As I moved through Friday, people were asking each other "Got plans for the weekend?" The answer was almost universal -- just gonna chill at home. Sometimes that is best, just take some time to relax, think about things, plant a tomato -- if the weather cooperates, eat a little, play a little, work a bit! That's our agenda, too -- chill at home. The last couple of weeks have been frantically busy, so a little peace and quiet has been wonderful! Wheels has the flag ready, but between the high winds and the intermittent rain, it's standing at attention in the foyer. Thanks for stopping by to link on Busy Monday! Featured from last week: Walking on Sunshine - Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Muffins Rain on a Tin Roof - 6 DIY Play Stations for Play Based Learning Wonder Mom Wannabe ... [Read More]
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I was so excited yesterday when I stopped by a little market on the "other side of town". They had just gotten a shipment of garden flowers and the plants were huge! Best of all, the price was the same as for the little bitty ones I've been buying from the seasonal nursery down the way. I found several on my butterfly support list and filled the trunk of the car. Can't wait to get them in the ground! Thanks for stopping by to plant your fabulous ideas, projects and posts on Busy Monday! Featured from last week: Flour on my Face - How to Make Scuppernong Jelly Ariana Dagan - 17 Ways to Build Your Self Confidence Organized Island - Dollar Store Wedding Decorations The Kindest Way - 10 Tricks to Save Money Decorating Your Home Miz Helen's Country Cottage -- Orange ... [Read More]
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Finally had a sunny day to get some plants in the ground! Yay! Just got back from shopping in the Bigger Town -- found a smaller pair of jeans that fit so good! Had a great dinner with good company and got to hug neice, Lily Bug, and nephew, Nate the Great, and their mommies. Bytes gifted me with a great set of knives -- for which I paid a penny as is customary for a sharp gift -- and wished me Happy Mother's Day. And now you've stopped by to share your great posts. Thank you! May your weekend have a pinch of joy, too! Featured from last week: Chas' Crazy Creations -- 13 Vacuum Cleaning Tips Fluster Buster - How to Make Candied Carrots Ariana Dagan -- 5 Steps to Get Out of Your Own Way and Achieve Your Dreams Sparkles to Sprinkles -- Cloud Bread Chips The Blue ... [Read More]
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I have flowers in the garage just waiting to go in the big planter between the garage doors. Our rock walls are orangey red and gold so I chose 5 containers of Million Bells in those colors. And then got home and realized I need another bag of potting soil to properly top off the planter. But the gorgeous blooms are just outside the back door in their little pots awaiting their moment in the sun. A symbol of hope! I'm over the moon excited that this forever long winter may actually be over! Thanks for bringing your beautiful posts and awesome ideas to Busy Monday! Featured from last week: Ann's Entitled Life -- 7 Tips for Growing Hydrangeas Mama of Many Blessings -- Glow in the Dark Search and Find Bottle Mom Succeeds - Best Summer Books for Preschoolers plus activities ... [Read More]
THE Best Sweetened Iced Tea
Iced tea. Just right sweet. Smooooooth and full-bodied taste with absolutely no bitterness. Best served with the clink of ice cubes. Wheels has become the resident iced tea maker and all around expert. And this recipe is for THE best sweetened iced tea. Ever. And it is so easy to make! Wheels starts with a good brand of tea. Luzianne or Lipton are available almost everywhere. Stock up when they are on sale. His preference is the big one gallon tea bag from Lipton. Start with four cups of water in a microwave safe container and microwave for 90 seconds. Add the tea bags, pushing them into the hot water with a spoon so that they are covered. Steep -- let them set in the water -- for a few minutes to let the water draw out the flavor. Smaller tea bags will need ... [Read More]
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We visited a part of this 77,347 square mile state that we had not seen before this week. Yet everyone who settled in the western part of the United States in the 1800's knew about it and thousands looked for the landmarks on their trek west. Chimney Rock was visible for almost 100 miles on the Plains and is still spectacular even though it has eroded considerably. Scott's Bluff meant the travelers were nearing the mountains and things were about to get a whole lot more interesting. Short Stuff was our traveling companion as we took the easy drive to the top of the Bluff. He was very impressed: "I can't believe I'm driving right into this rock" and "I can see the whole world up here". He learned new words, too -- like bovine. He walked up to life size representations of ... [Read More]
