I started my 20 for ’20 challenge early, inspired by a friend’s goals in another group I belong to. I didn’t want to wait until the new year to start getting things accomplished. Here is what I have accomplished so far: 1. Build a new garage – So far my hubby and I have beenContinue reading “20 for ’20 Goals Update”
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20 for ’20 Challenge
I read a blog post by one of my fellow stitchers about 19 for 19. 19 for 19 was a challenge she was doing to motivate herself to accomplish specific goals for the year. I have done yearly challenges before but none quite like this. I am coming in late to the game for 2019Continue reading “20 for ’20 Challenge”
Week 12 of 80 – Not Impressed With Our Debt – Wardrobe Problems
Ladies, has your husband or significant other ever packed your things for a trip? We were participating in a friend’s wedding this weekend and like usual I got hung up at the bakery and didn’t have time to pack anything for myself the night before. Scott had to pack for me (he is such aContinue reading “Week 12 of 80 – Not Impressed With Our Debt – Wardrobe Problems”
Week 2 of 80 “Not Impressed With Our Debt” – The Rules
Last week I wrote about the Plan for eliminating a big chunk of our debt. This week I want to write about the Rules I have set for us along this journey. Plowing large amounts of money into your debt each week can get pretty intense and if you don’t have rules set up forContinue reading “Week 2 of 80 “Not Impressed With Our Debt” – The Rules”
June Garden Update
Hi all! Just a quick garden update for you today just click on the link below. Lots to do still but I am pretty excited about how much we have gotten done so far. Have a great weekend and I’ll update you again soon. -MM **June Garden Update** click on
Random Thoughts
The last two months have been a challenge. I had surgery in September and was on a 10 lb. weight limit for lifting for 6 weeks. That in of itself was a big challenge because all I do is lift stuff at the bakery. Luckily the six weeks went by quickly and I am backContinue reading “Random Thoughts”
Food Preservation Goals and Garden Update September 13, 2017
The summer has flown by and we are now in the middle of September already! I never got a second crop of anything in because I have been so busy with work now that the college workers are back in school. It has been a fabulous growing season mostly for us. The wet Spring damagedContinue reading “Food Preservation Goals and Garden Update September 13, 2017”
SAL Project Peacock Done!
Woohoo! I can do the happy dance because Mr. Salvador the peacock is complete. The only thing I would like to add to him is possibly some tiny beading to give him a little sparkle before I frame him. I am still looking for the right frame for this project so I will post againContinue reading “SAL Project Peacock Done!”
Gardening and Preserving Goals July 25th Update
This summer is the complete opposite of last summer. Last summer, barely any rain fell, this summer it hasn’t stopped raining for more than two days at a time. We have lost some things like the cherries, however, most of my plantings have thrived in the rainy hot weather. The bold items in the listsContinue reading “Gardening and Preserving Goals July 25th Update”
Gardening and Preserving Goals Update July 12, 2017
I can’t believe what a difference a few short weeks has made in the garden. Tons of rain and finally some heat have made my garden GROW. I can’t keep up with all the summer squash! Check out all the greeny goodness in the pics below. The potatoes are loving their new converted fireplace plantingContinue reading “Gardening and Preserving Goals Update July 12, 2017”
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