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Chillin’

July 1, 2011November 26, 2017 - Cheryl

It’s Canada Day in these parts. If you need me, I’ll be (weatherman willing) outside catching some rays.

Happy long weekend!

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3 thoughts on “Chillin’”

Elizabeth

July 1, 2011 at 9:46 pm Reply

Happy Canada Day, Cheryl.
It is hot and sunny here in Ontario.
Annie

July 2, 2011 at 5:41 am Reply

Happy Canada Day! Enjoy that wonderful weather… and send some up here if you have a moment!
Cheryl

July 3, 2011 at 4:38 pm Author Reply

Hope you guys had a great long weekend (and that you managed to see the sun, Annie)!

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Welcome! I'm Cheryl, I'm so happy you're here! Follow along as we grow our own food, put a plant-based spin on our favorite family recipes, and create a cozy, natural home.

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