Monthly Archives: August 2013

How To Clean Your Washing Machine

I know it seems silly to say that you need to wash your washing machine, but it is probably a good idea.  You clean your clothes in it – so it would be a logical conclusion to think that you … Continue reading

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Dilly Beans!

It is so much fun canning with other people!   A friend came over with a whole lot of beans from her garden -so we decided to pickle them or another name for them is Dilly Beans.  I have Dilly Beans … Continue reading

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The Fall Garden Planted, Almost

This weekend was gorgeous and since the garden is now fenced – I really wanted to get a fall garden in.  This year, I think was the first one in 11 years where I have not had a garden.  I … Continue reading

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Knitted Treasure Purse

It has rained a lot here and when I can’t be out on the land I need to keep myself busy.  I was looking for a quick project that was also easy and I found one on the Red Heart … Continue reading

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Pickled Beets

As I have said many times in my beet posts – we LOVE beets in our house.  I have never been a big fan of pickled beets and I think is was more fear than dislike.  While at a lunch, … Continue reading

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Many Jobs, Many People – The Crop Mob At Work Again!

This past Saturday was our turn to host the crop mob.  I had been looking forward to this and making the list of jobs that I wanted to get accomplished with so many people’s help.  Stella was looking forward to … Continue reading

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Knitted Headband

I have been working on a wire knitted necklace for some time now and was hoping it would be today’s blog – but no such luck.  That project has become a bigger undertaking than I anticipated or had time for … Continue reading

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Crispy Cucumbers

We were in Charlotte a couple of weekends ago and my aunt served these wonderful cucumbers with dinner.  I had to ask for the recipe.  I made a batch at home and they were gone in 1 evening – Stella … Continue reading

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Bread and Butter Pickles

Stella loves pickles – I mean she really LOVES them.  She could easily eat a whole jar in one sitting!  While she was away I decided I would try my hand at making some bread and butter pickles for her … Continue reading

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Knitted Ear Warmer – Headband

I have been getting my knitting fix throughout the spring and summer with washcloths.  I also am trying my hand at another metal knitting project and I did a knitted ear warmer.  Sometimes I needed to take a break from … Continue reading

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