The drought is killing the CSA

by M.O.M. on July 16, 2010

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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Korean-Style Beef Skewers

I found something my whole family likes!!! This is a bit of a miracle in my house. My 3 year old is picky (not out of the ordinary), but my husband is pickier (a complete pain in my butt!). So, when I fixed something new I was a bit nervous, as always, but this was [...]

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Lemon Mascarpone Blondies

On Saturday was my littlest man’s first birthday party…can I take a side note and just say WHERE HAVE MY SWEET BABY GONE! *sniff sniff* Ahh..
I always do the same old cupcakes and am, frankly, tired of either eating them or avoiding them, so this year I made a baked yummp for the adults at the [...]

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Cinnamon Rolls

I haven’t made cinnamon rolls from scratch in a long time, so it was time to find a great recipe and bust some out! This was a duel purpose double batch, one for my house and one for the continuous bake sale. They turned out great!
I found a Paula Deen recipe on FoodNetwork.com that I [...]

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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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Continuous Bake Sale: No-Bake Bars

These are tasty and easy! What could be better? I threw these together with the Butterscotch and Chocolate Chip Bars and they are holding their own. Today I’m making them to get my little middle (my middle boy who’s 2) out of his brother’s “butt” and into the kitchen to help me make something.

Here’s the [...]

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Toddler Crafts: Foam Frames & Pictures

This was a fun little craft we decided to do when standing in the Dollar Tree craft aisle. There were little foam frames and they picked dinosaur stickers. I also grabbed some green flowers to make it a little fun since they were going to Grandma’s and Aunties.
The end result was hilarious! Who doesn’t love [...]

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Toddler Crafts: Thank You Cards for Grandma

As a simple and fun craft I let my boys sit down with a folded piece of contruction paper, some crayons and some foam stickers.
The Monday after our family Easter dinner at their Great Grandma’s house, we decided to make simple thank you cards.
Ask any Grandma and she’ll tell you these are the best presents [...]

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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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Continuous Bake Sale: Chewy Butterscotch Brownies

I actually call these Blondies because that’s how most people refer to non-chocolate brownies, plus I am usually making a batch of brownies at the same time and it’s less confusing that way.
The continuous bake sale…well…continues. lol.
We are up to $153 and still have until June to go!
So, what delicious recipe do I have to [...]

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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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Toddler Crafts: Pipercleaner Bracelets

When I bought craft supplies a long time ago in my ambition, they sat so long in my craft closet I forgot I had them. When I finally got the momentum for crafting this last week I found them….a LOT of them.
With limited crafting resources in other areas I sat and thought for a bit [...]

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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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Lasagna

I’ve always had a soft spot for lasagna. And I’ve always made a darn good version. For many years I would make two pans each time; one with meat and no cottage cheese for my husband, and one with no meat and lots of cottage cheese for me.
But recently I decided to use turkey and [...]

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