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

Bloggy Break

I'm having to take a break for a few more days.Tomorrow and Thursday there's a work crew coming to do some work around the Homestead.

And Thursdays my Mom-N-law comes to spend the day .

Hope everyone has a Great week , I'll visit as soon as I can.

Blessins',Lib

34 years

We were married 34 yrs. yesterday. Each yr. we go to our favorite spot in Smokies.Around here we call it our back yard. Cades Cove. We Love it there ,it is Beautiful and so relaxing! Due to rain we had to go a day early but that was fine with us! Here are some pictures of somethings you see there.Theres houses,cabins etc. from where people use to live .Also churches.A store.

The Loop Rd. you drive around is 11 miles. Theres a picnic area with grills and mtn. streams running through.

Most of the time theres wild flowers of some sort in bloom.

Different wildlife you see more early morning and at dusk.

We saw more Bears this trip than we've seen in a few yrs. If you ever come to Cades Cove,PLEASE keep your distance from the wild life. It amazes me the people who gets out of their autos and tries to get very close to wildlife. Send kids close to get a picture. I want to tell them the danger (but I don't) lol they are "wild" not a petting zoo!!!!!!!!!

We Love Cades Cove its our favorite spot in the mtns. Theres so much more you see besides these photos. Its so relaxing!
Every trip I have to check out the cookbooks,I'm a cookbook junkie! :o) They have great cookbooks some with recipes 100-200 yrs. old. Sometimes I think I was born 100 yrs. too late.lol Alot of herbal remedies in some.

Happy 34th Babes!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Blessins',Lib

Blessins'

Life is so Wonderful in so many ways! Right now we're walking the grieving path,otherwise life is Good. The past few days has been overwhelming with grieving !

I wanted to start my day off today counting my Blessins'.

I know no matter how sad we are , how rough the road we travel we can always find someone in worse shape , and Our Blessins' always out numbers the bad!

I have so much to be Thankful for a Loving ,Christian Home, DH and DS that loves me so much .Loving Family and Friends, no debt, plenty of food, a good bed to sleep on, clothes , Our Little Shadow who Brings us so much Joy! I could go on and on.

Hope you take time to count your Blessins' today!

Have aGreat day!

Blessins',Lib

Happy Mother's Day!

Hope everyone has a Wonderful Mother's Day!
I had a wonderful Mom , June 29th she will be gone 9 yrs. Mother's day is still hard for me.
But have Wonderful Memories!

DH's Mom is getting worse and the sis-n-law that helps with her had a busy wk. so we had to fill in for her plus our days.
A Friends has been in the hospital, now doing good now.
And this week has been so hard for my Sisiter. Her 1st yr. without her only child. R.I.P. Jason 12-24-74----2-14-10.He was Little Shadows Dad.My Sister and Hubs has custody of her. We try to help out as much as possible with her. She is such a Blessing. We took them out this a.m. and had them here for supper.

Seems lately there is not enough hours in the day! When Family and Friends needs you , We think we must be there for them!

Happy Mother's day!
Blessins',Lib