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DYI Lazy Lady Cold Frame!

Sweetwater StyleApr 24, 20153 min read

 I am soooo anxious get started planting! Since Sweetwater is in Zone 4, the safe date for planting annuals is May 15th…..more than 3 weeks away!One solution is to use a cold frame! That seems like a great idea….but it…

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Thrifty Patio Table Refresh!

Sweetwater StyleApr 18, 20152 min read

The lovely April weather here in Minnesota this year is a bit deceptive!  Days in the 70’s make it a joy to get out and start clearing the gardens.  My solution to ease the  “gardening aches and pains” that are…

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Spring Herb Basket!

Sweetwater StyleApr 11, 20152 min read

Home Depot is selling 5 little pots of herbs for $10 this week!That is a great deal…..but it is way too early here in Minnesota to put plants outside!In fact….yesterday, I drove to a meeting through snowflakes bigger than cottonballs…go…

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Paloma Cocktail Recipe

Sweetwater StyleApr 6, 20152 min read

We just got back from two wonderful weeks in Manzanillo, Mexico!What a gorgeous place it is!Much of the time we sat on the patio looking at this gorgeous view of the bay.Thanks to the Sweetwater Brother and Sister-in-law who graciously…

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Easter Basket Book List!

Sweetwater StyleMar 29, 20153 min read

Everyone has a bit of Spring Fever about now. With Easter just a week away, it is time to think about what to tuck into those Easter Baskets. Of course there will be candy and eggs! Here is an idea! …