Decorating a Houseboat

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vP02NTR-Ets/X2Z22-jTGlI/AAAAAAAAa9k/tHZS2PzyT0kWbt7BlqR1-QVliUEDWDnPwCLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vP02NTR-Ets/X2Z22-jTGlI/AAAAAAAAa9k/tHZS2PzyT0kWbt7BlqR1-QVliUEDWDnPwCLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" width="180" /></a></div><br />Happy Almost end of Summer friends. Long time no see....I know. I'm sorry. Our internet service on the farm is for the birds and with no library being open, during covid, we couldn't talk.  It's better now though so I had to share a fun project I did along w a friend this Summer. We decorated a houseboat. Now I've only been on 1 other houseboat, than this and it was so cool.  Long story short......met a new friend while we were at the lake. He is a grandpa who had his grandson along and he played along with both my kid and my friend's kid and the 2 guys were staying on this houseboat with so much potential. He gave us a tour and you know I just couldn't resist I had to offer to help. My friend and I went back down a few weeks later when he was gone and stayed on the boat and fixed it up all cute. First I'm going to show you the outside.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S1x8kcK4jl8/X2Z10yTn3kI/AAAAAAAAa9Y/Jc_Wn1yeMBA43BZsUNSlZvDpTK7HmVbNQCPcBGAsYHg/s3264/IMG_20200812_172910821.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S1x8kcK4jl8/X2Z10yTn3kI/AAAAAAAAa9Y/Jc_Wn1yeMBA43BZsUNSlZvDpTK7HmVbNQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20200812_172910821.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He had a lot of what he needed to make the boat cute, and has an on again/off again girlfriend but they never got it done. He referred to it as a dump. Me I thought it was just too cute. So he had this little old wicker loveseat just thrown on the porch and these 2 chairs laying around and an old outdoor sofa, that another boaters dog chewed up...so we just rearranged the furniture and moved the wicker bench over in front of his speed boats spot. Voila. What an improvement. While my friend was cleaning his room she found these outdoor carpet remnants so we we layed them down and it was a huge improvement.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CkL6z26Cu0g/X2Z10wmp0ZI/AAAAAAAAa9Y/EV2fUuPE0FQutqtIJhjgov3Ne9BznbRVgCPcBGAsYHg/s3264/IMG_20200812_172422825.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CkL6z26Cu0g/X2Z10wmp0ZI/AAAAAAAAa9Y/EV2fUuPE0FQutqtIJhjgov3Ne9BznbRVgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20200812_172422825.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the remnants we put under the wicker bench at the spot next to him where he parks his speed boat.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-brl6kDrNr3c/X2Z102n54sI/AAAAAAAAa9Y/18oHO_Giz2gUNrL83HGEKL7MO0IrC0fwQCPcBGAsYHg/s3264/IMG_20200812_072746389.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-brl6kDrNr3c/X2Z102n54sI/AAAAAAAAa9Y/18oHO_Giz2gUNrL83HGEKL7MO0IrC0fwQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20200812_072746389.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He had this oversize outdoor table so we put it behind to act as a sofa table and to stand around with drinks when you are getting off the boat.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRPGkFY1GgY/X2Z100M_dJI/AAAAAAAAa9Y/grvRZLM_Oq4XVeizMzwkGpg8Jb6bbLE_gCPcBGAsYHg/s3264/IMG_20200811_221950404.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRPGkFY1GgY/X2Z100M_dJI/AAAAAAAAa9Y/grvRZLM_Oq4XVeizMzwkGpg8Jb6bbLE_gCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20200811_221950404.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>The outdoor fireplace doubles as a table where you can not set your drinks, eat a meal and play games. A few trays and cards and voila super cute and functional.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aHT1mX0lIm0/X01ZuBaDRtI/AAAAAAAAaeg/FH5sUnnR-iwVsGP77QbD4PdAiCZqiKGWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200811_221943755.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aHT1mX0lIm0/X01ZuBaDRtI/AAAAAAAAaeg/FH5sUnnR-iwVsGP77QbD4PdAiCZqiKGWwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_20200811_221943755.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some thrift shop pillows, a thrifted sheet and a cute thrifted blanket and we saved the outdoor sofa. Who knew a dog ever chewed it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JH49BnNxF0M/X01ZLj9x39I/AAAAAAAAaeU/CzVYcpaM-_kszwJjweBZGRUSGrzTw5ZLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200812_172910821.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JH49BnNxF0M/X01ZLj9x39I/AAAAAAAAaeU/CzVYcpaM-_kszwJjweBZGRUSGrzTw5ZLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_20200812_172910821.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My friend even had her little girl do a mermaid themed puzzle and we added some cute rubber swim toys for added atmosphere and fun for the kids.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-goJB8JoL21U/X01Y-DqeCbI/AAAAAAAAaeQ/J_PlDtLMnFgOfhY0-ihRVWXNW2Rs8IMewCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200812_172904261.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-goJB8JoL21U/X01Y-DqeCbI/AAAAAAAAaeQ/J_PlDtLMnFgOfhY0-ihRVWXNW2Rs8IMewCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_20200812_172904261.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div> Wow just stepping on the patio of the boat and it's a huge improvement. The drink fridge is behind and works great. We even stocked it with water and sweet tea. You gotta have sweet tea at the lake. It's hard to see in the window to the left of the door but I sent a bunch of pics and signs to my friend and she turned them into collages at Walgreens and we hung them up. Now when you walk up to the boat it's super cute. In the evening you can see the colored lights that line the patio. We were wanting to have some vinyl that has a cute lake saying made to put on the door so as you walk in you are greeted. It's so much better than the bachelor pad it started as. I think a little romance may be developing between my single friend and the guy....lol. We will see how it turns out. In a few days, I will share with you the inside. It turned out super cute. My friend has the best thrift shop near her house ....it's the best in the greater OKC area. That helped make this project more affordable.  </div><div><br /></div><div>So what have you been doing all Summer?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Decorating, </div><div><br /></div><div>Valerie</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>

Decorating a Houseboat

Happy Almost end of Summer friends. Long time no see....I know. I'm sorry. Our internet service on the farm is for the birds and with no...

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/></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">The thing is sometimes the bathroom and the hallway pick up an odor that I just can't remove sometimes until I make up my own mix. I've tried multiple over the counter enzyme products and Odo-Ban works fairly well...but I always end up in a coughing fit when I use it.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><img src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--d3RcmZ2r-Y/VK8fVGkpn4I/AAAAAAAAE0Q/ERDSAweJsvw/s320/IMG_20150106_143837331_HDR.jpg" /></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Wanna know what has really worked? Two things...</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Cleaning the surface really well by sweeping and vacuuming. Wiping it down with a vinegar based cleaner...you can read more about that <a href="https://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/2017/01/top-8-ways-to-clean-with-vinegar.html">here</a>.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">then I </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">2. Mix 1 16 oz. container Hydrogen Peroxide</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">    1 T Baking Soda</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">    1 t  Dawn Dish Soap </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">     in a spray bottle and shake well. Spray it everywhere. For the most part it will work. Now if your carpet is soaked in urine and you have clothes, towels and bedding that have urine on them and need to be washed...do that too and wash it with a 1/4 cup of vinegar. Sometimes you have to use the pre-soak function. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">**** another hint....if you do have fabric items that have urine on them rinse them off with water in your tub, tower or sink. It helps to get the odor out. The faster you rinse it the better the chance you have of getting the odor out.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Image result for free clipart of cleaning" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcQ1zePLAeDKdsou_FXtc5SdRQGCo5mnTfD9J0ZxRG2MfGsb4wAo" /></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">My experience with urine is carpet is that it's next to impossible to get out. Once it is in there...you almost have to pull up the carpet and clean underneath. We will never have carpet in our home again. Kids + animals + red dirt = no carpet.</span><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=651848483336325420" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Now the concentration of the urine can make a difference too. I always try to air out the area to by opening the door and windows. That's not always possible given the time of year.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I'm also a huge fan of essential oils. My experience is that cinnamon essential oils are the most potent to cover the smell of urine. Use it at your own risk. ( Never use essential oils if you have cats.)</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Will this get it all out.  No. Will it get the majority out for those of you who have hard surfaces? Yes.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">So next time you need something quick to remove the smell give this a try. Be sure to test it on a side part of the fabric you may spray it on so it doesn't stain.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy Cleaning,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">   Valerie</span></div>

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TVeIgWswMV0/Xa79tfo75eI/AAAAAAAAS3Q/0gFIXYeCisg_-qWfhWR2kTf17nNLj9x9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20191020_150823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TVeIgWswMV0/Xa79tfo75eI/AAAAAAAAS3Q/0gFIXYeCisg_-qWfhWR2kTf17nNLj9x9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20191020_150823.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: large;">I'll admit it....I love holiday breaks with the kids but sometimes they REALLY get on my nerves a lot. Like a lot a lot. They are <u>always</u> hungry....even after you just fed them... and they <i><u>always </u></i>are bored and they <span style="color: red;"><u><i>always</i></u></span> want to play on some tech gadget. So sometimes...you just gotta take the bull by the horns and lay down the law and tell the little turkeys how it's gonna be.</span></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: large;">I mean really say...I have no time for your whining...this is how it's going to be and pray it works.</span></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: large;">The Mr. and I laid down the law a few years ago when all of the relatives and kids wanted to hang with us during the holidays. We were over the non-stop eating and arguing over the television shows and there were little people everywhere making demands.      </span></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: large;"> We were like....glad you are here but NO...this is our show. You don't run our circus and we came up with the following ideas that really work. The munchkins learned something and had fun and for the most part the whining and complaining stopped. Amen.</span></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nCHaT4hVLI/Xa8CZ-FlLiI/AAAAAAAAS4I/oyydLZA3PlsWhIcik9zhmblJvYfMxbXswCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20191018_205639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nCHaT4hVLI/Xa8CZ-FlLiI/AAAAAAAAS4I/oyydLZA3PlsWhIcik9zhmblJvYfMxbXswCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20191018_205639.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">First we learned to kick the munchkins outside...even if it was cold. They bundled up and had to use their imaginations. The kids created separate little play areas, that for years now, they continue to play at when they come down and it entertains our son all year. Got an old tire? Let them bury it and stand on it. It's good for hours of entertainment. It's free and bonus...they are tired and will fall asleep early. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Second, find a project and assemble it with them. It doesn't have to be BIG or expensive just something to work on together. This past Fall break we bought another set of bunkbeds....they kids keep getting bigger and the pallet parties in the living room aren't as much fun as sleeping in your own cozy comfy bed. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yMMR7Wc7A9k/Xa8Bpwgxt7I/AAAAAAAAS4A/hut8owlr4CMTDaYXiGTmaPOethADMtmyACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20191020_100045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yMMR7Wc7A9k/Xa8Bpwgxt7I/AAAAAAAAS4A/hut8owlr4CMTDaYXiGTmaPOethADMtmyACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20191020_100045.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Third, Let them have their own photoshoots and take pictures of each other. We went all over the farm and they had fun posing and taking shots of each other.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CtEiDgdHAVI/Xa7-ItKo6_I/AAAAAAAAS3Y/Imay_onsQxQK6i5wk7_SxqxtRoW0Il-EgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20191020_100451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CtEiDgdHAVI/Xa7-ItKo6_I/AAAAAAAAS3Y/Imay_onsQxQK6i5wk7_SxqxtRoW0Il-EgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20191020_100451.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Fourth, get in touch with nature. Climbing a tree or going to the park are both free. They keep climbing higher so I make sure to stand by with my camera. It's good for hours of fun.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qf0_oewzlA4/Xa7_1Y9f-6I/AAAAAAAAS3o/UUXhX1fcntUoxdz4LmoQvlpDC4m1llxaACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20191019_164309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qf0_oewzlA4/Xa7_1Y9f-6I/AAAAAAAAS3o/UUXhX1fcntUoxdz4LmoQvlpDC4m1llxaACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20191019_164309.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Fifth, pull out the balls....soccer, basketball, football...you name it. Let everyone get in on the fun.</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B3UxgDuVaMc/Xa7_qyQBYOI/AAAAAAAAS3k/EYvz6w0u8kYC7Cpg_2ZxiISmZZGhWDX1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20191019_162821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B3UxgDuVaMc/Xa7_qyQBYOI/AAAAAAAAS3k/EYvz6w0u8kYC7Cpg_2ZxiISmZZGhWDX1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20191019_162821.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Sixth, play dress up. I've never met a kid under 16 who doesn't like to try on different clothes, costumes or props that we have laying around the house. Here they used Bugles and made Halloween costumes. What? Food works too and they get to eat it.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eIkUuS6jnfU/Xa8AN5A3AXI/AAAAAAAAS30/_s1VwtL6RRMk32eKOuSbbuEOdIHROiV7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/20191019_124243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eIkUuS6jnfU/Xa8AN5A3AXI/AAAAAAAAS30/_s1VwtL6RRMk32eKOuSbbuEOdIHROiV7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20191019_124243.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Seventh, go to a local game together. It never is too early to teach kids the value of sportsmanship and just spend one on one time together. They will always remember the time you spent with them and they really value it.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">We also are fortunate to live on a farm so we have bonfires, make smores, sing songs and much more.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">It doesn't really matter if you live in the city or the country an apartment or a home. All of these can be adapted to entertain your little friends and family affordably.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">So tell me what other things you do that don't cost a fortune to entertain your crew during school breaks?</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I'd love to hear.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy Fall,</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Valerie</span></div> <br /></div>

Fun and Cheap Ideas to Entertain Your Kids on Holiday Breaks

I'll admit it....I love holiday breaks with the kids but sometimes they REALLY get on my nerves a lot. Like a lot a lot. They are ...

What's Happening Around the Farm --- February

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Htp6L45jEg/XHW1HxwiKAI/AAAAAAAAQjA/AHH_tnB3DBQ2NqFg6J-Psmo2S63Xo60vQCLcBGAs/s1600/20190205_140851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Htp6L45jEg/XHW1HxwiKAI/AAAAAAAAQjA/AHH_tnB3DBQ2NqFg6J-Psmo2S63Xo60vQCLcBGAs/s320/20190205_140851.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Knock...knock. Anybody still out there? I know I swore to you in June I'd be around more ...... but the darn internet companies have been determined to see to it that service gets worse in our area versus any better. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I've missed you...all of you....alot. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I have so much to tell you and so much exciting news and sad news that has happened at the farm.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Besides the obvious...we have Spring Fever....like much of America ... the never ending 4 seasons in a week is in full play right now in the good ole Sooner State.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Let's get the bad news out of the way first shall we?</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">7 of our goats died in a fire. Yes, 7. It was horrible. Came home and it was over. Nobody saw a thing. Burying 7 goats....all our girls and the babies and everyone ever born on the farm was horrible. It's taken awhile to process but that's that. Farm life can be hard. It was hard.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3cEaEtBtUCI/XHW1i0iZSCI/AAAAAAAAQjQ/-XdoqWbEH5IAXHbe-_t4A18yv22ZexaPACLcBGAs/s1600/20190211_163852_Burst01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3cEaEtBtUCI/XHW1i0iZSCI/AAAAAAAAQjQ/-XdoqWbEH5IAXHbe-_t4A18yv22ZexaPACLcBGAs/s320/20190211_163852_Burst01.jpg" width="240" /></a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">My hunky hubby...Mr.Wade celebrated another birthday. Yippee. That was a blessing considering he had a stroke 3 years ago this past Jan.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">He still has the beard and it makes him look 10 years older than he is and he's already 11 years older than me.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-roEJipdzR9o/XHW1tg1vEHI/AAAAAAAAQjU/pPp2RODt1ro4wHJIstK3Nt_zf4jwcoM3gCLcBGAs/s1600/20190220_163716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-roEJipdzR9o/XHW1tg1vEHI/AAAAAAAAQjU/pPp2RODt1ro4wHJIstK3Nt_zf4jwcoM3gCLcBGAs/s320/20190220_163716.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The best news of it all... We are opening our very own farm store...right here on our farm. I've wanted to do this for a long time. A very long time. Like...since before we moved to the farm. Now the opportunity has presented itself and here it is.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Our farmstand is becoming a reality. Our little vegetable and flower farm will be open to the public soon. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0xgjtF-M45A/XHW13j7SGII/AAAAAAAAQjc/vmFzZJkGLBYsTXT-4cZBJz4ecvSNeVoPQCLcBGAs/s1600/20190214_120147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0xgjtF-M45A/XHW13j7SGII/AAAAAAAAQjc/vmFzZJkGLBYsTXT-4cZBJz4ecvSNeVoPQCLcBGAs/s320/20190214_120147.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Valentine's Day was sweet this year. The hubby bought me flowers, balloons and chocolate. I know... I know ....we live on a flower farm and he has to buy the stuff. In all fairness though....it's Winter...nada thing is in bloom...yet.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PyKFg0aPSkM/XHW2CA1XCiI/AAAAAAAAQjk/4ijA2QOPxh42Nh8RiXrKPdYN2mITYNuRACLcBGAs/s1600/20190217_132706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PyKFg0aPSkM/XHW2CA1XCiI/AAAAAAAAQjk/4ijA2QOPxh42Nh8RiXrKPdYN2mITYNuRACLcBGAs/s320/20190217_132706.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Finally my dad's little "Short Stuff" crossed the rainbow bridge after years and years of living with him. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Some of you may remember we lost my stepmom a year ago August and Short Stuff was her sidekick.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">We promised we'd all be super good to him and see him through to the end. It was hard. But he's by her side again.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">When I get sad I just remember that and it helps.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Even with all the heartbreak this month...there is so much to look forward to. A real live dream coming true.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">A real live store at the actual farm.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">We will still go to some other locations to sell our goods but you can actually pull up in our driveway and buy stuff that was made and grown here.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">How cool is that?</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">For us....it's super cool. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait to share with you all the exciting plants and flowers, food and homemade stuff we do here at the farm.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The decorating, the crafts and all the fun that makes cottage living on a farm our little dream come true.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Now....please catch me up....what have you been up to?</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">xoxoxo,</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Valerie</span></div> <br /></div>

What's Happening Around the Farm --- February

Knock...knock. Anybody still out there? I know I swore to you in June I'd be around more ...... but the darn internet companies ha...

What's Happening Around the Farm

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2fo79H6h6ig/Wyb6nW8WSiI/AAAAAAAAOBg/fwr7g3Rxr9QV_w9U2Nk6-41V0wRyc9UtACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180428_090420_720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2fo79H6h6ig/Wyb6nW8WSiI/AAAAAAAAOBg/fwr7g3Rxr9QV_w9U2Nk6-41V0wRyc9UtACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_20180428_090420_720.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hello friends, Thank you for all the lovely comments and the warm welcome back. <b>It's much appreciated</b>. I have to tell you the farm season is in <b>full swing</b> and I think this year will be the busiest and most challenging season but I'm ready to knock it out of the park.  </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">We have so many home improvement and yard projects going on I can't even tell you.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>It's makeover central here.</b></span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-onp3Huqwtg4/Wyb6qCTXDkI/AAAAAAAAOBk/Va58Qd58JWQQI0aKHpuyKsXYGtM0RC2gwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180430_081504_957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1600" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-onp3Huqwtg4/Wyb6qCTXDkI/AAAAAAAAOBk/Va58Qd58JWQQI0aKHpuyKsXYGtM0RC2gwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_20180430_081504_957.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The <b>deck decor</b> is taking shape and I'm loving it. I would love to add pillows and outdoor carpets for<span style="color: lime;"> color</span> but I have to be practical people,, <b>we live on a farm</b>. The outdoor cats or the goats would eat them the first night I have them out.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Farm problems * heavy sigh*</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rf_MHQMxUEQ/Wyb6uo_JuCI/AAAAAAAAOBo/OC9XQxZ4NGsat0vSfuIy3yiLp7fB7z8mQCLcBGAs/s1600/20180511_142252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="961" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rf_MHQMxUEQ/Wyb6uo_JuCI/AAAAAAAAOBo/OC9XQxZ4NGsat0vSfuIy3yiLp7fB7z8mQCLcBGAs/s320/20180511_142252.jpg" width="192" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I'm</span> <span style="font-size: large;">becoming the queen of dividing and propagating.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> That's right lots of how- to articles coming up on how to multiply that stuff so it <b>saves you money and beautifies your yard.</b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Think <span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">colorful plants </span><b><span style="background-color: white;">e</span>verywhere.</b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">OOOh AWWWWW</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fAdUY47Jjl8/Wyb6x2vUdKI/AAAAAAAAOBs/acWZ_xE8hS4QkPyO0SEUFc3dmsmKSyJpQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180506_160932_287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fAdUY47Jjl8/Wyb6x2vUdKI/AAAAAAAAOBs/acWZ_xE8hS4QkPyO0SEUFc3dmsmKSyJpQCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_20180506_160932_287.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The goaties have been <b>naughtier than ever</b>. The lil turkeys refuse to stay in their pens. They keep hanging out at our neighbors who haven't mown their fence<i> like in forever </i>so the goats think it's a lot more fun over there. Waaaayyyyyy more to chow down on.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I was late to a birthday party last night and was late to church a few Sundays ago.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Let me tell you how fun it is telling your preacher I was late because I was chasing my goats. <b>Really</b>. <b>I was</b>.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I had to tell them a few months ago my dog ate my work. My dog really did eat my paperwork.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <span style="font-size: large;">                        <i>They just roll their eyes at me and smile.</i></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">                                        * heavy sigh*</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6P7H0F_6P0/Wyb63Z_dR_I/AAAAAAAAOB0/iuVpm9oFR4wX49v4ZrrXfhDr16hLW-dXQCLcBGAs/s1600/20180524_085559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1600" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6P7H0F_6P0/Wyb63Z_dR_I/AAAAAAAAOB0/iuVpm9oFR4wX49v4ZrrXfhDr16hLW-dXQCLcBGAs/s320/20180524_085559.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Now if you've been around here much before you know my dad is like the <b><i>King of Moonflowers</i></b> and they are<b> FINALLY</b> starting to spread all over the farm.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Yippee.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">If you don't have any. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Try them.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">You will thank me.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F2KLlxUDeOc/Wyb6682TuiI/AAAAAAAAOB4/K2AkM81bUKEA4ZGQ1QP2UE0camTJRsmxACLcBGAs/s1600/20180512_165217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1600" height="192" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F2KLlxUDeOc/Wyb6682TuiI/AAAAAAAAOB4/K2AkM81bUKEA4ZGQ1QP2UE0camTJRsmxACLcBGAs/s320/20180512_165217.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">BBQ season is in full swing. Just had our 2nd one we hosted here at the farm today and have already attended one.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I have so much to do outside.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">So many new recipe ideas too. Stay tuned.</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TzPpyk6usx8/Wyb7Ae20IuI/AAAAAAAAOCA/3nGQlt1OoQwFEPeWwJ54zmKIKoGF1tLKQCLcBGAs/s1600/20180528_143958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="961" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TzPpyk6usx8/Wyb7Ae20IuI/AAAAAAAAOCA/3nGQlt1OoQwFEPeWwJ54zmKIKoGF1tLKQCLcBGAs/s320/20180528_143958.jpg" width="192" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">See these funky leaves below? As soon as they are finished blooming these <b>over the top tropical flowers....</b> I'm finally going to divide them. They are a special variety of lily. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Very elegant.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">A sweet friend gave me a bulb a few years ago. Her son grew them in his high-school Ag class. Sadly, he passed away and gardening was a refuge for her to get through his death. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">She was kind enough to share one with me to celebrate our friendship and I will treasure them always.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b><i>Garden people are the nicest people.</i></b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Even if you don't garden and like flowers and only live in an efficiency apt. start with a few pots and meet other people who garden .</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">They will be <b>friends for life.</b></span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1CD7jalLp-8/Wyb7DyewgYI/AAAAAAAAOCI/adZ4LSPK-PAa2k19LG1PIDOGXs8Lg0sRACLcBGAs/s1600/20180511_142940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="961" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1CD7jalLp-8/Wyb7DyewgYI/AAAAAAAAOCI/adZ4LSPK-PAa2k19LG1PIDOGXs8Lg0sRACLcBGAs/s320/20180511_142940.jpg" width="192" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Now if you'll please excuse me I have to get back outside. We are getting a new pool soon and where we are putting it has been abandoned for like a year and I need to fix it.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">* heavy sigh*</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy Father's Day weekend to those of you who celebrate it.<br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I got to spend time with my favorite fellas, my daddy, my hubby and my son.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">My heart is thankful.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Now seriously go buy a plant on clearance and start gardening.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">XOXOXO,</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Valerie</span></div> <br /></div>

What's Happening Around the Farm

Hello friends, Thank you for all the lovely comments and the warm welcome back. It's much appreciated . I have to tell you the far...

8 Easy Spring Plants You Can Grow Almost Anywhere

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dIHbas0Fzvc/WxcG7yyWv3I/AAAAAAAAOAY/pvhSpZjhrF8C0pCyw515abn9j19bTt6kACLcBGAs/s1600/20180601_101945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1600" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dIHbas0Fzvc/WxcG7yyWv3I/AAAAAAAAOAY/pvhSpZjhrF8C0pCyw515abn9j19bTt6kACLcBGAs/s320/20180601_101945.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">It's <span style="color: red;"><b>hot</b></span>!. I mean <span style="color: red;">H....O....T</span>. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Slap yo momma (It's the name of a seasoning that's great on bbq. I promise.)</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Get flipped off by the other drivers...</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Get stuck at a red light  with 2 half dressed girls singing, "It's Getting Hot in Here So Take off All Your Clothes," at the top of their lungs... <span style="color: red;">hot</span>.<b><u> ( It happens to me every year, I'm not kidding)</u></b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Yep, that's how we know flower season has arrived in Oklahoma.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">It also means I enjoy staying home and enjoying the flowers all over the farm while the rest of the world loses it and walks around half-dressed.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">So let's talk about drought tolerant flowers that you will totally enjoy year after year that won't break the bank and will make you smile....in your own little flower paradise.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Above we have the <span style="color: #e06666;">Knock-Out Rose Bush</span> - It grows large and is fairly low maintenance, unless of course you are me and your goats keep eating them.😜 </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Now yes it's a bush but it's a flowering bush so it counts.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XRx1vVCZA7I/WxcG-NTwFiI/AAAAAAAAOAc/kEQ1JXb8_DMr2m3UX5gUpvLpKpuRV5MUQCLcBGAs/s1600/20180601_101914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="961" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XRx1vVCZA7I/WxcG-NTwFiI/AAAAAAAAOAc/kEQ1JXb8_DMr2m3UX5gUpvLpKpuRV5MUQCLcBGAs/s320/20180601_101914.jpg" width="192" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Next, we have the Canna. It's beautiful, luscious- comes in multiple colors, blooms and multiplies.   </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">What's not to like.</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SQQ3v6u3AqQ/WxcHDlEi_BI/AAAAAAAAOAo/wPxw3oXdBPQOf2qgn__dHAvyfBTeyCV6gCLcBGAs/s1600/20180604_124101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="961" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SQQ3v6u3AqQ/WxcHDlEi_BI/AAAAAAAAOAo/wPxw3oXdBPQOf2qgn__dHAvyfBTeyCV6gCLcBGAs/s320/20180604_124101.jpg" width="192" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Then we have a real<i style="background-color: lime;"><b> exotic</b></i>, color popping flower - the <span style="color: lime;"><i>Asiatic Lily</i></span>. It's a showpiece. Sip a margarita and just sit and enjoy her blooms. They really are that beautiful.</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6us0OzjZgs0/WxcHFg8lAWI/AAAAAAAAOAw/dTmPO6JTY0kQ58N18jZavdld8lVG8K8dQCLcBGAs/s1600/20180604_124104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="961" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6us0OzjZgs0/WxcHFg8lAWI/AAAAAAAAOAw/dTmPO6JTY0kQ58N18jZavdld8lVG8K8dQCLcBGAs/s320/20180604_124104.jpg" width="192" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><i>Moss Roses</i></span> <span style="background-color: white;">are just colorful and fun an</span><span style="background-color: white;">d</span> if you are in Zone 7 or above they will come back year after year. I love that they spread and provide constant <span style="color: cyan;">color.</span></span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ron_3iovuKU/WxcHH5gmr-I/AAAAAAAAOA0/XEb7sVmc414LJL1u24G7JnWZ1sn-trE6wCLcBGAs/s1600/20180604_124113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="961" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ron_3iovuKU/WxcHH5gmr-I/AAAAAAAAOA0/XEb7sVmc414LJL1u24G7JnWZ1sn-trE6wCLcBGAs/s320/20180604_124113.jpg" width="192" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">A Sedum groundcover is never a bad investment. A lady put this out on the side of the road and I picked it up like 4 years ago and have done nothing but water it a few times a year.</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WrjSWsi-5ls/WxcHKuhHfQI/AAAAAAAAOA4/L5DA9wejBWEq5_lTsYzVYjuLE2EMSpOeQCLcBGAs/s1600/20180604_124119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="961" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WrjSWsi-5ls/WxcHKuhHfQI/AAAAAAAAOA4/L5DA9wejBWEq5_lTsYzVYjuLE2EMSpOeQCLcBGAs/s320/20180604_124119.jpg" width="192" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Per</span><span style="font-size: large;">haps one of my favorites is<span style="color: purple;"> Salvia</span>. This is a great flower because it's pretty and for those of us who have a hard time with <i><span style="color: purple;">Lavender</span></i>, this smells so good and looks pretty. It grows and comes back year after year in my pots.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I get so many compliments on them.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">This one above I just planted and in a few weeks it will fill the pot.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v5Q6io17F9M/WxcHkZ0PfCI/AAAAAAAAOBQ/fzzcN1Dv5tsdkbM492ceP5DtfEP224UwwCLcBGAs/s1600/20180604_123617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1600" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v5Q6io17F9M/WxcHkZ0PfCI/AAAAAAAAOBQ/fzzcN1Dv5tsdkbM492ceP5DtfEP224UwwCLcBGAs/s320/20180604_123617.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The <span style="color: orange;">Tiger Lily</span> is an excellent investment and if you can get a few bulbs from a friend or neighbor's garden, you will be set in a few years, if you keep dividing them. They are striking, colorful and hardy.</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zYDidBe2iuc/WxcHSn9hwMI/AAAAAAAAOBE/m7MjrBfHjqsv5z-JKVtMNdzCjNfvTa1CQCLcBGAs/s1600/20180601_102011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1600" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zYDidBe2iuc/WxcHSn9hwMI/AAAAAAAAOBE/m7MjrBfHjqsv5z-JKVtMNdzCjNfvTa1CQCLcBGAs/s320/20180601_102011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Last but not least, the flowering <i><span style="color: yellow;">Forsythia bush</span></i>. The <span style="color: yellow;">yellow</span> let's you know Spring is here. I keep trying to add to my collection every year. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Nothings SCREAMS Spring like the color yellow.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>These have already bloomed, sorry. </i></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">My favorite season. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Again, it's a bush but it has blooms and it signals the start of Spring so I included it.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Now if you have questions or ideas let me know. I'd love to hear what your favorite Spring flowers are.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I bought a fairly decent amount of plants on clearance for  whopping $28 that I need to get in the ground and am praying for more rain.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">What have you been up to?</span></div> <span id="goog_511794821"></span><span id="goog_511794822"></span><br /></div>

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Flags, Flowers and Family

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bk54_kHK7n4/WwwykOUBPsI/AAAAAAAAN_k/dBkNrP1NsD0gHE_SGmtIIRxJrF6u4yuyACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180515_190152_506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bk54_kHK7n4/WwwykOUBPsI/AAAAAAAAN_k/dBkNrP1NsD0gHE_SGmtIIRxJrF6u4yuyACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_20180515_190152_506.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Well hello there my friends.</span> I may very well be talking to myself since it's been almost a<u> full</u> year since I last checked in. It wasn't intentional by any means...we live in the country and the internet is for the birds. Finally, got something back up and working. I can't wait to catch up with everyone and see what you all have been up to. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">As for me, I'm just taking it one day at a time, doing life the Valerie way-it's been a long rough 12 months filled with a lot of loss but somehow Spring came around again (even though it's really been short) and it's already time for Memorial Day.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> How'd that happen?</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>I mean really? </b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">It was just Christmas. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">It's already garden season and I'm behind again.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">We've had 2 temps here that make life hard for farmers- soaking wet and hot. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">It's a scorcher today and our fields are too wet to till. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mother Nature did pull out a few showstoppers though- check out my climbing rosebush above. I'm about to propagate the heck out of her so we can have her beauty all over the farm. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7H1nMMyFtaU/Wwwym8yADEI/AAAAAAAAN_s/hYtuUhJp8_sKuhPVYk4reLStLQwo1vVkACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180506_160932_287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7H1nMMyFtaU/Wwwym8yADEI/AAAAAAAAN_s/hYtuUhJp8_sKuhPVYk4reLStLQwo1vVkACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_20180506_160932_287.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The goats are as cute and ornery as ever. I mean if you want to love a creature and get exercise all at the same time, get a goat. Like multiples. They really love to be in pairs and you will burn twice the calories.</span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fJ4cpzSYURA/WwwylqhL5XI/AAAAAAAAN_o/XP0QxZjbax89O0fQew-TAdqCvtOYeHSSwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180518_180344_606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fJ4cpzSYURA/WwwylqhL5XI/AAAAAAAAN_o/XP0QxZjbax89O0fQew-TAdqCvtOYeHSSwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_20180518_180344_606.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">As for the family part, the hubby and kids keep me busy as ever and the farm is about to be invaded by children all Summer-just the way I like it. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NbWzkfJAITU/WwwypNuK1gI/AAAAAAAAN_0/IgSE1c1Ze1kn3ADvfwIFO1TiG3ENn2JwgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_20180426_110838_042.jpg" /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Apparently, we are going to throw the ultimate 10 year old birthday party for my son in July. He's already handing out invites to everyone we know. I may have 1/2 the county at my house.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> Geez Louise right?</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The rosebush above is one of many my stepmom had me plant at the farm for her a year ago December. Sadly, we lost Kaye suddenly in August. It's been heart wrenching for us all especially my dad.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cjpRumFbRHw/Wwwyx51lB5I/AAAAAAAAN_4/11P8LjsJFC86hZt6Q3SmtNloUF6J3Ow1ACLcBGAs/s320/20180429_152602.jpg" /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">He still hasn't joined us at the farm yet. They have a place all set up here and we keep praying he will come out sooner vs later. He comes for the day and I tell you the dude can work circles around us all.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Why didn't I get that energy?</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AGbkdi_D_UM/WwwyoVthZWI/AAAAAAAAN_w/ejM7HfnyoqUDgXEnyv4F6zgOEnynRX4nwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180428_090420_720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AGbkdi_D_UM/WwwyoVthZWI/AAAAAAAAN_w/ejM7HfnyoqUDgXEnyv4F6zgOEnynRX4nwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_20180428_090420_720.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I got my old baker's rack all set up with plants again this year and NO I still haven't painted the glider the neighbor sent down years ago. I'm really going to get it done this year.    </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">                                </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">For real.  </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">  I am.    </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Quit shaking your head, it's going to get done. Wink.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Now for the flags I've got to go get them up.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> It's Memorial Day. What are you up to?</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">XOXOXOXO,</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Valerie</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">If you'd like to see some of my past Summer Decorating Ideas check them out <a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/2016/05/10-magnificent-ideas-to-celebrate.html">here</a>.</span></div> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /></div>

Flags, Flowers and Family

Well hello there my friends. I may very well be talking to myself since it's been almost a full year since I last checked in. I...

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    Welcome back to another week of the Simple Saturdays Blog Hop! We can not wait to see what you have been up to!   This blog ho...

It's Springtime Let's Party

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>    <img alt="Chock full of goodness this Shrimp Cobb Salad is a crowd pleaser" height="320" src="https://www.marilynstreats.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/shrimp-cobb-salad-1024x1024.jpg" width="320" /><br /> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: cyan; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Welcome back to another week of the Simple Saturdays Blog Hop! We can not wait to see what you have been up to!</span> </span></h1> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This blog hop is brought to you by a group of co-hosts committed to the simple ways of life and learning to be more self reliant.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to do more for ourselves in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y2UgwZtUbxk/WEBw31-9BwI/AAAAAAAAIHI/V7MjkXFqp7Ahr-25QfsDBXuvswjsH8RjwCEw/s1600/group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y2UgwZtUbxk/WEBw31-9BwI/AAAAAAAAIHI/V7MjkXFqp7Ahr-25QfsDBXuvswjsH8RjwCEw/s640/group.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</span></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</span></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</span></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</span></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life</span></a><br /> <a href="http://www.therusticelk.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Danielle @ The Rustic Elk</span></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong style="color: cyan; font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-large;"><br /></strong> <strong style="color: cyan; font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-large;">What Can I Post?</strong></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Anything and everything related to a more simple way of life or self reliance....</span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Homesteading, prepping, gardening, cooking/recipes/food, livestock of all varieties, off-grid, natural living, wellness/wholeness and healthcare, herbal, DIY and MYO.</span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <em><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">**Please note: By linking to this Blog Hop you are giving us permission to link back to your post if you are featured. We will also include 1 photo from your post in the interest of sending visitors your way. **</span></em></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: red;"> Congratulations to our Featured Bloggers!</span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> </h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: cyan;"> Most Viewed</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>Medium Sized Family</b></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UYoSo5-AQos/WRSMdbm9wUI/AAAAAAAAJKk/KhQKAoZu8y4BuXat1Qtu4ABzUBqfhKY9ACLcB/s1600/Ugly-Pink-Shoes.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UYoSo5-AQos/WRSMdbm9wUI/AAAAAAAAJKk/KhQKAoZu8y4BuXat1Qtu4ABzUBqfhKY9ACLcB/s400/Ugly-Pink-Shoes.png" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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