If you’re a regular reader, you may remember the trouble I went through to create my first garden this spring. As stated in the mid-May column, I hadn’t a clue what I was doing. My sister was questioning me and the garden’s cost quickly quadrupled the allotted budget. Even the dog crushed my dreams by …
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I'm a coupon addict
This coupon thing is out of control. Americans have become obsessed with Extreme Couponing. Ladies lose it over exclusions at department store registers. People are stockpiling on newspaper fliers – whether via purchase or dumpster diving. I used to be the girl everyone made fun of – the dork who is obviously “slightly” obsessed. What …
Trying out the green thumb
I have officially dove into the world of gardening. I don’t have a clue what I’m doing. It all began with a friend who shared his love of farming and gardening. He told me of the abundance of fruits and vegetables I could easily produce on my own – eventually making jellies and salsas to …
Doing the Pot
I’ve come to love my crock pot. Not like puppy love where you love them until they chew up your camera cord. Not like brotherly love where you love ‘em cause you have to. Not even the love you have for your new high heels that cause a world of pain. Just sheer, undying, perfect, …
The grocery store dream
I had big dreams as a kid. Being an Olympic swimmer would have been ideal. Having the strength to pin my older brother to create a turn of events in our wrestling matches was always a goal. Getting chased by a herd of boys on the playground was a nice thought. And I could never …
An Italian dish – American Style
When you think Italian, most people picture delicious food. You know… fabulous pasta dishes like you’d order at Olive Garden and Johnny Carino’s! This was the perception I had until a visit to Italy last fall. My sister, even less willing to try new things than me, tried to stick to the “safe” items on …
Public Grooming
It’s amazing what some people do in public. Not amazing as in heroically saving a grandma from getting clobbered by a bus or picking up the tab for the person behind you in the drive-thru. Amazing as in I-can’t-believe-you-just-did-that-and-now-you’re-doing-it-again-please-stop-now kind of amazing. So not really all that amazing. I’m not solely referring to the people …
Winter Driving Lessons
This winter weather seems to bring out the best of the worst drivers in the area. Perhaps you have come across – or got stuck behind – a few bad drivers recently. Maybe you haven’t, in which case you are probably a bad driver, the hottest hot button for 95% of our community. If you …
Gender nights
Regardless of how significant your significant other may be, it’s still fun (borderline necessary) to go your own way occasionally. Since most couples share the same interests and hobbies – music, sports, friends – it can be tough not to spend 100% of your day with nothing but the bathroom door to temporarily separate you. …
Black Friday Shopping
T’was the night before Black Friday and all through Grandma’s house the men were watching football and the women were endlessly paging through the newspaper advertisements, making lists and devising a plan of attack. Through the usual family chit-chat, my sister and I overheard a mention of the mall near Grandma’s home opening at midnight. …