We loved the beautiful fall colors on the eastern end of the Great Plains — forests full of trees with gorgeous foliage. Here in the middle of the Plains, not so many trees. However, the Monarch butterflies are beginning their migration to the south and they swoop and soar from one flower to another before […]
Chicken and Orzo Skillet
Orzo and Chicken Skillet is a quick fix with full flavor. Tender chicken with a whisper of garlic, delicate orzo cooked in broth with healthy zucchini and tomatoes. On the table in about 30 minutes. All you need is a hearty salad to make it a full meal. Maybe a hard roll or a slice […]
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Beautiful fall weather this past week. Except — Monday when was so windy no one could stand up straight. And Tuesday full of appointments and errands at 80 degrees plus. And rainy Thursday. And Friday when it was frosty in the wee hours of the night. Although it was a strange week here, our hearts […]
How To Make a Burrito That Doesn’t Fall Apart
Today’s post is a Bytes Bite – where Bytes shares his tips for quick and easy meals. I like having food that’s easy to grab and microwave. I’ve made a pile of Burritos and kept them in the fridge to eat whenever I wanted. Making burritos at home are cheaper than buying the frozen eight […]
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This turned into paint all the exterior doors week! First the front door was painted yellow and then all of the other doors and the shed door AND windows went from dark, dark brown to gray. A very different look and feel to the whole property! Thanks to you for coming by […]
Front Door Makeover and the five stages of a DIY Project
We’ve been planning to paint the front door and the perfect weather this weekend was just the motivator I needed. This is the finished door — visible from the street, lighter color to brighten up the small entry area, a happy pop of color! As I painted, I thought about the 5 stages of almost […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!