Friday, February 22, 2013

Our Beaver Lodge

›
We live on a marsh or floodway that borders the Fox River.  We never know what nature will bring to us.  Some years we are so flooded that t...
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Antique Coffee Grinders

›
Recently I blogged about planned obsolescence and the fact that things are not made to last.  I talked about buying a microwave less than tw...
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Another Winter Storm

›
Say it isn't so...not another snowstorm.  We were so spoiled last winter with hardly any snow and warmer temperatures.  Now don...
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Lattice Topped Chicken

›
Guess what, it's recipe Tuesday again. We had a busy day so I decided to make something that I could assemble and then bake when we go...
Monday, February 18, 2013

Egg Cartons and Berry Baskets to Give Away

›
The Fly Lady (www.flylady.net) says that you should set the timer for 15 minutes and declutter.  If you do that everyday, things get organiz...
Sunday, February 17, 2013

Circus Train Memory

›
Today I was looking through some old photos.  I came upon one of the Christmas projects my husband Mike made for one of our grandchildren.  ...
2 comments:
Saturday, February 16, 2013

Winter Grunge

›
Spring is right around the corner.  How do I know this?  Not from the temperature outside because it is 9 degrees right now.  Not from the d...
Friday, February 15, 2013

Thrift Stores Aren't What They Used to Be

›
I was really looking forward to today.   My husband was going to Fond du lac to get our car serviced.  I knew that city had a huge St. Vi...
Thursday, February 14, 2013

If Valentine's Day means Love, Then Everyday Should be Valentine's Day

›
Today is Valentines Day.  I suppose I should write something about it.  I really don't want to, I think it is ridiculous and created for...
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

My Dad is a Hero

›
  Yesterday we had a wonderful day.  My dad is 88 years old and he lives with us now.  We are so fortunate that he has a great memory...
4 comments:
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Stuffed Pepper Soup and Croutons

›
We had a really busy day and got home so late, I didn't cook.  We stopped to eat on our way home.  I will write tomorrow what we did tod...
Monday, February 11, 2013

Rag Rugs

›
Ever since I can remember I have crocheted rag rugs.  Our great grandparents made them and probably many generations before that.  Nothi...
Sunday, February 10, 2013

Sturgeon Spearing

›
For anyone familiar with Lake Winnebago and it's connecting rivers in Wisconsin, this weekend is a big deal.  I had no idea what a f...
Saturday, February 9, 2013

Planned Obsolescence

›
A few weeks ago I spoke of how I was not having good luck with some of the things I use everyday.  The first thing was my camera.  I use it ...
Friday, February 8, 2013

Easy Storage Container

›
Yesterday I wrote about how to make wool dryer balls to soften clothing in the dryer.  I mentioned that I have a big stash of yarn from left...
1 comment: