tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66941895376368316872024-03-06T22:34:25.292-05:00Happily Ever AfterLife is the fairytale you make itAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-51961377763973521922014-11-25T13:30:00.000-05:002014-11-25T15:44:49.862-05:00A Happy Thanksgiving to All!
I've been working on a plethora of projects, but none so enjoyable and relaxing as crocheting.
I've slowly developed my crocheting skill as I've worked on more projects this year. I'm thrilled to be able to offer some scarves and such in my Etsy store, TheHuntshire.
As I spend this afternoon winding down with a cup'a tea, some good jams by Bon Iver, and continuing some work on my latestAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-75705616957255366802014-11-22T09:30:00.000-05:002014-11-22T09:36:41.864-05:00Thanksgiving Prep- It's not too late!
Thanksgiving can be a cozy and festive holiday with lots of time for catching up with friends and relatives...if you're well prepared. Here's some of my Thanksgiving prep list. You can print it and check off as you go!
○ Order the fresh entrée (turkey, goose, duck, rack roast. etc) if you haven't already. Set the pickup date for Tuesday or Wednesday.
○ Check RSVP's.&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-34644200606438505192014-11-21T09:00:00.000-05:002014-11-25T09:57:39.900-05:00Pigture of the Wheek: Luna is the Autumnal Guinea Pig
Here's a re-blog in case you don't yet follow The Piggals' photo-blog on Tumblr called Pigture of the Wheek
Seriously, why wouldn't you want this cuteness in your Tumblr feed every week?!!
She was so good for her photo shoot! I felt a bit ridiculous while I was crocheting the scarf for her, but I think it turned out kinda cute. I am elbows-deep crocheting a stack of scarves Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-73849845700499076682014-11-21T01:30:00.000-05:002014-11-25T09:51:16.227-05:00How to Make an Autumn Care Package!
Christmas is coming soon with all of the gifts and cards and well wishes, but that doesn't mean that you have to wait to send a care package to someone you love.
It's a great time to show someone that you are thinking of them! Sending a care package before Christmas can show that you don't just want to give them a gift because society dictates that you should. A Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-13757386641276615172014-11-17T10:00:00.000-05:002014-11-17T10:00:08.894-05:00Gooey popcorn balls without corn syrup!My mother lives hundreds of miles away and we haven't seen each other in many years so staying connected is sometimes more involved than a telephone call. We both have subscriptions to Netflix and so one of the ways we remain confederate is by ordering the same movie or TV series and watch "together". Currently my husband and I are watching Dr. Who season 3 "with" my mother. TheAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-76480597388967852062014-11-14T12:30:00.000-05:002014-11-14T20:37:29.835-05:0030 Days of Dead - Free Grateful Dead MP3 DownloadsI am extremely frugal when it comes to buying music and I will almost always wait for a deep discount before buying, so I just love it when one of my favorite bands offers free authorized music downloads!
The Grateful Dead archive site has run a promotion called 30 Days of Dead for many years; one month during which fans can download a 320Kbps MP3 daily of an unreleased and unique Grateful Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-14098263309636453422014-11-11T15:02:00.000-05:002014-11-11T15:02:39.876-05:00The Taste of Autumn Pumpkin PiePumpkin pie is all about the spices, the texture and flavor of pumpkin, and that burnt orange color.
I love pumpkin pie. I love the simplicity. I love the warm and inviting color. I love that it embodies seasonal flavors in a not-too-sweet package. But why do so many recipes get it wrong?
If you follow the label directions of the famous pumpkin puree brand, you will get a decentAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-76337823161562593092014-11-07T10:15:00.000-05:002014-11-07T10:15:02.370-05:00See my buddy, Mr.Groundhog We have a few fat, adorable groundhogs on our property. This one
doesn't mind my company so I filmed him while he was eating one day.
His day time hidey-hole is in the vid behind him. This was filmed last autumn.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-53297426962266112732014-11-05T12:14:00.000-05:002014-11-05T12:52:25.391-05:00Why I haven't blogged in a monthWell, I'm sure no one is sitting around wondering what I've been up to in my month of absence, but for posterity or for the curious, I'll share.
Almost exactly a month ago I got back into the most addicting game, World of Warcraft. I hadn't played since the 2012 release of the last expansion, Mists of Pandaria.
I really enjoyed it but since then we have moved out to the boonies where highAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-48454840033676738632014-10-01T13:37:00.001-04:002014-10-01T13:45:22.757-04:00Earning Amazon Gift Cards with Bing
I just redeemed my Bing Rewards points for another $5 Amazon gift card! I've lost count of how much I've earned, but it's well over a hundred dollars. I've redeemed for Amazon gift cards (I'm obsessed with shopping there!) and Xbox Live gift cards the most.
If you want to sign up too, just follow my referral link (I'll get a 200 point credit boost to my Bing account Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-3193993261828043172014-09-30T17:30:00.000-04:002014-10-01T13:53:07.083-04:00Pigture of the Wheek! Week #1
I started a cute Tumblr called "Pigture of the Wheek".
It will feature an adorable, original guinea pig picture every week!
Remember to "Follow" when you get there so you'll get to see a delightful piggy weekly.
Wheek!
✿ Buttercup reads a book ✿
The first featured guinea pig picture of the week!
I don't have enough blogs/photo journals/projects (HA!) so IAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-334369340899722482014-09-12T17:46:00.000-04:002014-11-05T12:53:34.689-05:00The Motivation Train has Entered the Station!I'm not sure what's caused the sudden rejuvenation of spirit I've felt in the last couple of weeks, but I'll ride this train until it gets to where it's going! I've really felt motivated to plan a house-hunting trip to the Catskills, knuckle-down on my nutrition and exercise regimen , and get a few crafts projects done! Yes, I said DONE!
This kind of confluence almost never happens, and I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-47077174921706464832014-08-12T18:50:00.000-04:002014-08-12T18:50:06.471-04:00Lazy, Rainy Summer DayIt's been a lazy, rainy summer day. I spent the morning on the porch finishing A Book By Its Cover, the fifth book in the Guideposts series I am reading called Secrets of Mary's Bookshop. I previously wrote a review about the first book in the series and intend to share my opinions about the others soon.
Anakin lounging on the pillows enjoying the lazy, rainy day
I love Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-84901058611479985622014-08-08T12:30:00.000-04:002014-08-08T12:30:01.873-04:00Book Review: A New Chapter by Kristin Eckhardt 2012A New Chapter by Kristin Eckhardt
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Book #1 - Secrets of Mary's Bookshop
Guideposts series
My first experience with a Guideposts book series was an enjoyable one. This first book in the Secrets of Mary's Bookshop series entitled "A New Chapter" and written by Kristin Eckhardt managed to paint a lovely picture of a fictional seaside town based in the Cape Cod area ofAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-83331420193978917552014-07-24T16:35:00.003-04:002014-07-24T16:38:15.139-04:00Don't have lunch with me at LJS!I recently had a very disappointing lunch at Long John Silver's in Orange, VA.
Read my Review of LJS on Yelp to see what happened!
What would you think of this meal??
You can comment about my review and commiserate with me right here on my blog :)
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0LJS 320 North Madison Road, Orange, VA 22960, USA38.2521483 -78.11435269999998438.2520998 -78.114431699999983 38.2521968 -78.114273699999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-35904265863736897992014-07-21T14:52:00.000-04:002014-07-21T14:52:05.716-04:00Book Review: Under the Dome by Stephen King 2009Under the Dome by Stephen King
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I felt as if I were under a dome as I was reading this novel by Mr. Stephen King. I began as an optimistic reader, curious, and ready for the ride to start. As I neared the end, I felt like I was running out of oxygen and my taste buds were gummed up with poisonous soot that I couldn't wait to spit out and be done with. While I admire Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-89912199540172293632014-07-17T19:14:00.000-04:002014-11-05T12:53:20.993-05:00Beautiful Skies and Promises of Better Days
One of the things that I am so thankful for since moving here to the mountains is the beautiful and awe-inspiring vistas. Natural beauty is abundant here and even on the foggiest, dreariest, coldest day, the soul-filling serenity is as boundless as God's Love.
I have many days that I spend in pain and imagine how much harder my life would be if I didn't have the benefit of being able to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0Rapidan, VA 22733, USA38.358369 -78.08801289999996738.159062500000005 -78.410736399999962 38.5576755 -77.765289399999972tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-55470987113701495882014-07-17T12:30:00.000-04:002014-07-17T12:30:00.402-04:00Have Lunch with Me: BBQ Chicken
Have Lunch with Me: BBQ Chicken
Today's leftover to recreate was a portion of chicken that Hubby and I had grilled over the weekend. It'd be great just reheated, but even better shredded and doused in BBQ sauce and served on a piece of whole wheat toast.
Strip all of the meat from the bone.
Heat a pan to med-low and add a smidge of olive oil.
Add chicken to the heated pan
Add BBQ sauceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-13424344328975666632014-07-15T00:30:00.000-04:002014-07-15T07:54:14.434-04:00Have Lunch with Me: Biscuits 'n ChowdaEven though I'm a housewife with lots of time during the day to piddle around and do what I like, I'd rather spend my time on one of my many projects than cooking and cleaning. I love cooking and I actually don't mind cleaning, but it loses its appeal when it's just for me. I cheat by making fast, simple, easy-to-clean up lunches for one like this one:
Biscuits 'n Chowda
My easy Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-27601091443789409692014-07-14T13:25:00.000-04:002014-07-14T13:25:31.533-04:00How to Clean a Midwest Guinea Pig Cage with Fleece Bedding
The guinea pig area
I've been asked how I clean my guinea pigs' Midwest Cage so I thought I'd post a photo tutorial on my process in case anyone wanted some tips.
I adopted these three girls, who I lovingly call The Piggals, a short time ago and my husband and I are building them a big habitat, but in the meantime they are living in the 8 sq ft. cage that they came home in. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-65782299960653305512014-07-11T12:30:00.000-04:002014-07-11T12:30:00.931-04:00Have Lunch with Me: Strawberries & Cream
Strawberries & Whipped Cream
I'm slimming down my meals and adding extra time to my daily workouts so I can look and feel my best for my upcoming trip to Myrtle Beach. Today's lunch is a simple and healthy one: Strawberries with whipped cream.
Wash and dry 8ounces of strawberries (this was about 10 berries) right before putting this snack together since berries will spoil Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-16493362945512435622014-07-10T17:30:00.002-04:002014-11-05T13:00:01.066-05:00Journaling about the market, picnic, mowing, and a low country boil
Mike & I had a busy Saturday:
We headed into town to go our weekly shopping and about half-way there I remembered that Saturday mornings there is a local farmer's market that we keep missing. At first I thought it was in Orange, VA so Mike turned around to head in that direction...as soon as he did, I remembered for sure it was in Culpeper, VA which was where we were heading to begin Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0Rapidan, VA, USA38.29544044417802 -78.0178841758300938.282978944178019 -78.038054175830084 38.30790194417802 -77.9977141758301tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-3616857581041821162014-06-27T12:30:00.000-04:002014-07-22T09:59:29.067-04:00L'Oreal Too Dimensional Nail Polish Review
L'Oreal Color Riche in Too Dimensional #136 ($6.99 US)
The L'Oreal Paris website states that the Color Riche Nail line delivers "intense color, luxurious shine and 10-day wear...when used with Colour Riche® One Stop Base base coat and Top of the Line top coat."
This is a textured medium purple base with assorted sizes and colors of glitter. There are very fine particles of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-30064640365565065822014-06-26T12:30:00.000-04:002014-11-05T12:54:51.434-05:00Have Lunch with Me: Shrimp Salad!
Have Lunch with Me: Refreshing Shrimp Salad!
This is another light and easy lunch that this housewife adores! It's my go-to in the summertime when I want light and cool fare.
No hot oven or stove! Filling! No guilt! Ready in minutes!
Perfection!
I always have frozen shrimp on-hand for little lunches like this one. I buy them on sale, usually buy-one-get-one-freeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6694189537636831687.post-61072480340384674772014-06-25T14:02:00.000-04:002014-11-05T12:56:13.552-05:00Have Lunch with Me: Bubba Burger!
To continue the "Have Lunch with Me" series, I'll share this deliciously juicy Bubba Burger I had for lunch!
Trader Joe's Garlic Salt: The star of my burgers!
I used one of the frozen Original Bubba Burger patties and cooked it in a small nonstick skillet over a Medium flame until it was juicy on top and then I seasoned it with garlic salt and flipped it. I toasted an onion Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00238098809502382452noreply@blogger.com0