Eight tasks to begin making Meg’s house move in ready is just for the work she is doing prior to movng in. Making lists at different stages will help us to stayed focused on all the to do’s ahead. The azalea bloomed! Doesn’t it look pretty against the grey and black exterior? Anyone who has … Read More about 8 Tasks to Begin Making Meg’s House Move In Ready
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How Does Shopping Turn Into a Date?
How does shopping turn into a date? It all started when Jim said. ‘I’m going to Target.” Wait!! What? The man doesn’t go to Target. I go to Target, not him. Can I go too? We only have one car and I do like going places with my husband! He made me wait while he … Read More about How Does Shopping Turn Into a Date?
Starting the Organic Garden
Starting the organic gardening planting is happening! Jim plans ahead for what to plant every year. Jim is an organic gardener. He composts. He is careful to use only organic materials. His care means delicious vegetables for us! meet our organic gardener and landscaper My husband, Jim is our gardener and landscape designer. Once he … Read More about Starting the Organic Garden
Meg’s Cute New Older House
This week Meg will be the proud owner of this little gem of a house! Isn’t it cute? I think it has a cottage look. Do you? The front looks so stylish and welcoming with its great exterior color and shiny black shutters but like a lot of little gems….it needs some polishing. Okay, a … Read More about Meg’s Cute New Older House
Mother’s Day Brunch Goodness!
It was Mother’s Day. It was a particularly special one in DC with most of our children, our son-in-law and soon to be daughter-in law. It was a feast of love and food. Robert invited us down for Mother’s Day. He booked rooms for us in the hotel that was part of his … Read More about Mother’s Day Brunch Goodness!
Easy Quick Eats for Family and Company
Stuffed ham and swiss roll ups with fresh fruit Having company for the weekend? easy blast from the past meal Here is a quick easy blast from the past meal with an update. Stuffed rollups with deli ham and swiss cheese! Delicious, Easy to make. Easy to serve. Easy clean up. Perfect. When our adult … Read More about Easy Quick Eats for Family and Company
Sour Cream Bundt Cake for Summer Baking
Meg loves to bake. She is learning to make our favorites from the past and new ones that catch her fancy! Last night she was explaining that she wanted to build a list of recipes she likes. Gosh, that is a goal of mine for this blog… to record and share family … Read More about Sour Cream Bundt Cake for Summer Baking
The Traveling Teacup Comes to Lancaster
The traveling Teacup visits Good morning! Miss Tessa Rose is visiting! I’m so excited to show her some of Lancaster County, my home. First, a little background. Miss Tessa Rose came to me from Kari at Me and my Captain in sunny Florida. The Traveling Teacup was started by Barbara, a lover of tea and … Read More about The Traveling Teacup Comes to Lancaster
Bedrock Truth to Depend On
As long as there is darkness in this world, we’ll be tempted to disengage or give in to anxiety and fear. But over and over, Scripture tells us not to fear. As Jesus said, “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world … Read More about Bedrock Truth to Depend On
Giverny Monet’s Gardens
It was like driving through an impressionist painting. I could totally understand the draw of Normandy for artists. It was glorious, like a time of worship. I don’t have the words to descibe the landscape beauty and light we saw aa we drove to Monet’s Home and Garden, Giverny in Normandy, France. It was a … Read More about Giverny Monet’s Gardens