Trader Joe's finally opened up two locations in Kansas City a couple weeks ago. People have been asking them to open stores here for years (myself included). I was so excited when they announced the locations that I vowed to go on opening day. Benzo wanted to go too so we all went as a family after… Continue reading Trader Joe’s
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Uncommon Gift Ideas
Brrrrrr! It's very cold in Kansas City this morning! We have such odd weather here in the midwest. Yesterday morning when I left the house it was in the 60s. So I only wore a light jacket to work. Then the temperature dropped all day and by the time I left work it was about… Continue reading Uncommon Gift Ideas
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Save the Earth by Eating Local
Happy Earth Day! Today marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. I thought I would honor this day by writing about how eating locally can help save our plant. Did you know that the average American meal travels 1,500 miles to get to your plate? That's like driving from Kansas City to Augusta, Maine. Or… Continue reading Save the Earth by Eating Local
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Ode to Glass Jars
Oh glass jars, how I love thee! Let me count the ways. Last summer when I started canning for the first time, I started to realize the many benefits of glass jars. 1. They are very sturdy 2. They come in lots of sizes 3. They last forever as long as you don't break them 4.… Continue reading Ode to Glass Jars
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Bite Bags
It has taken some time, but I have managed to transition to using reusable bags when shopping almost all the time. I have a stash of them that I keep in the car at all times and actually remember to bring them in the store about 90% of the time. Then when I get home… Continue reading Bite Bags
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