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Recipe Box: Lentil Salad

Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese, makes four servings. I’m already thinking ahead to summer and how good this salad would be in a lettuce wrap!

My Garden: Growing Seedlings Inside

Do you live in an area of the country with a short growing season? If you are interested in having your own vegetable seedlings you will have to start your seeds indoors. After reading last week’s post on Time To Plant Seeds you will know how to figure out when to start your seeds indoors.Continue reading “My Garden: Growing Seedlings Inside”

Going From Two Incomes To One

Do you currently live o two incomes? Could you imagine only living on one income? Perhaps one of you wants to stay home with your young children or maybe you’d like to go back to school. The decision to go from two incomes to one begins with a detailed look at your household finances. CarefullyContinue reading “Going From Two Incomes To One”

Baked Eggs with Roasted Vegetables

This Baked Eggs with Roasted Vegetables is such a delicious and healthy meal. This recipe serves 2-4 depending on the size ramekins you use.

Time To Start Planting Seeds

Monday I wrote that Organization is Key. I find that this is especially true when getting ready to start my seeds! I have a large container of seeds, some that I have purchased this year and many other leftover packets from the last couple of years. How do I know which seeds to plant when?Continue reading “Time To Start Planting Seeds”

Mom’s Crock Pot Beef Stew

With my Mom’s Crock Pot Beef Stew you can do all the work in the morning and have a tasty meal waiting for you at the end of the day.

How Many Days Until Spring?

The houseplants have been tended to, the seeds have been ordered and I’m just counting the days until spring. Here in Vermont, like many other places has been experiencing a very cold and snowy winter. I will admit I love the change of seasons and I really try to take advantage of our beautiful winterContinue reading “How Many Days Until Spring?”

Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry

When you’ve had a busy day this beef and veggie stir-fry can be made quickly and in no time at all you will have a healthy, delicious dinner on the table.

2015 Worm Update

Remember my worm farm? It’s been in operation for over a year now and is doing quiet well. During the warmer months I move the whole worm farm outside into a protected area where it is under the eves of the house. However during the winter months I move the container into our garage. OurContinue reading “2015 Worm Update”

Frugal Tips: Riley Needs Dog Treats

When we had two dogs I made dog treats more often. Now that we only have one dog (my daughter’s Boston Terrier) I don’t make treats as often. However this week we were out of dog treats and Riley expects one when she comes in from doing her business. I really didn’t feel like making aContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Riley Needs Dog Treats”