TV Free Friday: On the Farm Options

February 8, 2013

As we have been participating in the Locavore Challenge with Longview Farm Market, we have been able to stop by the farm and stock up on locally grown foods a couple of times over the last two weeks. We enjoyed roasted beets, sweet potatoes, parsnips and carrots from the farm for dinner the other evening […]

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It’s Time to Get Crafty Giveaway Hop

February 6, 2013

Welcome to the It’s Time to Get Crafty Giveaway Hop, hosted by the Blogging Mamas Network. Does the colder weather keep you inside more? Then, it’s the perfect time to get crafty! I’ve joined with over 40 other bloggers to bring you great products to keep you or your kids busy this season. My idea […]

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New Garden Layout

February 5, 2013

As we inch into February, those of us who are home gardeners begin to itch with excitement for the new gardening season. Yesterday, I sketched out what I think we can do with the garden and backyard this year. There will be some new adaptations to the big bed. We have an old garage that […]

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Mama Baby Love Giveaway Event

February 5, 2013

  As a mama who was blessed to have a successful breastfeeding journey, I look forward to supporting other moms who are trying to be successful as well. So, I am happy to be a part of the Mama Baby Love! We will outfit two mamas and their babies for their breastfeeding journey.  Thanks to our […]

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Top Locavore and Gardening Books

February 4, 2013

Today’s Locavore Challenge with Longview Farm Market is to choose some great books to read to learn more about how to eat locally, how to eat seasonally and how to grow your own foods. Longview has some great suggested books and I am including some of my own picks. I also included some food and […]

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Longview Locavore Challenge

February 1, 2013

It’s here! It is officially February 1st and it is time to start the Locavore Challenge along with the Longview Center for Agriculture! A division of Greener Partners, Longview is a 120 acre farm in Collegeville, PA (just outside of Philadelphia) and they maintain organic and sustainable practices. In addition to farming a wide variety […]

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Choosing Companies Who Give Back

January 31, 2013

My final resolution for the month and for my financial goals is to seek out companies who give back. Choosing to purchase from  companies such as these can help to benefit non-profit programs and encourage community building. One such company is Seeds of Change. We have been patrons of Seeds of Change for a few […]

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Finish this Quilt!

January 30, 2013

This late in the day post is brought to you by the current nap strike that Tomato is taking this week. Maybe finishing this quilt for her, which I started over two years ago, will bring that midday nap back. This is my final crafting resolution of the year. I loved the class that I […]

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Longview Locavores

January 29, 2013

As we are heading towards February this week, I wanted to let you know some more about the Longview Center of Agriculture’s Locavore Challenge. Longview is located in Collegeville, PA and has 120 acres of organically and sustainably farmed land. They are a section of Greener Partners and they produce food in all 4 seasons. […]

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Sugar Baby eBook Review

January 28, 2013

It’s the final Monday in January, so that makes this the final cooking resolution of 2013. My last cooking goal to share is to do more baking. Last week, I mentioned that I want to utilize my cookbooks more and that includes my ebooks. One of these is  Sugar Baby by Gesine Bullock-Prado. She is […]

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