letters from the wilderness
After dealing with super high electric bills for 3 months this summer, I'm challenging myself to use almost no electricity this Christmas while keeping the mood cozy. I also wanted to make the outside of our home more vibrant during the daytime. And, I wanted to use what I had with just a few purchases.... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, I began roasting the pie pumpkins I had purchased for a Trunk or Treat on Halloween. I found mine at Lowe's for half price, $1.24 each. I'll be freezing my puree in bags, not canning it. To safely can pumpkin, a low-acid vegetable, I would need to use my pressure canner. I wasn't prepared... Continue Reading →
It’s decorating week in my home. It’s our second Christmas in a bigger home. I’m getting used to having more space to decorate and space that is structured in a different way than I’m used to. Last year, I decided to embrace having multiple artificial trees. I can do themes with each tree, using all... Continue Reading →
I would call it a lazy, rainy Saturday, but it's not. Tomorrow is the second Sunday of Advent, my season of preparation for Christmas. While I "think" I'm done decorating inside, there's still the outside to do. There's gift shopping to do. There's cookies to make. There's planning for next year to plan. No time... Continue Reading →
A few trees still have their leaves today. The brilliant red of the Japanese maple outside my kitchen window never fails to catch my eye when I'm in the kitchen area of our house. Today is a Thanksgiving Day I could not have imagined or anticipated. March 5, 2020 will always be the day that... Continue Reading →
Before I start Advent/Christmas decorating after Christ the King on November 20th, I'm sharing some of my fall and Halloween decorations. Most of the items were purchased on sale, on clearance, or at a thrift store. I find sticking to this habit of buying keeps me focused on buying what I'll truly need or use,... Continue Reading →
2 dogs and a house 