Something to Think About for Those Who Homestead or Want that Simple Back to Basics Lifestyle

I have read a blog off and on for quite awhile now that I really enjoy. It is called Maple Grove Farm. The descriptions of farm life and a self sustaining homesteading typle lifestyle are intriguing. In three and a half years, April and her family have made quite a home for themselves. Now, I [...]

A Quick and Yummy Vanilla Milkshake

Hey Y’all,
I’ve always thought that a milkshake had to have icecream in it. Not anymore. I was trying to come up with a cool and delicious treat the other afternoon and started rummaging in the cupboard. I found a can of sweetened condensed milk that had been sitting there since the holidays. Hmmm…. Out came [...]

A Morning in the Kitchen….

Hey Y’all! I’ve been keeping busy in the kitchen this morning. I tried Sue Gregg’s Blender Batter Waffles. I’ve never made waffles before. That’s hubby’s specialty. I think they turned out light and delicious. I used buttermilk, brown rice, and oats. Yummy! After that, I made up [...]

Just Something to Think About… Wishing

Everytime I hear this I cry. There have been so many times during my life that seemed so hard that I wished them away. Perhaps you can agree.
Trace Adkins – New Music – More Music Videos
May God keep us in the moment while preparing us for eternity.
Just Something to Think About….Laura

Rain or Shine?

Hi Friends,
We’re having a nice sunny rainy day. Yes, sunny and rainy at the same time! The sun is shining while I listen to thunder and see the rain coming down. It’s off and on, but odd weather!
Early this morning I ran some errands with the kids. Without a/c in the [...]

Tying Up Loose Ends

It’s the end of June. Time to tie up loose ends around here.
Lowell is finishing up the Joplin Tri-State Shepherd’s Guide. It’s a great directory of Christian businesses. This is a new book to the Joplin area; but, Shepherd’s Guide has been around for years. Click on Shepherd’s Guide [...]

Coming along…

Hi,I must have struck a chord when I mentioned painting. The nice thing about it is that I can do it inside in the air conditioning.
Thanks for all the kind comments.
The project is coming along.
Gotta do laundry and some cooking today also.
Blessings,Laura

Din-G to Creamy

What a scorcher! Well, tonight I’ve got to finish the 3 doors that started all this painting mess. I wish I could show you before and after photos; but, something’s wrong with the little hole on the computer that you put the cord in that transfers photos from the camera. [...]

Up to Our Eyeballs in Tape…Blue Tape

Hi Y’all,
I was cooling off in front of the fan this afternoon after driving around in sweltering heat this morning. Welcome to Southwest Missouri in June! Anyway, I got it in my mind that this place needs some sprucing up. And I have almost a gallon of off white paint left over after [...]

Flowers and Friends

My Friend Sue, of Country Pleasures, wrote about flowers and friendship today. See her blog in my blog list. She mentioned, “My theory is you can always tell a good Mother by the way she tends to her garden and friends. ” [...]