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Goal Setting Week 29 Update

Making progress with goal setting is not always easy during the busy months of summer, however I continue to read new books and explore each week.

Helpful Sites for Meal Planning

Are you a meal planner? If not, why don’t you meal plan? Too busy, don’t like leftovers. Don’t like to cook, don’t know what you want? Here are a few helpful sites for meal planning. One of my favorite sites is https://www.skinnytaste.com. The meals are simple and easy to prepare and each week they put togetherContinue reading “Helpful Sites for Meal Planning”

Summer Dessert: Blueberry Meringues

Goal Setting Week 28 Update

Accomplishing goals is an ongoing process. I’m so glad that I write a weekly post on goal setting because it keeps me motivated!

Independence Day Tarts

Goal Setting Week 27 Update

My goal setting update took a back burner this last week. Our two sons moved down to Portland from Seattle and we were busy helping them move! Not only were they able to use our many boxes but my husband lent a hand and actually drove up to help them load and then unload theirContinue reading “Goal Setting Week 27 Update”

Planning Meals From a CSA

This year instead of having our own garden we are supporting a local CSA. Each Friday we receive a basket of various fresh vegetables from Pumpkin Ridge Gardens. Planning meals from a CSA is not hard and each week I try to use up all the vegetables we received. Pumpkin Ridge Gardens, where we receiveContinue reading “Planning Meals From a CSA”

Goal Setting Week 26 Update

These days life is full. Now that the various small house projects have been completed the days are full of planning our future garden space and exploring. Our new town is quite active and we’ve taken advantage of all the various activities. Last weekend was the local strawberry festival, such fun to walk to theContinue reading “Goal Setting Week 26 Update”

The Summer Garden – Keeping Ahead of the Weeds

Summer is a busy time in the garden. The seeds have sprouted; the plants are growing including the weeds! In order to produce a good harvest you want to stay ahead of the weeds. You also want to give your vegetables the best chance so they will produce well. When your seedlings are just aContinue reading “The Summer Garden – Keeping Ahead of the Weeds”