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Hurricane Irene is making her way up the East Coast. It seems she's been downgraded to a category 2 but is an extremely powerful storm nonetheless. It's always best to err on the side of caution. Protecting your home: • Secure your property and outside items, move loose items indoors if possible or weigh them down. • If you are in a coastal area, board up windows with 5/8” marine plywood or permanent shutters. • Make sure trees and shrubs around your home are … [Read more...]
How many adorable photo Christmas cards do you receive each year? Opening these personalized cards is a special treat, and it’s especially more meaningful when they’re from those who live far away. It’s nice to be able to see their smiling faces and take note of the changes in them since the same time last year. As each holiday season comes to an end I struggle between my need to de-clutter and the guilt I feel when throwing away these beautiful photos. These are all of my favorite … [Read more...]
Normally, I make a decent hard-boiled egg doing it the way my mother taught me. But since we’re dying our Easter eggs tonight, I did some research on the best method. Here’s how it’s done. Step 1: Set raw eggs in a pan and cover with cold water. Over medium heat, slowly bring the water to a boil. Step 2: Immediately cover and remove from heat. Let sit for about 10 minutes. Step 3: Drain the water, and run cold water over the eggs. This stops the cooking process and … [Read more...]
When I planted my basil and tomatoes in the Spring, I imagined the tomato salad I’d make in the summer: Unfortunately this year my tomato crops were sabotaged, and I only had a few small fruits to pick from the plant. As for the basil, I had the opposite problem. That fragrant plant grew like a wildfire. I hate to waste food, and I couldn’t just sit here and watch it die. There was a TON of basil left, and I couldn’t use it fast enough. When you’ve got lots of … [Read more...]
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