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Summer Boredom Buster Idea #DIY #Kids #ParentingTip

Summer Boredom Buster Idea We are only a couple of weeks into summer break and if I hear “I am bored!” one more time I am going to go crazy!  I have one child that is the biggest user of the word, but all of my kids have claimed to be bored more than once. […]

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How to get a fresh pineapple or a head of cauliflower for only $.42 ~ Best price on produce

Yesterday I went to Ridley’s in Middleton to pick up 2 flats of strawberries (8lbs for $9.98) I wanted to make jam and freeze them for smoothies.  BUT while I was there I noticed they were having their FILL IT FRESH $10 bag sale.  You can FILL you white bag with what ever (select) veggies

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Everything you need to know about Freezing Food A-Z

Freezing Foods A to Z Thanks to Jolene Taylor for these Freezing tips. Before we start with the alphabet, a little lesson for gardeners on how to prepare those home-grown veggies for the freezer. Blanching: Most raw vegetables should be blanched before frozen. (Exceptions are onions, garlic, and bell peppers.) Blanching means to boil for a few minutes to stop

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