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Me and Grands Autumn Apple Picking

Autumn Apple Picking

September 12, 2020 4 Comments

12 Sep

It was Tuesday. Must be a good day to go apple picking. Yes, school is in session but not all the grandkids are doing in-person school. So that means the other three along with my daughter and I can go on outings! Autumn where we live means apple picking. Of course, by the time Nancy … Read More about Autumn Apple Picking

Pie Tyranny

September 11, 2020

11 Sep

Silence. Even though the dishwasher is running for the umpteenth time and humming sounds are drifting down from the laundry room, I can hear Meg rummaging in the kitchen. There are no dogs vying for attention. They are napping.  Me too, soon.  No meals to prepare.  Instead it is rummage and forage for yourself.  It’s … Read More about Pie Tyranny

Teasing Fall Around the House

September 9, 2020 20 Comments

9 Sep

With the start of school and all the unexpected hot and humidity here in Lancaster PA, got to tell you, going full out with fall decor is tough.   I walked out this morning and the air was so heavy and the fall smells odors of Lancaster hangs heavy in the air.   Cow manure fertilizer.   So … Read More about Teasing Fall Around the House

Compost Rules Including Ones for My Kitchen

September 7, 2020 9 Comments

7 Sep

Summer is drawing to an end. Fall is in the air! Cooler mornings! Fall also means leaves will be falling soon, I promise! If you need to seed your yard for grass, that time is coming soon. Spring flower blooming bulbs must be planted in the fall before the first frost. Jim has created an … Read More about Compost Rules Including Ones for My Kitchen

Tomatoes Galore!

September 2, 2020 34 Comments

2 Sep

Tomatos Galore!! Our summer garden is still producing. Just look at these brightly colored yellow sweet peppers. There are a few zucchinis and yellow squashes coming in too. I have stewed and frozen several gallon bags of tomatoes. No, I don’t can. My daughter does. My mom did until she didn’t have to any more. … Read More about Tomatoes Galore!

Chicken Marsala Made Easy

August 24, 2020 43 Comments

24 Aug

One of our favorite main dishes is Chicken Marsala. I started making it at home when we stopped eating out! My husband and I often ordered it. No more. I had no idea how easy it was to make. Chicken Marsala is a classic dish but unlike many classic dishes it is actually both affordable … Read More about Chicken Marsala Made Easy

Glitter, Glue & Grandkids

August 15, 2020 6 Comments

15 Aug

It was a perfect day to go outside and make some sparkle! These cute like pumpkin are not sophisticated. However, they are happy and imperfect that will add some very special sparkle and light to your decor. Here’s how the sparkle happened. One beautiful sunny day, I headed over to my daughter’s with a box … Read More about Glitter, Glue & Grandkids

Cultivating Contentment

August 3, 2020 4 Comments

3 Aug

It’s Monday morning. Yesterday was a day of rest. Taking a bit more time to reflect on the past week and to plan for the next coupled with thanksgiving and prayer is restorative. It is part of practicing the art of contentment. And don’t we need that not just for these days of nothing feeling … Read More about Cultivating Contentment

Hosta Leaves for the Dining Room

July 8, 2020 2 Comments

8 Jul

I stepped out on our back porch and there was a pile of hosta leaves Jim had trimmed. I had hoped to cut some flowers but we were in-between blooms. Hostas are easy to grow plants that fill out nicely for borders and color in your yard, large or small. I had not looked at … Read More about Hosta Leaves for the Dining Room

Summer Strawberry Fun

June 19, 2020 3 Comments

19 Jun

Strawberry Picking Season is here! Impromptu strawberry picking! A friend posted photos on FB of a local strawberry farm open for picking. I texted the link to family. Let’s go! Nancy texted back, “Let’s go!”. The field closed at noon; it was 11 am. There was no primping, come as you are! Mask ready, we … Read More about Summer Strawberry Fun

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Did your family do a book exchange over the holida Did your family do a book exchange over the holidays? I shared some of the books we gave and revived.  I so enjoy reading and selecting just the right book to give to loved ones.  Read more here.  https://bushelandapickle.com/books-to-start-the-year/ #lovetoread #bookexchange #booklist #kidsbooks #gift #novels #nonfictionbooks
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It’s Christmas Eve. Amy made this charcuterie b It’s Christmas Eve.  Amy made this charcuterie board for us tonight. We’ll eat take out later. Yes, take out!  Thankful for my family. It’s a different for us this year. Celebrating with family in Jan. Remembering this is the night we tell the story again of our Savior’s birth!  May your evening be blessed with His love and peace. #christmaseve #our Savior’sbirth #chacuterieboard #family #ohnightdivine
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Did your family do a book exchange over the holida Did your family do a book exchange over the holidays? I shared some of the books we gave and revived.  I so enjoy reading and selecting just the right book to give to loved ones.  Read more here.  https://bushelandapickle.com/books-to-start-the-year/ #lovetoread #bookexchange #booklist #kidsbooks #gift #novels #nonfictionbooks
Happy New Year!!! Have a wonderful beginning of th Happy New Year!!! Have a wonderful beginning of this new year. Praying for a fresh hopeful year.  #newyear #hope #newbeginnings #fresh
Today, I’m keenly aware of God’s blessing for Today, I’m keenly aware of God’s blessing for me. Though this year has been like no other, it has been an exercise in faith strengthening. I’m praying that my eyes and heart will look and find wonder in my life from God each day. May you experience the wonder of life today and those coming year. #wonderoflife #Godsblessing 
#faithstrengthening #newyear #resolutions ##openeyes #fulllife ##exerciseoffaith #blessings #dailyliving #amyjohnsart #porcelain #handcraftedceramics #morningsun #beautyofcreating #creativity #arts
Merry Christmas! Afternoon break with coffee and f Merry Christmas! Afternoon break with coffee and freshly baked biscotti. Cranberry, almonds and lemon zest.  Amy made them for us. It’s been a quiet day for the 4 us which seems fitting this season of COVID, separations and still being blessed every day. The flurry of family photos being texted, FaceTime calls and zooming are gifts! May you know His love and peace today. #merrychristmas #gifts #biscotti #afternooncoffee #familytogether #giftoflove
It’s Christmas Eve. Amy made this charcuterie b It’s Christmas Eve.  Amy made this charcuterie board for us tonight. We’ll eat take out later. Yes, take out!  Thankful for my family. It’s a different for us this year. Celebrating with family in Jan. Remembering this is the night we tell the story again of our Savior’s birth!  May your evening be blessed with His love and peace. #christmaseve #our Savior’sbirth #chacuterieboard #family #ohnightdivine
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appe Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,  “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
 and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. “ Luke 2:13-14  #Christmasmessage #shepherds #peace #christmaseve #langelsannouncment #greatjoy #glorytoGod
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Last week of Advent. ‘His name shall be called I Last week of Advent. ‘His name shall be called Immanuel, a name that means God is with us. ‘ Matthew 1:23.  So easily said yet so profoundly true. So hard to grasp but so grateful of the truth. God is with me. Takes my breath away!  #advent #Christmas #week4ofadvent #matthew1:23 #graditude #Immanuelhascome #immanuel #godiswithus
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