Monthly Archives: August 2011

Tomato Bliss

Posted on August 24, 2011 by beiersdo

Absence makes the heart grow fonder and by the middle of July I can hardly wait until those first green tomatoes ripen in the garden.  This year I got so desperate I made fried green tomatoes just so I could … Continue reading →

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The Power of Music

Posted on August 11, 2011 by beiersdo

Classical Archives: Don’t Miss This!: July 31, 2011 Take a moment and view the video in the link above. I came across this video and had to share it because I am a music teacher and this video represents why … Continue reading →

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Spa Treatment at Home

Posted on August 8, 2011 by beiersdo

The last few weeks I have been preparing myself mentally and physically for return to a school schedule.  I completed doctor and dentist appointments, made family visits, and scheduled time for a manicure and pedicure in the company of my … Continue reading →

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Canning 101 | Taste of Home Recipes

Posted on August 5, 2011 by beiersdo

Canning 101 | Taste of Home Recipes. I have been a subscriber to “Taste of Home” magazine for many years because it’s a great magazine that features no ads, offers a wide variety of wonderful recipes in each edition, and … Continue reading →

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The Frugal Minded Point of View

Posted on August 2, 2011 by beiersdo

I’m sure I am not the only person these days looking for ways to stretch my dollars.  We are blessed with a comfortable home and land enough to raise children, animals and a garden.  Yet there are times when I … Continue reading →

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