog, and my business. Bloggy Boot […]

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Tackle that Tough Spot: Above the Refrigerator

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May 17, By Kristia 2 Comments

Have you looked on top of your refrigerator lately? Go ahead, don’t be afraid, take a look. I’m tall, so that might be one reason the top of the refrigerator becomes a dumping ground. It is also a spot that little hands can’t get to, so I’ll use that as an excuse too. So, I tackled […]

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Chicken, Pinto Beans & Rice Casserole

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May 14, By Kristia 11 Comments

  Chicken, Pinto Beans & Rice Casserole is a hearty and versatile dish. If you don’t have pinto beans, replace them with another bean, such as red or white or black or chick peas. Cooked pinto beans were in my freezer, so that is what I grabbed. I had a lot of beans and rice leftover (the chicken was devoured at […]

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