All Things July 4th
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All Things July 4th

ByMary Crozier

holidays We always look forward to going to our cabin for the July 4th holiday. It is much cooler in the mountains of Arizona and this area has a nice small town feel. The highlight is the July 4th parade, which started many years ago by a wonderful neighbor who believed this holiday needed proper…

My Breakfast Challenge
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My Breakfast Challenge

ByMary Crozier

I am not a breakfast person. The thought of any meal in the morning is almost hard for me to comprehend. So I struggle with what breakfast options are healthy, quick and not big in volume. Collagen Peptides Every morning starts with my delicious Nespresso coffee with foamed milk and two scoops of Vital Proteins…

Making Easy Fig Preserves
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Making Easy Fig Preserves

ByMary Crozier

The garden is literally bursting at the seams. With the heat, the ripening has exponentially increased. But it’s a good thing, as being in the garden is calming for me, especially in today’s chaotic world. To see my post on Gardening 101, please click here. It is that time of year again when the fig…

Meyer Lemon Marmalade
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Meyer Lemon Marmalade

ByMary Crozier

I stumbled across this 2008 recipe from Simply Recipes and just happened to have several Meyer lemons that needed to be used. I am one of those people who love marmalade~~on freshly made bread with a cup of tea or coffee. There is something so romantic and very British about it. Meyer lemons are a…

Post Christmas News
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Post Christmas News

ByMary Crozier

It was a very rainy Christmas morning here in Phoenix~~just perfect for lighting each of the fireplaces. This is one of the first years we didn’t have guests, so it was just our family. That set the tone for a very relaxing and easy day. After reading Santa’s letter and opening presents, Dad made his…