I have made mention that Hubby and I are doing house renovations this year, and I have blogged about a few of them. This is our original renovations list: ● Do something with the built-ins in the family room ● Get Hubby to do something with the built-ins in his office ● Install hardwood flooring … Read More about Renovations Completed
I Need Your HELP! Holiday Cookie Recipes!
The first three weeks of December I will be running a Holiday Cookie Recipe every weekday. I have many of my own as well as some from my grandmother. Hubby is going to do his part for this series by eating a lot of holiday cookies the next two months as I prepare the cookies … Read More about I Need Your HELP! Holiday Cookie Recipes!
Niagara Falls – Summer 2013
When I took the spring pictures of Niagara Falls back in April, an idea formed that I would take pictures of the Falls all four seasons. Hubby and Max were good enough to go up last month with me again, and we took more pictures of the Falls on a bright summer day! The weather … Read More about Niagara Falls – Summer 2013
Do You Like Your Kindle?
Hubby saw that Pickles comic strip a few Sundays-ago, and immediately told me, “That one is for you!” I have a love-hate relationship with our e-reader; I love to hate it. I like to hold a book in my hands. I like to feel the weight of the paper. I like to flip the pages. … Read More about Do You Like Your Kindle?
Kale Chips
Kale Chips Recipe By Ann Easy to make, deliciously crispy Kale chips! This Kale Chips recipe will turn even those that do not normally care for Kale, into Kale Lovers!! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Ingredients: ● 2 TBSP Olive Oils ● Fresh Kale ● Salt ● Parmesan Cheese Directions: ● Preheat … Read More about Kale Chips
Shark Week!!
Shark Week starts tonight! YAY!
Our CSA Share
This is the diary of our CSA share this year. The cost of a full share is $545 for 22 weeks (this CSA offers a winter share) which will bring us to the last week in October, and works out to $24.75 per week. Western New York weather is such that June is lightest CSA … Read More about Our CSA Share
Adult Fruit Drink
Hubby is always saying he doesn’t get enough fruits or vegetables in his diet, so when he told me about a quick fruit-liquor his mother makes, I decided to give it a go. Liquored Fruit 3 pints Fresh Berries (I used raspberries and blueberries) 1 cup White Rum 1 cup White Sugar ● Place fruit … Read More about Adult Fruit Drink
It’s A Mr. Max Post!
When last I wrote about Mr Max, he was one sick little doggie. Since that time, he’s made great strides in his recovery. Once the surgical vet discovered he has arthritis in his hips and mild hip dysplasia Max got a series of Adequan shots. This seemed to help, although we won’t really know unless … Read More about It’s A Mr. Max Post!
Our New Chandelier
On our long list of renovations this year, was finding, and installing, a new dining room chandelier. I had asked for your help back in April, and many of you were kind enough to chime in! We ended up purchasing the Polished Chrome Crystal Candle Chandelier I listed in that April post, and it arrived … Read More about Our New Chandelier