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March 31, 2018 · 1:00 pm

Grow Your Own Food Workshop

You know I’m all about free education. Here’s yet another opportunity you won’t want to miss!

The Grow Your Own Food Workshop hosted by SRS Online Events starts on April 3.

Over 15 Master Gardeners will be teaching:

Seed Saving
Companion Planting
Vertical Gardening
Composting
Growing Herbs
Raised Bed Gardening
Vermicomposting
Gardening Basics
Basics of Organic Gardening
Growing 3 Medicinal Herbs
Growing A Year’s Worth Of Food
Growing Tropical Plants
Which Gardening Method Is Best For You
Getting Started With Hydroponics
Starting Seeds Indoors

…and MORE!!!

If register now you’ll also get a Grow Your Own Food Quick Start Guide and Planning Calculator just for signing up. Since it’s free, what have you got to lose? Register here.

I think the best part of these online workshops is that you can pick and choose the topics that most interest you. Don’t worry, I’ll be reviewing my favorites down the line in case you aren’t able to attend. But my favorites might not be what you are interested in. Sign up for FREE access. I know I’m looking forward the event!

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It’s my Birthday Today

Today’s my birthday. I’m 45. Since I plan on living well into my 80’s like my grandmothers, or well into my 90’s like my great-grandmothers, I’m middle aged now. So what have I accomplished?

I am a mother of an increasingly independent teen. There will less and less for me to do in the mothering department–that is until the grandchildren arrive, which doesn’t look like it will be anytime soon. I am proud of my son. He’s quite an accomplishment.

Although I have a chronic disease, I feel much better this year than I have in years past. I think it has a lot to do with being able to cut my working hours from 55+ to 26 per week. I’m sure it will continue to be a struggle as I age more, but I’ll let each day take care of itself. Accepting I can do no more, that’s an accomplishment.

I am delighted with the way our home and lives have evolved this past year. Although construction should be finally done shortly, refining our daily activities will be ongoing. Designing and implementing this life we have in Mexico is definitely an accomplishment.

I’ve also managed to convert sections of my blog to e-book format. I did this mostly with my mom in mind. She has hours of sitting for dialysis each week and rereading our Mexican adventures might help her pass the time. With my limited computer competence, this is yet another accomplishment.

I thought I would be embarrassed about my age. Then again, I’ve outlived people I grew up with. I’ve outlived people I considered friends. I’ve outlived family members. So there is no need for me to be embarrassed but rather grateful that disease, accident, or unfortunate incident haven’t ended this grand life I enjoy yet. Surviving to middle-age, yep that’s an accomplishment.

I am not rich nor famous nor probably ever will be. I hold no important office, have not done incredible feats. As far as accomplishments go, mine are humble indeed. That’s ok. I’m content with these.

So in celebration of my birthday, I’d like to give you a gift. For the next few days, Wascally Wabbits and Zombie Babies is free at Amazon and A to Z Reasons Why La Yacata is the Place to be in Any Disaster is discounted. I hope you enjoy them!

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March 19, 2018 · 7:00 am

2018 A to Z Blogging Challenge Theme Reveal

Believe it or not, it’s time for the A to Z Blogging Challenge again. If you remember, last year I focused on Disaster Survival in Mexico. It took me months to write those posts which are now available in ebook and paperback format on Amazon and will be on sale on Friday!

This year, I will be partnering with my blogging sisters from SOTBS Bloggers for the challenge. What that means is I won’t be writing 26 posts. Whew! Right now I’m planning on 9 or 10 depending on what I can get done between now and April 1. I’ve got a number of other projects going at the moment, which will be blogged about in due course.

Our group theme is MEXICO. Duh! There’ll be a little be of everything in the mix. Stay tuned!

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March 5, 2018 · 1:00 pm

Small Business in Mexico–SMA Walking Tours by Joseph Toone

Today’s featured business is Joseph Toone Tours run by Joseph Toone, naturally. Not only does he provide walking tours of San Miguel de Allende, but has done extensive research on customs of the area and compiled them into several books. He’s definitely someone to look up your next trip to SMA.

How did you end up in Mexico?
Grace of God. Came down ten years ago with 3 kids in HS, bought a house the first time here and moved here. Best move ever!

Where do you live now?
San Miguel de Allende, Gto.

Have you experienced any defining moments since settling in Mexico?
Many and they all started with a grandmother in my volunteer English class asking me to be her danzon partner despite not speaking Spanish (then) or knowing how to dance. That led to my introduction to Mexican history and culture by performing at festivals. That led to writing articles which led to now being TripAdvisor’s number one private guide for my town and Amazon’s best selling author on Mexican History and Travel for a series of books called San Miguel de Allende’s Secrets.

Would you say that you changed?
Yes. More patient and understanding of faith’s role on history and culture. Less controlling and worried about the future.

When did you get started?
3 years ago

What prompted your business choice?
A need to express to foreigners Mexican history, faith and culture to better understand what is going on around them during their stay.

How do manage?
My kids are grown and gone so the business is just me. Business is a bit grand of term. Tours supply the money to allow me to print books based on articles I’ve written for both local press and international publications. I sold my high tech company providing the income for me to live off investments in Mexican companies. I consider the tours and writing a time consuming and fun hobby explaining the indigenous and Spanish roots to modern traditions.

What do you offer?
Top rated tours and bestselling books on central Mexico.

Is your business local or are your products/services available online?
Books are for sale on Amazon but tours are local.

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