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Category Archives: Life’s Simple Pleasures
Chocolate Eclairs are Scrumpcious!!
Valentines Day was yummy at my house this year. I came home from a tough day at work to find my husband had fixed a wonderful supper that tasted heavenly. I wanted to do something nice for him in return. … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, gift ideas, Life's Simple Pleasures, Recipe
Tagged Chocolate Eclair recipe, dessert, gift idea, home-made pastry
2 Comments
History Revisits in Peculiar Places.
My small farm has the good-fortune of having a creek work its way through the property. It is located between my house and the garden. It probably is more accurately described as a drainage ditch, but I like to think … Continue reading
Tree Falling from an Icicle « Photo Nature Blog
Tree Falling from an Icicle « Photo Nature Blog. I have been following the Photo Nature Blog and recently I got a photograph that I had to share. This picture is amazing! Nature at it’s simplest and best. Please click … Continue reading
Posted in Life's Simple Pleasures, Seasonal, Uncategorized
Tagged amazing photo, ice, michigan, photograph, trees, winter scene
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What is the Simple Life?
We unfortunately live in a culture where every self-respecting individual feels compelled to schedule each minute of the day with some kind of productive activity. Adults go to work, meet with friends, go to the gym, work late hours, work … Continue reading
Posted in activities, Health, Household, Life's Simple Pleasures, Uncategorized
Tagged clutter, prioritize, reduce, restructure, simple pleasures
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Squeaky clean and loving it…
I made a batch of soap before Christmas I was so excited about, I could hardly wait the four weeks required to complete the cure, before using it. I used my standard olive oil and goat milk soap recipe but … Continue reading
Hat’s Off to the New Year!
In just a few hours it will be 2012. On New Year’s Eve I always find myself wondering what the new year has in store? It is no figment of my imagination, that the older I get, the faster the … Continue reading
Posted in activities, DIY, food preservation, gardening, Household, Life's Simple Pleasures, Organization, Seasonal
Tagged agritourism, family and friends, goal planning, goals, haycation idea, New Year, resolutions, success
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A Simple Pleasure Treasure Moment to talk about
I have been struggling with a respiratory infection for a month now. I also have asthma and infections always trigger a flare-up. I have been on antibiotics, additional asthma meds, and stayed home a couple of days to rest. All … Continue reading
Feeding the soul while trimming the tree
Today I enjoyed relaxing with my family. My husband made breakfast and then we began decorating the house for Christmas. It is always emotionally warming to walk through memories accumulated through a lifetime of gathering ornaments for the tree. … Continue reading
Posted in activities, Life's Simple Pleasures
Tagged christmas box, family memories, family time, Krohn Conservatory, ornaments
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