It's Raining, It's Pouring...I Should be Snoring

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ip1S5r8dnvs/UQhgpgblJ4I/AAAAAAAAB1E/IvuwZTmOp6o/s1600/IMG_0198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ip1S5r8dnvs/UQhgpgblJ4I/AAAAAAAAB1E/IvuwZTmOp6o/s320/IMG_0198.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> It's FINALLY raining today... yippee....look down the street... I see rain!!!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-14mH2WoNU4A/UQhg2_XeT6I/AAAAAAAAB1M/zVSxUhn7n4c/s1600/IMG_0199.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-14mH2WoNU4A/UQhg2_XeT6I/AAAAAAAAB1M/zVSxUhn7n4c/s320/IMG_0199.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> I love it!!! You know what this means? Since it's raining today... we get to burn tomorrow.<br /> <br /> Oh yes, my dear friends.... I get to spend another day in the country prepping our property which means I get to do my first burn.<br /> <br /> This fire is intentional, nothing like the last one.<br /> <br /> I totally had Spring Fever today so I whipped out these new babies...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6CEd5ZQar-0/UQhhYDqy-nI/AAAAAAAAB1U/C6bsVJl0t1Y/s1600/IMG_0200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6CEd5ZQar-0/UQhhYDqy-nI/AAAAAAAAB1U/C6bsVJl0t1Y/s320/IMG_0200.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Kind of cute aren't they? I'm so excited to have slip ons. I officially own 5 pairs of shoes now, the absolute least amount I've owned in my life, darn fire.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xruq2buchDQ/UQhhrM8e2wI/AAAAAAAAB1c/xzCHG75aBI8/s1600/IMG_0197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xruq2buchDQ/UQhhrM8e2wI/AAAAAAAAB1c/xzCHG75aBI8/s320/IMG_0197.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> The backyard is our very own mudpit and the doggies are loving it, I tell ya.<br /> <br /> Since the gas company dug up the yard a few weeks ago, the bermuda hasn't had nearly enough time to spread so the doggies loved it today.<br /> <br /> Cheap entertainment for furry babies.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hk_FuoWw5a8/UQhiEtJXvFI/AAAAAAAAB1k/Mt_-YOGLbS4/s1600/IMG_0203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hk_FuoWw5a8/UQhiEtJXvFI/AAAAAAAAB1k/Mt_-YOGLbS4/s320/IMG_0203.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Drexel says, "oh mommy won't you please come and play with me. I promise not to get you too dirty."<br /> <br /> Yeah, right.<br /> <br /> Enjoy the mud my little fur babies, it's going to get really chilly tomorrow.<br /> <br /> Now to snuggle on the couch and catch up on the tele.<br /> <br /> Enjoy Your Day,<br /> <br /> Valerie<br /> <br /> Partying at <a href="http://thetrendytreehouse.blogspot.com/">Trendy Treehouse</a></div>

It's Raining, It's Pouring...I Should be Snoring

It's FINALLY raining today... yippee....look down the street... I see rain!!! I love it!!! You know what this means? Since it...

Simple Garden Chores in Jan.

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b8-FpBXA9j8/UQca6_pPYlI/AAAAAAAAB0A/TUxDwNG3wto/s1600/IMG_0192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b8-FpBXA9j8/UQca6_pPYlI/AAAAAAAAB0A/TUxDwNG3wto/s320/IMG_0192.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Today was a beautiful 71 degrees here in Oklahoma and I had garden fever. Since I don't have a garden here at our rental, and aren't planning on putting one in here, I went to play at my mom's house.<br /> <br /> My brother will stay in my mom's house, at least for the next few years, and he's not much for garden chores. Nope, nada, uh uh, not happening, no darn way......<br /> <br /> Me...yippeee....ky,...yay!!!<br /> <br /> Many of you will think I'm nuts but I spent an hour and a half dividing monkey grass.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pkCOKcSCFhg/UQcbky6PBEI/AAAAAAAAB0I/X8oVtxIS8bc/s1600/IMG_0195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pkCOKcSCFhg/UQcbky6PBEI/AAAAAAAAB0I/X8oVtxIS8bc/s320/IMG_0195.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Making my mom's beds pretty again. Yes... mam...I am....<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0V7Nydj4YRA/UQcbxKqKgcI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/bBnUoHx2IC4/s1600/IMG_0190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0V7Nydj4YRA/UQcbxKqKgcI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/bBnUoHx2IC4/s320/IMG_0190.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> This is a tree with concrete blocks around it and lots of pretty Ivy.<br /> <br /> Her Monkey Grass moved right on over to the driveway.<br /> <br /> I split the stuff apart and filled it all back in again.<br /> <br /> It holds the soil back, her yard is almost all sand.<br /> <br /> Hostas, Holly bushes, and Monkey Grass are about what grows there.<br /> <br /> It's a pretty show though under the trees in Spring.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LCPWxFJSyXM/UQccWBeITkI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/XKlsla80N3E/s1600/IMG_0194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LCPWxFJSyXM/UQccWBeITkI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/XKlsla80N3E/s320/IMG_0194.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Come Summer this stuff will be spreading again and filling in those boring holes and empty space with lush green sprigs of green.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zZYZBlNNDKI/UQccjnx4_lI/AAAAAAAAB0g/j8XAHsiSijA/s1600/IMG_0191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zZYZBlNNDKI/UQccjnx4_lI/AAAAAAAAB0g/j8XAHsiSijA/s320/IMG_0191.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> I also managed to fill her trashcans full of dead bushes, someone hmmm, not naming any names, couldn't be bothered to water them all last Summer.<br /> <br /> Making her yard much more low maintenance at a low cost and quickly this year is a top priority.<br /> <br /> I'll be dividing Monkey Grass on the next warm day too!!!<br /> <br /> 3 more days of dividing and I'll have that place is shape for a pretty show.<br /> <br /> I managed to swipe myself a few bags for our soon to be farm...so very excited.<br /> <br /> I think Mom would be proud! I'm taking part of her out there with me!!!<br /> <br /> We spent years in the yard together planting and I think she would be so very glad I'm taking part of ;her legacy there with me.<br /> <br /> I hope to have a daughter, or a few someday, whom I can plant with too.<br /> <br /> I'll keep you updated on my progress at mom's and at the farm.<br /> <br /> It's so much fun to see what you can do with Monkey Grass!!!<br /> <br /> Happy Monday,<br /> <br /> Valerie<br /> <br /> Partying at <a href="http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/">Tweak It Tuesday</a> <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2013/01/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no148.html">Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays</a> <a href="http://www.craftyconfessions.com/">Tuesday Confessional</a></div>

Simple Garden Chores in Jan.

Today was a beautiful 71 degrees here in Oklahoma and I had garden fever. Since I don't have a garden here at our rental, and aren&...

A Simple Sweet Weekend

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-50KVEwOFNzk/UQUz7WhBEOI/AAAAAAAAByw/vyf7ThzV1-M/s1600/IMG_0189.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-50KVEwOFNzk/UQUz7WhBEOI/AAAAAAAAByw/vyf7ThzV1-M/s320/IMG_0189.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Oh it's been a great weekend so far! It's finally raining a tad here in Oklahoma. Everything is so brown and this garden girl is soooo ready to see some green.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Mr.Wade has some acreage he grew up in out in the country and while he had to work I met some friends out there yesterday and we decided to keep working on mowing it and restoring it to it's former glory.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-73xUOheCOM4/UQU1h3cWwxI/AAAAAAAABzU/5WD8NZ9mnOk/s1600/IMG_0186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-73xUOheCOM4/UQU1h3cWwxI/AAAAAAAABzU/5WD8NZ9mnOk/s320/IMG_0186.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">It may sound weird but with all the changes and loss I've experienced in the last several months I need to spend time out there to heal.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I'm learning so much about Mr.Wade and his family that I never knew.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Country air clears your mind!!! I think about my mom and my grandparents while I'm out there and how they would be so proud of finally working to make my dream of owning a nursery and dog rescue come true.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">That's correct, you heard me, we're moving to the country part time to start a nursery! Next year we're going to work on the dog rescue.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DCda8mcTHKA/UQU1rrQ_GGI/AAAAAAAABzc/8jFLlCmom9A/s1600/IMG_0187.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DCda8mcTHKA/UQU1rrQ_GGI/AAAAAAAABzc/8jFLlCmom9A/s320/IMG_0187.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">We are still waiting to hear about a house here in the city and are still in our rental but are hoping to buy something small here.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">We will eventually build out in the country but for now are exploring housing options and housing repair.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Someone has stolen everything valuable out of the house, including the copper wiring, and even the pump in the well.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I couldn't believe people have the nerve to randomnly dump stuff on someone else's property!!!</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">They have their own property just burn it or bury it!!!</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">That's what country folks do. I'm learning all about it.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Well I have lots to do here in the city today, including baking my grandma's Chocolate Sheet Cake and taking her some while visiting. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Mr.Wade and I are going to check out some heavy duty equipment to work on the farm. Lol, I just love saying that.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">This city girl on a farm, the town's already getting a kick out of me  but everyone is sooo nice. I love it.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy Weekend,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Valerie</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">***Those of you who have asked about following try scrolling to the far right and then scroll up on the bar and the follow option should appear. If you need help leave a comment in the comments section and I'll email you. Hugs***</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Partying at <a href="http://sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com/">Sunny Simple Sundays</a> <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/2013/01/find-friend-fridaya-linky-party.html">Sew Many Ways</a> Under the  Table and Dreaming <a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/sundae-scoop-link-party-64/">Sunday Scoop</a> <a href="http://petitehermine.blogspot.com/2013/01/sunday-linky-party-95-goodies.html">Petite Hermine</a> <a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/">Think Pink Sundays</a> <a href="http://www.niftythriftythings.com/">Nifty Thrifty Sundays</a> <a href="http://lambaround.blogspot.com/">Lamb Around</a> <a href="http://www.lifeonlakeshoredrive.com/">A Bouquet of Talent</a></span></div>

A Simple Sweet Weekend

Oh it's been a great weekend so far! It's finally raining a tad here in Oklahoma. Everything is so brown and this garden girl i...

One Pot Brown Sugared Ham

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">                                      <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_T77soxXIy4/VqGFUwbF_rI/AAAAAAAAMSQ/oqv9zqO_URM/s1600/facebook62.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_T77soxXIy4/VqGFUwbF_rI/AAAAAAAAMSQ/oqv9zqO_URM/s320/facebook62.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /> Yes, I'm totally going to work on my food photography skills! Who knew taking pictures of food could be soooo hard.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>You'll need 5 simple ingredients</b></span><br /> <br /> 1 8 lb. ham<br /> 1 lg. can of crushed pineapple w/ juice<br /> 1/4 c. brown sugar<br /> water<br /> salt<br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm totally in love with simple meals that make the house smell yummy and feel warm and cozy.</span><br /> <br /> Take <b>one</b> large stockpot.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CzWgnpRjaoM/UP_kSLeoQXI/AAAAAAAABxs/ImHANyLo--c/s1600/IMG_0179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CzWgnpRjaoM/UP_kSLeoQXI/AAAAAAAABxs/ImHANyLo--c/s320/IMG_0179.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <b>Dump</b> your ham in it juices and all.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RM8yrtCJHmA/UP_kZoa98WI/AAAAAAAABx0/miY45k6AIvE/s1600/IMG_0180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RM8yrtCJHmA/UP_kZoa98WI/AAAAAAAABx0/miY45k6AIvE/s320/IMG_0180.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <b>Open</b> your can of pineapple and pour it over the ham already in the pot.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vrVsgOjTCAg/UP_kjrSO3JI/AAAAAAAABx8/9WQniOrJVe4/s1600/IMG_0181.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vrVsgOjTCAg/UP_kjrSO3JI/AAAAAAAABx8/9WQniOrJVe4/s320/IMG_0181.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <b>Now</b> take 1 can of water and pour it over the pineapple.<br /> <br /> <b>Take </b>your 1/4 c. of brown sugar and sprinkle it over the ham.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R5yhI7YShSk/UP_kr_93h0I/AAAAAAAAByE/x5TgZqHmTjU/s1600/IMG_0182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R5yhI7YShSk/UP_kr_93h0I/AAAAAAAAByE/x5TgZqHmTjU/s320/IMG_0182.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> All you have left is to <b>sprinkle</b> 1/4 tsp. of salt all over your yummy concoction and stick in on your burner. Cover with the lit. Turn your burner on medium and let cook for 2 hours.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nWJoKhIu20s/UP_k5llJU1I/AAAAAAAAByM/QtmjDJT2xBA/s1600/IMG_0183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nWJoKhIu20s/UP_k5llJU1I/AAAAAAAAByM/QtmjDJT2xBA/s320/IMG_0183.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Your house is going to smell so wonderful.<br /> <br />                                           <img src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I28nbMob5eg/UP_j5QbwGuI/AAAAAAAABxk/7QaMB0Jf2C8/s320/IMG_0184.JPG" /><br />                                                 <br /> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This easily makes 16 servings.</span><br /> <br /> <b>Tastes even better the next day after it's marinated in the juices in the fridge overnight.</b><br /> <br /> Serve with your favorite side dishes.<br /> <br /> For more yummy ideas go<a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2013/01/super-yummy-taco-salad.html"> here.</a><br /> <br /> Enjoy,<br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Valerie</span><br /> <br /> Partying <a href="http://bizzybakesb.blogspot.ca/">Recipe Box</a> <a href="http://www.flusterbuster.com/2013/02/flusters-creative-muster-party-week-7.html">Fluster's Creative Muster Party</a> <a href="http://lilluna.com/">Lil Luna</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2013/02/wow-me-wednesday-90.html">Wow Me Wednesday</a> <a href="http://thenymelrosefamily.com/">One Pot Brown Sugared Ham</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /></div>

One Pot Brown Sugared Ham

                                      Yes, I'm totally going to work on my food photography skills! Who knew taking pictures of food c...

Super Yummy Taco Salad

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9h-AQQ6o0ls/UP4JgvmplQI/AAAAAAAABvE/_MqRGe66Hfs/s1600/IMG_0178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9h-AQQ6o0ls/UP4JgvmplQI/AAAAAAAABvE/_MqRGe66Hfs/s320/IMG_0178.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Oh yuuuumy! My favorite Mexican dish will always be taco salad.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Here's what you'll need...</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TbbdZH9LpcU/UP4Jw65Z_AI/AAAAAAAABvM/xsa871ohW6s/s1600/IMG_0162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TbbdZH9LpcU/UP4Jw65Z_AI/AAAAAAAABvM/xsa871ohW6s/s320/IMG_0162.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> T<span style="font-size: large;">hese babies are super delicious and they come with the forms you need.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just save the cardboard forms and in the future you can reuse them.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oVfF4I0n_ik/UP4KBU5U7VI/AAAAAAAABvU/RAR4QN6b7Po/s1600/IMG_0166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oVfF4I0n_ik/UP4KBU5U7VI/AAAAAAAABvU/RAR4QN6b7Po/s320/IMG_0166.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div> <span style="font-size: large;">Next you'll need to pull  out your lettuce, tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and salsa.</span></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gdi3scnwfmo/UP4Kn508bwI/AAAAAAAABvc/ojIKNq2DkcA/s1600/IMG_0163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gdi3scnwfmo/UP4Kn508bwI/AAAAAAAABvc/ojIKNq2DkcA/s320/IMG_0163.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Grab yourself a 1 pound roll of ground turkey, spray your pan with PAM, and cut up 3/4's of a sweet onion.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Cook it up. <b>I don't like mine dry!!! I like mine moist.</b> Add a few sprinkles of Morton's Seasoned Salt and a Dash of White Pepper.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Make sure to add about 1/2 tsp. of organic garlic.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N5Mkvagf1uY/UP4LLWd77-I/AAAAAAAABvk/ZnDied3vKis/s1600/IMG_0169.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N5Mkvagf1uY/UP4LLWd77-I/AAAAAAAABvk/ZnDied3vKis/s320/IMG_0169.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Next you'll wanna assemble your shells on a cookie sheet.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HdY33AXqKV0/UP4LW8eTUpI/AAAAAAAABvs/qO5snCeHYLM/s1600/IMG_0164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HdY33AXqKV0/UP4LW8eTUpI/AAAAAAAABvs/qO5snCeHYLM/s320/IMG_0164.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">I turn my cardboard forms upside down and just lay the shell over it. It comes out perfect every time.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dNNvE_q3Jgo/UP4Lmz9T2RI/AAAAAAAABv0/ktrl-zAQ7MQ/s1600/IMG_0165.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dNNvE_q3Jgo/UP4Lmz9T2RI/AAAAAAAABv0/ktrl-zAQ7MQ/s320/IMG_0165.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Bake them at 350 degrees for six minutes. My family likes them light and flaky.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4FVhcQCIgc/UP4L1JOSRUI/AAAAAAAABv8/KU4KFQFqc58/s1600/IMG_0172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4FVhcQCIgc/UP4L1JOSRUI/AAAAAAAABv8/KU4KFQFqc58/s320/IMG_0172.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">While your shells are cooking start your chopping. Three Roma tomatoes work for  the 4 servings.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5oWR1rBgPMk/UP4MB4A-lSI/AAAAAAAABwE/Lq3SA8zXpP8/s1600/IMG_0173.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5oWR1rBgPMk/UP4MB4A-lSI/AAAAAAAABwE/Lq3SA8zXpP8/s320/IMG_0173.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Now tear up one head of Iceberg Lettuce in a bowl. What you don't use tonight can make a delicious salad tomorrow before dinner.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6mQA8okG1V0/UP4MWgG9-6I/AAAAAAAABwM/W4Ypna2fds0/s1600/IMG_0170.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6mQA8okG1V0/UP4MWgG9-6I/AAAAAAAABwM/W4Ypna2fds0/s320/IMG_0170.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">It should be just about time to pull out those taco shells. I love mine to look like this.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X7iagAOcP1U/UP4Mke_wFaI/AAAAAAAABwU/n8S4-pVDttI/s1600/IMG_0174.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X7iagAOcP1U/UP4Mke_wFaI/AAAAAAAABwU/n8S4-pVDttI/s320/IMG_0174.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Now  I let everyone assemble their own, just the way they like it. Personally I do my lettuce first then put my meat on top of it and then the cheese. The cheese melts all over the warm meat and then I pile on my sour cream, salsa, and tomatoes.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <b><span style="font-size: large;">***when I have black olives and avocados on hand I add them too***</span></b><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">My secret ingredient is this...</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XUWiNNUF8xM/UP4NMHzDEiI/AAAAAAAABwc/BRZyrG-X5no/s1600/IMG_0175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XUWiNNUF8xM/UP4NMHzDEiI/AAAAAAAABwc/BRZyrG-X5no/s320/IMG_0175.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Chipotle Tabasco...truly delicious...adds a smoky kick to it.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Mr. Wade's secret ingredient is this...</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dCLm3wsKJZc/UP4Nb-txuJI/AAAAAAAABwk/2ATnu_rnYAI/s1600/IMG_0176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dCLm3wsKJZc/UP4Nb-txuJI/AAAAAAAABwk/2ATnu_rnYAI/s320/IMG_0176.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <span style="font-size: large;">Your finished product should look about like this...</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--5gObWQzRR0/UP4OpN0G5DI/AAAAAAAABxE/vHsUeQnEHaA/s1600/IMG_0177.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--5gObWQzRR0/UP4OpN0G5DI/AAAAAAAABxE/vHsUeQnEHaA/s320/IMG_0177.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <span style="font-size: large;">There you have it, 4 yummy taco salads. Now don't forget about keeping those cardboard forms. In the future just spray a flour tortilla with a little Olive Oil and lay on top of them again bake at  350 degrees for six minutes.</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: large;">Makes for a delicious, affordable, and filling dish.</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy Cooking,</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: large;">Valerie</span></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> For more yummy recipes go <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/p/in-my-cozy-kitchen.html">here</a>.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Partying at <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">NiftyThrifty Tuesdays</a> <a href="http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/">Sweet and Simple</a> <a href="http://www.impartinggrace.com/">Imparting Grace</a> <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest Friday</a> <a href="http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Things</a> <a href="http://www.memoriesbythemile.com/">Memories By the Mile</a> <a href="http://www.blessedwithgrace.net/">Tempt My Tummy</a> <a href="http://www.nap-timecreations.com/">Naptime Creations</a> <a href="http://www.chef-in-training.com/">Tuesday Talent Show</a> <a href="http://www.pintsizedbaker.com/2013/02/two-cup-tuesday-no-6.html">Two Cup Tuesday</a> <a href="http://bizzybakesb.blogspot.ca/">Recipe Box</a> <a href="http://www.flusterbuster.com/2013/02/flusters-creative-muster-party-week-7.htm">Fluster's Creative Muster Party</a> <a href="http://lilluna.com/">Lil Luna</a> <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2013/02/wow-me-wednesday-90.html">Wow Me Wednesday</a> <a href="http://thenymelrosefamily.com/">Whimsy Wednesday</a> <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/">Met Monday</a></div> </div>

Super Yummy Taco Salad

Oh yuuuumy! My favorite Mexican dish will always be taco salad. Here's what you'll need... T hese babies are super delic...

A Pretty Valentine's Porch

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br />                                                                   <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KJEfMAKe1oQ/Vo7A9R21HnI/AAAAAAAALrU/tJ0EGkSsdhE/s1600/facebook84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KJEfMAKe1oQ/Vo7A9R21HnI/AAAAAAAALrU/tJ0EGkSsdhE/s320/facebook84.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Oh how I love this wreath. We used to carry it in my home interior store. I grabbed an extra one to take home with me years ago and hung it on my mom's front door. Oh the memories! So many lovely comments about this red berried wreath over the years.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>It was the first thing my brother handed me from my mom's house and pretty much said, "your taking this home."</i></b></span><br /> <br />                                              <img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6IdBjM8brOU/UP1WCguO7nI/AAAAAAAABtc/hFan76Z59qs/s320/IMG_0160.JPG" /><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">So up it went on my new "rental" front porch.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Here's the before of our oddly shaped front porch.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o7qTMg333V0/UP1Wr5bXvWI/AAAAAAAABtk/rjtVqqz-5B0/s1600/IMG_0153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o7qTMg333V0/UP1Wr5bXvWI/AAAAAAAABtk/rjtVqqz-5B0/s320/IMG_0153.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;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Kind of Blah!!!</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;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lKpp1WUAycA/UP1W3asDhWI/AAAAAAAABts/aGRjqBb2g0o/s1600/IMG_0159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lKpp1WUAycA/UP1W3asDhWI/AAAAAAAABts/aGRjqBb2g0o/s320/IMG_0159.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;"> <br /></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;">Here's the after. Much better don't you think?</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;">There is never a great time that the sun isn't shining on this house that doesn't produce a glare in the pictures.</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;">This house has a lot of sunshine.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lCSPZhPbCtU/UP1XHbBSbNI/AAAAAAAABt0/3QfulEf3knw/s1600/IMG_0156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lCSPZhPbCtU/UP1XHbBSbNI/AAAAAAAABt0/3QfulEf3knw/s320/IMG_0156.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;"> <br /></div> <span style="font-size: large;"> The first thing I added was our cute little welcome home sign. Can you believe this little flag made it through our house fire!</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">You know I couldn't resist sticking it out there.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IENfWsyvIYs/UP1XZkhkQDI/AAAAAAAABt8/YwZ9CTo0Vmc/s1600/IMG_0158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IENfWsyvIYs/UP1XZkhkQDI/AAAAAAAABt8/YwZ9CTo0Vmc/s320/IMG_0158.JPG" width="240" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Even a few of my pots made it through the fire, they were out in the yard though. I also picked up the wire topiary from my mom's house, she loved it and so do I! I see lots of pretty things growing on it come Spring.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uda3T5nIjLg/UP1XrGAPQYI/AAAAAAAABuE/HeoQTLkgueU/s1600/IMG_0157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uda3T5nIjLg/UP1XrGAPQYI/AAAAAAAABuE/HeoQTLkgueU/s320/IMG_0157.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>My adorable little bench was a curbside find</b></i>. I redid it in a nice wine color. It was on our porch during the fire and picked up a terrible odor and although it has aired out quite a bit in our garage I think hauling it to the front porch and some fresh air and warm sunshine will do the trick. I bought some red spray paint to update it. The foam they use during the fire left it stained. Truth be told it looks lovely out here and with an old metal flower can with hearts and my new little snowman sign it really adds a feeling of charm when you come to the door.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">A dear friend brought me over several Christmas decorations and a Christmas Tree after the fire and in it was this shiny garland.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">It works great draped over the bench to add some <span style="color: red;">Valentine's cheer.</span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">A little black rug on the front step and voila, a Valentine's porch for absolutely nothing.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jQFWsxCe2Qg/UP1YtSQdy5I/AAAAAAAABuk/lm9uQUSU--8/s1600/IMG_0159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jQFWsxCe2Qg/UP1YtSQdy5I/AAAAAAAABuk/lm9uQUSU--8/s320/IMG_0159.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">To read more about our fire go <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-aftermath-of-fire.html">here</a>.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">If you want to see the start of our old front porch go <a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2012/06/beginnings-of-beautiful-porch.html">here</a>.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy Monday,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Valerie</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: red;">****Those of you who have commented they can't find the follow button please scroll over to right side and go up. 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A Pretty Valentine's Porch

                                                                  Oh how I love this wreath. We used to carry it in my home interio...

Starting My Valentine's Decor

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tftv116Btwg/UPs0wi2nC2I/AAAAAAAABss/qVVLzQXplPg/s1600/IMG_0151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tftv116Btwg/UPs0wi2nC2I/AAAAAAAABss/qVVLzQXplPg/s320/IMG_0151.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">We didn't get to do Christmas, so it means we're going to do <span style="color: red;">Valentine's Day Right</span>!!!</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I spent the day with one of my brother's at my mom's house cleaning, organizing, and going through more mail than any one person should get in a lifetime.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">This rag wreath is one my mom made years ago. My mom was quite the decorator and crafter. She is the one that got me going. Is or was your mom the same way. Mom's are great that way.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">This rag wreath really can work for any occasion.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I've made one that we lost in the fire so I was pleasantly surprised to bring this one home. It's in a safe spot on my back door and brings me lots of smiles.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t2DrROFgyzc/UPs1aqe8f7I/AAAAAAAABs0/8OZEzfR41_8/s1600/IMG_0150.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t2DrROFgyzc/UPs1aqe8f7I/AAAAAAAABs0/8OZEzfR41_8/s320/IMG_0150.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">I found this cute little sign at Goodwill and it works perfectly in my laundry room. All laundry rooms should be decorated, don't you think? If your going to spend a bunch of time in there you might as well enjoy it.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hJCVr0xlnJo/UPs1uHV3U7I/AAAAAAAABs8/cYhPkuBtQfA/s1600/IMG_0147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hJCVr0xlnJo/UPs1uHV3U7I/AAAAAAAABs8/cYhPkuBtQfA/s320/IMG_0147.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Imagine my surprise when this adorable lighted Valentine's Glass Cube made it through the fire, ribbon and all.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">A few Clorox Cleaning Wipes later I plugged it in and put it on my kitchen windowsill. The dogs are loving it. I watch them play out the window and they keep looking in at the lights. Silly little things are what make the day special!</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So glad I'm starting to have a find a few Valentine's d</span>ecorations.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I'm trying not to go overboard since Mr.Wade says, "everything we bring in we have to move."</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I think we need a little cheering up though so on with the  Valentine's Decor.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I'll share more as I get it.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">For more ideas decorating for decor that works for multiple holidays go<a href="http://lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/red-white-and-blue-decorating-fever.html"> Here.</a></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy Your Weekend,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Valerie</span><br /> <br /> Partying at <a href="http://sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com/">Sunny Simple Sundays</a> <a href="http://www.niftythriftythings.com/">Nifty Thrifty</a> <a href="http://lambaround.blogspot.com/">Not Bad Sunday</a> <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/2013/01/sew-darn-crafty-linking-partyweek-98.html">Sew Darn Crafty</a> <a href="http://petitehermine.blogspot.com/2013/01/sunday-linky-party-94-goodies.html">Petite Hermine</a> <a href="http://mydailyphotojourney.blogspot.com/">Strut Your Stuff</a> <a href="http://www.twiggstudios.com/2013/01/sunday-show-off-linky-party_19.html">Sunday Show Off</a> <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/">Pink Saturdays</a><br /> <br /> <br /></div>

Starting My Valentine's Decor

We didn't get to do Christmas, so it means we're going to do Valentine's Day Right !!! I spent the day with one of my bro...

Tips for Hand Washing and Drying Dishes

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>                                                                         <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sO3gfIE2r7A/Vuhpw8vg-RI/AAAAAAAANBg/nv17gBx6t_4Mrq4lfnJtxe30VUMEmVHRw/s1600/facebook93.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sO3gfIE2r7A/Vuhpw8vg-RI/AAAAAAAANBg/nv17gBx6t_4Mrq4lfnJtxe30VUMEmVHRw/s320/facebook93.jpg" width="320"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">For years I remember the stories my grandfather told me about how blessed he was as a child to have a job inside washing dishes with his hands soaking in the warm water, while all his friends were out being farmhands in the bitter cold.</span><br> <br> </div>

Tips for Hand Washing and Drying Dishes

                                                                        For years I remember the stories my grandfather told me ...

Affordable Simple Shelf Liner Paper

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TZSCzeOSSGQ/UPlkXRK5tQI/AAAAAAAABqE/Zu2VxBij7mM/s1600/IMG_0129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TZSCzeOSSGQ/UPlkXRK5tQI/AAAAAAAABqE/Zu2VxBij7mM/s320/IMG_0129.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">For years my mom has always come to settle my kitchen whenever I move. This time I don't have her to do it. I'm so glad I paid attention to some of the most economical and simple things she taught me.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Shelf Paper should be simple.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">No messing with sticky contact paper that the corners flip up on you and stick to the other side of the paper before you can ever get it laid down.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">No spongy stuff that leaves leftover pieces when you pull it up to wash it.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">No sir or mam.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Introducing</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hBkzcAxWeNQ/UPlmu1nzK0I/AAAAAAAABqg/V4vGVC-Ulic/s1600/IMG_0133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hBkzcAxWeNQ/UPlmu1nzK0I/AAAAAAAABqg/V4vGVC-Ulic/s320/IMG_0133.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">You got it. For $1.00 at the Dollar Store you too can have the  most affordable, simple, and clean option available.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UVd5Hqv-wM4/UPlm93CIr8I/AAAAAAAABqo/Yi7AvseV2Rw/s1600/IMG_0132.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UVd5Hqv-wM4/UPlm93CIr8I/AAAAAAAABqo/Yi7AvseV2Rw/s320/IMG_0132.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Just pull, tear, and fold.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">The best part is when it gets dirty you just pull it out, trash it, and tear off another piece.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">My mom was a smart woman.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sBx4sOMXE8c/UPlnOOXzO6I/AAAAAAAABqw/pgso5ddArT0/s1600/IMG_0131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sBx4sOMXE8c/UPlnOOXzO6I/AAAAAAAABqw/pgso5ddArT0/s320/IMG_0131.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">We finally got our new dishes delivered and I plan on spending the day cleaning them and organizing them.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Too cute. I will show you tomorrow. For tonight, it's still styrofoam plates.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy Friday,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Valerie</span><br /> <br /> *** Many of you have contacted me saying you can't find the follow button. If you scroll to the right side towards the top it should appear. 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Affordable Simple Shelf Liner Paper

For years my mom has always come to settle my kitchen whenever I move. This time I don't have her to do it. I'm so glad I paid ...