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More Green and Illinois Visit with family-friends.
More Green and Illinois Visit What a week, right?? Dang Joe has been home and Mindy was here from Texas. This week is about More Green and Illinois Visit with family and friends. Okay, lets start here, with more green. This is off the front door of the house. See all those tulip sprouts. YES, I am just a little excited. Joe and I plan on a walk around the tree line tomorrow. I can actually see them from the house. There will be flowers before you know it. If I had to guess there are buds popping out of the ground as I type this. We are going to…
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Cleanup Snow Green and Kitties this week
Cleanup Snow Green and Kitties Here we are mid March, already?? That means that winter decorations need to come down. However, that is not all that is going on, Cleanup Snow Green and Kitties this week. I took all this stuff down and just could not believe that I used so much stuff. Thanks to Joe I got it all down and put away in ONE DAY! To say that I was excited is an understatement. I look all around the house and see empty buckets, vases and cabinets. Uugghh, I need to figure out what I am going to do for Spring decorations now. I love waking up to…
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All the Homestead Green and a Kitty this week.
All the Homestead Green and a Kitty With the days getting longer, the girls are starting to lay a bit more. All the Homestead Green and a Kitty will tell you a bit of what is going on here at my house. We have several chickens here on the homestead. To say we get an assortment of eggs is an understatement. Brown, blue, green and white. Yes, there are several different shades of those colors too. I say there is nothing like a fresh egg. YUMMMM!! When it is nice and sunny Joe and I love to walk the yard. Especially this year. Those 1050 bulbs are going to put…
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Only Succulents and a helper here this week
Only Succulents and a helper here It really was a quiet week this week. The only shenanigans was Stampin’ Bingo on Saturday, however you will have to wait for that post. Only Succulents and a helper here this week. Starting off with a midweek delivery of succulents. These little cuties came via FedEx and I was soo excited. I already have several green succulents. Yes, there are more here, however look at those pink and purple ones. There is even an Aloe called ‘Snow Drift’, top right. I was really wanting a Purple tipped one. Maybe next time though. Have you had succulents? I will have to see if I…
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Seeds Planting Sprouts and Kitties of course
Seeds Planting Sprouts and Kitties We had several very nice days last week. Soo I took advantage of it. Starting off with finding seed heads on last years Zinnias. As you can see there sure are a bunch. However this was only the beginning! I found LOTS! I left them for the birds. The short and mild winter had other plans. Which helped me save some money on Zinnia seeds. I spread them out on paper to dry and also to catch those that fall. this was only the beginning of the fun! I also checked my seed stash. Found that I had several that would benefit from some cold…
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Joes 2023 Country Bouquet Valentines Day card
Joes 2023 Country Bouquet Valentines You know that I always share the card for my sweetie. Joes 2023 Country Bouquet Valentines Day card and coordinating envelope. I created this card to go with a treat box that I created for the 6 Days of Valentine’s Day ideas. Yes, that box was full of chocolates. However, that beautiful box needed a card to go with it. I was sure to use all the same pieces. I added the whole list to the video description. However here is the short list… Soo are you wondering about the butterflies?? Well that is a “thing” for Joe and I. Even the purple. Here is…
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First Week of February 2023 already done.
First Week of February 2023 already done Welcome to another week on the Homestead. This week, the First Week of February 2023 already done. This week my friend, Paula stopped by to hang out with me in the craft room. Guys this smiling face in just one of the reasons I do what I do. I wanted to become a demonstrator to meet new people. However, that has grown to meeting BEAUTIFUL and amazing friends. Hugs sweetie!! Ohhh you guys Junior is such a baby. He does love his couch time. It must happen daily time. I do try to have coffee on the couch but there is are days.…
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Birds Eggs and Kitty shenanigans here this week.
Birds Eggs and Kitty shenanigans The Cardinals are here to say hello from the Birds Eggs and Kitty shenanigans. We have several pairs of these amazing birds. I really love when they come to visit. Donnie especially loves it. He was at the window when I took this photo. I tried to get his ears in the photo. However he did not want to be involved. It has been a bit quiet out here at the coop. I was very happy to see all the beauties the other day. I did figure out why. The light out at the coop has been out. Joe advised that it was not a…
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Finally Snow Snoopervisors and Growth
Finally Snow Snoopervisors and Growth Ohhhh yes, I am excited! Finally Snow Snoopervisors and Growth all from this week on the homestead! All the ground is covered in this beautiful white stuff. I know there are many that do not like it. However, I am not one of those! I live in the Midwest for enjoying all and I mean ALL the seasons! All the Snoopervisors… Two are in training. Starting with Mr. Gorilla Cookies and Junior. Junior made his first look around the new set up in the craft room. He has been enjoying a bit more space and several new friends. Lastly, is Penelope. Let me just say…
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Hello there Eggs and Kitties getting in trouble.
Hello there Eggs and Kitties Well, it has been a bit since I said hello… This week is all about trouble makers. Yes, even me… hahaha. Hello there Eggs and Kitties ALL getting into trouble. I went on a small adventure and I wanted to be sure to “capture” the fun of all these AMAZING butterflies. I love these sunglasses and YES i do actually wear them!! The coffee cup and scarf are gifts from two different friends. I am sooo lucky!! Do they know me or what!! Purple and butterflies make me smile! Here is something else that makes me smile!! Junior has been inside for a month now.…
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Kitties and forgetting things before my travels.
Kitties and forgetting things before So much to get together this week. It was however a Kitties and forgetting things before leaving week. I did not even get out of the driveway before I saw this. Donnie was “scratching” at the storm door wanting to talk with Mr. Gorilla Cookies. He was there long enough for me to notice, park the truck and grab my phone. It was still going on when I continued on. I am hoping that it is a friendly display. However, I am not sure. I will be sure to share a few things from my weekend of shenanigans later this week. I am do not…
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Owl Kitties and colored Eggs all this week
Owl Kitties and colored Eggs Joe and I started the week with a warm day and an Owl House. We are super hopeful that our little Screech Owl find it in time to maybe have a clutch inside. Fun part is that we can see the house from the kitchen slider. Sooo excited to see what happens! All this week is about Owl Kitties and colored Eggs. Here is Mr Gorilla Cookies. He is a sweet boy. Not afraid of people at all!! He has some ear issues that I am working on but soooo sweet!! With all the activity going on here I need to find a good loving…
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I too choose to Keep Smiling no matter what.
I too choose to Keep Smiling I found this today and felt that maybe someone else needed to read it too. Would you agree, that smiling is a choice?? I have been through lots of things. Some small and some not so much. However, I too choose to Keep Smiling. It really is a choice. Goodness knows that times can be tough. And we have loads of choices. This is one that I will pick EVERY time. When I read this, you know what it was a light bulb. Because one day they all will get tired of trying to beat you down. But how about this for some perspective……
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Bald Eagle for the New Year and Junior too.
Bald Eagle for the New Year We are still so excited to end the year with this. However, for me it really was an amazing sight to start the year too. Joe and I have spoken about where we hope out land to go. But seriously a Bald Eagle for the New Year was soo much more then we hoped for. Joe is really hoping to see it again. You know we have some yummy fish here. Just ask the White Tail Deer (and fawn), Giant Blue Heron and Black Crowned Night Heron. They stop by all the time!! Even our resident Green Heron has made this it’s home. Well,…
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A White and Cold Christmas baking and kitties.
A White and Cold Christmas baking Here is where we are going to start this week. A White and Cold Christmas baking and sooo much more!! Starting with the “Blizzard” that did not happen. Okay, it was cold and windy. However when I think blizzard I think a TON of snow. Yeah that did not happen. Although we did get enough that I did not have to see brown for Christmas. WoooHOOOO!! You guys are familiar with Junior, as the outdoor cat. Well, I want to welcome Junior as the house cat. Yes, Mr Bigglesworth is taking very good care of him as you can see here. Sharing his toys,…
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Reminder to be the light, using one candle
Reminder to be the light I am not sure if you remember however it bears repeating… Reminder to be the light. Check out the post from two years ago. HERE!!! Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!!
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Blessed and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Blessed and Merry Christmas to you From us all on the Homestead we want to wish you a very Blessed and Merry Christmas!! Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!!
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May this Christmas Eve be Truly AMAZING!
May this Christmas Eve First, both Joe and I wish that you have a truly AMAZING holiday. May this Christmas Eve be filled with love, hugs and lots of shenanigans!! Joe and I started shenanigans early today, Friday. However, I will share more about that on Monday. Tonight was all about making the last of the refrigerator cookies. I was soo excited that he wanted to help. Not just today, but yesterday too. And NO he did not eat any of the kisses!! Happy Christmas Eve!! Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!!
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More Christmas on the Homestead outside too.
More Christmas on the Homestead outside Here we are one week before Christmas and all through the house all is lite and festive. ow about a bit More Christmas on the Homestead outside too. Last of the light went up this last week. Yes, even the Chicken Coop is now festive. It did not get done with the others because I need to get the electrician to fix my lights. Somehow the plug part was missing. Gee, I wonder why?? haha. So I know the lights are mostly around the pen area, but to me that counts. Here is what I have been waiting to do. Joe and I were…
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Christmas Decorations inside the Homestead
Christmas Decorations inside the Homestead It is getting later, but I still have a few more touches to add to the outside. Today is all about Christmas Decorations inside the Homestead. No not all of them, however, A LOT!!. This first photo was how I ended my day yesterday. The outside was neglected for sure!! Not any more though. Check back next week. I am sure it will be done by then. Here is what you came to see… I am sorry this is not all the decoration, however, several key areas. I usually start with the fireplace, but not this year. After the village was all put up, top…
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Cookies inside Flowers and Decorations peek
Cookies inside Flowers and Decorations Here we are at Monday again… This week on the Homestead has been filled with Cookies inside Flowers and Decorations. Starting Things off was Joe and his Ginger Cookies. He wanted to be sure that my sister knew that he loved them. He also wanted to say thank you! I was working in the craft room and be brought me as plate. They were actually pretty good. Now to find where I can get the package again. Why?? Because Joe does not typically back. Remember the “rolls” from Thanksgiving?? Disaster!! But he has many other GREAT qualities! Guys, I am soo excited!! Sherri gave me…
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Gingerbread Cabin in the Grove dies maybe fall.
Gingerbread Cabin in the Grove dies With all that is going on around here. I know we are getting ready for Christmas. However, I did want to share this alternative ideas using the Gingerbread Cabin in the Grove dies. Guess where you will find this one?? Yup, you guessed, over on YouTube. I even added a bit of details to help this Gingerbread house look a bit more like a cabin. I hope you like this video. Okay, I know it is more fall like… I needed to share this idea. because I could also see this as a winter scene. Imagine the Aspen dies and adding in this cabin…
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The LAST day on Specials from Black Friday!
The LAST day on Specials Today is The LAST day on Specials from Black Friday. Did you see that I am doing a Giving Tuesday to Shop with a Cop for my local Marshall County chapter. I really want to be sure that I can give as much as I can to this fun cause. Did you see my story about why?? Check it out here! I know that time gets away from us so that is why I want to be sure that you will not miss out on this Shopping Special! Do you have a Take Your Pick Tool?? If not here is a bit of information for…
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Goodbye to Fall Hello to Winter all in a week.
Goodbye to Fall Hello to Winter Ohh what a week. Between Thanksgiving and the nice weather I had a ton to do!! We are not only saying Goodbye to Fall Hello to Winter. Penelope decided it was too long since she sat in the front door. I was very excited to see her there. This was Wednesday, I was running around cleaning things up around the porch. So now all 1050 bulbs have been planted… I figured 7 different daffodils, 3 tulips 2 different alliums, and snowdrops. Ohh bring on spring!! I also had 5 trees and a bush left to plant. A maple from my dad, 2 Pink Flowering…
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The Christmas Decorating has begun, Village
The Christmas Decorating And The Christmas Decorating has begun, Starting off with the Village. I will be super busy for the next few days working on all the Wintery things!! Be sure to check back often. You know you will see plenty more. No, not of these boxes, however what was inside of them. Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!!
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Happy Thanksgiving to You and your Family
Happy Thanksgiving to You My family and I want to wish you and your family a happy holiday season. Especially Happy Thanksgiving to You and your family. May your day be filled with laughter, hugs and good food. May everyone arrive safe and healthy. Lastly, may your smile fill the room and bring smiles to everyone you see. Hugs and Have a Great Day getting Crafty!! Look for information this weekend!!
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Snow kitties and Sherri Adventure all week.
Snow kitties and Sherri Adventure The day started with not much, however…. Snow kitties and Sherri Adventure. By the time the snow stopped we had no grass to be found. I know not everyone is excited about it. But it really is time for the white stuff. However, I still have bulbs to plant. I will add that later this week there will be a warm up. I am sure that I can get the last of the bulbs planted. Yes, I am laughing out loud. You should be too!! I love watching they two rough house. All the loud thuds and pitter patter of those big feet. These two…
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More Bulbs tough Decisions and no decisions.
More Bulbs tough Decisions Here we are starting another week. So much, but so little going on I hate to admit. This week is about More Bulbs tough Decisions, I am super excited that the second bulb delivery arrived. This bring the total bulb count up to 1050. Mostly Daffodils, some Tulips and some Alliums. The last order is for the front three flower beds. Two on either side of the walkway and for the Memorial garden. With that being said, I am soo dang excited to see what happens this spring. I literally planted from front to back. You know I will share when things start to pop. It…
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Junior House and Bulb Updates are here…
Junior House and Bulb Updates I have some fun news to share. Today is about Junior House and Bulb Updates. Starting off with this. Junior has been visiting us inside. He is struggling with some BIG choices we think. He actually has been having breakfast inside too. I am hoping that he comes to a decision soon. However, this warm weather we had this Saturday and Sunday is not helping us get him inside. See what I mean. Yes, look closely, that is him and he is suntanning his belly. This was while I was planting bulbs on Friday. No I do not want it to snow yet, but still……
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Fall color Bulbs and Kitties for you this week.
Fall color Bulbs and Kitties There is so much color this year. Have you been enjoying it too?? Today is about Fall color Bulbs and Kitties. Starting off with the Fall color. Here is the Sugar Maple showing off. Amazing how the color is around the top… as if it is not quite ready to let go. However I think my favorite is the different colors as this tree turns. AMAZING!! Apparently this Maple did not want to be missed either. It is almost as red as the Burning Bushes. Humm, I did I show you those yet?? Just wait. This tree is off the deck. This was my view…
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