Celebrated a birthday this week – another milestone for moi! I hope they just keep on coming 🙂 Wheels invited me to a movie and dinner out. None of the eight movies available in our town were appealing — the new Cars movie was the best on the list– so I’m taking a rain check […]
Ham and Orzo Salad
Oh yes, I am still a mustard wimp. And yes, Ham and Orzo Salad has a mustard dressing. Buuuuut it’s mellow and just right, after the salad sits for half an hour or so -so results are worth it! Of course, if you are a mustard aficiando you can always add a squirt or two […]
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A very busy and thoroughly enjoyable week teaching kids every day! Off this weekend to help a niece and her little son get settled after their move from Wisconsin. She says it was a legendary move –driving a 15 foot truck with car in tow over miles of construction for 11 hours at 40 miles […]
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Still planting and mulching! There were some awesome and unique plant specimens in the landscape when we bought the house — one of the things we both liked about the property. The evergreen trees have almost tripled in size from their 5 foot height two years ago and the shrubs planted along the fence now […]
Lemon Cookies with white chocolate chips
A light lemon flavor combined with creamy white chocolate and a crisp chewy texture, Lemon Cookies with White Chocolate Chips are a study in contrast and complements. Compliments too, because that’s what you’ll get when you make them!! I’ve mentioned before that I don’t own or use a lot of kitchen specialty tools. I’m a […]
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We’ve spent the week working in the yard between rain showers, racing to finish before it becomes really hot! The back yard finally looks intentional and the different areas are starting to work together. We’ve added tons of flowers and plants that will survive the sun in the existing border. A new raised flower bed […]
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!