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  • Taking a Trip to Trashy Town

    Saturday August 28, 2010

    On Wednesday, a friend and I decided to take the kids to “Trashy Town” aka the Montgomery County Recycling Center.  Earlier in the summer, I read that you can take tours of the recycling center and I thought this would be a great way for the kids to see what happens to our trash, or [...]

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  • Having Fun at Rehoboth Beach

    Thursday August 26, 2010

    We got back from an extended weekend at Rehoboth Beach.  We stayed Friday through Monday — just the right amount of beach time for me and a good way to avoid beach traffic. Crossing the Bay Bridge was a breeze – I highly recommend doing it before 2pm on a Friday. We attempted to make [...]

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  • Homestead Farm is Peachy Keen

    Tuesday August 17, 2010

    Homestead Farm 15604 Sugarland Rd. Poolesville, MD 20837 Recorded Message: 301-977-3761 http://www.homestead-farm.net/ HomesteadFarmEmail@gmail.com Saturday morning, we made another visit to Homestead Farm to pick some peaches.  I love that Homestead is 20 miles outside the Beltway and only takes us about 35-40 minutes to get there. First we had to get some obligatory pictures… Blackberries [...]

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  • Easy Lunchbox Winner!

    Monday August 16, 2010

    Thanks to all who participated in my giveaway!   The winner, randomly selected by Random.org is #37 – Venomous Kate! If you didn’t win, but are interested in buying an Easy Lunchbox, you can use the discount code GREENIT to save 10% through Labor Day. Also, don’t forget, orders over $50 ship free, so find a [...]

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  • Menu Plan Monday 8/16

    Sunday August 15, 2010

    I spent some time this week compiling a list of my frequently used recipes.  You can view the list by clicking on “Recipes” which is in the navigation at the top of my page.  I’ll be adding to it as I go. Here’s this weeks’ menu, in no particular order: DIY Chicken Stir Fry (w/a [...]

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  • Last call for a free lunch (box)!

    Just a reminder, my giveaway for a free bento-style lunchbox set, courtesy of Easy Lunchboxes ends tonight at midnight.  Don’t miss out! Click to the enter the Easy Lunchbox Giveaway.

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  • Woodstock Park (22207)

    Saturday August 14, 2010

    Woodstock Park 2049 North Woodstock Street Arlington, VA 22207 Arlington website ~ Google Map The Good Stuff: Fun play structure for older kids, smaller structure for younger kids, baby swings, water fountain. Worth Noting: Street parking, no bathroom, no regular swings, not fenced.  Playground surface is mulch.  Steep hill next to the park.  Only partial [...]

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  • Things I Love: Condiment Cups!

    Thursday August 12, 2010

    I got a handful of these Stainless Steel Condiment Prep Cups from Crate and Barrel ages ago.  Like, pre-kids, with visions of concocting my own Melting Pot fondue masterpiece at home, complete with a bevvy of sauces.    That never happened, and these cups languished from lack of use for years, until my kids got big [...]

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  • Madison Manor Park (22205)

    Madison Manor Park 6225 12th Road North Arlington, VA 22205 Arlington website ~ Google Map What I Love: Has everything!  Fenced, shade, swings, play structure, sand, bathrooms, water, paved surface for riding.  Good for a variety of ages. Worth Noting: Not the newest park in Arlington, bathrooms are dated, but clean.  Small parking lot plus [...]

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  • Menu Plan Monday 8/9

    Monday August 9, 2010

    Last week’s meal plan worked out pretty well – we actually ate everything I planned, although a power outage from a storm Thursday, had us at ZPizza that night. This week, here’s the plan: Tonight:  Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs (using Wegmans Asian BBQ Sauce) + Zucchini and possibly corn on the cob Cashew Chicken [...]

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