Don’t Compost It, Cook It Launch Week Day 3 of Giveaways

Everyone who buys a PDF copy of my book today will be entered for a giveaway of a $10 Starbucks Gift Card.  Purchase your copy from 12:01 a.m. on 4/15 until 12:01 p.m. on 4/16 using this link, then come back here and enter the rafflecopter drawing leaving a comment that you have done so to enter.

Check the list below to see what prize is coming up each day.  Like my Facebook fan page to keep up with all the bloggers that are also hosting giveaways of the ebook for the next several weeks.  If you purchase a copy this week, and win a giveaway from another blogger, I will refund your purchase price.  Just shoot me an email, I will confirm it and process the refund.

This would be a great time to sign up for my affiliate program and earn commissions off sales you receive during this exciting week!

  • Tuesday-$10 Starbucks Gift Card
  • Wednesday-$10 Amazon eGift Card
  • Thursday-$10 Kroger Gift Card
  • Friday-$10 Publix Gift Card
  • Saturday-$10 Wal Mart Gift Card

PLUS, one lucky person each day will get the cost of their ebook purchase REFUNDED making their ebook FREE!!!  This winner will be chosen by www.random.org.

 


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Don’t Compost It, Cook It eBook Launch: Day 2 of Giveaways

Everyone who buys a PDF copy of my book today will be entered for a giveaway of a $10 Coupon Beat Gift Card.  Purchase your copy from 12:01 a.m. on 4/15 until 12:01 p.m. on 4/16 using this link, then come back here and enter the rafflecopter drawing leaving a comment that you have done so to enter.

Check the list below to see what prize is coming up each day.  Like my Facebook fan page to keep up with all the bloggers that are also hosting giveaways of the ebook for the next several weeks.  If you purchase a copy this week, and win a giveaway from another blogger, I will refund your purchase price.  Just shoot me an email, I will confirm it and process the refund.

This would be a great time to sign up for my affiliate program and earn commissions off sales you receive during this exciting week!

  • Monday-$10 Coupon Beat Gift Certificate
  • Tuesday-$10 Starbucks Gift Card
  • Wednesday-$10 Amazon eGift Card
  • Thursday-$10 Kroger Gift Card
  • Friday-$10 Publix Gift Card
  • Saturday-$10 Wal Mart Gift Card

PLUS, one lucky person each day will get the cost of their ebook purchase REFUNDED making their ebook FREE!!!  This winner will be chosen by www.random.org.

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eBook Launch Week Giveaways

You need to be ready for the festivities next week!  I am SO excited about my ebook being complete that I’m sharing tons of goodies with you all!

Each day there will be a different giveaway.  Everyone who buys a PDF copy of my book on that day will be entered for that day’s prize.

  • Sunday-$10 Target Gift Card
  • Monday-$10 Coupon Beat Gift Certificate
  • Tuesday-$10 Starbucks Gift Card
  • Wednesday-$10 Amazon eGift Card
  • Thursday-$10 Kroger Gift Card
  • Friday-$10 Publix Gift Card
  • Saturday-$10 Wal Mart Gift Card

PLUS, one lucky person each day will get the cost of their ebook purchase REFUNDED making their ebook FREE!!!

Each day’s time will start at 00:00:00 a.m. and end at 23:59:59 p.m.

Also, so far there are 17 confirmed bloggers who love the ebook, are writing reviews, and giving away copies of the book on their blogs starting April 15th, through the middle of May.  Make sure to watch my Facebook page so you can see the notices of when these giveaways will start and who is hosting them.

Who plans on either entering one of the giveaways or buying the ebook when it launches?


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Don’t Compost It, Cook It eBook Release

Releasing April 15, 2012

What if you could eat healthy, homemade, organic dishes, and save money while doing it?

Don’t Compost It, Cook It:  How to Get the Most Out of Nothing in the Kitchen, gives you the tips and techniques to start concept cooking with leftovers in the kitchen.  So instead of tossing it out, reuse it and feed your family another meal at no additional cost!

How could this help your family financially?  Not to mention, we all know how much better eating organic is for your health.

As a single mom, my budget dictates almost everything in my home.  I was tired of having to sacrifice nutritious food at the cost of our long term physical health because of the cost of organics and other healthier food options.

So, I set about to find a way to make it work for me.  In Don’t Compost It, Cook It, I share with you the foundation of what I have learned through trial and error making the most of my organic produce purchases.

You can download a section of the ebook in PDF format for FREE

by registering for my RSS Feed Subscription.

If you are a blogger and are interested in reviewing Don’t Compost It, Cook It

and giving a copy away to one lucky reader, email me at april (at) anappleadaywisdom (dot) com.

 


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My Garden Project Part 4: Planting Schedule

So far in this series we have covered my general plan, things I am using to help keep costs low and be more sustainable, and the produce I chose to grow.  This week we are talking about my planting calendar.  Now, you guys are going to think this sounds too easy when I tell you.  But sometimes simplicity is best, right?

On the back of any seed packet you will find information on the variety of vegetable you have, germination and planting information, how to best sow the seeds, a zone map, and tips on how to grow that particular vegetable the best that you can.  To find out when to start my seeds I looked at my zone map to find out when that particular seed should go in the ground.  Then, I went back six weeks to figure out when to start my seeds indoors.

For example, a red cherry tomato in my zone should be put in the ground in April-June.  On March 1 I started my red cherry tomato seeds indoors in my eggshell planters.  I placed three of each seed in each shell.  As they grow, watch for which plant seems stronger and hardier.  At the end of three weeks, thin the three seedlings down to one.  This will give the surviving seedling three weeks to grow with no competition in its pot before placing it outside.

When you thin your seedlings, if they are already good size and you feel they should come out of their eggshells, I have empty vitamin bottles, Styrofoam cups, used produce clamshells, and a host of other items I do not throw away but keep instead so I can transplant my seedlings to for a few weeks before taking them outside.  Come April 1st, they will be all grown up and ready to weather whatever the great outdoors may bring.

Here are the vegetables I chose, the dates I started my seedlings-or will start my seedlings, and when they will be moved outside.

  • Brandywine tomatoes-started February 16, plant outside April 1
  • Jelly bean tomatoes-started February 16, plant outside April 1
  • Italian Parsley-started February 16, plant outside April 1
  • Cilantro-started February 16, plant outside April 1
  • Basil-started February 16, plant outside April 1
  • Tarragon-started February 16, plant outside April 1
  • Oregano-started February 16, plant outside April 1
  • Mint-started February 16, plant outside April 1
  • Cucumbers-started March 1, plant outside April 30
  • Pumpkin-started March  1, plant outside April 30
  • Chives-started March 15, plant outside May 1
  • Thyme-started March 1, plant outside April 30
  • Sage-started March 1, plant outside April 30
  • Bush green beans-started March 15, plant outside May 1
  • Crimson sweet watermelon-start on March 26, plant outside on May 15
  • Hale’s Best cantaloupe-start on March 26, plant outside on May 15
  • Butternut squash-start on March 26, plant outside on May 15
  • Carnival sweet pepper mix-started March 15, plant outside May 1
  • Straightneck squash-start on March 26, plant outside on May 15
  • Black beauty zucchini-start on March 26, plant outside on May 15

I should mention I am in zone 6b according to the USDA Gardening and Plant Hardiness Zone Map.  All dates were calculated using that hardiness zone.

If you don’t have the space, time, or the inclination to start seeds, you can still grow your own vegetables.  Go by your local tractor supply and pick up some organic plants when they need to actually be planted outside.  Let someone else do the mothering of the seedlings.  This is still a cheaper option than buying all your produce from the grocery store!

Have any of you started seeds indoors yet?


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