From the monthly archives:

May 2010

A Mother’s Day History Lesson

May 9, 2010

Someone was asking me yesterday what I was going to do for Mother’s Day.  I replied with a “Oh, I’m not sure” (cause I wasn’t!) and the response was “Oh, that’s OK, it’s just another Hallmark Holiday”.  While I kind of agree, it still got me thinking.  How did this holiday get started, and once [...]

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New Kitchen Equipment Yay!!!

May 7, 2010

Mr. T. and I both enjoy cooking…and today we got some awesome new kitchen equipment!  We’ve been needing a new toaster oven for quite awhile.  And, I’ve been cooking with just 2 pots and 1 frying pan for several years now.  It was time for a few new things. We don’t have a lot of [...]

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Lasagna You’ll Never Forget

May 5, 2010

This Lasagna is quite possibly the best I’ve ever had.  I don’t usually make meat lasagna but this is just amazing.  I found the recipe on allrecipes.com and we make it a few times a year but when we do, everyone is so happy!  Add in some yummy garlic bread and a big salad and [...]

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Non-Toxic and Homemade Insect Repellent Recipes – Keep Bugs Away The Natural Way!

May 2, 2010

With the thought of black flies on my mind, and knowing that the mosquitoes are on their way as well – it’s time for the Bug Juice.  I can’t stand the commercial products with DEET and other harsh chemicals  in them though, so, we use natural and organic insect repellents to keep the nasties away. [...]

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