How to Cozy Up A Front Porch

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">                                              <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sJTyqgrTdE8/Vv_p0ziqVFI/AAAAAAAANIk/wa8n0MMV1nkEHGLn18qH9L7a7kdL734SQ/s1600/facebook84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sJTyqgrTdE8/Vv_p0ziqVFI/AAAAAAAANIk/wa8n0MMV1nkEHGLn18qH9L7a7kdL734SQ/s320/facebook84.jpg" width="240"></a><br> <br> Years ago people used to spend hours on them, people were proposed to on them, pictures were taken on them, you could sit and swing on them. Christmas pictures were taken on them, ice cream cones were licked on them, hugs and kisses were given on them..then something happened.....they stopped making big porches. Suddenly neighbors didn't spend as much time visiting....families spent more time in front of the television vs sitting and visiting on the porch.<br> <br>                                                   <img alt="My All American Front Porch -" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/15/c5/20/15c5202c46888bba018b09786a7c5674.jpg"><br>                                                        <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/406309197602274859/">source</a><br> <br> </div>

How to Cozy Up A Front Porch

                                              Years ago people used to spend hours on them, people were proposed to on them, pictures wer...

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 3/26/16

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Update - My New Decorating Project

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Update - My New Decorating Project

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Creating A Cottage Farmgirl's Kitchen

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Creating A Cottage Farmgirl's Kitchen

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Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 3/18/16

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16 Beautiful Ideas For Easter

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16 Beautiful Ideas For Easter

                                                                        Have I ever told you Easter is my favorite holiday?  If I ha...

Savory and Divine Penne Pasta Bake

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Savory and Divine Penne Pasta Bake

                                      I've been in the mood for pasta. The weather keeps changing from rain to warm to cool so a h...

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 3/12/15

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LtiwvRY2YSg/VsXmMI2XzEI/AAAAAAAAFvU/mCwGnItK5jk/s1600/newsaturdays.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LtiwvRY2YSg/VsXmMI2XzEI/AAAAAAAAFvU/mCwGnItK5jk/s640/newsaturdays.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>    </h2> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Come link up anything home related.</span></h1> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h1> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to be more Self Reliant in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</h1> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> Please join us, submit <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOUR</strong></span> Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!</h1> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> </span><span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.muranochickenfarm.com/" target="_blank">Lisa @ Murano Chicken Farm</a></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> </span><strong style="color: maroon; font-size: xx-large;">What Can I Post?</strong></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Anything and everything related to a more Simple way of life <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>OR</strong></span> Self Reliance....</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Homesteading, Prepping, Gardening, Cooking/recipes/food, Livestock of all varieties, Off-grid, Natural Living, Wellness/wholeness and Healthcare, Herbal, <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>DIY & MYO!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <em>**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. **</em></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">Congratulations to our Featured Bloggers this week</span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">Most View</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <b>Taylor-Made Homestead</b><br /> <strong><br /></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <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/-npMiCxhQalg/VuDXsaLfKJI/AAAAAAAAF34/V_BHTCZd7w0/s1600/thmb56dae144b3542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-npMiCxhQalg/VuDXsaLfKJI/AAAAAAAAF34/V_BHTCZd7w0/s320/thmb56dae144b3542.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <h2> <span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="http://taylormadehomestead.com/take-a-bite-out-of-the-grocery-budget/" target="_blank">Take a BITE Out Of The Grocery Budget</a></u></span></h2> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hosts' Choice</span> </span></h2> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cgj2ZMMzSKQ/VuDcQbGA6MI/AAAAAAAAF4E/S4tbtemoiao/s1600/PicMonkey%2BCollage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cgj2ZMMzSKQ/VuDcQbGA6MI/AAAAAAAAF4E/S4tbtemoiao/s640/PicMonkey%2BCollage.png" width="640" /></a></div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> Repurposed For Life - <a href="http://repurposed4life.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-making-of-rolling-pin.html" target="_blank">The Making of a Rolling Pin</a><br /> IlkaBlog - <a href="http://www.ilkasblog.com/tissue-paper-spring-wreath/" target="_blank">Tissue Paper Spring Wreath</a><br /> Baking For Blessings - <a href="http://www.bakingforblessings.com/2016/03/03/breakfast-blessings-for-multiple-occasions-part-3-sour-cream-coffee-cake/" target="_blank">Sour Cream Coffee Cake</a><br /> <br /> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #993300;">Ready to get to the hop? </span><span style="color: #993300;"> </span><span style="color: #993300;">Add your link below:</span></h3>   <!-- start InLinkz script --> <br /> <div class="InLinkzContainer" id="615166"> <a href="http://www.inlinkz.com/new/view.php?id=615166" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> <script src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- end InLinkz script --> </div>

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 3/12/15

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Fun and Affordable St. Patrick's Decorations for Around the House

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CGWj2DzwrGs/Vt3pCB_NyyI/AAAAAAAAM2M/Y_umkbvbegY/s1600/st..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CGWj2DzwrGs/Vt3pCB_NyyI/AAAAAAAAM2M/Y_umkbvbegY/s320/st..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 can't believe Spring is just around the corner and it's already time for St. Patrick's Day 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;">I've been spending a lot of time up at my dad and stepmom's house lately since they both have had some major health issues. </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;">Since I haven't been home to do much around our farm I decided to bring some much needed cheer to their house and decorate it for $8.00.</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;">Anyone can add some Green to their almost Spring for that price.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div>

Fun and Affordable St. Patrick's Decorations for Around the House

I can't believe Spring is just around the corner and it's already time for St. Patrick's Day again.  I've been spe...

A Great Green Chile Bake

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span id="goog_973738724"></span><span id="goog_973738725"></span>                                          <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GWKM112aHTQ/VuHAJ2_TLpI/AAAAAAAAM6Y/EH0ryipdKD4/s1600/facebook84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GWKM112aHTQ/VuHAJ2_TLpI/AAAAAAAAM6Y/EH0ryipdKD4/s320/facebook84.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;"> I've been adding some more heat to our meals lately. With the hubby's recent stroke we have had to lay off the carbs and sugar and do more proteins and veggies. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> He gave this dish 2 thumbs up. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It is so simple to make.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div>

A Great Green Chile Bake

                                          I've been adding some more heat to our meals lately. With the hubby's recent stroke...

5 Super Cute Outdoor Ideas for Spring

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">                                        <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L0XfXFssiXc/VuBP6wFQk6I/AAAAAAAAM3s/84ZZBbeKEOI/s1600/PicMonkey%2BCollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L0XfXFssiXc/VuBP6wFQk6I/AAAAAAAAM3s/84ZZBbeKEOI/s320/PicMonkey%2BCollage.jpg" width="320"></a><br> <br> <span style="font-size: large;">I can't think of a year that I've been more excited about Spring than this year. It must be because of taking care of all the sick people that I took care of this year.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Spring is a sign of new blooms and new beginnings. For me Spring means hope The season is full of color and of course my favorite foods and my favorite holiday....Easter.</span><br> <span style="font-size: large;"><br></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I have more than a few things I 'd like to add around the farm this Spring to really add some curb appeal and make it feel more like our home instead of construction projects and barnyards.</span><br> <br> </div>

5 Super Cute Outdoor Ideas for Spring

                                        I can't think of a year that I've been more excited about Spring than this year. It must ...

I Bought a .com

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t2y5RLgAEog/W7413oITJ6I/AAAAAAAAOxA/C1gBdHSTvTYFeVxGmEnYbCJJ0Yi6ncJlACLcBGAs/s1600/GEDC0037.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://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t2y5RLgAEog/W7413oITJ6I/AAAAAAAAOxA/C1gBdHSTvTYFeVxGmEnYbCJJ0Yi6ncJlACLcBGAs/s320/GEDC0037.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Hi all I wanted to pop in and share the good news with you....I finally sprung for a .com<br /> <br /> <br /> The good news is that I should be able to be in search engines easier.<br /> <br /> <br /> If you follow me in your Blogger reader make sure you go to your dashboard and hit add a blog and copy and paste my new address www.cottagemakingmommy.com so that you can still get notifications of when I post.<br /> <br /> If you follow me by email and you haven't gotten an email from me over the weekend please let me know so I can make sure the traffic is redirecting.<br /> <br /> Whew.....it's a lot of work but I can't tell you how much I appreciate you all.<br /> <br /> <br /> If you have my blog on your sidebar and the pictures aren't appearing...it should fix itself when you add me back to your Blogger reader with the new .com address.<br /> <br /> Please let me know if you are having any problem or if there are any glitches and I will try and get them fixed quickly.<br /> <br /> I know my buttons aren't working and we are trying to fix them.<br /> <br /> Thank You Kindly,<br /> <br /> Valerie</div>

I Bought a .com

Hi all I wanted to pop in and share the good news with you....I finally sprung for a .com The good news is that I should be able to...

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 3/5/16

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LtiwvRY2YSg/VsXmMI2XzEI/AAAAAAAAFvU/mCwGnItK5jk/s1600/newsaturdays.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LtiwvRY2YSg/VsXmMI2XzEI/AAAAAAAAFvU/mCwGnItK5jk/s640/newsaturdays.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>    </h2> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</span></h1> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /> This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to be more Self Reliant in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /> Please join us, submit <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>YOUR</strong></span> Self-Reliant post (maybe even 2 or 3), browse around, visit a site or two and learn some new Simple tips or Self Reliant How'To's!</div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">( Make sure you check out my Facebook page because I will be scheduling to share several of your links. )</span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;">https://www.facebook.com/CottageMakingMommy/?ref=hl </span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bornagainfarmgirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mindie @ Born Again Farm Girl</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.betterhensandgardens.com/" target="_blank" title="Better Hens and Gardens">Lesa @ Better Hens and Gardens</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.pasturedeficitdisorder.com/" target="_blank">Cheryl @ Pasture Deficit Disorder</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Valerie @ Cottage Making Mommy</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.sunnysimplelife.com/" target="_blank">Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.muranochickenfarm.com/" target="_blank">Lisa @ Murano Chicken Farm</a></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> <strong> </strong></span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;"><strong>What Can I Post?</strong></span></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /> Anything and everything related to a more Simple way of life <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>OR</strong></span> Self Reliance....</div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> Homesteading, Prepping, Gardening, Cooking/recipes/food, Livestock of all varieties, Off-grid, Natural Living, Wellness/wholeness and Healthcare, Herbal, <span style="color: maroon;"><strong>DIY & MYO!</strong></span></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <em>**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. **</em></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><br /></span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">Congratulations to our Featured Bloggers this week</span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></h2> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">Most View</span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> <b>Medium Sized Family</b><br /> <strong><br /></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A_BMsNMVEeQ/Vtb1zLmP3eI/AAAAAAAAF1g/cjvgqueX5IA/s1600/5-Ways-Weve-Saved-Money-Series.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A_BMsNMVEeQ/Vtb1zLmP3eI/AAAAAAAAF1g/cjvgqueX5IA/s400/5-Ways-Weve-Saved-Money-Series.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <h2> <a href="http://www.mediumsizedfamily.com/5-ways-weve-saved-money-week-23/" target="_blank">5 Ways We’ve Saved Money This Week</a> </h2> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hosts' Choice</span> </span></h2> <div> <span style="color: maroon;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <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/-OEdgxs51TQ4/Vtb6hTFxVJI/AAAAAAAAF1w/3U0bn_I4bAQ/s1600/PicMonkey%2BCollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OEdgxs51TQ4/Vtb6hTFxVJI/AAAAAAAAF1w/3U0bn_I4bAQ/s640/PicMonkey%2BCollage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /> Tumbleweed Contessa - <a href="http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/recipe/baileys-butter-pound-cake-glaze/" target="_blank">Bailey’s Butter Pound Cake & Glaze</a><br /> Repurposed for Life - <a href="http://repurposed4life.blogspot.com/2016/02/new-wood-plank-wall.html" target="_blank">New Wood Plank Wall</a><br /> Grandma Ideas - <a href="http://grandmaideas.com/quick-and-simple-hummus" target="_blank">Quick and Simple Hummus</a><br /> <br /> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #993300;">Ready to get to the hop? </span><span style="color: #993300;"> </span><span style="color: #993300;">Add your link below:</span></h3>   <!-- start InLinkz script --> <br /> <div class="InLinkzContainer" id="613050"> <a href="http://www.inlinkz.com/new/view.php?id=613050" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> <script src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- end InLinkz script --> </div>

Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 3/5/16

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5 Natural Things I Use to Help With My Year Round Allergies

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">                                         <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eT3XEnyK2rM/VtiXb4eVU8I/AAAAAAAAMzw/zn1h8qsoON4/s1600/facebook84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eT3XEnyK2rM/VtiXb4eVU8I/AAAAAAAAMzw/zn1h8qsoON4/s320/facebook84.jpg" width="320"></a><br> <br> I love nature I do...maybe it's because I'm a Spring baby but there is one thing I dread dealing with year round and that is my allergies.<br> <br> Over the years I've tried a bazillion different things and until the last few months never with much success.<br> <br> <br> </div>

5 Natural Things I Use to Help With My Year Round Allergies

                                         I love nature I do...maybe it's because I'm a Spring baby but there is one thing I dread...

My Choice For A Show Stopping Spring Flower

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <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;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iNvgSGvWK3c/VtduF0FdQ3I/AAAAAAAAMzI/zDKCxPcPldI/s1600/facebook84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iNvgSGvWK3c/VtduF0FdQ3I/AAAAAAAAMzI/zDKCxPcPldI/s320/facebook84.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;">Do you ever just walk into a place and something colorful not only catches your eye but everyone else's walking in too?</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 what happened this past weekend....I went into the store for one thing and I landed up in the garden area.</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 women like jewelry..some cars....me...it's flowers.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div>

My Choice For A Show Stopping Spring Flower

Do you ever just walk into a place and something colorful not only catches your eye but everyone else's walking in too? Th...