Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

ByMary Crozier

As we near the end of the month (can you believe it?), this will be the last Saturday Meanderings in October 2024. I love this month and we continue to get glimpses of Fall temperatures, but Mother Nature keeps reminding us we live in the Valley of the Sun. Looks like it will officially cool…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

ByMary Crozier

Happy first Saturday in September! I hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend. It was less than a week away and yet it seems like so long ago. Welcome to Saturday Meanderings, where we chat about all good things this week. I am back in Phoenix for a few days trying to catch up with…

My 5 Favorite Watermelon Recipes
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My 5 Favorite Watermelon Recipes

ByMary Crozier

It is that time of year to take advantage of the abundance of sweet, fresh and juicy watermelon! On a hot summer’s day, there is nothing more satisfying than biting into a chilled piece of this beautiful fruit. Here are my 5 favorite watermelon recipes for you to try. This is an oldie but goodie…

5 Tasty and Healthy Summer Salads to Beat the Heat
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5 Tasty and Healthy Summer Salads to Beat the Heat

ByMary Crozier

I think summer is the perfect time to lose a few pounds because who wants a heavy meal during a summer heat wave? There are so many healthy options that are tasty and hit the spot when the temperatures are scorching. Plus there is an abundance of fresh produce and ingredients available this time of…

Gardening 101~How to Start Growing Things Yourself
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Gardening 101~How to Start Growing Things Yourself

ByMary Crozier

Someone recently asked me if gardening takes a great deal of time…and I’ve been pondering the question ever since. I’ve been gardening for as long as I can remember.   Not only do I find it rewarding, but growing vegetables is a way to teach my children that food doesn’t just appear on a styrofoam tray. …