{ A day for running errands }

Yesterday was one of those days where I was out for a while and didn't get to do much at home. I don't mind a day like that, once in a while, but those kind of days always seem to reiterate the fact that I'm a homebody and that is where I like to be. Housework was done in the morning an…

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{ Kitchen day and a little change in publishing posts }

Good morning everyone.  It's a gorgeous day here in North Texas, there is not a single cloud in the blue sky, 63 degrees and just beautiful.  Yesterday was a kitchen day for me, and I'll show you below what I did, but I first wanted to talk about the blog posts and when I'm putting the…

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{ Cool temps and another dark rainy day }

Ok, I have been wanting cooler temps, but I wasn't expecting to feel cold last night and all day today.  I actually put on my robe on top of my clothes, halfway through the day.  The high temp today? 59 degrees!!!!  Yes, yes, yessss.

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{ Lone Star Christmas by Delores Fossen - TLC Book Tour }

Series:  A Coldwater Texas Novel (Book 1) Mass Market Paperback:  384 pages Publisher:  HQN; Original edition (October 1, 2018) A family crisis brings him home… Just in time for Christmas Cattleman Callen Laramie has no intention of returning to his hometown of Coldwater, Texas, until a Christmas weddin…

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{ Dewy mornings, butterflies and preserving gourds }

The past few mornings, we've woken up to foggy car windows, and gorgeous dewy grass.  It's a sure sign that Fall is upon us and the mornings are getting cooler. I love sitting out back in the early morning and watching the sun shining on all the dew drops, it creates such a beautiful backd…

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{ Usual Monday }

I always find that my Mondays are pretty much the same. The weekend means relaxation, taking it easy, not being so on top of putting things away immediately or tidying it all up and so forth.

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{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 09/24/2018 }

Good morning, welcome back to the Happy Homemaker Monday. Woke up feeling as if I could sleep at least another 2 or 3 hours, it's been a very busy weekend and I didn't get any time to sit down and relax, but never mind that, it's full steam ahead with the last week of September.  Can yo…

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{ Weekend in review }

Oh my friends, it is the first time this weekend that I'm getting a spare moment to come in and put up a post. I don't have very long however, because the family is coming over for dinner at 6 o' clock and it's already after 3.  This weekend has been a whirlwind and I'm a bit f…

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{ Scariest moment of my life and prayer request }

You guys, I can't even begin to tell you just how scared I was last night. If you follow me on Instagram then I'm sure you've seen by now, if not, then I'll point you in that direction so that you can see the video I posted last night. My day started out like any other, the sun was …

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{ The Secret of the Irish Castle by Santa Montefiore - TLC Book Tour }

Paperback:  480 pages Publisher:  William Morrow Paperbacks (August 14, 2018) International bestselling author Santa Montefiore continues the story of the Deverill family in the third book in her beautiful and moving Deverill Chronicles trilogy—perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Beatriz Williams.

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{ Cooking Thursday - Beef Casserole }

Hey everyone :) It's been quite a while since I've done a Cooking Thursday and I've quite missed them, so here I am with a recipe for you today. Beef Casserole, well actually it's a bit like a cottage pie but instead of mash we use cubed fried potatoes.  It is a nice change to the …

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{ What I watch on Youtube }

I'm often asked what I watch on Youtube, because I usually mention that I watch quite a few vlogs. Instead of replying individually to one person at a time, I think it will be easier if I just make a post on it, share my faves and maybe you will find a new favorite to enjoy from my list, who …

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{ The Removes by Tatjana Soli - TLC Book Tour }

About The Removes Hardcover:  384 pages Publisher:  Sarah Crichton Books (June 12, 2018) As the first wave of pioneers travel westward to settle the American frontier, two women discover their inner strength when their lives are irrevocably changed by the hardship of the wild west in  The Removes , a h…

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{ A cleaning day }

Hi everyone :) Today was a cleaning day for me, as Mondays usually are.  I got right to work at 8am and didn't stop until 1pm., but I was on a mission to give everything a really good, deep clean. Woke up this morning to foggy fields.  I couldn't believe my eyes at first, because this reall…

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{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 09/17/2018 }

Good morning everyone and a very happy Monday to you all :) Are you ready for the new week ahead?  I'm kind of on the fence, I am and I'm not.  I think the weekend went by a bit too quick for my taste, if I'm being honest, but I am also looking forward to a week of homemaking, and whate…

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{ A lazy Sunday }

I love weekends when I just stop trying to stay busy, and give in to the laziness that my body is wanting and needing. Usually, the minute I even think about being lazy, my mind immediately tells me that it's not a good thing, and that I should get up and do something productive. Thing is, I d…

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{ A day of pawn shop hopping }

My family and I love thrift stores and pawn shops, and not even so much to buy anything, but just looking around and seeing what kind of fun things we can find.  It's amazing the treasures you end up discovering in the back of the shelf, right down there at the bottom. Today though, my husband…

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{ A yarny kind of Friday }

I often get asked how I managed to do get my housework done and still have time for crochet or watching a show or doing the things that I enjoy. It's not the first time that I've talked about this, but it has been quite a long time ago so I thought I would quickly mention it again.

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{ A new crochet project and a busy schooling day }

Hi everyone :) Come on in and sit with me a little, won't you? I am currently sitting on my bed, already showered, got my Tens unit going on my back and some Youtube vlogs on the telly.

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{ Fall Crafting - Pine Cone Swag }

Hey everyone :) Today's post is going to be a short, quick tutorial for a fun and pretty inexpensive DIY, that is just perfect for Fall. I don't know about you all, but I always have pine cones on hand.  We have 3 acres of land, and a lot of different trees, shrubs, plants and flowers.  On…

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{ Change of plans and some Fall DIY }

Yesterday, I told you that today I would take you for a walk around my property and see how Fall was starting to show it's face, as well as gather some Myrtle Crepes and other plants, foliage so that I can make some cute arrangements inside. I fully intended to do that until I woke up and was f…

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{ A Slow Monday }

6 AM came around pretty quick this morning. The alarm sounded off and both Curt and I sighed and groaned, not ready to get out of bed, to get the day started or the week for that matter. The weekend went by way too fast for us both, and it didn't feel like two days of sleeping in past 6AM, was…

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{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 09/10/2019 }

Good morning everyone, hope this post finds you doing well on this beautiful Monday morning :) The rain has finally left us and we were greeted with warm shining sun and gorgeous blue skies, with not a cloud in sight. I woke up this morning with my back feel 90% better, and I have to attribute that…

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{ A quick hello....}

I promised that I would post every day in September, and I'm determined to stick to it, so even though nothing of substance or interest happened today, I still needed to come in and say a quick hi :) My back is feeling a little better today, but it's still very much sore and tight.  Sittin…

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{ Back pain, fall crafting, grocery shopping }

I woke up with the worst lower back pain.  It's nothing new for me, osteoporosis runs in my family, and with it, scoliosis etc.  A few weeks ago, I was going through my medical records, just out of curiosity and I came upon a report for a chest X Ray that I had done when I was 4 months pregnan…

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{ A day of getting things done }

Made phone calls..... Paid bills...... Did a lot of homeschooling with Nick...... Finished off the Meal Plan and Grocery List..... Did quite a bit of computer work..... Ran some errands...... Enjoyed the still continuing rain outside......

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{ Dreaded sinus is at it again }

Some families inherit money, homes, yachts and super cool stuff. My family just passes down things like cholesterol, diabetes and the dreaded Sinus and Post Nasal Drip.  Hahah But hey, at least it's something right? I started feeling off last night as in very congested and some sinus pain, he …

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{ It's often hard to see the significance in our season }

Life is full of seasons, chapters, doors closing and others opening.  We think we are just getting through one season unscathed and another season comes upon us, leaving us struggling, lost, confused and unsure of how to get through it. My husband and I are going through such a season at the momen…

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{ When the Lights go Out by Mary Kubica - TLC Book Tour }

About When the Lights Go Out Hardcover:  336 pages Publisher:  Park Row; Original edition (September 4, 2018) A woman is forced to question her own identity in this riveting and emotionally charged thriller by the blockbuster bestselling author of  The Good Girl , Mary Kubica  Jessie Sloane is on the p…

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{ Apple Butter, welcoming fall and a rainy day }

The day began with the pitter patter of rain outside.  It had been such a long time since we had a good downpour and I welcomed it with open arms. Aside from providing a much needed relief to the hot temperatures we've been enduring for months, it also seemed to bring in September and give us …

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{ Fort Worth Stockyards - Day Trip }

We have lived in Texas for the past 3 years, and had yet to make it to the Fort Worth Stockyards. When my stepmother was visiting, she asked if we could take her to see the Stockyards, and we thought it was the perfect opportunity for us to finally make it down to Fort Worth. It was a short day tr…

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{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 09/03/2018 }

Good morning everyone, hope you've had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Ours has been good, relaxing and filled with family time.  My stepmom left on Saturday night, so yesterday I took the day to just sit and relax and catch up on some much needed ME time.  Today, I have a few things to do aroun…

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{ Hello September }

It is here!!! September in all it's glory. I get so happy when this time of the year rolls in.  I don't quite want to think that we are but a few months away from Christmas, but it's good to see the summer behind us. This summer, for me, has been one of the busiest.  I've been on t…

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