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| Display Name: | tallsarah |
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| Member Since: | 3/30/09 |
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Re-reading my post from 2 years ago makes me laugh. I got zero usable beets from my plantings that year :( My garden was mostly a bust except for herbs & lettuces & peas. So that's what I'm sticking with from now on. I'm leaving the bigger items to my csas & then just growing the easy stuff that doesn't take up a ton of space. The Most Profitable Plants for Your Garden |
5/21/12 9:44 AM |
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I made the mistake of not double bagging the poison ivy a couple years ago. Got it on my arm & then it spread systemically to other parts of my body. It. Was. AWFUL. I thought I would need to cut my arm off it felt so horrible. It took several weeks to finally clear & then I had scars (physical & emotional) for a year. Get Smart: Recognizing Poisonous Plants |
5/18/12 5:25 PM |
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When I throw a big party (more than 20 people), I make a time table for the entire week. I get it down to 15 minutes during the day of, which is very specific, but really helps me stay focussed. It also allows me to cook multiple dishes at once & not mix up ingredients. I do the timetable at least a week in advance which allows me time to correct & update. So I've been able to host a holiday open house brunch where 75 people showed up & have a great time. Party Tip: How to Manage Your Time Like a Pro on Party Day |
5/17/12 3:59 PM |
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Luckily, I have a friend that is a bee keeper. She helped me this morning to try to convince a swarm to leave the hole in the tree in my front yard. I am still waiting for the bees to vacate... if anyone around the metrowest Boston area needs a couple thousand bees, email me! Beekeeping Basics: Equipment List |
5/17/12 1:28 PM |
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Love it! And these photos convince me that the Trina Turk pillows are worth every penny. I'm off to order some in my favorite print for my backyard! John's Lovely & Lush Backyard Retreat |
5/14/12 3:24 PM |
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Interesting. With still a very small percentage of the market, I don't see the microbrews taking over the beer sales. At least, not in the next 15-20 years. Cost is still a big issue for many people & cheap beer is bought by all demographics. Can Craft Beer Save America's Economy? Salon |
5/9/12 11:38 AM |
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They are great sauteed with garlic, chopped & then rolled up in grey sole fillets. Then bake. Delicious & they turn the resulting sauce a beautiful pale pink. What To Do With Leftover Beet Greens? |
5/8/12 2:34 PM |
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#7 is my favorite. Pop of red in a beautiful black & white kitchen. Seeing Red: Bold Accents in the Kitchen |
5/8/12 12:33 PM |
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build a yurt in 4 hours! Ha ha ha! That would take us about 400 hours. How To Raise a Yurt in Four Hours |
5/8/12 10:01 AM |
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Love this post. When my daughter was 3, she got the bathroom set for her dollhouse. She immediately asked where the toilet paper was! So cute. So my father-in-law made her a tp roll that glued to the dollhouse wall- that was the best Christmas present for her that year. Very Small Scale Remodeling: Dollhouse Bathrooms |
5/3/12 12:51 PM |
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My favorite egg sandwich: toast, 2 fried eggs, a slice or 2 of bacon, home made harissa, avocado or guacamole. That's what I'll have this morning, minus the harissa. Guess I need to make more! Rise & Shine: 7 Savory Breakfast Sandwiches to Start the Day |
5/3/12 9:19 AM |
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We have a lot of games (and puzzles), thanks to loving to play them with our 6 & 8 year olds. Ours are stored in low bookshelves under the windows in our small sun/play/office/desk/homework room. The bookcases are the translucent white modular ones from DWR. Since they are modular, we've used them in several ways in 2 different homes the last 8 years. We also have some filled with books. Mixed media :) Neat, Attractive, Exposed Board Game Storage? Good Questions |
5/3/12 9:16 AM |
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Adding the Decordova to my to do list for the month of May! This is stunning. And I agree @littlemisssunshine. Support art! Beauty in the Everyday: Chain-Link Fence Turned Art Gwarlingo |
5/2/12 5:56 PM |
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I agree with purging items. It looks like you have lots of books, magazines, binders stuffed in your little closet, under one wardrobe, above your bed. Get rid of them. Be brutal & only keep what you really, really need. Help for Tiny Bedroom in Aberdeen Flat? Good Questions |
5/2/12 10:00 AM |
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My children are telling me that I have to get this! Love it. Waffled Furniture Anyone? |
5/1/12 6:39 PM |
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Leftover wine????? :) Smart Tip: Use a Canning Jar to Keep Leftover Wine For Up to a Week Food52 |
4/30/12 11:30 AM |
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My favorite detail is the grass stair. Jan's Uniquely Landscaped Backyard Professional Project |
4/27/12 3:40 PM |
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I also use cleaned, crushed egg shells to deter ants. Cinnamon sticks are too pricey for me to use with abundance. Plant Pest Remedies From Your Kitchen |
4/27/12 11:00 AM |
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My favorite part is how the subway tile backsplash is framed out with the skinny tiles. Where did you get the tile? It doesn't look like regular old home depot tile to me :) Ryan's Stunning San Francisco Remodel Kitchen Tour |
4/24/12 12:43 PM |
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I also just freeze a bunch in with peels & ends of carrots & onions so I have them ready for stock making. Not the costco sized bag full though :) What Can I Do with a Big Bunch of Celery?Ingredient Questions |
4/4/12 4:46 PM |