Monthly Archives: March 2007

Ways to save money….and how we do organic on a budget?

Posted on March 28, 2007 by lori4squaremom

You asked about how we stay under the industry standard/government allotment and still eat mostly organic. 1.   our produce comes from a CSA….it is not certified organic but is grown pesticide free and with organic measures…..it is all fresh, local, … Continue reading →

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Would you still buy organics if you were on a REALLY tight budget?

Posted on March 28, 2007 by lori4squaremom

This question was asked on an email loop that I belong to. The question was asked by a wonderful ladie that is concerned about a close friend of hers that has a 2 year old with a corn allergy, and … Continue reading →

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This week's produce basket (3/27/07)

Posted on March 27, 2007 by lori4squaremom

           In this week’s basket: navel oranges carrots daikon radish asparagus lemons green onions radishes green garlic broccolini tomatoes arugula (Oooooh, yummm!!!!!   But D isn’t a fan…I’ll have to keep it separate from his salads :)) lettuce rosemary EXTRAS … Continue reading →

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SLOW COOKER THURSDAY

Posted on March 22, 2007 by lori4squaremom

            I have made this recipe several times in the past, thought it was my creation, but today I get it in an email! How about that, I guess I’m not the only one that … Continue reading →

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Favorite Ingredient Friday….Peanut Butter Cookies and Bird's Nest Pie

Posted on March 16, 2007 by lori4squaremom

          For this week’s Favorite Ingredient Friday, I have two recipes to offer.  To see lots more great recipes, click on the photo above and go to Overwhelmed With Joy to view more recipes.   This … Continue reading →

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A great deal on copy/printer paper!!!

Posted on March 15, 2007 by lori4squaremom

I found this at Enjoy the Journey….. This is on several blogs today but it is such a stellar deal, I had to pass it on. Us homeschoolers zip through the paper, you know! Office Depot has a case of … Continue reading →

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SLOW COOKER THURSDAY

Posted on March 15, 2007 by lori4squaremom

      I know that I haven’t had an entry for Slow Cooker Thursday for a while….sorry guys! Life has been crazy around here! But I really do want to get back into my regular blogging routines again. If … Continue reading →

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Best Friends….

Posted on March 9, 2007 by lori4squaremom

I got this in an email from a very dear friend of mine this morning. It is so neat, I had to share it! “Much of life can never be explained but only witnessed.” NAIROBI (AFP) – A baby hippopotamus … Continue reading →

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Favorite Ingredient Friday….St. Patrick's Day Edition

Posted on March 9, 2007 by lori4squaremom

This week Overwhelmed is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day edition of Favorite Ingredient Friday!     I am Irish, and grew up with corned beef and cabbage (which I understand isn’t even traditionally Irish????) every St. Patrick’s Day.   This … Continue reading →

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What does YOUR fruitbowl look like?

Posted on March 6, 2007 by lori4squaremom

This topic came up on the Kathleen Daelemans fan forum, and so I thought I’d post it here.   If you have your own blog, consider this my official “TAG” of you, and please participate as well!  And then be sure … Continue reading →

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