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SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #19

I have been bad at stitching the last three weeks. There was just so much going on that I left it to the last few days to stitch. I did get 200 stitches in, though, so here is how Joyce’s Rose is looking as of today. Here is where I left off last update: AndContinue reading “SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #19”

SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #18

Happy Sunday! I feel I made great progress the last 3 weeks despite being so busy with work and baking. Here is where I left off last update: And here is where I am now. There is still another rose bud to start in the upper right corner but that will be the only otherContinue reading “SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #18”

What We Ate and How Much We Spent on Groceries – Summer Months

It’s been a hot minute since I posted on what we have spent on groceries each week. I got a little burned out keeping track of my weekly purchases and had some health issues this summer that slowed me down. On average, I have been spending around $70 each week on groceries this summer. IContinue reading “What We Ate and How Much We Spent on Groceries – Summer Months”

SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #17

Happy Sunday! I managed to stitch a few hundred more stitches over the past 3 weeks, so not too shabby. Garden/canning responsibilities have been taking most of my time right now. Here is where I left off last update: And here is where I am now. I know it looks like I am near aContinue reading “SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #17”

Freezing Stuffed Peppers – From Plant to Freezer

Each year I happily and thankfully harvest an abundance of produce from our victory garden and coming up with ways not to waste any of that goodness is always a fun challenge for me. We love stuffed peppers but let’s face it they are a lot of work and take some time to cook. IContinue reading “Freezing Stuffed Peppers – From Plant to Freezer”

SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #16

Happy Sunday! I apologize for not posting last update. We were gone all weekend for my step-son’s wedding. Here is where I left off last time: And here is where I am now. This update isn’t as dramatic as last update but there is a lot of confetti stitches. This SAL (stitch-a-long) is managed byContinue reading “SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #16”

SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #15

Happy Sunday! I am very excited with my progress this update! Here is where I left off last time: And here is where I am now. This SAL (stitch-a-long) is managed by Avis, who’s link is below. We greatly appreciate her keeping all of us on track. Now, I am off to visit the otherContinue reading “SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #15”

SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #14

Happy Sunday! It’s been three weeks since our last update, and considering how busy I have been, I am happy with the progress I made on Joyce’s Rose. Here is where I left off last time And here is where I am now. At this point, I am stitching any part of the project thatContinue reading “SAL-Project Joyce’s Rose #14”

Ripley Victory Garden 2023-Week 5-11

The past 6 weeks have been a hurry up and wait situation. Between baking every weekend and it being too cold, then too hot, I have to admit I am a bit behind! The last two weeks have been great though. I have committed to spending at least an hour a day in the garden,Continue reading “Ripley Victory Garden 2023-Week 5-11”

January-May Cakes – and Step by Step Turkey Camo Cake

Since the beginning of the year, I have been busy every weekend, but one with orders. Here are some of the projects I have worked on 😉 I had two very special cakes I did in this round. One was for a 60th anniversary, and one was for a wedding at our church for anContinue reading “January-May Cakes – and Step by Step Turkey Camo Cake”