The Monarch butterfly migration is in full swing. The purple butterfly bush that we moved last year is loaded with bloom and the butterflies are loving it. They swarm around it and then lift off taking advantage of the slightest breeze to swoop and rise, dip and soar for our beautifully choreographed lunch time entertainment. […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Bars
Rhubarb can be fresh or frozen. Cut fresh rhubarb into one inch slices; frozen is usually already cut. Fresh strawberries can be washed, stemmed and cut in half; frozen just need the package opened and the amount measured. Let frozen fruit thaw somewhat so you aren’t starting with a solid chunk of ice. Using the […]
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I did a presentation for a group at our church and received a thank you gift — a fall swag of Indian corn made by a 91 year old gentleman. It was absolutely gorgeous! And a delightful honor! He also grows Indian Corn from heritage seeds furnished by an indigenous native group. They had only […]
Easy Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan is a dish Wheels likes to order when we eat out. This Easy Eggplant Parmesan is a similar version. Actually, it came about when we were leaving a workout session a couple of days ago. During the summer, people bring in excess garden produce and leave it on a table by the elevator […]
Evacuate your home – 9 checklists to help
We all need to be prepared to evacuate at any time. Making preparations ahead of time will make things easier during the disaster and will help you get back to your life more quickly afterwards. Do it NOW. Don’t wait!!! Evacuations happen far more frequently than we realize. We think it will never happen to us. […]
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We celebrated Wheels birthday this weekend. He surprised me and chose apple pie to hold his candles instead of cake. Seven year old Short Stuff volunteered to be in charge of games so we had a wild game of pin the tail on the donkey and an age appropriate movie for which he sang all […]
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!