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What’s on your nightstand?

March 29, 2011 By Deanna Piercy 2 Comments

I mean, what book(s) are you reading? I’ve recently read two excellent books that I highly recommend. The first is “Radical Homemakers: Reclaiming Domesticity From a Consumer Culture” by Shannon Hayes and the second is “Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer” by Novella Carpenter. Have you read anything good lately? Right now…

Menu Plan Monday ~ March 28, 2011

March 28, 2011 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Click here for more menu ideas. Monday: Cheesy broccoli frittata salad fresh fruit Tuesday: Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup (new recipe – will share later) naan bread (hopefully homemade) Wednesday: macaroni and cheese topped with caramelized onions tossed green salad green beans Thursday: Easy Vegetarian Enchiladas Mexican rice salad chips and salsa Friday: Date night!…

Be the change

March 26, 2011 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~Mahatma Gandhi

Energy absorbers

March 22, 2011 By Deanna Piercy 5 Comments

I found this to be a real eye-opener. Watch: As I listened to the questions she asks at the beginning, I could give a hearty “yes!” to all but the first. People don’t often label me as overly sensitive but I think that’s only because no one knows what’s going on inside of me. I…

Menu Plan Monday ~ March 21, 2011

March 21, 2011 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Click here for more menu ideas. Monday: sour cream enchiladas homemade refried beans salad chips and salsa Tuesday: homemade egg rolls homemade sweet and sour sauce fried rice fresh pineapple Wednesday: asparagus stir-fry over pasta salad fresh fruit salad Thursday: broccoli/corn/potato chowder homemade bread Friday: I have a dinner meeting and the guys will have…

Spring has sprung…

March 21, 2011 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

Yesterday was the first day of Spring and boy, oh boy! does that make me do a happy dance. I took my camera outside this morning and captured a few glimpses of Spring especially for my readers who are still mired in last vestiges of winter. I hope these pictures bring a smile to your…

A visit from Flat Stanley

March 16, 2011 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

A week or so ago I offered to *host* Flat Stanley for the son of a Facebook friend. I’ve done this before and I think it’s fun and a neat project for kids. This particular teacher is only requesting postcards from each host location and not the usual photographs to go along with them. She…

That’s just nuts – soap nuts, that is.

March 14, 2011 By Deanna Piercy 4 Comments

Have you heard of soap nuts? They aren’t really nuts but rather, a berry. Completely natural, kind to the environment and CHEAP. I’ve used Amway laundry detergent for 30 years and have always been happy with it. It was one of the very first to be made without all the fillers and is phosphate-free. It’s…