Wooden Drying Rack!

Posted by: Tammy

I found a very nice, quality made wooden drying racks back a few years ago at a wood shop in Wallingford, CT. I’ve been on the look out for another one of equal quality and a good ‘spread’ (the way the racks spread out so the clothes don’t hang over each other too much). Well, [...]

Suzy Homemaker?

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I was recently discussing my decision to put my career as a dental hygienist on the back burner in favor of my career in motherhood and homemaking. She listened and then said, “Yeah, but you’re still JUST a Suzy Homemaker.” I agreed and thought nothing of it. Until later. I decided to research Suzy Homemaker. [...]

Springing… UP!

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Spring has solidly arrived here in Connecticut! Thank you, God! After all the snow we had, I had really begun to think we were in the next ice age. One sure sign of spring is seeing asparagus reaching and stretching towards the warm sun. If you haven’t been a regular reader, I wrote about my [...]

Get free stuff!

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We’ve been running a fun challenge in the forums this year, kind of a “Christmas-without-cost” challenge. Every year, we talk about the various homemade things we can give as gifts but there are just some people and some things that you want to give that cost money and even if you make something for gift-giving, [...]

Faith-filled reading

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Okay, I got some good news on my knee injury. The MRI showed no tears that will require surgery but the knee is sprained. I see another orthopedic surgeon Monday morning to get more information on how best to proceed (I’m trying to remember that if I have nothing nice to say about a certain [...]

Rhubarb!!!!!

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My rhubarb is coming up!  It’s actually been coming up for a few weeks now and it’s finally tall enough to begin harvesting. “> Last year I found a fantastic book at the bookstore at Sturbridge Village (OSV.org) entitled, “The Joy of Rhubarb” by Theresa Millang. She has recipes from sweet to savory, sauces to [...]

Spring Blossoms

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My Zachary has such a good eye.  I asked him to take pictures of my spring flowers so I could put them up on the blog while I was laid up with my knee.  He brought me back some beautiful pictures that made me feel like I was out there, where I really want to [...]

Pretty, homemade dishcloths

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I’m laid up right now with a knee injury. It’s not a good time to be off my feet with spring planting and camping, hiking and biking season upon me but it is what it is. I’m praying the orthopedic surgeon has good news for me tomorrow (prayers are welcome and appreciated). In the meantime, [...]

The Abominable Snowman in my Backyard!

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Look at the size of this footprint!!!! “> Okay, so we live in CT where sightings of the famed Yeti have been slim to none but sure was the biggest footprint I’ve ever seen in these parts! Let me explain. We have a septic system.  During the winter, the snow always melts from the top [...]

Making dad famous!

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My dad came to visit with me several times during the maple sugaring season this year. He’s recovering from another back surgery and couldn’t help with collecting syrup or anything but he was handy to have around when I’d run into the house. He could throw a stick or two onto the fire and keep [...]