Category Archives: Little things

It’s About Time: Recycling with a cause

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

It has been several years since I have purchased any soda for myself. I gave it up when I started making ginger beer on my journey to rid our kitchen and bodies of per-packaged and processed foods and simplify the … Continue reading →

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Hanging pants on the line

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

In February, I mentioned how busy the wrens are around here, building nests where ever they can. A few weeks ago my husband had quite a surprise when he put on a pair of jeans that had just been washed … Continue reading →

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A few little things on my counter ledge

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

There is a nice ledge that sits behind the kitchen sink. It is raised up about 6″ and it is a perfect place to display some of the family antiques and collectibles that I like. This little frog is from … Continue reading →

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My Lawnmover

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

My husband knows I am not feeling well when I ask him to mow the lawn. That means using “my” lawn mower and it is not too often that I let him use “my” lawnmower! ha That was March 24th, … Continue reading →

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Free stuff: Pots

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

I can get all mixed up. Is it the “free” that excites me, or the actual thing that is free that excites me? You know, it is a little of both. I have gotten more picky about taking free stuff … Continue reading →

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Unlikely friends

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

My neighbors have four cats, all of which have wandered up onto their property looking for a good home and they found one. Blackie was the most recent and he has been there two years this summer. If I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Tiny cards

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

Last fall when my niece was visiting, we spent some time making cards. At the end of our visit there was a lot of paper scraps and supplies spread all over my work table upstairs. My niece picked up a … Continue reading →

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The wrens are at it…

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

It feels like spring in South Texas. My apple tree has some buds appearing, one of the peach trees has it leaves almost opening up, and the wrens are sneaking into the back screen porch to build nests. I am … Continue reading →

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I sent my husband to the library

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

Our library has a section where the books are for sale. The hardcover books are $2 and paperbacks $.50 – What a deal. This little area has saved us a lot of money. I was up at the library last … Continue reading →

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Replacement lids

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

You can order replacement lids for your corning-ware, Pyrex storage and baking dishes I was at my Father-in-Laws house 2 years ago for a visit. I did a lot of cooking and freezing of different meals for his freezer and … Continue reading →

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