Gonna be a Simple day

I finished 3 tea towels. Was so nice to stitch again!

Today will be a simple laid back fun day.Little Shadow is with us .

Tomorrow we start care taking again. So for today we will play and have fun.

Hope you have a fun day!

Blessins',Lib

Nesting

Sun. mornings finds us at church, today we are nesting in. DS car broke down ,so he had to use ours for work .

I look forward to a day of rest and nesting in. Seems these special days are rare these days.

It will be nice to rest, sip a cup a......... ,do more stitching, just relax enjoy each others company to the fullest ,relax enjoy a simple day.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessins',Lib

Hope You ..............

Have a Great wk.end! I am still stitching here.Having lots of fun.

Soon it will be time to put up apples, I thought Id work some stitching in before then.

Hope ever one has a Great wk.end!

Blessins',Lib

Stitchin'and a Sippin'

We are enjoying some Beautiful weather . Really cool nights and mornings. Open windows no air, no fans.My Fav kind of weather!

Our summer has been filled with caretaking, putting up food., along with life's everyday stress.So for today I am taking a Break and stitchin' tea towels and sippin' tea.

My sister and Bro.-N-Law is sick ,so we have Little Shadow ,she is helping me stitch.She Loves doing Big Kid stuff.She calls me a Big Kid. lol

My Bro. is in the hoispital ,may come home today.

My Mother-N-law gets worse daily.

Please remember them in your prayers.

Trying to stay positive and Strong for everyone!

Life is stressful at times, but we still have so much to be THANKFUL for!

Hope you have a great day and Thanks for your prayers!

Blessins',Lib

Rain ... And A Cold Front

We had rain and more rain today, now the sun is shining .A cold front is suppose to move in later today and bring more rain with it. I so welcome a cool down!

Hope everyone is having a great wk.end!

Blessins',Lib

I can't wait for..........

Autumn's cool down and Beautiful colors, in these here mtns. :o)
I am so Thankful for this summer's harvest ,and all the food I've been able to put up, its been so hot and miserable! I try not to complain ,I just don't know how to get around it this summer! lol
Hope everyone has a Great week.
Blessins',Lib

Hot Pepper Chow-Chow

Do you find the days are flying by these days? I do!

I've been making jalapeno chow-chow. Its a basic chow-chow recipe and i chopped 6 peppers and put in. The sm. jar I will put in the fridge.

Our temps has cooled down.I welcome that! I look forward to putting up some fall crops, apples, pumpkins, squash ,sweet pots.,greens etc.Making hot tamales for the freezer.

Hope everyone is having a great wk.!

Blessins',Lib

Summer time

I Love Summer's Fresh Veggies! So Yummy!

I will be in the kitchen putting up summers harvest. So good in the winter time.Sure helps on winter's grocery bill!

Hope ya'll have a great day!

Blessins',Lib

One Day At A Time

I try to stay away from the news. Today there was something I wanted to watch.While waiting for what I wanted to watch, they interviewed a guy(an expert) who said he thinks the economy is going to double dip. I didn't think we really came out of the first one. What do you think?

We can only Hope and Pray for the best! And take one day at a time, just the way God gives them to us!

Hope you have a Great week!
Blessins',Lib

Prayer's Needed

Please remember Diane over at Crafty Passions ,in your prayers.
Go by and visit her (see side bar) and show her some Bloggyland Love and support.
Thanks!
Lib

I know I said..........

We are retired now,but busier than ever.(caretaking & canning and freezing) I see I did not upload my pix. in order. I'm tired.
As you can see I've been Putting up food.

I froze corn, and made corn relish. Also blueberries in 1st pic.

If you read my blog, you know we can no longer raise corn, raccoons gets more than we do.

DS is Produce Manager at our local grocery (Food City), they buy their fruits and veggies as much as possible from local Farmers. Now that corn season is here ,he bought 3 bags of corn and brought by Sat.

The store is trying to be as earth friendly as possible.The store where he works won for saving the most money this quarter. Another thing I like about the store the Produce Managers goes on a field trip to all the local Farmers , tour the field ,go to a park and have a picnic from all local grown food. I think with all the hands on its good , if a customer has questions they can answer better. I'm not trying to promote the grocery store .

I can and freeze as much of our food as I can. I like to know what we're eating.

I like autumn foods also . Bobby Sue if youre reading this ,corn will be part of our Thanksgiving feast!Come on Up!:o)

Hope everyone has a Great week.

Blessins',Lib

It's Official

We're now in our sunset years of life. Seems we're busier than ever!

The first Soc. Sec. arrived last wk. Altho it's as tho we've been retired the past few yrs. with DH being laid off ! We do enjoy being together 24x7, and we do realize every couple doesn't enjoy that as we do .

Have a Great wk.

Blessins',Lib

What Is Your Most Requested Dish?

Mine is potato Salad . I make it like my Mom did. I don't use a recipe .

I cube up pots. cook until tender I let them get cold.
I chop up 1 onion, 1 bell pepper ,a few stalks of celery, a few boiled eggs, a few big spoonfuls of sweet relish.Add Mayo and mix.

When we go to a gathering I use 5lbs of pots. if its just use I use about 9 . I always make it a day before I use it to let all the flavors blend.WE always have it for a couple meals .

Been a busy wk. I put up more food (Here "put up food" can or freezing food)
We had 2 storms today alot of good needed rain!
Have a great rest of the wk.
Blessins',Lib

Counting my Blessings

With the temps rising ,care taking, putting up food,everyday stress,etc.,sometimes life gets a bit overwhelming ! I'm trying to take time

to count my Blessings! It does help a Great deal! Gives me a chance to regroup!

We have so much to be so Thankful for!

Hope you take time out to count your Blessins!

Have a great wk.

Blessins',Lib

I Wish You

A week filled with Love,Faith and Hope!

Blessins',Lib

Christmas In July

I know most folks doesn't want to think of Christmas in July . For us crafter's its a must if we have crafts made for Fall and Winter shows. So its that time again crank the ole AC up turn the Christmas music on , get in the Christmas crafting mood.

Have a great wk.end!

Blessins',Lib

Making Sweet Memories

Little shadow wants to cook each trip here. Most of the time she wants to make a cake.

I've eaten this cake before but never made it, it is super easy to make.

Coconut Pecan Pound Cake

1 box yellow cake mix 1 box instant vanilla pudding ( I used coconut pudding)

3/4c oil

1c.milk 3 eggs

1c chopped pecans 1c.coconut

Combine all ingredients and blend well.Pour into a well greased tubed pan bake 375 for 1 hr.

Glaze:

1c.powdered sugar 1Tbsp. milk 1tsp. vanilla

Mix well and pour over hot cake punching holes with meat fork. let cool in pan .

I also made glaze and poured over cake after removing from pan I should of made it a bit thicker .

Fruit salad

1 can peach pie filling 1 can fruit cocktail drained 1 can pineapple chunks drained

Mix together and chill

You can use any type fruit also pie filling Its quick and easy and good.

You can also put in a sm. container of frozen strawberries do not thaw.

It must have worn Little Shadow out she is napping lol Today is our caretaking day for Dh Mom ,she and little Shadow enjoy each other very much!

Hope you and your Sweet Family is making Sweet Memories

Living Green

Being green has always been a way of live for me .Long before it was popular. I don't do everything green, but as much as I can.I make most of my cleaning supplies, I do buy one now and then to find most doesn't work any better than what I can make. I try to use cloth bags as much as possible,cloth cleaning rags. I wash clothes in cold water. Hang alot to air dry.

I have alot of vintage bowls etc. I use daily with glass lids, so no need for plastic wrap or tin foil.I can and freeze as much of our food as possible.

We use this shower timer with an air glass in the shower. All sinks and shower heads has water savers, we use only compact light bulbs. I cook alot in a crock pot, on a hot plate, and use a toaster oven as much as possible.I use as much rain water as I can, I wash dishes in dish pans and use the water to water plants. I buy as much as possible 2nd hand .Recycle as much as possible .Our washer,dryer, freezer,stove,fridge is energy star products. We did replace these with new when we did our reno hoping it will be the last time we have to replace them.

When having to go in the car we make each trip count and plan it where we can do as much as possible each trip out.

I was taught waste not want not, If it aint broke don't fix it. I think alot of our Parents and Grandparents ways that we seemed to get away from through the years, we're finding was the way to go and going back to them.

I know alot of folks doesn't like to discuss death (doesn't bother me) yesterday our newspaper had a write up about a funeral home here going green. Natural ways to bury our Loved ones.

And how more and more folks are choosing to go that route. Also said more folks are bringing their Loves ones body home for viewing,I haven't seen that since 1970s.

I do alot more green living . I think we have to be very careful trying to do green living,I think there's companies out there after money and the products are not worth buying,I also think what works for one household doesn't not work for every household. We just have to find what works for us and go with it. And not do it just because its the latest fad and the cool thing to do.

What are some ways you live green?

Hope you have a Great day!

Green Blessins',Lib

Looking Out My Back Door

These are a few things you would see

What's in your Back yard?

Have aBlessed Day!

Blessins',Lib

My Day Outdoors

Hope you take time to get outdoors and enjoy Nature's Beauty!

Have a Blessed wk.end!

Blessins',Lib

Freshville

Here in the South ,we are slap dap in the middle of Freshville. Everything garden fresh. I Love this time of year ,when cooking with everything Freshville (Fresh from the garden)

We are suppose to get a few days of rain and cool down.I welcome both!

Hope everyone has a great week end!

Eileen ,Its Great hearing from you!:o)

Blessins',Lib

Heatwave, Cooking and Freezing

Our cool down didn't last long. Heatwave is back ! For today I am staying indoors cooking and freezing my months supply of meals.Also I am "Putting up food" as we call it around here, which means canning or freezing food. It will be so good this winter!

Hope you're having a Great week!

Blessins', Lib

Fun Outing

Friday we took Little Shadow to Pigeon Forge ,for a fun outing. We went to the Park at the Old Mill, for a picnic, then fed the ducks, pigeons, and birds.

I love this flowers! The Old Mill is in the background. Growing up my Grandparents lived very close to the Old Mill, back then it was safe to fish in Little Pigeon River, lots of meals were caught there ,by the water wheel.Each trip to The Old Mill sparks lots of Happy Memories for me.:o)

Then off to ride the kiddy rides, a neat little area for smaller kids. Little Shadow loves going to ride the rides, she calls it the Playground. We always enjoy our outing with her .

Hope you have a great Week.

Blessins',Lib

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July Ya'll!
Hope everyone has a Great weekend!
Blessins',Lib

Its Time ............

Its tea time! Have all the chores finished.The weather is Much nicer (cooler) so what else is there left to do but have a tea party with my Fav Little Shadow! Want to join us?

Hope everyone has a great day!

Blessins',Lib

Guest

I went outside this morning to be greeted by 4 goats. As I went closer to take a pic. they turned and walked off .I know you can only see 3 one was in the bend .We never know from moment to moment what will show up here. One time you go out there maybe a deer, goats,raccoons, fox,you never know.When it comes to wildlife we respect them and enjoy them from a distance.

Four legged guest is only one thing of lots and lots of things that makes it fun living here!:o)

Hope you have a Great day, hope some sweet guest drops by to visit you:o)

Blessins',Lib

Flying The Coop

My Brother Ed and I are always on the hunt for things we know each other enjoys. He found me a chicken coop to display a few of my collections on. I don't decorate the norm, I think we should dec. with what we Love and we will enjoy it more. Its a reflection of us and what we like and enjoy.

Ed is an Artist ,you can't see it real clear but notice the little rooster painting he did some years back for me.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Blessins',Lib

Getting My Simple Life Back

I am so ready to live the Simple life again! I have been living it ,but my life has been so full and busy lately. With most all the reno. behind us ,life is once again slowing down and we're Loving it.
It is Official DH is Retired now(since May), just hasn't received his 1st Soc. Sec. check yet, it comes in July.He's been laid off over 2 yrs. now so kinda like hes been retired. I know its not for everyone we're together 24x7 and LOVE it! We started last summer trying to get things done to our home so we wouldn't have to worry with it in retirement yrs. About have that finished up and so glad! :o) few minor things left to do.
This a.m. got busy the yard is mowed, and inside and outside chores are finished. Hurry on over because you want see that often.LOL
We are getting more relaxing time now and getting back to living the GOOD Simple side of Life:o)
Our Little shadow has been gone since Last Sun. she will be home today, so we will have a Great wk.end:o) She calls daily.
Hope everyone has a great wk. end!
Blessins',Lib

Want you Join Me?

With the temps close to 100, its been a busy summer. All the chores are finished.
DH is bringing his Mom for the day. So I am making time to sip tea and enjoy the day!
Want you join me?
Have a Great day!
Blessins',Lib

I want ............

I want to be stitching.But cant seem to find the time.
Yesterday we had a new front door installed , windows ,and insulation. So now I get to wash windows.lol Maybe soon I can stitch.
Hope everyone's having a great week! And staying cool , upper 90s here
Blessins',Lib

Vintage Tea Party

Had a Vintage Tea Party Theme for Little Shadow and Heather .Had a Great time!

Used items that belonged to my Mom and Grandmother which would be little Shadow Great and Great Grandmother"s. I try hard to teach her how Important Family is and make Sweet Memories. And we look for any reason to have a tea party.lol

Tomorrow is our day to bring DH Mom here for the day .Little Shadow comes to visit ,they enjoy each other very much ,and birdwatching, playing with kittens.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Blessins',Lib

Good Ole Summertime

It is hot here!We are having the 3 H's. Hot,Haze,Humid

Its good for the flowers!

The still come to eat. We have tons of birds! Have to fill the feeders daily! Its fun to watch them come eat, all the different colors.

We have Family in this week from Oh. having a Great time!;o)

Hope everyone has a Great day !Stay cool!

Blessins',Lib

The sky Is Falling

No, the sky is not falling ,but some days appears to be.
Just an update . Last wk. DH and Little Shadow was hit by a teenager,They are fine!:o). Being in a parking lot ,the Police says Private Property and will not come out, you exchange info.The girl called her Mom ,she came.All the info she gave Dh turned out to be false! The car is totaled. Of course she was driving a big SUV and no damage to it. The store cameras captured it on tape.Now he has to file a hit and run report.

We had to have a new roof, then the fridge went out.
You know what through all these we are still BLESSED! :o)
More work crews will be here ,so needing to take a few more days off.
Will back as soon as possible.
Have A great week!
Blessins', Lib