The Gardening continues...

I'm outside a lot lately, so not doing a lot of blogging.  I'm trying to get my yard under control again.  Have definitely made progress, but not done yet!!!  I did hire a guy at my church to help me, and they worked all day on Saturday......finally it's shaping up.  It no longer looks like a war zone.  It's a very large yard, so while it won't be a paradise when it's done, at least it will be under control again.  You can again see the dirt in flower beds as opposed to the blanket of weeds that somehow shouted mutiny and overtook the flower beds.  Right now, I just want to get all the weeds out....and slowly decide what I want in some of the beds.  Some of them are done....I'll have a few pics in the next couple of days.  In the meantime, I'm burning calories (YAY!) and working in the yard....

See ya soon!

The Gardening continues...

I'm outside a lot lately, so not doing a lot of blogging.  I'm trying to get my yard under control again.  Have definitely made progress, but not done yet!!!  I did hire a guy at my church to help me, and they worked all day on Saturday......finally it's shaping up.  It no longer looks like a war zone.  It's a very large yard, so while it won't be a paradise when it's done, at least it will be under control again.  You can again see the dirt in flower beds as opposed to the blanket of weeds that somehow shouted mutiny and overtook the flower beds.  Right now, I just want to get all the weeds out....and slowly decide what I want in some of the beds.  Some of them are done....I'll have a few pics in the next couple of days.  In the meantime, I'm burning calories (YAY!) and working in the yard....

See ya soon!

Simple treat for Memorial Day....

Are you ready for Memorial Day? Looking for a FUN treat!! Try these!!

Red, White and Blue Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
1 pint fresh strawberries (approx 12 oz)
4-oz white chocolate
......Blue sanding sugar or sprinkles
Line a baking sheet or cutting board with wax paper or parchment paper.
Chop up the chocolate roughly with a knife if it is in block form. In a medium-sized, microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave. Heat it in 45 or 60-second intervals, stirring between each time to ensure that the chocolate is melting evenly and not burning. Meanwhile, place blue sanding sugar into a small bowl and set it aside.
When chocolate is smooth, dip the berries 3/4 of the way into the chocolate, dip the tips into the blue sprinkles, and place on wax paper.
Berries can set at room temperature if you live somewhere cool, otherwise refrigerate them until ready to serve to allow the chocolate to set up.

 

A fellow Willow House Consultant posted these on Facebook, and I just had to share with y'all!!!

Simple treat for Memorial Day....

Are you ready for Memorial Day? Looking for a FUN treat!! Try these!!

Red, White and Blue Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
1 pint fresh strawberries (approx 12 oz)
4-oz white chocolate
......Blue sanding sugar or sprinkles
Line a baking sheet or cutting board with wax paper or parchment paper.
Chop up the chocolate roughly with a knife if it is in block form. In a medium-sized, microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave. Heat it in 45 or 60-second intervals, stirring between each time to ensure that the chocolate is melting evenly and not burning. Meanwhile, place blue sanding sugar into a small bowl and set it aside.
When chocolate is smooth, dip the berries 3/4 of the way into the chocolate, dip the tips into the blue sprinkles, and place on wax paper.
Berries can set at room temperature if you live somewhere cool, otherwise refrigerate them until ready to serve to allow the chocolate to set up.

 

A fellow Willow House Consultant posted these on Facebook, and I just had to share with y'all!!!

Have a blessed Sunday, my friends.....

Have a blessed Sunday, my friends.....

Friday Fives!!!!!

Yea, It's Friday!!! (And for many, a long weekend, due to Memorial Day on Monday.)

1.  Will your holiday weekend involve a pool, a beach or a lake???

2.  Will you host a group or will you go to someone else's house?

3. Who do you WISH you could spend the weekend with?

4. Will you work part of the weekend (either work or DIY projects)  or will totally take off and rest?

5. If you could re-do a room in your house this weekend, which one would it be???

Happy Friday, y'all!!! Have a great weekend!