Tag Archives: simple pleasure

Is your Garden awake?

Posted on May 1, 2016 by beiersdo

In my part of the country, the last frost date has past and I am anxiously waiting to get my seedlings and seeds into the ground.  Rain continues to come at regular intervals so the ground is too wet to … Continue reading →

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Wreath Idea for any season

Posted on November 5, 2015 by beiersdo

I’ve always thought wreaths were a great door accessory and over the years I have made quite a few.  This wreath caught my eye because I love the combination of rosemary and olive leaves with bittersweet.  My Mom loved bittersweet … Continue reading →

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What’s New at Quarteramish

Posted on May 20, 2015 by beiersdo

In November I accepted the position as 4-H Youth Development Educator in Dearborn County Indiana.  4-H is a program offered through Purdue University’s Extension Service.  It’s great to join the Purdue family as an educator, especially since Purdue is one … Continue reading →

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Yummy Make Ahead Italian Meatball Recipe

Posted on March 2, 2014 by beiersdo

Meatballs are not one of my favorite things to make, so when I do,  I make plenty to freeze for later use.   I always mix the meat and ingredients with my hands.  I don’t like the texture or the coldness … Continue reading →

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DIY Conditioning Hair Rinse

Posted on July 6, 2013 by beiersdo

I experimented making my own bath and beauty products as a teenager and never seemed to tired of it.  Recently  I started using cider vinegar as a hair rinse and love the simplicity.  It makes my hair soft, manageable and … Continue reading →

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Reliable Home-made Yogurt!

Posted on October 11, 2012 by beiersdo

  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 →

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In All It’s Glory!

Posted on July 28, 2012 by beiersdo

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 →

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Today’s Simple Pleasure Treasure

Posted on November 29, 2011 by beiersdo

I was driving to work this morning, again in the cold, dark, and rainy world that has been southeast Indiana for the past several days.  I was running late too and feeling a bit anxious to be behind schedule.  Little … Continue reading →

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Begin the Journey…find the joy

Posted on November 28, 2011 by beiersdo

Every Monday I dread the commute to work because I have to pass a garbage truck on a hilly, curvy, and busy road when it’s dark outside.  It’s a horribly stressful moment until the truck is cleared safely.  Today even … Continue reading →

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