Loaded With Ideas To Make Your Life Easier / Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 10/29/16

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H3A7wUlFKnE/WBFpIkE4FwI/AAAAAAAAH28/UZh_kqt4WgkdatCJxf-PyQadfvhFzQZ-wCLcB/s320/lasagnatitle.jpg" /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>     Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop!</h2> <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!<br /> <br /> <img src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LtiwvRY2YSg/VsXmMI2XzEI/AAAAAAAAFvU/mCwGnItK5jk/s640/newsaturdays.jpg" /></div> <h2 align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> </span>This Blog Hop is being hosted by:</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><br /> <a href="http://www.therusticelk.com/" target="_blank">Danielle @ The Rustic Elk</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon;"> <strong> </strong></span><strong style="color: maroon; font-size: xx-large;">What Can I Post?</strong></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. 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Loaded With Ideas To Make Your Life Easier / Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 10/29/16

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Fall Has Finally Arrived Come Join Simple Saturdays

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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;"> </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><br /> <a href="http://www.therusticelk.com/" target="_blank">Danielle @ The Rustic Elk</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></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;"> <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; font-size: x-large;">Congratulations to our Featured Bloggers for this weeks</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 /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Country Chic Cottage</b></span><br /> <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/-HMw_r0R_deU/WAl6z24hyGI/AAAAAAAAHyw/zqECIczM9FIf7-L2ASO9RbzTRtFgx9-zwCLcB/s1600/untitled.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HMw_r0R_deU/WAl6z24hyGI/AAAAAAAAHyw/zqECIczM9FIf7-L2ASO9RbzTRtFgx9-zwCLcB/s400/untitled.png" width="200" /></a></div> <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;"> </div> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/man-cave-hunting-cabin/">Man Cave Hunting Cabin</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: maroon; font-size: x-large;">Hosts' Choice</span></div> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </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;"> </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;"> </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;"> </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/-8dSyaD1V0cM/WAl7RuC7k9I/AAAAAAAAHy0/2WEYfw1xDakKzQbc4xSbu7duOvtZGhVCwCLcB/s1600/PicMonkey%2BCollage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8dSyaD1V0cM/WAl7RuC7k9I/AAAAAAAAHy0/2WEYfw1xDakKzQbc4xSbu7duOvtZGhVCwCLcB/s640/PicMonkey%2BCollage.png" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Quirky Inspired - <a href="http://quirkyinspired.com/homemade-alfredo-sauce/">Homemade Alfredo Sauce</a><br /> Grandma's House DIY - <a href="http://www.grandmashousediy.com/barn-wood-book-shelves/">How to build easy barn wood book shelves</a><br /> Quirky Inspired - <a href="http://quirkyinspired.com/caramel-apple-martini-recipe-sweet-treat-grownups/">Caramel Apple Martini Recipe</a><br /> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #993300; text-align: left;">Ready to get to the hop? </span><span style="color: #993300; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="color: #993300; text-align: left;">Add your link below:</span></div>   <!-- start InLinkz script --> <br /> <div class="InLinkzContainer" id="671938"> <a href="http://www.inlinkz.com/new/view.php?id=671938" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> <script src="https://static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- end InLinkz script --> </div>

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Cranberry Glazed Ham and Thankfulness

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZbT21ThEwvI/Vp6FjaNBlbI/AAAAAAAAMKo/s9e6RMzt8d8/s1600/IMG_20151224_094627697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZbT21ThEwvI/Vp6FjaNBlbI/AAAAAAAAMKo/s9e6RMzt8d8/s320/IMG_20151224_094627697.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 this may seem a little early for some of you but the Canadians had their Thanksgiving a few days ago so it's time to break out the cranberries and sauce my friends and go to town on some yummy comfort meals.</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;">Ham is a favorite of my hubby and my dad. They love the stuff. Me I'm more of a ham and cheese kind of gal but I love cranberry sauce. My step-mom eats the stuff all year. For real. It will be the middle of Summer and she's chowing down on it.</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;">A few years ago I lost my mom, my grandma and my brother all within a year and a half of each other. Along with that our house burned down and we had a failed adoption. </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;">To say it was miserable would have put it mildly. There were times I didn't want to get off the couch I could just lay there and the days and the nights run together. </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 got it together for the first funeral but it was a miserable Christmas Day. I made all the trimmings and it snowed and not one of us wanted to eat.</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;">Shortly after a sweet little boy and a teenager came to stay with us and that along with our move to the country pulled me out of my funk.</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;">Is my heart still broken? Yes. The holidays are very hard for me. We said good-bye to 2 of our dogs in the past few weeks.</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 though I have a different outlook. I stop, I cry and I'm thankful. I'm thankful for the time God has given me with them and I'm thankful they are with him and I will see them again.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">They are no longer in pain or confined.</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;">So, now I'm going to celebrate for every holiday I'm going to live life to the fullest. It won't ever be the same without them but there are still many good times to have. So, I'm going to make my crew their favorite cranberry sauce and ham and enjoy the holiday 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;">Now onto the Cranberry Glazed Ham</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><u><br /></u></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 1 package of fresh cranberries</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 1 ham cooked or uncooked. I prefer cooked because half the battle is won</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 1 c. sugar</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IxGiPNveF1E/Vp6FlikDn0I/AAAAAAAAMKw/BoSWRrIJULc/s1600/IMG_20151223_131411058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IxGiPNveF1E/Vp6FlikDn0I/AAAAAAAAMKw/BoSWRrIJULc/s320/IMG_20151223_131411058.jpg" width="180" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b>Step #1</b> Open your cranberry package and rinse them in a strainer.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-laoo8BGFgpI/Vp6Ft09YtYI/AAAAAAAAMK4/9Xcoz2woO_c/s1600/IMG_20151223_131459536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-laoo8BGFgpI/Vp6Ft09YtYI/AAAAAAAAMK4/9Xcoz2woO_c/s320/IMG_20151223_131459536.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <b><br /></b> <b>   Step #2</b> Take a big pot of water and add the cranberries and set it on the stove on high to boil.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OiqNyVHL4sc/Vp6Fwyxf4jI/AAAAAAAAMLA/0cJAmCPxpO0/s1600/IMG_20151223_133349224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OiqNyVHL4sc/Vp6Fwyxf4jI/AAAAAAAAMLA/0cJAmCPxpO0/s320/IMG_20151223_133349224.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;"> <b>Step #3</b> Listen for the cranberries to pop. Once they all pop it means they are done.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HULZ8OCSpYs/Vp6F4Etq0_I/AAAAAAAAMLI/cxhZWPddQPM/s1600/IMG_20151223_133649378.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HULZ8OCSpYs/Vp6F4Etq0_I/AAAAAAAAMLI/cxhZWPddQPM/s320/IMG_20151223_133649378.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;"> <b>Step #4</b> Drain the water off the cranberries in a strainer.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h9dcWqCDkyM/Vp6F-qDha5I/AAAAAAAAMLQ/XfGt2ik4rqs/s1600/IMG_20151223_133854138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h9dcWqCDkyM/Vp6F-qDha5I/AAAAAAAAMLQ/XfGt2ik4rqs/s320/IMG_20151223_133854138.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b>Step #5</b> Add 1 cup of sugar to the cranberries and mix it all up. The sugar should dissolve and the cranberries will mash with the stirring.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TEdLmCq3ln4/Vp6GKEaWEdI/AAAAAAAAMLY/BOp1dLKl6I0/s1600/IMG_20151223_133930003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TEdLmCq3ln4/Vp6GKEaWEdI/AAAAAAAAMLY/BOp1dLKl6I0/s320/IMG_20151223_133930003.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;"> <b><i>Now here is where you can make a decision. Sometimes it's fun to add orange zest or a bit of Orange Essential Oil Food Grade.</i></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> My crew will like it one time and the next plain. I would recommend about 1 tsp. of Orange Zest and then a few drops of the oil.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZG9axhzqNCU/Vp6GcodXjSI/AAAAAAAAMLw/Bf6eGW_I6_Y/s1600/IMG_20151223_134238895.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZG9axhzqNCU/Vp6GcodXjSI/AAAAAAAAMLw/Bf6eGW_I6_Y/s320/IMG_20151223_134238895.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;"> Your sauce should look like this when you are done stirring.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pO2rSv_tE70/Vp6GjS1Am-I/AAAAAAAAML4/TT-Zpg7818k/s1600/IMG_20151224_094619238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pO2rSv_tE70/Vp6GjS1Am-I/AAAAAAAAML4/TT-Zpg7818k/s320/IMG_20151224_094619238.jpg" width="180" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><i>Now I like to pre slice my ham so it's ready for serving when it comes out of the oven. You can leave yours whole do what you really like. </i></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b>Step #6 </b>Pour the Cranberry Glaze over it and cook at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KKW6H5viNQ4/Vp6GmL0A2gI/AAAAAAAAMMA/OSZj2khKoEA/s1600/IMG_20151224_094623395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KKW6H5viNQ4/Vp6GmL0A2gI/AAAAAAAAMMA/OSZj2khKoEA/s320/IMG_20151224_094623395.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;"> Enjoy</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2XQ4-_63bsM/Vp6GV213KQI/AAAAAAAAMLo/OhBDbR_Fnzs/s1600/IMG_20151223_134014784.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2XQ4-_63bsM/Vp6GV213KQI/AAAAAAAAMLo/OhBDbR_Fnzs/s320/IMG_20151223_134014784.jpg" width="180" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> One last note I often times add about 3/4's teaspoon of Ground Cloves. I like spice and Cloves are spicy to some people but it is optional and the smell is out of this world.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HmgxfCQ56rc/Vp6GsGcZp-I/AAAAAAAAMMI/k0SsGBvcxnw/s1600/IMG_20151224_094510376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HmgxfCQ56rc/Vp6GsGcZp-I/AAAAAAAAMMI/k0SsGBvcxnw/s320/IMG_20151224_094510376.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;"> So I do pray you sit down with your friends and family whether it's 1 or 10 and have a great conversation and a good meal and be grateful for the people you have.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Some of my good friends also want to share with you what they are thankful for please go by and and say hello.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://curbsideoverhaul.com/thankful-second-chances/">Curbside Overhaul</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://littlesproutslearning.co/thankful-little-things/">Little Sprouts Learning</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.everchangeproductions.co/be-thankful-and-change-the-world/">Everchange Productions</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.hellodaycare.com/the-moments-we-share-with-the-children/">Hello Daycare</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.tapestrychronicles.com/3-ways-having-a-baby-has-made-me-thankful/">Tapestry Chronicles</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Sharing with <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/deck-makeover-a-covered-porch-room-for-dining-and-entertaining/">Met Monday</a> <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Show and Share</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Happy Eating,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Valerie</div> <br />                                             <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KfZQkYO5D_U/V_6F6dTbkRI/AAAAAAAANnw/Yi-wy4O4Er8dYsgq5Sju3Zr-eSTVV1DOQCLcB/s1600/bestie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KfZQkYO5D_U/V_6F6dTbkRI/AAAAAAAANnw/Yi-wy4O4Er8dYsgq5Sju3Zr-eSTVV1DOQCLcB/s1600/bestie.jpg" /></a></div>                                               </div>

Cranberry Glazed Ham and Thankfulness

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Loaded with Fall Ideas/ Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 10/15/16

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6 Clever and Fun Ways to Decorate With Pumpkins

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m3vjS8Qp9yM/V__SdmAW-AI/AAAAAAAANoE/Pj5qTUFXFtAa9o7u2g5aM4SP88PrVuixQCLcB/s1600/pumpkin1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m3vjS8Qp9yM/V__SdmAW-AI/AAAAAAAANoE/Pj5qTUFXFtAa9o7u2g5aM4SP88PrVuixQCLcB/s320/pumpkin1.jpg" width="293" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">It's time to break out the pumpkins. I think most people are just now getting started since it's 18 days until Halloween and nobody wants to lose their pumpkins to rot beforehand.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Every year people push the pumpkin decorating ideas to the limit and every year I think I've seen it all but this year these really caught my eye and made me step back and say wow.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CWuurfw8ARg/V__SXyNpMGI/AAAAAAAANoA/jSiR5neCs-odj_HnURz3Iu00HX4FlDhsACLcB/s1600/pumpkin8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="106" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CWuurfw8ARg/V__SXyNpMGI/AAAAAAAANoA/jSiR5neCs-odj_HnURz3Iu00HX4FlDhsACLcB/s320/pumpkin8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">The candy corn pumpkin is just too cute. I love owls too and saw these and thought I need to make them.  Toadstools are beyond cute. Aren't they?</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cvxV_F1Xpj4/V__SostR79I/AAAAAAAANoI/U9B64_d8qJMMSucQof2WDIixNDVi5Y2kgCLcB/s1600/pumpkin5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cvxV_F1Xpj4/V__SostR79I/AAAAAAAANoI/U9B64_d8qJMMSucQof2WDIixNDVi5Y2kgCLcB/s1600/pumpkin5.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">We have grown pumpkins for 2 years in a row but this year we didn't because we had some work done at the farm and they ruined our 2 pumpkin patches.Some of our pumpkins just reseeded themselves. Grrr. I was so upset. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Next year we will be back bigger than ever with pumpkins to decorate all over. Wouldn't it be dreamy to line your sidewalk with pumpkins and candles? I know it's not always practical with little feet but I'm thinking it's possible. </span><br /> <br /> <br /> Pumpkin Topiary at midwestliving.com<br /> <br /> Candy Corn Pumpkins  at midwestliving.com<br /> <br /> Pumpkin Owls at marthastewart.com<br /> <br /> Pumpkin Toadstools at marthastewart.com<br /> <br /> Pumpkin Sidewalk at southernliving.com<br /> <br /> Pumpkin Witch at Parents.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">I think this pumpkin witch is one of my favorites for kids. It's so simple. You don't have to cut open the pumpkin and the kids could have a blast cutting out a hat, hair and a mask. You could use stuff you have laying around the house for this.</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-brg_Hb9xgWc/V__SxKEtIAI/AAAAAAAANoM/Tyks14H5peYAoCXeWADo6VcMX5cmIsPKACLcB/s1600/pumpkin6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-brg_Hb9xgWc/V__SxKEtIAI/AAAAAAAANoM/Tyks14H5peYAoCXeWADo6VcMX5cmIsPKACLcB/s320/pumpkin6.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;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">So do tell. Are you or are you not buying pumpkins? What is your favorite thing to do with 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;">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 Pumpkin Picking,</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;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6RgH7OCQp-U/V__VhamHIlI/AAAAAAAANoY/GG3-jRWJPHI1sGG9SoUQCPbn246SHm3ZgCLcB/s1600/pumpkin18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6RgH7OCQp-U/V__VhamHIlI/AAAAAAAANoY/GG3-jRWJPHI1sGG9SoUQCPbn246SHm3ZgCLcB/s320/pumpkin18.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sharing with <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">The Charm of Home</a> <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/">Met Monday</a> <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Show and Share</a></div>

6 Clever and Fun Ways to Decorate With Pumpkins

It's time to break out the pumpkins. I think most people are just now getting started since it's 18 days until Halloween and no...

10 Ways to Save Money While Grocery Shopping

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">                                                                          <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8XRQ0-3mV8w/V_02ov-n3mI/AAAAAAAANnc/9Z6wLuTtwuI_JRTklK-oxkCzcX-dN6yEQCLcB/s1600/save1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8XRQ0-3mV8w/V_02ov-n3mI/AAAAAAAANnc/9Z6wLuTtwuI_JRTklK-oxkCzcX-dN6yEQCLcB/s320/save1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> So you may have a household of 1 or maybe a household of 10 but no matter what if  you are like every other human being on the planet you've noticed grocery prices soaring to an all time high.<br /> <br /> I mean in our house our grocery bill is like our 2nd highest bill we pay every month and it is ridiculous.<br /> <br /> Nobody wants to give away their hard earned cash at the grocery store of all places.<br /> <br /> <br /> So here are a few tips that I have used over the years that have saved us a small fortune and allowed us to even entertain some without going broke..<br /> <br /> <b><br /></b> <b> #1  Shop the Loss Leaders</b><br /> <br /> Every grocery store has a little flier they put out with a few items each week they use to attract you into the store. It varies depending on the season what the individual items may be but it's in your best interest to figure out how much you need for 3 months and stock up. Grocery stores are on 3 month sales cycles and that's why we suggest you buy enough to hold you over for each cycle.<br /> <br /> <img alt="Bread, butter, cheese" src="http://images.freeimages.com/images/thumbs/ddd/bread-butter-cheese-1315889.jpg" /><br /> <b><br /></b> <b> #2 Use A List</b><br /> <br />  Grocery stores are designed to tempt you....that's right tempt you into buying more. Why else do you have to walk all the way to the back of the store to grab a gallon of milk? Simple, so you will be tempted to buy other things along the way. Write down what you need and stick to it.<br /> <br /> <img alt="Seattle's Public market Produc" src="http://images.freeimages.com/images/previews/6ac/seattle-s-public-market-produc-1567459.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <b> #3 Buy in Season Produce</b><br /> <br />  Now this is one of my favorite suggestions to save money. Only buy the produce that is in season. If it's Jan and you are trying to buy on the vine tomatoes you are going to go broke with how much they are going to charge you. Don't do it. Buy what's in season and freeze what you aren't going to use for later.<br /> <br /> <b> #4 Use your stores frequent buyer program.</b><br /> <br />  If you shop at Walgreens or CVS take advantage of the Register Rewards and Extra Care Bucks .....in the long run it will save you big. Check with your store and see what they offer. You never know until you ask.<br /> <br /> <b>#5 Buy Clearance Meat</b><br /> <br /> Now wait don't freak out.......just ask the butcher in your local store what days they do the meat mark downs. My dad is a genius at this. He knows on Tuesdays they mark down the meat so he pays 1/3 of the price everyone else does because he is willing to wait and then freeze the meat.<br /> <br /> <b> #6 Plan Your Meals</b><br /> <br /> This is a hard one because not everyone has time to sit down and read the fliers and figure out what they will and won't eat but I will ensure you that it will save you a small fortune. If say for instance it's Fall and you want to make some Fall dishes plan your meals for things like Chicken and Butternut Squash and desserts like Apple Pie.<br /> <br /> <b> #7 Look Down at the Grocery Store</b><br /> <br /> That's right. When you go down each aisle know that people pay big time for space at eye-level.......you need to train your eyes to look down. That's where they stock the cheaper items, especially on the cereal aisle.<br /> <br /> <b>#8 The Store Brand Isn't Always Cheaper the Sale Item Is</b><br /> <br /> How many times have your gone to a store and always bought the store brand item without even looking at the name brand? Ding..ding....ding. Several of you have. If you look beside it often times you will see the name brand item is on sale. If it is cheaper than the store brand....stock up. That's a good deal.<br /> <br /> <br /> <b> #9 Shop Different Stores</b><br /> <br />  Now I know several people are loyal to one store but if you want to save money you have to be willing to shop around.  Often times I will plan a stop at a store.....just to get their loss leaders for the week based on when I'm in that area. It works great for me.<br /> <br /> <img alt="Money" src="http://images.freeimages.com/images/thumbs/ff6/money-1239608.jpg" /><br /> <br />  <b>#10 Avoid Buying Anything Buy the Check-out Stand</b><br /> <br />  I can't tell you how many times I'm waiting in line at the check out and I see people putting all types of things in their cart they otherwise wouldn't get because they are tempted. If you are craving a candy bar, instead of paying $1.26 for 1 go back on the candy aisle and find the 6 pack for 1. It will save you a fortune and you will get twice as much. Gum, tooth floss, chargers, nuts, all of it...turn around and go back to the aisle they are on and pay the cheaper price.<br /> <br /> Now we may not have control over raising grocery prices but we do have control over how we spend our money. After the first 3 months of applying these suggestions you will be shocked how much you have reduced your grocery bill and stocked your pantry for way less.<br /> <br /> Happy Shopping,<br /> <br /> Valerie<br /> <br /> Sharing with <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">The Charm of Home</a> <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/deck-makeover-a-covered-porch-room-for-dining-and-entertaining/">Met Monday</a> <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Show and Share</a><br /> <br /></div>

10 Ways to Save Money While Grocery Shopping

                                                                         So you may have a household of 1 or maybe a household of 10 bu...

It's Getting Cold Outside / Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 10/8/16

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It's Getting Cold Outside / Come Join Simple Saturdays Blog Hop 10/8/16

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Oh So Simple Roasted Buttery Salmon

<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/-1YVJi49SBag/V_VPA0hfD0I/AAAAAAAANmQ/sxTssaIsrrE4vCrQrDLT3_u3Jog6UCNogCLcB/s1600/IMG_1403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1YVJi49SBag/V_VPA0hfD0I/AAAAAAAANmQ/sxTssaIsrrE4vCrQrDLT3_u3Jog6UCNogCLcB/s320/IMG_1403.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;"> Growing up and living in Oklahoma most people wouldn't think we eat a lot of seafood but I grew up loving it. My grandparents owned a steak and seafood restaurant so they got everyone started eating it early.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Picture my 3 year old mom with blonde curls chowing down on Shrimp Cocktail.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> To this day salmon is one of my favorite quick and easy dishes that I often make for a quick lunch or nice dinner. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients:</span></u></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 2 Salmon Fillets</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 1 Tablespoon Tony Cachere's Cajun Seasoning ($2 at your grocery store(</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 1/2 Stick of Real Butter</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Generous Squeezes of Lemon Juice</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 2 Teaspoons Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (First Cold - Pressed)</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNfl_ETn_2A/V_VQDoEUC3I/AAAAAAAANmc/AHwRTuNN2s4ZLhxDUvttqUGAmD3cLt1uwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNfl_ETn_2A/V_VQDoEUC3I/AAAAAAAANmc/AHwRTuNN2s4ZLhxDUvttqUGAmD3cLt1uwCLcB/s320/IMG_1393.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;"> <b>Step 1</b> - Preheat oven to 400 degrees and get out a small glass baking dish and drizzle your Olive Oil in it and then place your defrosted salmon fillets in it.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V6Il1Ull2yU/V_VQAOnNSEI/AAAAAAAANmY/9gcU-nD5xIc38Z48AOpSn45fhxgCQbPrACLcB/s1600/IMG_1395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V6Il1Ull2yU/V_VQAOnNSEI/AAAAAAAANmY/9gcU-nD5xIc38Z48AOpSn45fhxgCQbPrACLcB/s320/IMG_1395.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;"> <b>Step 2</b> - Sprinkle with the Parsley.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6JuoMik4mEg/V_VRnL0OeSI/AAAAAAAANmo/K6TbeMcHRrg1tPQ7o9yaqcom7q6IxqHfgCLcB/s1600/IMG_1394.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6JuoMik4mEg/V_VRnL0OeSI/AAAAAAAANmo/K6TbeMcHRrg1tPQ7o9yaqcom7q6IxqHfgCLcB/s320/IMG_1394.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;"> <b>Step 3</b>- Time to coat in the Lemon Juice. Be generous.</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/-En4IMjNS_Nc/V_VaY_qSzII/AAAAAAAANm8/27ZdC0_9hhA2ZkilCqLVH1IceSV668UvACLcB/s1600/IMG_1396.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-En4IMjNS_Nc/V_VaY_qSzII/AAAAAAAANm8/27ZdC0_9hhA2ZkilCqLVH1IceSV668UvACLcB/s320/IMG_1396.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;"> <b>Step 4</b> - Now Sprinkle with your Cajun Seasoning ( No it's not spicy) and cut up your butter into little patties and place on top of the Salmon.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-peu-Sw6mITA/V_Vadf23YVI/AAAAAAAANnA/zeYrCPxgY1MIHpSw-zZmsKm3SBUcJrNRgCLcB/s1600/IMG_1398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-peu-Sw6mITA/V_Vadf23YVI/AAAAAAAANnA/zeYrCPxgY1MIHpSw-zZmsKm3SBUcJrNRgCLcB/s320/IMG_1398.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;"> <b>Step 5 </b>- Now place in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes (depending on how your oven cooks.)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> If it flakes it's done.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9exK5-N76xs/V_VaXnzXOnI/AAAAAAAANm4/58iTr4We95YqIPiYcCy0SNPq11PQ_e2_ACLcB/s1600/IMG_1402.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9exK5-N76xs/V_VaXnzXOnI/AAAAAAAANm4/58iTr4We95YqIPiYcCy0SNPq11PQ_e2_ACLcB/s320/IMG_1402.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;"> <b>Now</b> serve it up, skin side down, with something yummy. I made a rice pilaf but yummy noodles or mixed veggies and a salad would be yummy too.</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/-FQHmk7TM9dg/V_VdiDLe16I/AAAAAAAANnM/wBX4eMpdMRsEqvaI0Ze4rHQYl3Sc-vHywCLcB/s1600/Buttery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FQHmk7TM9dg/V_VdiDLe16I/AAAAAAAANnM/wBX4eMpdMRsEqvaI0Ze4rHQYl3Sc-vHywCLcB/s320/Buttery.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;"> Enjoy,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Valerie</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /></div>

Oh So Simple Roasted Buttery Salmon

Growing up and living in Oklahoma most people wouldn't think we eat a lot of seafood but I grew up loving it. My grandparents owne...

Fall Home Inspiration You Have to See

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">                                   Happy </span><span style="color: yellow; font-size: x-large;">Fall</span><br /> <br /> <img alt="No Place Like Home Fall Home Tour" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zb4srGkm3B0/V-S1W_Lq6gI/AAAAAAACLms/fVUOcZ6wzX0xrO0RUvDaDSxVz9EIjgHcACLcB/s1600/Fall-home-tour-2016-127.jpg" /><br /> <br />                                                                    <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Happy </span><span style="color: yellow; font-size: x-large;">Fall</span><br /> <br />  Woo-hoo the temperatures are finally starting to cool off and Fall is officially here. It's cooling off   super fast for our state this year which means it's time to decorate for Fall. I so need to break out the Fall bedding and get us ready for cooler temperatures.<br /> <br /> Most years I decorate for Fall. I missed doing it for a few years when our house burned down and several close family members died. Now I look at it as a way to celebrate life and living and the seasons.<br /> <br /> Fall is quickly becoming my favorite season since it's seems to be the only time of year it isn't super hot or super cold anymore.<br /> <br /> If you too want to break out and celebrate with more Fall decor I'm here to help you out with some fun inspiration.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />   <img src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MbCaj94iZGE/V92pXcC53iI/AAAAAAAB8Vs/f6ZDWYNeu4YGlxUpv27SlvFIlKimzYUgwCEw/s640/100_5573.JPG" /><br /> <br />                                                                     Ideas for Outside<br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="https://amykinsblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/img_0694.jpg?w=656" /><br /> <br /> <br />                                                             Ideas for your entry hall.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="pallet-sign-barnwood-consumer-crafts-unleashed-008" src="http://blog.consumercrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/pallet-sign-barnwood-consumer-crafts-unleashed-008.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DXZD3So-3rQ/V92pUoGrOZI/AAAAAAAB8Vo/Tyj5Z2qFam4sJwgtZsds-aEtZdVfrta7QCEw/s640/100_5543.JPG" /><br /> <br />                                                               How to make signs for Fall.<br /> <br /> <span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">                      Fall </span><span style="color: yellow; font-size: x-large;">Home</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">Inspiration</span><br /> <br />  Fall Home Tour at <a href="http://www.sweetparrishplace.com/2016/09/no-place-like-home-fall-home-tour.html">Sweet Parish Place</a><br /> <br />  Fall Front Porch at <a href="http://debbie-dabbleblog.blogspot.com/">Debbie Dabble's Blog</a><br /> <br />  Fall Entry Hall at <a href="https://amykinsblog.wordpress.com/2016/09/19/autumn-joy/">A Day of Small Things</a><br /> <br />  Make a Barnwood Pallet Sign at <a href="http://blog.consumercrafts.com/decor-home/barnwood-pallet-sign/">Crafts Unleashed</a><br /> <br /> <br />   <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cq14i1YmBxA/V_EOoqfaqoI/AAAAAAAANmA/otk4bTpz1GY-uZ65iSsyU0duP-kI6oflwCLcB/s1600/v6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cq14i1YmBxA/V_EOoqfaqoI/AAAAAAAANmA/otk4bTpz1GY-uZ65iSsyU0duP-kI6oflwCLcB/s320/v6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div> <br /></div> <br />                                              Don't forget to check out my outdoor decor <a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/2015/09/welcome-september.html">here.</a><br /> <div> <br /></div> <br /> <br />                                                                         <img src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DvCva4Dq3SQ/Vec3nWi3lNI/AAAAAAAAJO8/VLPnfOqvv5o/s320/IMG_20150902_085859055_HDR.jpg" /><br /> <br />                                                             Don't forget to check out my outdoor decor <a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/2015/09/welcome-september.html">here.</a><br /> <div> <br /></div>                                                           Come link up next week and show us your Fall Decor.<br /> <br /> <span style="color: orange;">Happy Fall,</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: red;">    Valerie</span><br /> <br /> Sharing with <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2016/10/show-and-share-no332.html#more">Show and Share</a> <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/decorate-your-porch-for-autumn-halloween/">Met Monday</a> <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">The Charm of Home</a><br /> <br /> <br /></div>

Fall Home Inspiration You Have to See

                                   Happy Fall                                                                     Happy  Fall  Woo-ho...