We all like the idea of getting rid of our stuff and feeling successful at having a yard sale. But what are the tricks to have your yard sale be a success? This summer I had two different yard sales and both of them were quite successful. Both days I came home with less stuff and quite a few hundred dollars. So I thought I would share some tips so that you too can have a successful yard … [Read more...]
Rice Krispies Roll
We are always looking for new bar recipes and this one could be made into bars but the roll up gives it a different look. Price Krispies Roll 3/4 cup corn syrup 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons butter 4 1/2 cup Rice Krispies Heat syrup and sugar in the microwave until it boils. Stir it and add the butter and peanut butter. Stir until smooth then add the Rice … [Read more...]
Sew a Denim Clothes Pin Bag in 5 Minutes
In 25 years of marriage I have had a lot of different clothes pin bags. The last few years I have loved having a durable denim clothes pin bag that can be made in 5 minutes. You will need a pair of denim shorts and a heavy plastic coat hanger. I have used regular plastic hangers but you will need to replace them more often as they tend to break easily. As for the pair of shorts, just pick one … [Read more...]
Make an Ice Cream Cake
Our family has always been a fan of Dairy Queen ice cream cakes. Several years ago I decided that these cakes look simple and I should be able to make them. After a few tries I was able to create an ice cream cake that pleases everyone. I usually customize the ice cream flavor to suit the birthday person. Before you start make sure you have all the items you need. You will need to have a spring … [Read more...]
Must Have Flowers for Birds and Butterflies
Do you enjoy watching butterflies and birds? Then you need to plant just two different kinds of flowers and you will attract lots of birds and butterflies. The first flower every one should plant is the zinnia. I usually just seed mine directly in the soil where I want them but you could also buy them at the greenhouse. They are loved by the butterflies and also make beautiful flower … [Read more...]
Back to School And Successful Mornings
Most of us have sent our children back to school this week or last. For the first few weeks, all goes well as most of the time the children are anxious for school. But as the weeks go by, we wonder why the mornings don't go as smooth as they used to. The children are tired and slow and somehow we all get a bit irritable! Following are some of the things that I try to do to help things go … [Read more...]
Sew a Curtain in 30 Minutes
Our main bathroom upstairs was in need of a new curtain. The old curtain had served us well for almost 14 years and I know it wasn't new when I bought it. It must have been a well sewn curtain as most bought curtains don't hold together so well after they are washed a lot of times. I liked the simple white curtain so I thought I would make something like it. I stopped at a thrift shop and … [Read more...]
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
One of the highlights of our west trip was the Durango & Silverton train. You ride the old steam trains from Durango CO to Silverton. It takes about 3 hours each way and you have around 2 hours to spend in the town of Silverton. We woke up that morning with the sound of rain on our RV roof. It was hard to get everyone motivated to be on the road by 7 since we needed to be in town by … [Read more...]
Crockpot Zucchini Rice Casserole
If you are looking for a new recipe for zucchini then this is a good one to try. I did not have any zucchini in my garden so I had to buy some to try this Rice Zucchini Bake. Crockpot Zucchini Rice Casserole 2 pounds raw hamburger or loose sausage 4 cup zucchini, shredded 2 cups rice 2 tsp salt 4 chicken bouillon cubes 4 cups water Mix everything in crock pot and cook on … [Read more...]
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park was very enjoyable for our children. They did not remember hiking sand dunes before so it was a good experience for them. It had rained the day before so the dunes were just drying off when we got there. Make sure you arrive early as the sand will get very hot in the summer. As we drove in, the side of the road was parked full and people were walking a long … [Read more...]
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