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 […]
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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 […]
Link Parties
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Holiday Link Party 2017
Well, an automatic systems update just wiped out everything on my computer. Fortunately I had this much ready so we are going to go with what we have! You are welcome to link all your best holiday ideas, including old posts. Bring all your best recipes, DIY projects, great ideas — anything family friendly that […]
Happy New Year 2016
Busy Monday link party will resume next week, January 3, 2016. Related posts:Purple Ribbon No-Knead Cinnamon RollsChristmas treePotato Nests and holiday menu suggestions12 no-bake gifts from the kitchenChristmas MantelHoliday Sweet PotatoesDIY Gift BagThanksgiving Themed Games
Watering bottle – a Pinterest trial
You’ve seen it pinned all over Pinterest, especially if you are a gardener. I had it on my own “Brilliant” board for a while — brilliant as in “why didn’t I think of this!” I love ideas that are slightly out of the box — and cheap! This sounded perfect. “It” is a plastic […]






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!