My kids seem to have a knack of getting their electronic devices wet, whether it be their cell phones or MP3 players. I have lost track of the number of times that they have put their MP3's through the washing machine.The first thing to do when you discover that your electronics have gotten wet, is make sure YOU DON'T TURN IT ON !!Turning on a wet … [Continue]
Blooming Flowers
I have a few things blooming this week. The Echinacea flowers are opening. I love the way these flowers open up. So interesting to watch their progress. The Feverfew flowers look like dainty little daisies. The Geranium that's in a hanging pot on the back porch is blooming. So pretty! The Hosta flowers in front of the house are opening. Four … [Continue]
The Last Christian Giveaway Winner
And the winner is:Comment No. 4 Sandra! Congratulations Sandra! Your copy of The Last Christian is on its way! … [Continue]
Strawberry Yogurt Smoothies
The other day, I had a container of strawberries that the fridge decided to freeze, so I decided to make smoothies for the kids with them. I also have a lot of yogurt in the fridge, so I used that. Here's what I ended up throwing in the blender:8 oz. strawberry yogurt1/2 cup water1/3 cup sugar10-12 strawberriesicePlace yogurt, water, sugar and … [Continue]
What’s For Dinner?
Last week was a menu disaster! I couldn't find the hamburger in the bottom of the chest freezer for the cabbage casserole, in the search, a bag of chicken wings got left out, my husband worked late one night, so the kids and I had breakfast for supper one night. And it rained Friday night, so no Friday Night Fire.I haven't had such a bad menu week, … [Continue]
Saturday On The Farm
It's the Saturday on the Farm - Get Real Edition!Let's see.....I could list the reasons why I haven't been out working in the gardens, suffice it to say, the gardens are very neglected.These pictures are in our main vegetable garden. Some of the cabbages are doing well. The heads are just starting to form.And then some of the cabbages look like … [Continue]
Flaunt Your Flowers
On my walk around the yard, I found one lone daisy in a garden that I haven't even touched this year. We had a farm sign, until it fell over this winter. My husband has to dig new holes for the cement before he puts it back up. So I didn't do anything in the garden there yet this year. I was surprised to find this little guy. Although I shouldn't … [Continue]
