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Storm Season and the Garden

This seasons storms are very hard on me since the pressure issue in January with the airplane flight. Everytime we have a storm coming in, I am getting a migraine and today was the worst so far. It's completely debilitating me lately and making me very angry that I have lost a day of creativity! lol  I hope you are doing well- the good news is that I will live after all!

Since my set aside creative day was spent in bed, I will share some garden photos with you -  its coming along but I see tracks from deer, snake holes and lots of places where the squirrels are digging- grrrrrrr  one day I will have a 10 ft deer fence! for now I have hooked up my scarecrow sensor sprinkler - it really does work well!

The first 2 photos are from my porch this evening- love my 4th of July Americana decorations!

The Empty metal tubs are a planter in the works- this should keep my dog from digging back there don't you think? Remember, you can click on the photos to see them full size- the area "behind" the herb garden is all planted to JUST FLOWERS and they are coming up from seed! woop woop

the hosta island in my yard (my mowed weeds- worst grass crop I have ever had due to the oak trees)  The purple clematis on my arch is goreous and my herb garden and planter boxes are drowned from all the rain- some plants are even waterlogged/droopy  *insert sad face*

  This concrete block box has corn and gourds planted in it- the gourds will crawl up the corn plants and help keep the deer and squirrels away because they dont like the spiney gourd plants-  
This is a path between the garden on the left and the trees on the right, its a project that never stops but I love it!  our plan next year is pea gravel on the paths and between the beds we are tired of replacing bark every 2 years! lol

  The sedum in the wheel barrow are not looking happy its full of ANTS- dratted things we are having so much trouble with them-  I have to take it all out later this week and put in new soil and plants- sigh.  I NEVER had this much bug and critter trouble in my past gardening life !!!

at THIS link you can see what the walk out patio looked like a month ago and notice the difference, we are still working on the corner with block replacement but by fall it should be done! lolol 
here is my honey mowing tonight- I just love that man!

Hope your yard and garden are coming along better than mine, I am waiting for no rain so I can put out bug granules-  ugh it just never ends! lol

love my yard and garden just want to stop creating new projects, finish up what we have going and do some maintenance for a year before we start another new project out here! lol 

thanks for stopping by and sharing my life with me!

Bold Wins~!

Verve continues to rack em!

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Kid Fun- Stick Puppets

Krafty Kids – Stick Puppets

 

Need something to keep the kids busy on a rainy day? Get out your Stampin’ Up! craft supplies and tools and help them create their own stick puppets! ( I covered my wood craft sticks with Designer Series Paper for a little extra color.)

These puppets were a snap to put together, and were so much fun to make. They would also be perfect package decorations or party favors.

Got any creative rainy day ideas? We’d love to hear about them in the comments section below!

Cindy B.
Sr. Staff Writer  Stampin Up!

Hooray for Flag Day!

I have always loved our Flag and the freedom it represents so:

May you continue to wave and represent our Constitutional Rights and Freedom!

and may God Bless America!!!

 

Dealing with Haters

My awesome, amazing and beautiful Niece Michelle posted a link
to the following video on her FB page Friday. IT'S AWESOME! I hope you will watch and share it too! I have and have had my share of vile vulgar/rude women who have sent me disparging remarks during my lifetime, some have even said them to my face, and I always feel sorry for them becuase I know as this video states at the 3:40 mark. (you have to watch it to find out what it is!)........

I just don't have time to worry or care about negativity! I have always been and will always be a positive upbeat person who shares the things I love as well as a few of the ones I don't!  I prefer to surround myself with positive people and I hope you do too!  Don't get me wrong, I have my negative moments too- I just cowgirl up and get on with life!

I am truly blessed to be in 2 of the most wonderful companies on the face of the planet- Stampin Up! and Vemma.  2 totally different products where  both bring health, wealth and happiness to me and to my family.  It doesn't get much better than that and I have every reason to be happy and positive!

 

 

June 7, National Donut Day!

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  National Doughnut Day 2013: Where to Get Free Doughnuts (ABC News)

 

June 7 is National Doughnut Day. Whether you're partial to the cream-filled, glazed, jelly or chocolate varieties, the doughnut is something near and dear to so many of us.

The Salvation Army established this sweet holiday in 1938 to raise funds during the Great Depression and honor the "lassies," as they called the female volunteers, who supported the soldiers on the front lines during World War I, serving them delicious meals, and of course, doughnuts. Approximately 250 "lassies" provided assistance to American soldiers in France in 1917.

Fast forward to 2013 and many national chains and smaller shops are offering free doughnuts to celebrate.

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme will be giving away a free doughnut of any variety to every customer at participating locations, while supplies last. No purchase necessary. Click here to find a store near you.

Dunkin' Donuts

At Dunkin' Donuts , customers will receive a free doughnut with any beverage purchase. The chain's much-buzzed about Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich also makes it debut on the permanent menu at Dunkin' Donuts restaurants today. The 360-calorie sandwich features bacon and a pepper fried egg on a glazed yeast ring donut. (If you try one, let us know what you think in the comments!)

Tim Hortons

The chain is offering a free doughnut with any purchase on Friday, but be sure to print this Facebook coupon and bring it with you to redeem the deal.

LaMar's Donuts

LaMar's is giving away one free doughnut per person with no purchase necessary. Plus, a portion of this week's sales are being donated to The Salvation Army to the Oklahoma tornado relief effort. (Eat well and do good!)

Entenmann's

For the third year in a row, Entenmann's will donate $1 to the Salvation Army for every new "Like" on the company's Facebook page through June 15, up to $30,000. Click here to check it out. You can also enter for a chance to win free Entenmann's doughnuts for a year.

WOW!!

What a week this has turned out to be!

I was invited and accepted into the National Professional Business Women's Association, asked to be on an advisory board for a local radio station, signed up 3 people in my Vemma business who want to earn money from home, and asked to write blog posts for a scrapbooking blog,  I planted more in my garden and today I went to the Farmers market for 2 Japanese Maple trees, some more herbs and a flat of marigolds- of course that is not ALL I bought- lol.

Last night we had card club and had a blast! I have missed my gal pals so much!

Here are my Card Club samples:

We nearly died laughing when someone pointed out that the dress form has a Madonna esque view-  boobed roses-  roflol  And I love the melon mambo card- so MANY possibilites with this stamp set, punch and embossing folder!  I see Christmas ornaments with it in traditional holiday colors!

Join club from ANYWHERE In the USA, you will get card kits "ready to assemble"  for FREE!!  All you have to do is place your min $40.00 online order USING the HOSTESS code I will provide to you. Order must be placed the day before club is held and it will ship directly to you (but you have to use the Hostess code for that to happen)  Club is the first Wednesday night of each month and one month YOU will be the Hostess and receive all the FREE benefits too! Contact me if you are intersted!

Have a wonderful week everyone! Check back tomorrow for my Favorite Card I have made so far this year!

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