I love garage sales for all sorts of reasons. The beautiful grandfather clock that chimes the passing of the hours for which I stood in line for an hour and a half to buy for $85. The thrill of the hunt for something you didn’t even know you needed until you saw it and the […]
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We bought two big planters for the patio and I filled them with Million Bells (Calibrachoa)– a flower I’d not heard of until moving back to sunshine and prairie winds. They live up to their name with colorful bell shaped flowers that are hardy enough to take the wind, the heat which also quickly dries […]
Busy Monday
No, not abducted by aliens. Apologies, however, for not letting you all know in advance that Busy Monday was going on a break. I didn’t know either!!! Monday night we looked at the calendar with one appointment for the week. After fifteen months of lockdown with multiple standing appointments each week, we both had the […]
Easy Beef Enchiladas
These easy, versatile beef enchiladas are packed with flavor and sure to become a family favorite. This recipe takes about an hour to come together, as written. However. . you know we’re all about quick and easy at our house so here are some time savers: 1) Prepare double or triple batches of the enchilada […]
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We are so fortunate that there is a heated indoor pool at one of the health facilities in town. We’ve started our water exercises again. Not many people at the times we go, but we still wear the waterproof masks provided — even though everyone is vaccinated. Just being in the pool is wonderful and […]
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Spring planting season has arrived. Our one tomato has been in place for a couple of weeks, surrounded by a beheaded milk jug to protect it from the fierce prairie wind. Bytes and I rearranged the raised 2×4 foot planting beds that are about waist high. One will hold peppers and another lettuce and carrots. […]
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!