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Bringing Children In The Garden and Yummy Veggies ...

The Old Winery Farmers Market   -   Sep 05, 2012 - By Jean_2

"Any garden demands as much of its maker as he has to give.  but I do not need to tell you, if you are a gardener, that no other undertaking will give as great a return for the amount of effort put into it."  Elizabeth Lawrence, 1904-1985,...

More Organization Tips: The Office, The Daily Home...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Sep 05, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Our homes should be a blessing to our family... and whether we like it or not, we moms/wives/ladies can make it or break it!  We need to strive to create an environment that is welcoming, peaceful and cozy for all who enter.  A clean, well kept and...

Eating Locally 'In Season' In Michigan Yea...

The Old Winery Farmers Market   -   Sep 04, 2012 - By Jean_2

Eating locally is a way of life.. . a mind set... a position in the community... a thought process... You either believe it is better for you and your family or you don't.  For Localvors and Foodies...  you get it... that is the best way I can...

More on Organization: Working on Menu Planning & G...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Sep 04, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

I don't mind cooking, it's not my favorite thing to do, but we gotta eat right?  Taylor is the one who is in love with being in the kitchen. It's funny though... she firsts loves to bake~ that is my least favorite; she likes to cook and I...

Maple Syrup Tote Bag Giveaway

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Sep 04, 2012 - By Betty_1

The Mohawk Valley Trading Company is giving away one Maple Syrup Tote Bag with each order of maple syrup from 9/4/12 thru 09/11/12. In their effort to support and promote sustainable agriculture, local, small and family owned farms and other local food...

summer on its way out & thank you for the rain

Meadowset Farm & Apiary   -   Sep 03, 2012 - By Thomas & Barbara

.....rainy day, allowing to catch up on some overdue farm paperwork. Milking sheep came to a close last week drying everybody off, ram is out and the annual Meadowset Farm honeymoon of our sheep has begun. This year was filled with activities getting our...

More on Organization: Creating Routines with P.M.S...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Sep 03, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Oh what a happy mom am I when the boys rooms are clean, the fridge is shining with no 'science experiments' going on it, the appliances are shining and the windows let in all the bright sunshine because the little paddy prints have been washed off......

More on Organization: Creating Routines with P.M.S...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Sep 03, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Oh what a happy mom am I when the boys rooms are clean, the fridge is shining with no 'science experiments' going on it, the appliances are shining and the windows let in all the bright sunshine because the little paddy prints have been washed off......

Eating Foods with Character

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Sep 03, 2012 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

I know, I know, I know from working at the Cable farmer’s market since 2001 that you are on a hunt for the perfect tomato.  Red, round, shiny…and without one single blemish.  We’ve been taught from our years of shopping at grocery stores that ...

Edamames and tomatoes. And more hot weather.

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Sep 03, 2012 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This week, we will have sweet red peppers, potatoes, onions, garlic, eggplant, beans, summer squash, tomatoes, kale and collards, a chili pepper, edamame soybeans, and herbs.  The peppers we've given you so far have all...