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Canning Basics: From Garden to Jar
This is the first year that my garden hasn’t produced enough for me to preserve in canning or freezing. Although, I have been blessed to get a decent supply of cucumbers to share with others and contribute Romaine lettuce from the garden with it for fresh salads, it has been slow going. I have decided…
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A Memorable Birthday Celebration in Oklahoma
Why Birthdays are Important to Me Birthdays hold a special place in my heart. I cherish the opportunity to celebrate not only my own, but also those of others. I like to share mementos, cards, and thoughtful gestures to show my love and care. This year, I was blessed with the chance to share my…
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Teaching Values Through Community Service: A Family Story
What is community service to you? Community service has been defined by Wikepedia as unpaid work performed by a person or group of people for the benefit and betterment of their community contributing to a noble cause. The church at Clayton Crossings set aside June 21, 2025, to provide encouragement, prayer and accomplish work projects…
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Gardening Seeking Tips and Community Sharing
Problems with Gardening Hello Friends, I have asked you to follow my journey with companion gardening and using Heirloom seeds. Well, I need your help! My garden looks like it is standing still! The squash looks like they have only grown an inch in size, and it has been weeks since I should be harvesting…
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Season with Purpose
cristina-glebova Love is like a vast ocean; it spans wide and deep. May we seize every opportunity to show kindness. There are things that we must consider when we are faced with uncertainty about others. We must reach out to develop clarity and understanding for their dilemma. Focus:Never walk away from someone that deserves help,…
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The Benefits of Companion Gardening Techniques
Spring is here! In my earlier blog we talked about planting seeds or standard live plants. Well, I am using a little of both and hope the harvest is plentiful. This is the first year that it seems like nothing is happening productively in my garden. A lot of nuts and bolts are missing to…
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Gardening Heirloom Seed vs GMO Seed
One thing I considered this year was to create a different raised garden bed-design for planting my flowers and vegetables. This one is much deeper to provide more depth in growing the bounty that I hope to consume. In preparing to receive the soil for planting I am using huge cardboard box structures that have…
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6 Things to Use for House Cleaning Satisfaction
On Good Friday of this year, I gave myself a treat and welcomed a Hispanic Cleaning business from Chapel Hill to come into our home. It has been a while since I used cleaning services because my other private owned servicer ended her 5-year independent business to work full time at American Airlines. She was…
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Creating Your Life Table: Who to Invite for Growth
Presently, one of the books I am reading is “Take Your Seat at the Table” by Anthony Oneal. This is an inspiring book which considers the table as a very special piece of furniture in our homes. Tables are not meant for individuals to be isolated or to sit alone but is considered for people…
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