STOP!!!!

I want you to stop what you're doing right now, and I want you to take a look outside??? No matter where you are, just simply look outside your window, or step out into the front or back yard. Just look around you and take in every single thing. The blue sky, or the dark clouds. The birds fl…

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Cooking Thursday - Homemade Beef Jerky

And we're back to Thursday again, my word, I know I say it all the time but seriously, time needs to SLOW down. Easy Homemade Beef Jerky 2 lbs of beef 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper 3 cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon honey liquid smoke (you only need a drop or so, …

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Life

1. Wilting Rosemary 2. Sudsy dishes 3. Learning about the Civil War while cleaning the kitchen 4. Spelling pretest for the boy 5. Cheese and Marmelada (Quince paste) sandwich for lunch 6. Reading out back 7. Lemon and Ginger Tea steeping for dinner 8. Smiles from the boy 9. A gimp hand (think I pulled a mu…

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Yumminess

There are days that I feel like I'm completely surrounded by yummy stuff, scents, tastes, colors and different textures :::: early morning breakfast prep :::: best way to use up stale bread...cinnamon raisin french toast got the kiddos out of bed and into the kitchen with a smile on their face…

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In preparation for winter time

Thankfully, ever since we began homeschooling, my kids have rarely been sick, which in turn has made it where hubby and I rarely get sick too. Not that hubby ever really does, that man is made of something extra special LOL We do get the occasional sore throat even though it doesn't develop in…

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Through the lens

:::: sometimes all you need is some peanut butter and a drizzle of honey :::: sleepy Miss Bella :::: this is my cutey pie Miss Lola, always with the tongue hanging out :::: afternoon reading :::: fresh rosemary :::: dinner prepping :::: Fettucine Alfredo

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Don Tomas Coffee Review

One of the things that I think everyone knows about me, is that I love my coffee. My day just doesn't begin until I've had that first cup in my belly. I wouldn't call myself a coffee snob, and I'm not really into the flavored coffees and the bells and whistles. I think I just love…

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Happy Homemaker Monday #33

Good morning :)  I woke up today yearning for fall.....for pumpkins, spice cake, boots, scarves and hot chocolate.  *sigh*    Can't wait for the temperatures to cool down.  If you want to save and use the new button, just  click here . The Weather::: Still hitting the triple digits right now, but we…

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Slow Sunday

This weekend flew by at lightning speed, didn't it? I spent a pretty quiet, slow Sunday. ::::  There's something about hanging clothes out to dry :::: if I close my eyes for a second, I feel like I'm transported to the country, surrounded by trees and green grass and a gentle breeze ::…

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Sometimes you have to take it easy

I will tell you right now that I can't sit still. The worst thing you can do to me, is to tell me to sit down, take it easy, and not worry about housework or cooking or cleaning.  I have the hardest time with this, to the point where I'm sitting down and almost want to panic because I feel …

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