Whew. I am exhausted. Mind you I don't have much to be exhausted about. Other than that pesky getting the house ready to sell thing which aside from being a lot of work is a tad bit emotional. I love this house. I love our animal friends that come to visit our yard. I love our deck. I love our neighbors even if their yard always looks a bazillion times better than ours. I love finding treasures when I clean out the closets that are filled to the max. I could very easily … [Read more...]
Jul 29, 2014
Teapot Tuesday
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Today's teapot is a lovely blue floral patterned one that I got a great deal on at one of my favorite shopping places---Marshall's. There are always bargain teapots to be found there and at HomeGoods so if you are ever in need of one make sure you check their aisles. When you have nobody you can make a cup of tea for, when nobody needs you, that is when I think life is over. Audrey Hepburn … [Read more...]
Jul 28, 2014
Successful Living
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I know you guys all think that I have it all figured out, don' t you? Some days I think I do and then other days I know that I don't have a clue but then that's just life, isn' t it? Years ago I got a print for Chris to put in his office. He has had this print in various offices over the years from Ohio to Pennsylvania to Illinois to North Carolina and Iowa. As we are anticipating an eventual total move to Texas I have been cleaning and sorting and getting ready for that day. Chris found … [Read more...]
Jul 26, 2014
Slightly Savory Saturday
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Ever want something savory to munch on while you are watching tv or on a road trip? Today's recipe might be the ticket for your craving. It was always our oldest son Micah's favorite snack growing up and if I want to make him happy I will mix up a batch and send it to him. It can be a bit salty so to try to reduce the salt content feel free to use unsalted popcorn, nuts and low salt pretzels. Fish Snack Mix 3 cups popped pocorn 2 cups small pizza flavored fish shaped … [Read more...]
Jul 25, 2014
Follow Friday Four Fill In Fun
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It's Friday and time to jump in on Hilary's blog hop over at Feeling Beachie! Every week she shares a list with statements for us to fill in on our own blogs. I have missed joining in the fun for several weeks so am back at it today! Don't' forget to stop by her blog and show her some love. The Statements: 1. I find __________ very _________________. 2. My favorite ___________ is ___________________. 3. Why do I always __________________? 4. My favorite time of day is … [Read more...]
Jul 22, 2014
Teapot Tuesday
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It's all about the staging now. What do you think? Does this work? "Better to be deprived of food for three days, than tea for one." (Ancient Chinese proverb) … [Read more...]
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