Potato Soup Mix is great for your own pantry shelf. You can make a mug for lunch or as a warm up after a chilly afternoon raking leaves. It’s convenient, quick and very easy to make a tasty mug full! For the same reasons, this Potato Soup Mix also makes a great gift for the […]
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I pulled wilted cucumber plants yesterday and figured out where to put the flower pots for winter. Bytes placed two poles in an effort to reinforce the arch holding up the wisteria while I cut “windholes” in the heavy plant. I’m hoping the breezes will pass through and leave the arch standing. Wheels put hooks […]
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Had a great family reunion last weekend. Lots of fun and laughter and good food. The weather was absolutely perfect — not always something to count on in August on the Great Plains. Kids were able to play in the splashpad while adults caught up with those they hadn’t seen for a while. I wasn’t […]
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The local paper reminded us yesterday that winter temperatures and possible snow will be here in about 9 weeks — just to balance out the reality of the 100 degree heat we’re living in at the moment. I’ve been working inside where its cool leading Rocky the Cat to believe he lives with lunatics. Woodwork […]
New Home – 18 month update
It’s been a while since I last updated the changes we’ve accomplished in the new to us house. Here’s a quick peek at some of the things going on. Like the new lilac on the east fence, we are growing where we are planted. Like the plant, we don’t quite look like the picture yet […]
Rocky the Cat
On Christmas Eve an apartment dweller called the manager and said, I keep hearing a cat meowing in one of the garages here, can you find out what’s going on? So the manager trekked out, found the garage and rescued a small kitten. He asked around, no one seemed to know anything about it. Knowing […]




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!