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School Shoes

Posted by on Aug 7, 2012 in Blogging, Coupons | 0 comments

School Shoes

 

For me, back to school always evokes memories of “School Shoes”.

My mom would take us, two at a time (there were four of us growing up) to get new shoes for the start of the new school year.  Now, I’m the mom–but I still get excited about going out for “School Shoes”.  My only gripe can be the cost–however, you don’t have to pay through the nose to get the kiddos shod  before Labor Day.

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Spring Gardening Plans

Posted by on Apr 30, 2012 in Blogging, Coupons, Household Drudgery, Shop | 0 comments

Spring Gardening Plans

 

AdvertisementLast summer I made a valiant effort at planting a veggie garden. With grand intentions I planted tomatoes and peppers, green beans and cucumbers.  What is it they say about the best laid plans of mice and men…?  I think it was the green horn tomato beetle that made me ultimately turn away from my garden in disgust.  But not everything died.  The zucchini kept producing, because, well, zucchini.

I’ve decided to go a bit smaller with the edibles this year.  And to join a CSA.  ahem.

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