DAY THREE OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN….
I’m so enjoying this series of posts. It gives me a little extra motivation to accomplish the little extra things I’ve always wanted to do. Making this bird feeder is one of them. Here’s a fun activity that the whole family will enjoy. I love being able to sit inside my warm house and watch out the window as a bird fills his tummy.
This is the time of year when many types of grapes are ripe and ready to eat, juice, freeze, or make jelly out of.
There are several different ways to can grape juice and I’ve tried a few of them. In the past I have borrowed juicing steamers which are awesome, but takes some time. Juicers can be expensive, too.
Another way is to cover your clean and stemmed grapes slightly with water in a large pot and simmering the heck out of them. Then you strain the juice through a wire strainer and/or cheese cloth and process. This also takes some time.
But, recently I found the easiest and quickest way to make grape juice. This technique has been used for decades and the juice is delicious.
Do you have an overabundance of zucchini from your garden laying around and you’re getting tired of the same old zucchini recipes. I discovered a recipe that I just love and added a few tweaks of my own.
First, I wanted to show you some home decor shots I took while I was visiting these cuties in Kansas a few weeks ago.
My parents have retired and are slowing down a bit but have strong clear minds and are still capable of so many things. Here’s an excellent article written by Mary Kremer highlighting some great summer ideas you can pass on to your retired friends and family.
How to Have the Best Summer of Your Life at 65+
Author: Mary Kremer
My in-laws are some of the most active people I know. At 65 and 75, with 32 grandkids and counting, they manage to volunteer Tuesday-Thursday of every week, teach HAM radio classes, make hand sewn birthday presents for each grand kid, and spend the weekends having dinner with various children and grandchildren. Of the myriad of lessons they’ve taught me, one is age definitely doesn’t have to slow you down.
So, the summer is upon us, and it’s not too late to make it the best one of your life. Here are a few tips on budget-friendly hobbies, activities, and vacations to help you get started on your adventures and spend more time with the people you love.
Start a Garden
