Cottage Making Mommy: June 2013

Thursday, June 27, 2013 / No comments

What's Been Happening Around the Farm #12

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<span style="font-size: large;">Ah, long time no see. Seems one of my the many joys of living in the country involves not having regular working internet. Nope, nada....and hopefully sometime tomorrow that will all be fixed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow some dude in a big truck is going to come install a satellite dish for us to have internet. His job is to make it work and my job is to keep him from putting that ugly little dish in the middle of my gardens....I have plans...let's hope he gets on board with them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How are you digging these pic.'s? Mr.Wade and I took a quick trip to the next county over to get a tour of the town his grandparents grew up in. On the way we ran across this new addition with a whopping 2 families that live in it and room for one more. Some dude with a lot of land next to a pond, he calls a lake, divided up some land and marketed it as lake front lots....built this pretty entrance and voila.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like the entrance and no I wasn't begging Mr.Wade to do anything new to ours, yet...lol.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have this HUGE ugly pile of concrete pieces, that the contractor was supposed to haul off, and because we're so nice we haven't gotten onto him about it...but I'm ready too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mr.Wade and I were thinking of taking chunks of it and putting it along the front edge of our property, where there is a washout, and planting bulbs around it. This is the closest thing I've seen that's similar to what I wanna do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On a side note my BFF came down from Kansas and we got to hang awhile and go to dinner at Panera Bread. We are hoping to get together tomorrow to go see the new Sandra Bullock movie...and freeze our hiney's off while laughing in the theatre.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aren't my new rose bushes looking pretty?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We've made great progress painting the outside of the office, where we are staying. I can't wait to show you the pic.'s in the next few weeks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I would love to chat with you more but the internet connection on my phone keeps bouncing so I have a massive amount of adorable projects to show you but their going to have to wait until the dude in the big truck makes the connection.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So stay cool and we'll chat soon.</span><br />
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Partying at <a href="http://sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com/">From the Farm</a> <a href="http://hibiscushouse1.blogspot.com/2013/06/farmgirl-friday-114.html">Farmgirl Friday</a></div>

What's Been Happening Around the Farm #12

Ah, long time no see. Seems one of my the many joys of living in the country involves not having regular working internet. Nope, nada...

Home gardening , handpainted signs

Sunday, June 23, 2013 / 48 Comments

Cute and Colorful Garden Markers

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<span style="font-size: large;">I needed some <span style="color: blue;">color....in my garden that is.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we first moved to the farm a short 6 or 7 weeks ago, I had premade some garden signs that just needed to be finished up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">During the move they got lost...go figure. Everytime we went into the city I forgot to pick up boring ole popsicle sticks so low and behold I was doin my chores and in an old sink I found these.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mommy's gettin new garden signs...yippee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I popped these babies out so fast, went rifling through my new spray paint collection and went to town painting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make sure to get ever side and the tops too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I opted to use my new paint markers for this project because I just wanted to write on it in simple text....whatever that means, lol.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The paint markers are sooo simple to use and you can pick them up at Wal-Mart for 2 or 3 dollars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How cute is this cantaloupe one?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All laid out and looking pretty. Simple, affordable, and colorful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mr.Wade and I were looking to have a little fun for a few hours yesterday when we ran into the city so we went to <span style="color: red;">Norman</span> and one of my favorite places...The Mont. It's short for Monterrey as in California. A little bit of Cali in Oklahoma is just what we needed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We sat out on the patio and had lunch and visited with people we didn't even know...and <span style="color: red;">LOVED </span>it. You'll always find friendly people in Oklahoma. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a hangout on the edge of the <span style="color: red;">OU</span> campus and is so great for everyone to hang out at. The garden setting is great. Fun tunes, great misters, beautiful plants, college students who <span style="color: red;">never</span> cease to amaze me, and of course great food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had the enchiladas...which came with homemade <span style="color: red;">pico and chips</span>... and I'm going to be making <span style="color: red;">pico </span>from the <span style="color: red;">maters</span> in my garden soon. I just needed some <span style="color: lime;">NOW</span>. It was a craving.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We<span style="color: red;"> loved</span> it. Isn't the building adorable too. My kind of place. If you ever visit <span style="color: red;">Norman</span> make sure to go to The Mont.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now enough chatting for me...we are in the middle of painting the outside of the office/guest house....and more mowing to be done.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For more of my fun paint projects go <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2013/06/handmade-summer-surfin-block-set.html">here.</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">P.S. Don't forget to start following me at Bloglovin go <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/3170276"><span style="color: red;">here</span>.</a></span><br />
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Cute and Colorful Garden Markers

I needed some color....in my garden that is. When we first moved...

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Friday, June 21, 2013 / 2 Comments

If It Happens, It Happens At The Cafe

If It Happens, It Happens At The Cafe

Make-ups and break-ups ...happen at the cafe.

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Thursday, June 20, 2013 / 23 Comments

Gardening and Compost....

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<span style="font-size: large;">In the middle of a long hard days work I came inside to cool off and Mr.Wade brought me in this <span style="color: yellow;">wildflower</span>. </span></div>
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013 / 2 Comments

Fluster's Creative Muster Linky Party Co-Hosting #25

Fluster's Creative Muster Linky Party Co-Hosting #25

Hi everyone, I'm so excited to be co-hosting Fluster's Creative Muster's #25 Linky Party. Link up all your favorites.

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Monday, June 17, 2013 / 38 Comments

Our New Garden Fence

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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't tell you how excited I am that the Mr. and I were finally able to complete the garden fence today.</span><br>
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Our New Garden Fence

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Sunday, June 16, 2013 / 14 Comments

Handmade Summer Surfin Block Set

Handmade Summer Surfin Block Set

I couldn't wait any longer and had to share with you a...

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Friday, June 14, 2013 / 26 Comments

My 1st Harvest and The Cutest Bag Ever

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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">* Update 2017. We are just now starting garden season and I don't have everything in. Our tiller is being held hostage at the repair shop and we have been waiting for 2 months for them to get it back to us. Grrrr. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yep, this is it. One gorgeous shiny Green Pepper. Isn't she pretty? Mr.Wade told me to wait a few more days but I was working on the house and looked out the window and their she was off the plant so I grabbed her up....washed her....and stuck her in the fridge.</span><br>
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* Update 2017. We are just now starting garden season and I don't have everything in. Our tiller is being held hostage at the rep...

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Thursday, June 13, 2013 / 22 Comments

What's Blooming Around the Farm

What's Blooming Around the Farm

Why the cherry tomatoes are starting to turn red.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013 / 7 Comments

What's Happening Around the Farm # 11

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So far we've had campers and guests galore.<br />
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Every kid we know that has come down here keeps asking to come back.<br />
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Who wouldn't wanna camp down here with accommodations like these?<br />
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It's about time for me to start painting. I have several of my colors picked out already.<br />
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I'm officially growing my first Jalepeno Peppers and it's working.<br />
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The garden is exploding and I'm loving it. I have no idea what this is because I didn't get to finish my handmade garden signs due to the rain...but they are on my project list this week.<br />
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I've planted 6 long rows of Okra. Fried or Pickled Okra anybody?<br />
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These little babies have popped up in the last few days. I think they are my green beans but Mr.Wade says we'll have to wait a little bit longer to find out for sure.<br />
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Right now Mr.Wade is busy putting new flooring in this UGLY bathroom.<br />
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We've ripped out the vanity, mirror, and light...if you could call it a light. See that little cord hanging down that's it.<br />
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Just dark and dreary....ugh. But all of that will be changed soon.<br />
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This outdoor table is also being worked on. It fell over in the windstorm and the glass busted...bummer. I have really cute plans for it.<br />
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Our sad little grill that put's out delicious food is also in the process of getting a makeover. Good times.<br />
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So while I'm waiting on Mr.Wade to finish up with the house projects I'm going to be busy painting the office early in the morning and late at night.<br />
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Yep, you guessed it, we went from tornadoes and flooding to pure heat.<br />
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What are you up to this Summer?<br />
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Stay Cool,<br />
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Valerie<br />
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If you are wanting to know more about our farm click <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/p/our-farm.html">here.</a><br />
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What's Happening Around the Farm # 11

EXTREME HEAT that's what's happening. So far we've had campers and guests galore. Every kid we know that has come do...

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Sunday, June 9, 2013 / 24 Comments

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<span style="font-size: large;">She was my childhood best friend and has FINALLY settled down with a man that suits her and has two adorable little girls...who call me Aunt Valerie and just happen to love to swim.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What's so funny, is that she is becoming domesticated and has become quite the BBQ'er and Fryer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The woman fries everything and it's GOOD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The<span style="background-color: lime;"> fried pickles</span> are marvelous. We sat in the kitchen with her daughter and whipped them up in a hurry.</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;">Here's what you'll need:</span></u><br />
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16 oz. Jar of <span style="color: lime;">Dill Pickle Slices</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 C. Cornmeal</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 C.Flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: orange;">Tony Cachere's Seasoning</span> (find in the seasoning aisle of your grocery store in a green bottle with red lid)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5 Eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 C. Milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Salt to Taste</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We used her new Fryer that sits on the countertop from Target. It's too cool and was $60.00. You could use a fry pan with grease or a Fry Daddy...whatever you have on hand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take one bowl and mix your Cornmeal, Flour, and 2 T. of Seasoning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In another bowl add your 5 Eggs and 2 C. Milk and whip it up really well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now Drain your pickles in the strainer and leave them sitting in the strainer in the sink.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Grab a small handful and shake the juice out and dump them in the milk mixture....after soaked drop them in the flour mixture...and coat evenly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Make sure your fryer is heated up and drop your pickles in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take them out and dump them on a plate lined with napkins or paper towels and take your salt shaker and sprinkle your pickles while they are still hot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Repeat until you've used up all your pickles. If you want keep adding pickles until you've used your mixture up and then cook them and save them in the fridge and the next day, turn your broiler on in the oven and bake them for a couple minutes and they taste fresh again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you enjoy.... I know we did.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: red;">Warning,</span> be prepared to gain 5 pounds. If you'll excuse me I need to go shower to drive back to the city where I left my purse at her house, 45 minutes away, silly me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I have to come back and tend to the garden to lose the 5 pounds I gained last night.</span><br />
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Enjoy Eating,<br />
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Valerie<br />
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