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Author Archives: beiersdo
Winter can Be Beautiful
Winter is a tedious time of year for me. Drab days are common in the Midwest from November until March and frequently include cloud-cover, rain, snow, or all of the above conditions. It’s no wonder folks suffer depression during … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Life's Simple Pleasures, motivation, Seasonal, Uncategorized
Tagged Beauty, Finding joy, life, nature, peacefulness, pink glow, radiant color, relaxation, treasured moments, Winter Sunset
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Bring in the New Year by Stretching your Creativity!
The beginning of a New Year always finds me reflecting on the past year, as well as, looking forward to the possibilities of the New Year. I spent the last few days considering what I want to accomplish this year. … Continue reading
Posted in activities, creativity, DIY, Life's Simple Pleasures, motivation, Uncategorized
Tagged crafting, creativity, culture, goal setting, health, hobbies, life lists, motivation, New Year, recipes
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2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 15,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this … Continue reading
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Reliable Home-made Yogurt!
I own two Salton yogurt makers: a 5 cup and a 5 pint. I have tried more recipes than I care to admit with little or no success. Inevitably every recipe came out too runny for my palate. I … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Health, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe, Uncategorized
Tagged accurate thermometer, breakfast, food, home-made yogurt, mason jars, mason jars to make yogurt, No fail yogurt recipe, probiotic, Salton yogurt maker, simple pleasure, yogurt maker, yogurt makers, yogurt making equipment, yogurt recipe
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In All It’s Glory!
The drought has been challenging this year but one should always look for the positive. We hardly mowed the yard at all this year! We also have found several chimeras in the zinnia patch. What is a chimera? A chimera … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, Life's Simple Pleasures, Seasonal
Tagged adversity, benery giant zinnias, chimera, colors and shapes, evolve, harris seeds, mutation, nature, plants, science, simple pleasure, stress, unusual flower, zinnia
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The Perfect Summer Dessert: Angel Food Cake
Angel Food Cake is a wonderful summer dessert! It is a good choice for health conscious folks, is light, and can be dressed up in a variety of ways. My kids love it so much that for years it has … Continue reading
Artisan Bread Made Easy with No Kneading!
I love bread. It’s one food I’ll never forgo. I love to make bread too. It is therapeutic for me to mix and knead the dough and there is absolutely nothing like the smell of bread, baking in the oven, … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, gift ideas, Household, Recipe, Uncategorized
Tagged artisan bread, bread stone, home made gift idea, home-made bread, oatmeal bread, quick & easy bread
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Burst of Spring Transforms my Farm
I love these crocuses! Crocuses are one of the earliest spring bulbs to “come alive” and their color stirs excitement every time I see them. I love looking outside and watching the “greening of spring” on my farm. The spring … Continue reading
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Tagged crocuses, garden, garden therapyt, gardening, greening, spring, tulips
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Easy Homemade Laundry Soap
I love to nurture nature, save money, and make something to use that really works! Why don’t you give these laundry soaps a try and let me now what you think. Basic Laundry Soap Powder Just double or triple the … Continue reading
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