Whirley-Pop Vs. Microwave Popcorn

We have converted.  We have stopped buying microwave popcorn and purchased a whirley-pop popper.  I can remember my mother making popcorn for us that way as a child.  My kids love the flavor much better than the microwave popcorn.  I’ve never been they type of person to “cook” or “bake” food in the microwave, but have reheated foods a lot.  For us, the purchase of the whirley-pop was well worth it. Now, the next step is to find organic corn for the popper.

Today is another laundry detergent making day.  It will fill a 5 gallon bucket.

Fallen tree branches and Twigs

The Top Five Ways to Use Fallen Tree Branches and Twigs

End of Winter ~ Ideas for Next Winter

HeliumIdeas for a winter picnic in the snow

Kid Funny

"Mom I had a terrible dream last night," said by my 9 year old daughter.

"Really?"

"Yes, I dreamed that I had to share my slippers!"

I am busy crocheting, and previously tried a new pattern.  I'm wanted one that would last.  The ones I made her 2 years ago have already split open in the toe and are not too thick on the bottom.  As soon as I finished the pair in her size, she had them on her feet.

I like the fact that these have an inner insert for added thickness.  Who knew my daughter would be wanting them?

I have to say though, I will be trying other versions of slipper patterns.  I am sure they will all be wanting a new pair next Christmas too.

Inspiring Flowers

My dear husband surprised with me these gorgeous, brightly colored flowers.  Then a few days later, my oldest daughter brought home 2 roses for me.  I placed them in an old canning jar in my kitchen window.  I love fresh flowers in the house, and can't wait for summer to cut them from my own gardens.

New Additon to Our Farm ~ Meet Misty and Orion ~ Dairy Goats

~Misty~

1 week old La Mancha doeling

~ Orion ~

9 month old La Mancha buck

Orion only has one horn, because the people who originally had him, dehorned him.  One horn grew back.  A woman rescued them and we are blessed to add them to our farm.

Code "Coaster"

We have discovered a way to keep the family from using a bazillion cups in a day.  We now keep coasters in our cupboard.  They are all different, with different colors, and some crocheted.  When a person takes a cup, they take a coaster to place their cup on, and it's a code to me that they are not done with it for the day.  Less dishes = less work and less water and less detergent. 


The kids will typically get a glass of juice in the morning and were getting new cups throughout the night, causing me to wash dishes more often.  Now, we have a "code" to reduce use.  Yea!