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Archive for September 2008

September 30th, 2008

Celebrate Blogtoberfest with b5media Lifestyles Channel

The b5media Lifestyles Channel is excited to announce our Second Annual Channel Wide Blogtoberfest!
Blogtoberfest will run an entire two weeks throughout our channel beginning Monday, October 6th and wrapping up Friday, October 17th.
Here’s how it will work:
Each day select blogs within the channel will post as usual, the only difference is, they’ll post […]

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September 28th, 2008

Fall Color In The Garden

If your garden doesn’t have enough fall color, here are a few things you can do to spice it up.

Add some ornamental grasses. There are several varieties of ornamental grasses with stripes, variegation, color, or interesting shapes.
Add some colorful shrubs. Some of my favorites include Burning Bush, Spireas, or Viburnum. There are […]

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September 28th, 2008

Pumpkins Make Great Serving Bowls

Pumpkins have many uses, you can carve them, paint them, cook them, and did you know you can use them for serving bowls?
Just cut the top off the pumpkin. You can make a fancy scalloped, or wavy edge, or just cut it straight around. Scoop out the pulp and the seeds. You can roast […]

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September 28th, 2008

Weekend Fun Food Links For 9/28/08

We have a travel theme this week with several of our recipe links, with some fall recipes to use up those last fruits and vegetables in your garden thrown in. Happy cooking, gardening, and reading.
Busy Family MealsIt’s not too late to grill! Try an onion marinade for lamb before the north winds blow!
Creole JambalayaCelebrate […]

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September 26th, 2008

Preparing Perennials For Winter

It’s that time of year when you have to start thinking about putting your garden to bed for the winter. Here’s some helpful information from Monkey See, on preparing your perennials for winter.

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September 24th, 2008

The Lifestyles Channel Blogtoberfest Call For Prizes

Do you want a little publicity from the entire Lifestyles Channel on b5media?
From October 6 - 17th, we’ll be hosting our Second Annual Lifestyles Channel Blogtoberfest.
We’re planning to run this event for two weeks during the month of October (or until the prizes run out). During that two weeks, we’ll be giving away some […]

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September 23rd, 2008

It’s Officially Fall

It’s officially fall in the northern hemisphere. I always have mixed feelings about fall. I love the cooler weather, and the changing leaves on the trees.
Spring and fall are my two favorite seasons of the year. I love it when everything comes to life in the spring. I also enjoy the colors of fall.
The […]

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September 21st, 2008

Fall Garden To Do List

Fall is a busy time of the year for gardeners (not nearly as hectic as spring). The garden needs to be put to rest for the winter, and the tools cleaned and put away. Here are a few other things to add to your fall to do list.

Fall is a great time to […]

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September 21st, 2008

Don’t Forget The September Garden Poll

Don’t forget to check out the sidebar, and vote in September’s garden poll. We have a different question every month.
This month’s poll asks where do you get your produce? Do you get most of your produce from your own garden, and can it yourself? From a small local grocery, or farmer’s market? Or […]

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September 20th, 2008

Weekend Fun Links for 9/19/08

Here are some fun weekend food and fun with some great ideas for the upcoming holidays.
Busy Family Meals- Try this fast and delicious chicken cacciatore recipe for a warm autumn meal!
Glove Boxes & Victorian Teas Fun stuff about gloves, glove boxes and Victorian tea parties.
Natural Appetite Suppressants- Did you know some foods are appetite suppressants […]

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