What kind of good doggy do you think Leah is? Best guess wins a prize!

Mixing my own Earthbox Growing Media

My old Earthboxes perform well, filled with Miracle Grow Potting Mix and topped off with a bit of compost. But I got even better results those first couple of years when I purchased complete kits that included Earthbox brand growing media. Unfortunately, I dumped the Earthbox brand media into my…

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Electric problem fixed! Why did I let this go on for 5+ years?

Several months after buying our house, something tripped a breaker and 5 outlets stopped working. (2 in the kitchen, one outside, and two in the garage) Our breaker box is inconveniently located at the back of our small pantry, so we weren’t in any hurry to flip it back on.…

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My air conditioner broke! Buying a new HVAC in 2022.

July 2022, at the peak of a 99 – 106 degree heat wave, my central air conditioner broke. I learned that there are a lot of differing thoughts on the best solution for our little 1100 sq ft home: 2.5-ton vs 3-ton  condenser and coil 80% vs 96% efficiency natural…

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Sensi Thermostat on wall

1 month in, I like my Sensi Smart Thermostat! But I’m still on the fence about if they are a good idea.

July 2022, at the peak of a 99 – 106 degree heat wave, my central air conditioner broke. I learned that there are a lot of differing thoughts on the best solution for our little 1100 sq ft home. So I ended up going with my third cheapest option, which…

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Leah’s DNA Test Results

We finally got a DNA test for our dog, Leah! The test was sent in Friday, October 22, 2021. Results are expected in 2-4 weeks.   JUMP TO COMMENTSENTER YOUR GUESS What do you think Leah is? I am taking guesses while we wait for Leah’s test results! There will…

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Granny’s Sweet Pepper Relish Recipe

One of my favorite childhood foods! I have been anxious to make my grandmother’s pepper relish recipe for years. I was afraid that I was in over my head. But Granny was right, it was so easy! Ingredients: Makes about 3 pints of sweet pepper relish. 2-3 Onions (preferably sweet,…

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Yogurt-Marinated Chicken & Garlic Sauce with Lemony Couscous and Chili Roasted Carrots

Trying HelloFresh – Meal Review

June 2021 Offer: Save $90 on your first four orders! –  Check the link to see if HelloFresh is still offering this deal! Overall HelloFresh Review Packaging & Delivery: It is convenient to have food delivered to your door, but a delay with UPS had me worried. Our box arrived…

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Young Swiss Chard Plant

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…

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Saying 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…

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Why 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…

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