Summer in Texas means one thing; heat. That heat also means I do whatever I can to avoid turning on my stove or oven a lot of the time. Yes, we have central air but more heat means my a/c works harder and I pay more. That's where this strawberry spinach salad comes into the room. It's the perfect ...
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I love watching birds as they come to visit a garden full of flowers. Hummingbirds are my favorite to watch. I just think it's so cool to watch them flutter about as they enjoy the nectar given by flowers and in hummingbird feeders. If your yard or garden is not attracting hummingbirds, it can be ...
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The Day I Admitted My Daughter to a Psych Hospital
I hugged my daughter like I haven't hugged her in a long time. My voice - normally strong and confident - failed me as I tried through the tears to tell her things would be okay and that I loved her. I ended up simply whispering it in her ear as I held on for dear life. It was all I had left in me. ...
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Bacon Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Recipe
I love potatoes. I know they're not exactly the best for me since I am diabetic, but that doesn't stop my love of them. Part of the reason for my love of potatoes is how versatile they are. They're great as a side dish recipe or they can be used in your favorite breakfast recipe too! Mashed, fried, ...
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11 Reasons We Switched to Raw Milk
Not too long ago, my doctor told me to start eating gluten free. What that kicked off in my home was an unintentional and complete change of not only my diet, but my family's diet as well. I booted any processed foods my kids were eating. We moved back to eating as much farm fresh as we could. And ...
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How to Save Money on Your Electric Bill
If you ask most people what their most expensive bill is, they will tell you it is their electric bill. With electric rates that fluctuate from month to month, it can be hard to really figure out how to save money on your electric bill with any certainty. If your electric bill is too high, it may ...
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How to Make a Milk Jug Bird Feeder
My mom almost always had an milk jug full of iced tea in the fridge when I was growing up. She knew she could repurpose empty milk jugs, but it wasn't really her "thing" to find too many ways to use empty milk jugs. For her, they were simply a way to store a drink. For me, they are another way to ...
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Why You Must Be Self Sufficient to Truly Live Frugal
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