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The drought is killing the CSA

We have had a lot of DRY, HOT and HUMID days here in Virginia. Our weekly veggies are certainly limited these days, not saying I can even keep up with all the goodies that have survived. But it is sad that the local crops are drying up. We were notified this week that the one [...]

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CSA – It’s getting good!

I think I’m in week 4 of my CRA and find that I’m receiving some really great vegetables. The greens still come, but they are looking more familiar…romaine lettuce. I’m getting a lot of yellow squash and zucchini. One of my favorite things to do with these squash is slice them into half inch discs, [...]

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The Secret of Real Health Care Reform

My name is Sally Galloway, and I am what others call a health nut. I am a nutrition counselor and healthy lifestyle coach. I love good, healthy food. I did massage therapy for 25 years. I believe using massage, chiropractic, meditation, healthy food, and nutritional supplements are a person’s best hope for living a full, [...]

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CSA – Week 1

This year I decided to participate in our local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) because I wanted to experience and support our local growers.  In doing this I also eat organically grown food. So, from now until September I’ll be heading to our beautiful down town and picking up my share of the goods every Thursday [...]

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Earth Day to the Smallest Level

My boys are toddlers, 3 1/2, 2 and 11 months to be exact, but I still wanted something to do with them to help them feel the important of the world around us.
Well, I took their love of digging in the dirt (did I mention they’re boys) and mixed it together with the empty urns [...]

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Toddler Crafts: Jingle Bell Bracelets

The crafting continues with my crazy little boys. As a self-admitted non-crafter I must say this has been an adventure for all of us. I am becoming slightly more crafty with each passing day, though find my ideas are few. It might just be time to invest in a simple crafts book and take you [...]

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Quick Snacks: Under 200 Calories!

I know what you’re thinking….under 200 calories? It can’t be good or filling. I am always looking for new healthy snacks or desserts I can feel good about even after I’ve eaten them.
In building a montage from the refridgeration, I stumbled upon a tasty treat. This is probably something you’ve all had, but it’s always [...]

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Toddler Crafts: 2 Minute Hats

I was having a hard time coming up with a craft when we came upon some remnants of some poster board I’d used for backing on a light box.
The boys, of course, wanted to color them. So, I let them at it. After they had colored them I thought of it…
I had them bring them [...]

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Toddler Crafts: Paper Trucks

Ok I have to admit, I didn’t actually do any prep work with these. There are little booklets at the Dollar Tree that have little punch out paper trucks that you just glue into their shape and send them away with the kids.
Here was the problem. I didn’t have quick drying glue, so I had [...]

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Toddler Crafts-Newspaper Hats

What can I say? It’s about as old skool as it gets and no matter how old you are there’s nothing like a newspaper hat. I remember making them with my Grandpa when I was little.
Everyone has a little newspaper lying around and if you don’t, you know someone who does.
I had to search the [...]

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Quick Crafts: Foam Crowns

You’ll notice a new theme among my blogs. I’m crafting and…well…am not so crafty. My boys are toddlers and my talents are limited so I’ll share my crafting misadventures with you in the hopes of inspiring you to see life through the eyes of a toddler and find excitement in the little (and a little [...]

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Happy Birthday, Baby!

On Sunday my little middle turned two! I can’t believe this happened. lol. It seems like I just brought him home.
So, a party ensued. I wanted to throw something quick, satisfying and easy together, so here’s the menu:

Meat & Cheese Tray (thank you, local deli)
Condiments (in a cute little server I have)
Sandwich Fixings (onion, lettuce, [...]

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Friends & Fun

It was a busy weekend full of friends, food and fun-the perfect combination for any gathering. Saturday was great fun celebrating the recent marriage of some very dear friends who went to Vegas for the weekend and in true Vegas fashion-tied the knot with a famous chapel, a drive thru and a classic Shelby!
Back home [...]

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Baby Food Extravaganza

It’s baby food making day, ladies & gentlemen!
I love doing it because I know exactly what’s going into my little man’s food and he loves it! Today I’m doing a variety of dishes and I’ll share all of them with you.
The first thing I do is prep all the ingredients I am using. Today that [...]

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Beyond Cookies in a Jar

This holiday season, you may find your gift list a little more extensive than your budget. So many people have been affected by the recession…..What to do?
Why, cook, of course!
By baking and cooking your own gifts, you can save money AND keep everyone on your list happy this season. You may even be able to [...]

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Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution

Over the weekend I read that Jamie Oliver of Food Network fame (The Naked Chef) has a new show airing on ABC in 2010 called Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution.  Jamie’s philosophy is very similar to My Online Meals in three simple ways:  1) Planning your meals and your shopping trip ahead of time will save [...]

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Do You Eat With Your Children?

Many people would say yes, and they are telling the truth: A pop-tart on the way to school, a Lunchable between piano and ball practice, a bowl of popcorn in front of a sitcom. However, if the question were just slightly different:  “Do you eat meals with your family?” Then the resulting answers would be [...]

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Healthy Eating on a Budget

 
Everyone knows that it’s more expensive to eat healthy foods than junk foods.  A limited budget contributes to poor eating habits in many ways.  Junk food costs less at the grocery store than healthier choices.  Even when you’re dining out, it’s cheaper to dash through a greasy hamburger joint than it is to go to [...]

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Packing Your Child’s Lunch is Beneficial

Packing Your Child’s Lunch is Beneficial
Packing your child’s school lunch has some big advantages over having them participate in the school lunch program. You can often prepare the lunches cheaper at home, the meals you prepare for your child can easily be made healthier than what might be available in the school cafeteria and [...]

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Reconnect With Your Child Over Lunch

Reconnect with Your Child over Lunch
With a family where parents work and kids are in school all day, it’s sometimes hard to find enough quality time to spend with your child. By the time everyone gets home after a long day, it’s time to prepare dinner and unwind. So why not take advantage of [...]

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