Welcome to Busy Monday. This week we were holding our breath while a chain of storms ripped through area close to a number of Friends and Family. No one We knew was hurt or had any property damage. We would like to say Thank You to the volunteers and originations that prepare for these destructive […]
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I met the back fence neighbor for coffee this morning. We happened be weeding on opposite sides of the privacy fence and spoke to one another — after seven years! Our meeting in person without the fence between was so much fun that we decided to do it again soon! May you find friendship in […]
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Cool temps and occasional rains means the garden work can continue. Ordered a blue spruce for the front corner of the house that is slow growing to 10 foot by 4 foot in diameter. And a Royal Raindrops crab with delightful purple leaves and pink flowers for the corner of the front lawn. It will […]
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My sister Vee and husband came to visit bearing a chain saw and with an empty truck and trailer. And then Bee and husband showed up. They sawed, Bytes pulled and down came the overgrown evergreen tree at the corner of the house. Out came the odd shrub that stood at the end of the […]
Cream Cheese Mints
I made a batch of these and took them to Thanksgiving Dinner. People descended on them, saying Oh my grandma used to make these and I loved them. Straight from the Sixties and Seventies, folks. Or Eighties. Or Nineties. Or the Aughts. Guess that’s what makes them a classic! It is tempting to roll out […]
Ritz-y Rolos
This could not be any easier to make. You only need 2 ingredients – a package of Rolos and a couple of sleeves of Ritz crackers. Melting chocolate or white chocolate and a few sprinkles are a bonus. Place the crackers on a baking sheet, add a Rolo in the middle and heat in a […]
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!