I finally got a new mattress! (Idle Hybrid Review)
I have been sleeping on the mattress that came with my house for almost five years now. It was a nice mattress, but it has officially reached the point of needing to be replaced. I apologize in advance if this post sounds like an advertisement. I’m just so glad that I am happy with my…
Read MoreI never knew how much we needed a Bearded Dragon!
My daughter has wanted a pet lizard for years. When she asked about a bearded dragon, I agreed that it would be a good alternative to catching a random lizard outside. But she already had enough to keep up with between school and chores. Plus, we live in a small town with no good exotic…
Read MoreMango Salsa
I do not like mangos, but I love what Mango Salsa does to an ordinary meal! I am still trying to perfect my mango salsa recipe. I am writing my base recipe here so I don’t forget. Ingredients: 10 ounces fresh cut mango (found in the grocery store fresh produce) substitution: use 14 ounce can…
Read MoreBerry Patch Plans
Our first little berry patch is officially planted! I made myself a map and plant summaries to help keep things straight. Pink Lemonade Blueberries Planted two seedlings, about 6-8 inch tall, February 29, 2020. These are under the outer branches of a tree, which will provide shade in the hottest part of the day. Thanks…
Read MoreBlueberry Bushes – Tifblue, Powder Blue, and Pink Lemonade
This is the story of my first time growing blueberries. It may take me a few years to get the whole thing posted, but I hope that it is a success. We love blueberries! There is a farm just outside of town where we pick a gallon or two of delicious Powder Blue blueberries every…
Read MoreCat ate rat poison, now he’s sneezing blood! What the vet did.
Last November, I heard a meow at the door and jokingly said “Well come on in!” To my surprise, a young gray/brown tabby cat strolled in like he owned the place. He was hungry but otherwise appeared to be clean and well taken care of. He even knew how to handle himself around my dog.…
Read MoreCornbread Dressing – Easier than I thought!
Dressing is one of my absolute favorite holiday foods! For years I marveled at all the talented cooks in my family combining so many flavorful ingredients into different versions of perfection. … It turns out dressing isn’t that hard to make after all. Cornbread dressing is highly customizable to your taste preferences. (and to the…
Read MoreFriendly Neighborhood Cat feels better after recovering from rat poison, now he wants to stay
I heard a meow at the back door a couple of months ago and called, “well come on in”. To my surprise, a young neighborhood cat took me up on the offer and quickly made himself at home, begging for a sandwich and taking over the dog’s bed. He appeared to be clean and healthy,…
Read MoreTime to try Disney Plus!
In an effort to recoup on a few year-end expenses, I have put our Netflix and Hulu accounts on hold. So what will we be streaming the last week of winter break? Disney + I just started our 1-week trial today and all I can say is “Wow!” I had no idea that Disney could…
Read MoreSpinach Balls
I was looking for ideas to use up some leftover spinach when my neighbor shared this recipe for Keto Spinach Balls. Nobody in my house is doing the Keto thing, but there were non-keto directions too. I adjusted the recipe to match what was in my fridge, and now I’m fine-tuning until I find what…
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