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Keeping it local and sustainable in the 312

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#MAGA calls him a prime specimen.

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One America seems to know grammar better.

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Take the time to admire something small you come across today.

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Create the life you want now. Don't be focused on the wrong things: cars, clothes, houses

What truly matters is family and friends.

Stay safe out there! #2026 #RichmondHouse #Chicago

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You Got a lot of Mulberries - #loveit #chicago #kids #foraging

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What’s your go-to "signature" bake when you’re tired of the usual recipes? Drop a comment and let’s swap ideas!

#MangoRecipe #QuickBread #ChicagoEats

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I’ve made this dozens of times, and it’s become a staple in our kitchen rotation. Whether you're in the city or out in the country, there’s something about a warm slice of spiced bread that just feels like home. 🍞

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Is that egg still good? Let’s find out - Sinks like a stone? Fresh and home. Tips to the sky? Better to fry. Bobbing on top? Time to stop! #EggTips #AlbanyPark #Homestead

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Tired of shredding your fresh eggs when peeling? Fresh eggs are a blessing... until you try to hard-boil them. The secret isn't in the water; it's in the steam. 12 minutes of steam = perfect peels every time. #EggTips #Homestead #Chickens #AlbanyPark

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top washing your eggs immediately! - Did you know backyard eggs have a built-in protective shield? Keeping the "bloom" intact means you can skip the fridge #EggTips #AlbanyPark #Chickens

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The Oxygen Boost: Your compost is alive! Use a pitchfork to turn your outdoor heap once a week. Oxygen fuels the microbes that turn "trash" into Northwest Side garden fuel. 🍴💨 #SoilHealth #ChicagoGardening

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Don't just toss kitchen scraps.

Use kitchen shears or a knife to judt cut any peels and stems.

Smaller surface area = faster breakdown. Your indoor worm bin will thank you! ✂️🍌

#AtRichmondHouse #UrbanHomestead

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Rent is due......

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Protein Boost:

Mice are packed with the exact nutrients (protein and taurine) that hens need for feather growth and egg production. It’s "rent" that they caught themselves!

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.@SenTedCruz the guy who didn’t defend his wife and who left Texas as an brutal Snow storm was arriving to Texas, talking about the meaning of “masculine”…🤣🤣🤣😆😅😇hello?

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Mulberry season is coming soon in Chicago!
#Chicago #mulberry #season
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Moving away from store-bought snacks and mastering a Mango Spice Bread is a small but powerful act of DIY. It’s about taking control of what’s on your table and realizing you can make it better than the bakery down the street. 🏙️ #SelfReliant #QuickBread #BakingTips

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Stop washing your eggs immediately!

Did you know backyard eggs have a built-in protective shield? 
You can feel the difference in the eggs if you still have a store bought.

#EggTips #AlbanyPark #Chickens

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Watch for Sprouting: If you’re tossing in larger chunks or eyes, don't be surprised if they try to grow! A quick chop or freezing the scraps beforehand will kill the growth point so they focus on turning into compost instead of a new plant.