The Ultimate Guide to Spring Garden Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WQM89lQEdag/WNxHzZ5zEKI/AAAAAAAANwQ/dL4bv-lqKqElU8qvg4okiHm_bpagU-zgACLcB/s1600/facebook55.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WQM89lQEdag/WNxHzZ5zEKI/AAAAAAAANwQ/dL4bv-lqKqElU8qvg4okiHm_bpagU-zgACLcB/s320/facebook55.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Ladies and gentleman it's here...<span style="color: #e06666;">.Spring</span>. We finally had our first Spring rain...the Elm trees have buds and even my Irises are blooming a few weeks early this year.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">It all means <span style="color: #e06666;">Spring</span> has arrived. Now whether or not you've had the chance to get in your gardens yet you can still browse for some great new ideas to try.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I don't know if I've shared with you before but we live on a flower/vegetable farm. For garden ideas to catch my eye .....they really have to be out of the box ideas. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">The reason why ...... is because I look at garden ideas all day. I'm always looking for something that gives you a good bang for the buck and the older I get.... something that is easy.... and a good conversation piece.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Our Saturday linky party was full of really clever and fairly simple ideas that can really help you make your garden sparkle.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="DIY Kids Felt Flower Box" src="https://i1.wp.com/gluesticksblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/house8.jpg?resize=600%2C900" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Glue Sticks Blog</span><span style="font-size: large;"> never disappoints with her ideas. Who doesn't want to get kids in on the garden fun? This DIY Kids Felt Flower Box is a great way to let your kids garden and guarantee success.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="My own "gourmet lettuce mix" of leftover seeds." src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ei9oxzcqs7w/WMRubjdH6gI/AAAAAAAAcv0/kkVv0M2aWLsgzy85IwCX-iythuNq48eXwCLcB/s640/lettuce%2Bseeds.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;">Oak Hill Farmstead</span> has a simple tutorial on how to save leftover seeds. So say, you have big plans and don't get all of the seeds in....no problem..Oak Hill Farm to the rescue.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <br /> <img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JXkudbxoPLo/VVN2CsyX8DI/AAAAAAAAHnQ/Pgt5tvkv_sk/s320/IMG_20150508_141411533.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Have a bunch of old junk laying around and wondering what you can do with it? No problem. I show you how to </span><b style="font-size: x-large;">Garden in Old Contain</b><span style="font-size: large;"><b>ers.</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> Go </span><a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/2015/05/gardening-in-old-containers.html" style="font-size: x-large;">here</a><span style="font-size: large;"> for my tutorial.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w7OI3ncFxog/VOEweAymREI/AAAAAAAAEx8/Gyb9NzAId7g/s1600/IMG_7802.JPG" /><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Now this is one of my favorites. </b></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;">Gentle Joy Homemaker</span> teaches you about how you need to </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">rotate your c</i><span style="font-size: large;"><i>rops.</i> Most people plant the same thing year after year and don't understand the importance of moving things around. She teaches you what to do and why. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">The eye candy is nice too. Look at that trellis.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="Gardening With Kids-Oh My Heartsie Girl" src="http://ohmyheartsiegirl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/05/Gardening-With-Kids-Oh-My-Heartsie-Girl-600x476.png" /><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;">Oh My Heartsie Girl</span> teaches you <b>How to Garden with Kids in</b> <b>Containers.</b></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">So maybe you have a kid, grandkid, niece, nephew, neighbor, friend or kid you mentor that you've wanted to spend time with and teach them a lifelong skill. This is one that won't let you down. No yard needed.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O0TMnoCLfqs/WNHAyYUsLmI/AAAAAAAAVZk/jn_Wc1WmPOUE0-K08FDVd9oZ8IVXrOQ9wCLcB/s400/DSCN9032.JPG" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Now this post really caught my eye. I haven't had much luck with blueberries.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>  <span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Powell River Books Blog</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Makes it so easy to <b>transplant</b> <b>blueberries.</b> Look they are even in cute containers.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">If this doesn't work for me I'm not trying again.</span><br /> <br /> <img alt="Herb garden design - make a rustic herb garden with an old wheel! Plus instructions on making clothespin herb markers!" src="http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/herb-garden-design-007.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Now this was super cute and if you have just one project you'd like to try I encourage you to look at this.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">It's a wagon wheel in a pot. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;">Country Chic Cottage</span>. She is always full of ideas over there. Now where to find a wagon wheel.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Now maybe now you are inspired to make your own blooms and get busy gardening. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">If you try any of these projects or another we'd love to hear from you and see what you do. Maybe you too will be featured. Come and link up every Saturday at our Simple Saturdays Linky Party. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Now I just took 2 Ibuprofen, i'm so sore from working in the garden yesterday.</span><br /> <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">For more garden ideas Follow The Best of Cottage Making Mommy Pinterest Board <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/cottagemakemom/the-best-of-cottage-making-mommy-blog/">here.</a></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Want more planting and growing ideas? Go</span> <a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/p/blooming-in-garden.html">here.</a></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">What are you planting?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Valerie</span></div>

The Ultimate Guide to Spring Garden Ideas

Ladies and gentleman it's here... .Spring . We finally had our first Spring rain...the Elm trees have buds and even my Irises are ...

Bring On Your Spring Come Join Simple Saturdays 3/25/17

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <img alt="Add this craft cart to your craft room!" src="http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/craft-cart-001.jpg" /><br /> <h2 style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>     <span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Welcome back to another week of the Simple Saturdays Blog Hop! We can not wait to see what you have been up to!</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></h2> <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This blog hop is brought to you by a group of co-hosts committed to the simple ways of life and learning to be more self reliant.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to do more for ourselves in our homes and on our land. This is all about building community, learning new skills and growing more self-sufficient!</span><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.inlinkz.com/new/view.php?id=705362" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: inherit;" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"> <script src="https://static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- end InLinkz script --> </span></div> </div>

Bring On Your Spring Come Join Simple Saturdays 3/25/17

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

Bring in Spring - Decor Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <br /> <img alt="Add rustic farmhouse decor to your home indoors and out! See how the same metal farmhouse chairs are used in both places to create a rustic look!" src="http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/rustic-farmhouse-decor-008.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Well hello there .....Spring. It's been a long time. We've missed you. I can't remember a time I've been more ready for nice weather to appear than this year. It's not that our Winter was rough, because it wasn't. It's because I love <span style="color: #ea9999;">color</span> and <span style="color: lime;">plants</span> and there isn't much going on with that during Jan. and Feb. out here.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">So it's time to bring in the Spring.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Every week we have a spectacularly ( yes, that's a real word) fun linky party. People link up from all over the world and share their ideas on homemaking, homesteading and home decor and this last week you could tell people were <span style="color: yellow;">in the mood for Spring.</span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: yellow;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Never wanting to disappoint my friends I decided to share with you some of the coolest projects my buddies came up with that are so easy any one of you can do too.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>The picture above that's what my friend Angie did over at Country Chic Cottage. The woman is a genius. She shows you how to add rustic farmhouse decor ...get this....inside and out.</b></span><br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ThP8xACCKHM/WMLmu5zJzaI/AAAAAAAAKNE/WZtqCCZrT3w9T8Vu9gICv62JzIFKq0oUQCLcB/s640/DSCF6756.JPG" /><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">This too cute screen door makeover my friend Lisa did at <b>Sweet</b> <b>Tea N Salty Air</b>. She never disappoints. You really should go by and say hello and tell her I sent you. If you are lucky she will have a pitcher of sweet tea all ready for you.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="DIY professional picnic table" height="449" src="http://www.justmeasuringup.com/uploads/7/1/5/6/71564023/0012-2016-07-04-09-24-36_orig.jpg" width="640" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">This DIY Picnic Table my new friends Ash and Eileen at <b>Just</b> <b>Measuring Up</b> made all by themselves. Can't you see the fun bbq's in the future?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <br /> <img alt="how to make coaster using fabric / grillo designs www.grillo-designs.com" src="http://grillo-designs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/how-to-make-your-own-coasters-Grillo-Designs-www.grillo-designs.com-1-26.jpg?x41795" /><br /> <br />  <span style="font-size: large;">Who knew you could use tart pans for more than tarts? Now seriously if you have any of these in your cabinets and they've been sitting there since the one time you actually used them ....pull them out and make these. The possibilities are endless. You could do any color. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Go see them over at <b>Grillo-Designs</b>. I have got to meet these people.</span><br /> <br /> <img src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kFmsZGE31UE/WLeFhXLLocI/AAAAAAACB8U/IGcWzfpMI3cxzbyks5bG8gf8ik3urey2QCEw/s640/100_0656.JPG" /><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Now you know what I love about Debbie? She lives in an area where it snows. A lot. So when she can't have a fairy garden outside, yet.......she just makes her own inside. I'm telling you.... </span><span style="font-size: large;">Debbie has a solution for everything. Go tour her place at <b>Debbie-</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>DabbleBlog.</b> You will love her little back patio and yard. </span><br /> <br /> <img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JXkudbxoPLo/VVN2CsyX8DI/AAAAAAAAHnQ/Pgt5tvkv_sk/s320/IMG_20150508_141411533.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">You didn't think I 'd not show you what I'm up to around here did you? I have this <b>super cute old trough</b> I turned into my own little planter. I couldn't stand to throw out my favorite red plates from my house fire and they were broken so I made use of them in the garden. In fact I garden in all types of containers around here. You should go and look at them and tell me what you think You can find them <a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/2015/05/gardening-in-old-containers.html">here.</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">For more Spring Inspiration Follow my Best of Cottage Making Mommy Pinterest Board</span> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/cottagemakemom/the-best-of-cottage-making-mommy-blog/">here.</a><br /> <br /> <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Want more Spring and DIY inspration? Go</span> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/cottagemakemom/the-best-of-cottage-making-mommy-blog/">here.</a><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">  </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">So this is my Spring inspiration for around the house this year. Tell me....do you think you might try and of them? If not, what do you have going on at your place?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I'd love to hear.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Happy Spring,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><i>Valerie</i></span><br /> <span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span> <span style="color: red;"><i>Sharing with <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/">Met Monday</a></i></span><br /> <br /> <br /></div>

Bring in Spring - Decor Ideas

Well hello there .....Spring. It's been a long time. We've missed you. I can't remember a time I've been more ready fo...

It's Almost Spring Come Join Simple Saturdays 3/17/17

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It's Almost Spring Come Join Simple Saturdays 3/17/17

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This Man's Dream Kitchen....

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Greetings all!!!! My name is Wade and I am the lucky old hubby of The Cottage Making Mommy!</span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;">I hijacked her computer to do a guest post here on her blog. I have had a couple blogs before and am starting up a new one over at <a href="http://misterwadeblogs.blogspot.com/">Mister Wade Blogs</a>, So when you are reallllly bored or just want to waste some data, please feel free to go check me out!</span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"> Anyhoo....The lovely Valerie wanted me to come on here and do a guest post, so here I is!  And what exactly is on my mind? My future "dream house" is the first thing,  and so let's talk about it.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">The first thing I want in a house is a kitchen that has all the things I need. Here is a pretty good representation of what I want. Courtesy of <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/explore/dream-kitchens/">Dream Kitchens</a></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <img src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/09/cd/db/09cddb8708caa2900ded6b5854b155e7.jpg" /><br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Two ovens is super important! When I was renting, the house I lived in had a smaller oven alongside the regular sized one. I told myself I would never need the second oven. But, of course, I used it mercilessly. It saved so much time! I could serve the rolls, all piping hot, fresh out of the oven alongside the pork chops I just finished baking. So that is a definite must have! </span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">The second thing I really liked is the "bar" area. No real need for a table there. Because honestly, knowing how life is, I think a table there would be a storage area. But it is just perfect to grab a sammich and a drink, or something like that, and tear into it sitting or standing there. Of course, we will have a big table in  the dining room/area. So don't worry, when you drop by there will be plenty of room to chow down!</span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">The refrigerator seems like it would be a decent size.  I figure there will be a huge freezer and another fridge in the pantry off the kitchen. El Freezero will be packed with vegetables from the garden that we grew. I will try to keep a good selection of meats, poultry and Eskimo Pies in there to have stuff to make a meal. Going to the store out here is <u>not</u> just a hop in the car and drive a couple blocks. It's drive several miles to OVERPAY for something. Or drive several more miles to get something decently priced.  </span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">By the way... I love the stainless steel all around! Maybe we will do some kind of stone for counter tops but maybe the stainless will work there too. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">I love the tall faucets! They will make it so much easier on me! </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">One thing that is missing is a little grill area. So I will stick that in there, probably near the stove. Of course we will have the grills out back too, for the big stuff. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">The other thing I am debating on is whether to have the see through doors on the cabinets. Either Valerie or I will come on here and let you know what we decided. Whenever it is done.  </span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Dang, here I am all worn out and I didn't get too far into the tour. Well, hopefully I will be able to get on and talk to you some more in the future, I better go take my evening medicine and get the dogs settled in for the night, Thanks for reading!!</span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">I </span></div>

This Man's Dream Kitchen....

Greetings all!!!! My name is Wade and I am the lucky old hubby of The Cottage Making Mommy! I hijacked her computer to do a guest post her...

6 Super Fun Ideas for St. Patrick's Day

<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/-ltAF_rUzZ9g/WMWV-wXCtiI/AAAAAAAANvQ/dCFt-n4EzngqcyNjDV-SxBqFb28MtArMwCLcB/s1600/p1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ltAF_rUzZ9g/WMWV-wXCtiI/AAAAAAAANvQ/dCFt-n4EzngqcyNjDV-SxBqFb28MtArMwCLcB/s320/p1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">There's a <span style="color: #cc0000;">smokin hot</span> chance each of us will be eating, wearing or decorating something <span style="color: #38761d;">green</span> very soon. In fact, I'd bank on it.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I love the option of pinching my hubby throughout the day.....even though he pinches me whether I wear <span style="color: lime;">green</span> or not. Silly man.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Decking out the house, making some super yummy <span style="color: lime;">green </span>food and picking out a fun<span style="color: lime;"> green</span> outfit is always on my list.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">My hubby is Irish and my grandpa planned the first Day </span><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">St. </span><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;">Patrick's</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Day Parade</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> in OKC so we have a long standing tradition of making the most of the day. Who knew I'd marry an Irish/English man?</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Now if you want to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and have fun and make it easy, you will want to check out these fun ideas I put together here for you.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Get your <span style="color: lime;">green</span> on.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>                                <img src="https://www.marilynstreats.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/bailey-s-chocolate-coffee-pie-no-bake-320x320.jpg" /><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">You will definitely want to try this Bailey's Chocolate Cream Pie from Marilyn at <a href="https://www.marilynstreats.com/baileys-chocolate-coffee-cream-pie/">Marilyn's Treats</a>.</span><br /> <a href="http://debbie-dabbleblog.blogspot.com/2017/03/st-patricks-day-tree-in-den-2017.html"><br /></a> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://debbie-dabbleblog.blogspot.com/2017/03/st-patricks-day-tree-in-den-2017.html">Debbie</a> never disappoints with her seasonal tree. Look at this one she made for <span style="color: lime;">St.Patrick's Day</span>. You could do this too. </span><br /> <br /> <br />                                                                <img height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r1Nq0ejNcJs/WMHIlL3LllI/AAAAAAACCDo/vmcbMBPjqoIzh4zbV_-gUWni95NTQ7mCgCLcB/s320/100_0789.JPG" width="153" /><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">If you really want to go all out and make some crafts check out <a href="https://amykinsblog.wordpress.com/2017/03/05/a-little-bit-of-luck/">Amy's</a> over sized <span style="color: lime;">Shamrock</span> and banner.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <img src="https://amykinsblog.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/img_0902.jpg?w=656&h=656" /><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com/2017/03/15-minute-mini-pennant-banner.html" style="font-size: x-large;">Cecilia </a><span style="font-size: large;">always has the cutest and most simple, yet stunning, crafts for the holidays. Isn't this the cutest vignette ever?</span><br /> <br /> <img alt="15 minute mini pennant banner" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bvoQaWEoHO8/WLykaLYbfvI/AAAAAAABO8Q/rMR7MgFx5gkyU4XUf8vXldaGLun61y_ywCLcB/s640/Lead%2Blucky%2Bbanner%2B.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Now if you want to be frugal and pack a lot of punch check out my dollar store <a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/2016/03/fun-and-affordable-st-patricks.html">Shamrock crafts.</a></span><br /> <br /> <img src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t9gUoqBmMNA/Vt3iPGNR1YI/AAAAAAAAM1s/yWYxYP_acSo/s320/IMG_20160307_140015141.jpg" /><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">It wouldn't be a holiday if we couldn't eat chocolate.<a href="http://mythoughtsideasandramblings.com/mint-oreo-mm-cookie-bars/"> Lisa</a> has the perfect M and M Mint Oreo Cookie Bars. Yep 3 sweets in one. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Try your luck with one or all 6. Why not, it's a holiday and a reason to celebrate.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">In case you've missed my other holiday post and crafts you will want to go <a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/p/seasonal-decor.html">here</a> and <a href="http://www.cottagemakingmommy.com/p/handmade-craft-projects.html">here.</a></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Now stop back by and tell me if you tried anything. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Happy Early St. Patrick's Day to you,</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Valerie</span><br /> <br /></div>

6 Super Fun Ideas for St. Patrick's Day

There's a smokin hot chance each of us will be eating, wearing or decorating something green very soon. In fact, I'd bank on ...

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Loaded with Garden Ideas Come Join Simple Saturdays 3/11/17

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