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New To Me Food and Fashion

This post is all about new to me food and fashion!  Ever since I left my job last year, I haven't bought any new clothes.  I'm also that person that will wear their clothes for years....yeaaarrrrsssss....without purchasing anything new.  After I did View Post

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We Have A Senior

We have a senior in the house!  Back to School for the Teen kicked off last Wednesday, and it seems like it has been a whirlwind ever since.  I'm currently typing this on a Saturday at almost midnight.  I had a huge nap this afternoon, and I guess I View Post

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It’s BTS Week! (Back to School)

It's BTS Week here for us!  In some ways, it seems like we had a long summer, and in others, I can't believe it's time for the Teen to head back to school for his final year! BTS Cupcakes Hubby and I popped in to grab our favorite Friday lunch View Post

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All the Random Things I Can Think Of

Today's post will be a mix of all the random things I can think of because I just don't have anything exciting happening this week. In The Sky   Our little town was buzzing with excitement on social media last Friday when the Dick's View Post

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Country Cooking At Home

We have been doing some country cooking at home!  I told you about my first adventure of putting corn in the freezer.  My neighbor returned last week with a whole bag of fresh okra and some green beans!  Woohoo!  I have been craving some fried okra View Post

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I’m a Little Stressed

I'm a little stressed as of late.  Summer break is winding down for us, and it's time to focus on what's ahead as far as the start of school and some home repairs we need to have done.  It's a lot to think about The Roof Over My Head This roof View Post

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Putting Up Corn As a First-Timer

I recently had an experience putting up corn as a first-timer!  I grew up eating fresh vegetables and fruit from my great-uncle's garden.  I can often remember my Mama standing at the sink in the kitchen, putting up fresh peas, corn, and tomatoes.  View Post

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Greetings From The Money Pit

Greetings from the money pit! When it rains, it pours, and July certainly has been "one of those months" so far. It Bees That Way Sometimes The first of our woes started with bees.  Every single summer we have lived in this house, except one View Post

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