Category Archives: personal

I know, I know…

Slacker, I know. But to my defense it HAS been glorious out and I’ve been running and enjoying these mild and warm temps. In fact I’m sitting in my kitchen with all my windows open and I’m actually warm. Amazing. I’m itching to get out in the garden, but I promised myself I wouldn’t until...

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Simplicity: Shopping made simple, part 2

On to more shopping! Thanks for the great feedback – here’s part two of my shopping. We’ve all heard about shopping the perimeter, eat whole foods, etc. That’s great, but honestly sometimes I need to go in the middle. Sometimes I need flour, or tomato sauce because I didn’t can enough. Let’s be real here,...

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Simplicity: Shopping made simple, part 1

It’s become apparent to me that I’ve become that person, that friend. The one that other friends and people feel the need to hide from because I’ve become a hair nuts about food. The quality of food. What’s in my food. I didn’t mean to be that person, I certainly don’t go into peoples homes...

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Homemade granola and bars

My kids take their lunch to school almost everyday. There are few school lunches that I and they are willing eat – so I spend a good chunk of my grocery bill on granola bars. Good, quality granola bars are expensive plain and simple. A box can cost upwards to $5 or $6 depending on...

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Happy Love Day

I’m a fan of Valentine’s. I don’t buy into the notion that you demonstrate your love once a year, but I am a fan of taking the time to make sure I let those that I love, just know it a bit more. I know many people are cynical about the value of this day...

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