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		<title>Ways to Work Smarter in 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melinda Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all have the same amount of time in each day, so how is it that some people get so much more accomplished than others?]]></description>
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		<title>Fall Apple Pizza</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:43:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melinda Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can cook, can, or freeze apples in so many ways: cookies, cakes, pies, soup or even salads.  However you choose to keep them, remember these simple tips to keep them at their peak.]]></description>
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		<title>Canning T&#8217;s and Baking Z&#8217;s (Tomatoes and Zucchini)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:43:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melinda Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we start and end the day with cooler temperatures, the garden&#8217;s bounty is  dwindling also.  I’m guessing you still have lots of zucchini and many tomatoes  if you are like many of the callers I hear from on a daily basis.  Tomatoes are the  most frequently home canned product in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Freezing vegetables &#8211; and a bit on other methods</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:49:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melinda Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[       A key to having quality frozen vegetables is to blanch them correctly.  Blanch only 1 pound at a time per gallon boiling water.  Place them in a wire basket or mesh bag; immerse in boiling water.  Cover; start counting blanching time immediately.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Stretch Your Food Dollar!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melinda Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not all of these tips may work for you, but considering that we can save up to 25 to 30 percent on our grocery bill if we plan ahead it might be worth giving a try.  When one tip becomes a habit, try another and see what difference it makes for you and your family.  Good nutrition doesn’t just happen. We need to plan for good foods to keep ourselves and our families healthy.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Blast Off&#8221; to a healthy summer</title>
		<link>http://countrylife.lehmans.com/2009/05/14/blast-off/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 14:50:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melinda Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a parent, trying to keep a routine is important. It provides structure and helps children and adults be productive. Brainstorm with your family, what kind of chores can be done through the day or in the evening? Who wants to do what? What can we do when the work is done?]]></description>
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		<title>Turn off the TV and play!</title>
		<link>http://countrylife.lehmans.com/2009/04/30/turn-off-tv/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melinda Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have faced unemployment or budget cuts in your home, remember that it affects children, too. Children depend on their  parents for emotional security and when you are stressed your child is too.  Why  not try to spend a little time today discovering the world of play? You both will be glad you did.
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		<title>Money on your mind &#8211; the budget</title>
		<link>http://countrylife.lehmans.com/2009/01/30/the-budget/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melinda Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In these hard economic times we are more and more conscious of our spending. The dollars we make need to stretch further. Where are those dollars going? Melinda Hill gives helps us plan and budget.]]></description>
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		<title>Holidays are over &#8211; now what?</title>
		<link>http://countrylife.lehmans.com/2009/01/15/now-what/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:31:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melinda Hill</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[after the holidays]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The holidays are over, the decorations are put away. Look outside and chances are the snow is flying in your area, now what? Melinda Hill gives us a couple of ideas about what we can do to make the most of the long winter months.]]></description>
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		<title>Slow-Cooker Lentil and Sausage Soup</title>
		<link>http://countrylife.lehmans.com/2008/10/08/slow-cooker-soup/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melinda Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October is Work and Family month, and as a working mom some days are easier than  others to get a nutritious meal on the table that works with everyone’s  schedules. This is the time of year I love to pull out the crockpot and get a  main dish going in the morning [...]]]></description>
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