Bright Lights Swiss Chard
This year we are going to try growing some Bright Lights Swiss Chard, a colorful and highly nutritious leafy vegetable. Plant specs: Plant Size: 8 to 24 inches tall, 8 to 20 inches wide Matures: 60 days Spacing: 12 – 24 inches apart Light: Full sun with some shade in the hot part of the…
Read MoreSaying goodbye to the little old lady in her bonnet | My grandmother passed away
I got the call yesterday. My grandmother, who usually tried to help take care of herself at the nursing home, suddenly became very lethargic and had no interest in anything. They couldn’t get hold of my aunt or uncle. I was next on the list to notify before they called an ambulance to take her…
Read MoreWhy is it getting hard to find Centrum Specialist Energy multi-vitamins?
1/19/2021 Update: IT’S BACK! 60 ct Centrum Specialist Energy at Amazon My favorite multi-vitamin is getting so hard to find! I reached out to GSK (owners of the Centrum brand) to let them know how much this product has helped me and to ask if it has been discontinued or if they are having a…
Read MoreBaked tomatoes with onion and cheese
Trying to be less wasteful of food, my family has had these baked tomatoes three times this week. This recipe is totally customizable to meet your taste. Ingredients: 4 Roma Tomatoes 1 Small Onion Salt & Pepper 1 Pinch Italian Seasoning (optional) 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese 1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese I accidentally grabbed “Grated…
Read MoreChicken Giardino – Easier recipe, inspired by Olive Garden
Two years ago I tried Olive Garden’s Chicken Giardino. This “Grilled chicken and a medley of fresh vegetables, tossed with ruffled pappardelle pasta in a light chicken herb sauce” totally hit the spot! I was delighted to see that Olive Garden actually published the recipe on their website! It has since been taken down. I…
Read MoreChicken Giardino – Olive Garden Recipe
Olive Garden recently removed the Chicken Giardino Recipe from their website! I hope they will put it back soon. In the meantime, I looked for the original recipe and published below. CLICK HERE to see my cheaper, easier, and lower calorie version. Chicken Giardino – Easier recipe, inspired by Olive Garden Original Chicken Giardino Recipe…
Read MoreI finally got a new mattress! (Idle Hybrid Review)
I have been sleeping on the mattress that came with my house for almost five years now. It was a nice mattress, but it has officially reached the point of needing to be replaced. I apologize in advance if this post sounds like an advertisement. I’m just so glad that I am happy with my…
Read MoreI never knew how much we needed a Bearded Dragon!
My daughter has wanted a pet lizard for years. When she asked about a bearded dragon, I agreed that it would be a good alternative to catching a random lizard outside. But she already had enough to keep up with between school and chores. Plus, we live in a small town with no good exotic…
Read MoreMango Salsa
I do not like mangos, but I love what Mango Salsa does to an ordinary meal! I am still trying to perfect my mango salsa recipe. I am writing my base recipe here so I don’t forget. Ingredients: 10 ounces fresh cut mango (found in the grocery store fresh produce) substitution: use 14 ounce can…
Read MoreBerry Patch Plans
Our first little berry patch is officially planted! I made myself a map and plant summaries to help keep things straight. Pink Lemonade Blueberries Planted two seedlings, about 6-8 inch tall, February 29, 2020. These are under the outer branches of a tree, which will provide shade in the hottest part of the day. Thanks…
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