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Archives for July 2012

Central Park Zoo, Life Changes…and Zucchini

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July 28, By Kristia Leave a Comment

You will have to excuse my absence the past few weeks, this summer has gotten the best of me. Unfortunately my blog has been the victim of an over-planned summer. My husband and I just commented this week about how active we have been–VBS, Y-camp, play-dates, boating with the grandparents, weekend trips to visit extended […]

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Donating Household Clutter and Taking a Tax Deduction

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July 19, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Every year, I have a yard sale. It usually coincides with our neighborhood’s big sale and I make out quite nicely with the profits. However, this year we were in Pittsburgh and I missed out on the event…and the cash. So instead, I hauled our stuff to the Salvation Army. I’ve been tackling clutter since January and I had the boxes […]

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Visit a Different Playground Every Week | Summer Fun Guide

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July 18, By Kristia 2 Comments

When my kids were younger, one of their favorite things to do was go to a playground to play. They would meet friends, make new ones, play, climb, swing, jump, and slide for hours. And if there is a sand pit, my youngest will become a filfthy mess and wonder out loud, “mommy, why don’t we have a […]

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Live Butterfly Garden

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July 11, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Have you seen the Live Butterfly Garden Hatching Kit advertised on TV? My kids have and my oldest daughter was super excited when she received one for her birthday last fall. The box contains the mesh ‘garden’ as seen on the box and a coupon to receive 5 caterpillars and food via mail. She waited anxiously all […]

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Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag

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July 10, By Kristia 1 Comment

We are a family of ice cream connoisseurs. And that’s a nice way of saying that we are addicts. While we enjoy an occasional trip to the ice cream shop, that can get expensive. I have no problem buying a carton of good ice cream at the grocery store, but Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag […]

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17 Yummy Recipes for Your July 4th Bash REDIRECTED

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July 2, By Kristia Leave a Comment

What are your plans for July 4th? Are you hosting a gathering or taking a dish elsewhere? My parents and grandmother always host a big bash, so I’ll be taking a dish. One thing is for sure, by 7 pm on July 4th, I’ll be crying, “I’m stuffed. I can hardly move.” Here are some ideas […]

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