tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275823473513082512024-03-06T01:10:54.091-08:00Sandy Rose CottageA modern Farmgirl learning to look to the past for a better future.Safyre Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459666355317553513noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527582347351308251.post-2107043513163286092017-05-22T18:20:00.001-07:002017-05-22T18:20:55.195-07:00Return to Homesteading<br />
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I know it's been forever since I've updated this blog. I fell off of the homesteading wagon for a while. So many things have happened in the last two years. What?! It's been 2 years! I can't really believe that I haven't posted here in that long.<br />
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Of course, I haven't too much better on my main blog <a href="http://onecrazymomma.com/">One Crazy Momma</a> It's hit and miss over there too. The main reason I fell out of blogging practice is when my father and several uncles all passed away in quick succession. You can read about that <a href="http://onecrazymomma.com/death-stress-and-blogging/">here</a><br />
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My homestead fell into major disarray in the past 2 years. It looked like this at the beginning of the year:<br />
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About half way through working on it:<br />
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And most currently:<br />
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Although it is and will forever be a work in progress, it is encouraging to see how far I've come in a few months.<br />
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Homesteading is and always be a lot of work. But it is work that I enjoy. Unfortunately, I won't be adding any animals to my homestead (other than <a href="http://onecrazymomma.com/meet-thor/">Thor</a> and <a href="http://onecrazymomma.com/meet-loki/">Loki</a>, the family pets) My neighbor would never agree to living next door to chickens and you have to consent from your neighbors where I live.<br />
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<br />Safyre Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459666355317553513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527582347351308251.post-61973258213615754762015-02-24T17:15:00.000-08:002015-02-24T17:15:54.786-08:00Crockpot Pork Chops with Creamy GravyIt's Recipe Tuesday!<br />
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How are you all today?<br />
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It's errand and thrifting day for me today so before I head out the door, I like to start dinner in the crock pot.<br />
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Today's dinner recipe is <b>Crockpot Pork Chops with Creamy Gravy</b><br />
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8 Pork chops of your choice. I prefer the bone-in but the kids like boneless better.<br />
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2 cans of chicken broth<br />
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2 cans of either cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup ( I use 1 of each sometimes too)<br />
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Mix the broths, soups, and packets together in your crockpot. It'll look something like this:<br />
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Add in the pork chops to this sauce:<br />
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Cook for 6 to 8 hours on high. I just leave it on all day. This is what my boneless chops look like when they are done:<br />
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Serve these with mashed potatoes and peas and you have a fantastic meal. If you would like a thicker gravy, add a flour and water paste to the liquid in the crockpot to thicken.<br />
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Well, it's time for me to go find the bargains at the thrift stores. I'll let you know what I find!Safyre Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459666355317553513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527582347351308251.post-54576694665369509042015-02-23T18:11:00.000-08:002015-02-23T18:11:19.099-08:00Homemaker Monday February 23,2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #464646; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.15; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I finished the first book in the 4 book compilation <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1586608029/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1586608029&linkCode=as2&tag=buscoumom-20&linkId=GPDT3I5TMKLBDHDC" rel="nofollow" style="color: #771100; text-decoration: none;"><span id="goog_613450779"></span>Lancaster Brides<span id="goog_613450780"></span></a> by Wanda Brunstetter</span></div>
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I really didn't watch much tv today. Just an old episode of Emergency! Told ya I was unmotivated.<br />
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<span style="color: #464646; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Really nice today. The high is 81 low is 55. Just the way I like it. Wish it would stay this way all year. A little rain now and then is good too.</span><br />
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Safyre Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459666355317553513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527582347351308251.post-65295905762821966722015-02-13T07:00:00.000-08:002015-02-20T13:25:30.643-08:00Easy Homemade Dishwasher DetergentHappy Frugal Friday, Ya'll!<br />
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Today I'm going to share with you my recipe for Easy Homemade Dishwasher Detergent.<br />
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I started to use homemade detergent as a money saving measure but I quickly found that it cleaned my dishes sooo much better than the store bought stuff.<br />
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I won't be going back to the store bought stuff, even if I can get it for free. I'm that happy with the way my homemade detergent works.<br />
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Mix all of these together. I do this in a ziploc bag because it will clump and harden if given the chance. Just knead the bag frequently for the first 48 hours. I then will store it in my glass jar. It is still usable if clumped up. It is just harder to get out of the jar.<br />
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To use, put about a tablespoon of detergent in your dishwasher. I also use vinegar as a rinse agent. It seems to work just as well without the vinegar on those occasions when I've forgotten to add it.<br />
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<br />Safyre Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459666355317553513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527582347351308251.post-25627315320162702972015-02-02T15:14:00.000-08:002015-02-02T15:14:39.867-08:00Homemaker Monday February 2, 2014<br />
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The food network has been on most of the day today. Everything looks so yummy! I particularly like The Pioneer Woman and Ina Garten today. I want to eat everything they've made..<br />
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<b style="font-weight: normal;">Read a book or work on a craft project. I'm not sure though. I also like to spend some time on the <a href="http://maryjanesfarm.org/">Mary Jane's Farm</a> website.</b><br />
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<b style="font-weight: normal;">Watching the birds at the bird feeder in the backyard. Cardinals are regular visitors as well as bluejays. I haven't seen any robins heading back north yet. I see robins twice a year. In the fall when winter is coming up north and in the late winter when they are making their way back home. They came down early this year and aren't headed home yet.</b><br />
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This is from a neat little needlepoint wall hanging that I found at a local thrift store. It seems so true. The more I rush, the less I get done.<br />
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<br />Safyre Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459666355317553513noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527582347351308251.post-27664215053016074832014-10-27T15:22:00.000-07:002014-10-27T15:22:47.336-07:00Homemaker Monday -- October 27, 2014<b id="docs-internal-guid-71ca45b0-5383-cf40-644f-cbdc2f5e53e5" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b>
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This morning was Half-Caff Coffee and toast with Cinnamon Butter. I thought a switch to butter from margarine was past due. Oh the cost, though..</div>
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Haven't read anything all week. :( Still working on Mennonite in a Little Black Dress and quite a few downloaded Homesteading books on the Kindle.</div>
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I'm not sure if I'll turn on the tv today. I have tons to do and I am worn out..</div>
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<b style="font-weight: normal;">Woke up to temps in the 50's and now this afternoon it is in the mid 80's with low humidity. I love this time of year! No need for A/C or heat. Just cold enough to have to snuggle at night. We may have to shut the back bedroom sliding door soon but not yet. </b><br />
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<b style="font-weight: normal;">That's Fall in Florida for you. </b><br />
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<b style="font-weight: normal;">Homemade Breaded Chicken Fingers, Broccoli Cheese Noodles, and Green Beans</b><br />
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Spaghetti and Meatballs</div>
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<b style="font-weight: normal;">Meatball Stew in the Crockpot<br /></b><br />
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<b style="font-weight: normal;">Work on some of my unfinished projects</b><br />
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<b style="font-weight: normal;">The meatball stew recipe is new. </b><br />
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<b style="font-weight: normal;">We went to Sweetfields Farm in Masaryktown FL on Sunday and had a great time. This is a picture of the girls on the hay ride.</b><br />
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<b style="font-weight: normal;">Haven't really visited any blogs this week. I have been busy. I finally got my fall garden in and things are growing!</b><br />
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Guidance for direction. I need to learn to "let go and let God" Being a control freak sucks sometimes..</div>
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If you made last week's <a href="http://sandyrosecottage.blogspot.com/2014/10/easy-homemade-laundry-detergent.html" target="_blank">laundry detergent</a> then you should have all of the ingredients in your house.<br />
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I use this on all of the surfaces in my kitchen and the even the rest of the house for that matter. I love the way it cleans. Just remember to shake it again before you use it because it may separate a little between uses.<br />
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If you prefer, you can follow up with the glass cleaner ( vinegar and water spray) on the kitchen food prep surfaces but I really don't.<br />
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I haven't done a cost breakdown for using these homemade products vs. the store bought stuff but I do know that I save a lot of money this way. More importantly, I like the peace of mind in knowing exactly what I'm exposing my kids to.<br />
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Next week I'll show you my recipe for homemade dishwasher detergent.Safyre Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459666355317553513noreply@blogger.com0Florida, USA27.6648274 -81.51575350000001720.4843744 -91.842902000000009 34.8452804 -71.188605000000024tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527582347351308251.post-27520579288725134932014-10-14T15:16:00.000-07:002014-10-14T15:16:19.060-07:00Deconstructing a dress to make an Apron part 1<br />
I found this cute little handmade Halloween dress at the local St. Vincent de Paul thrift store 2 or 3 years ago and, even though it is a size or two too small, I had to buy it.<br />
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The front has a large "Broomzelda" at the chest. The back has cute little pumpkins.<br />
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This dress just screamed, "I'm an Apron!" at me a few days ago so I decided to get to work on it.<br />
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<b>Baked Ziti the Easy way.</b></div>
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actually today I used penne. <giggle> so it's really baked penne but don't tell my kids that!</div>
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To make Easy Baked Ziti (or penne or whatever noodle shape you have)</div>
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That's IT! so easy!</div>
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It's the usual Monday morning mess around here. It seems to take less time than it used to getting it cleaned up though. Here's hoping that trend continues!</div>
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The guys are all very into the new Gotham show and then my husband watches Sleepy Hollow afterwards. As for me, I'll probably just head to my bedroom and watch some Hulu. I am currently watching the Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska series as well as Life with Elizabeth from the 50's. </div>
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Still a bit too hot for my taste. High 80's to low 90's during the day and 70's at night. When, oh when will fall finally arrive in Florida?</div>
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<b style="font-weight: normal;">Beauty Berry Jelly. I have a large beauty berry bush in my yard and found a recipe to make jelly from it. I want to give it a try. Never made any kind of jelly before so this will be an adventure.</b><br />
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Feeling like I had a good day as a homemaker and a mom. Thankfully I am getting better at this all the time!</div>
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<b style="font-weight: normal;">The girls tried on these Halloween costumes at Target recently. I love the smiles on their faces, they were having so much fun!</b><br />
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<b style="font-weight: normal;">I spent quite a lot of time this week looking through <a href="http://susanbranch.com/" target="_blank">Susan Branch's Blog</a> I love so many of the posts there. I got some great ideas on cleaning my vintage linens too.</b><br />
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Since I conveniently ran out of laundry detergent and had to make some today, I figured I show you how I do it.<br />
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Here are the things you'll need :<br />
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I usually buy mine at Walmart.<br />
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The Borax and the Washing Soda are both 3.97 or there about. The Fels Naptha is .97 At first glance $9 seems like a lot of money but it really is very cheap considering I make dishwasher detergent and a degreaser spray from them as well.<br />
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grate the Fels Naptha and add all three together. mix well.<br />
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I found this awesome little food processor at the thrift store this week. Before this I was hand grating using a box grater. The food processor is soooo much quicker and easier!<br />
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This is what my grated soap looks like.<br />
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I put it all into a disposable storage container. Eventually I'll upgrade to a fancier, prettier container but for now this works for me.<br />
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Add a 1/4 cup to the washer before the clothes while the water is filling. This gives it a chance to start dissolving (although I've never had a problem with it not dissolving)<br />
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Add the clothes and wash as usual. :)<br />
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For fabric softener I use Mrs Meyers lavender scented fabric softener.<br />
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But to be more frugal this is how I use it:<br />
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In another of the storage containers I dilute the fabric softener with water half and half. Then I place a couple of sponges that I cut in half into the bucket. Keep them in there until you need them.<br />
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To use place a well squeezed out sponge in the dryer with your wet clothes. This one bottle should last many months. I personally do 4 loads of laundry nearly every day. I haven't even made a dent in the amount of fabric softener. I expect it to last me nearly a year!<br />
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Being frugal can be easy. Hope you give it a try...Safyre Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459666355317553513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527582347351308251.post-82833335819615414132014-10-09T16:18:00.000-07:002014-10-09T16:18:45.716-07:00Thrifting Finds and Busy HandsHey ya'll, how are you?<br />
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I wanted to share some of the fabulous thrift store finds from this week. I traveled out to a Goodwill Outlet this past Tuesday and got some great bargains.<br />
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My favorite would have to be "Granpa George"<br />
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This is a large painting on canvas. I don't know who he is or even who the artist is, but he spoke to me. It's over 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Right now he's just sitting on my dining room floor, but eventually he'll go on the wall to watch over us. I hope we meet his approval.</div>
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I also found a quilt rack, 2 comforters, a gorgeous white cutwork duvet cover, clothes for the girls, a small food processor to help with making laundry soap, and a whole bunch of other cool things.</div>
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I finally got around to making my compost bin out of old pallets. I even got some things thrown in there to start composting. No pictures though. By the time I was done, I was much to tired to take pictures. Next on the agenda is getting the raised garden beds filled and planted. Hopefully this weekend.</div>
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I even came up with a cleaning plan for the cottage. It's not very clean here I'm ashamed to admit. With 9 people in our little home, it tends to be hard to keep up with. Something is always neglected.</div>
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<b>Monday-</b> focus is on laundry and garage (since that's where the laundry area is)</div>
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<b>Tuesday- </b>errand day. Since we only have one car and Megan has to be picked up after school, my husband has to come home early. Therefore I can travel to work with him, use the car in the "big city" and come back in time for the kids to come home from school. This also means crockpot meals on Tuesdays.</div>
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<b>Wednesday- </b>Bathroom day. With 3 bathrooms, they need a focus day all to themselves.</div>
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<b>Thursday-</b>bedroom day. Mainly I will be focusing on the master bedroom but trying to get the kids to clean their own as well.</div>
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<b>Friday- </b>the main room which consists of an L shaped living area, dining area and kitchen. </div>
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<b>Saturday- </b>outside areas. This is going to be a bit of a challenge. My husband is not much of a homebody. He enjoys going out shopping and such on weekends. Maybe I'll get some stuff done outside in the mornings while he is sleeping in. </div>
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<b>Sunday- </b>family day. A day to enjoy each other's company and prepare for the week to come.</div>
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<br />Safyre Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459666355317553513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-527582347351308251.post-45074768170906847222014-10-06T16:09:00.002-07:002015-02-02T12:45:45.023-08:00Happy Homemaker Monday Oct 6,2014<b id="docs-internal-guid-8936f5d1-e777-69da-beab-a7e0ccf10996" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b>
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I have tons of books on my Kindle that I got free. I just need to find the time to read them. Most are either Amish fiction or some type of homesteading information.</div>
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I really don't know what I'll watch on tv today other than the news. Husband and kids usually dominate the tv in the evenings.</div>
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Italian Sausage and Rice with Peas</div>
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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup and fresh bread</div>
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The Italian Sausage will be a new recipe for me. I love looking for new recipes to try, but the rest of my family are such picky eaters. I like to have alternatives for them when I make something new.</div>
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I love thrifting. You never know what you'll find. Thrifting also helps us live more simply. </div>
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<b style="font-weight: normal;">I have been checking out quite a lot of blogs lately. As a blogger myself, I tend to visit many other blogs daily. Right now I'm really liking </b><a href="http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/ </a><br />
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My relationship with my husband is not doing as well as I'd like. I've been praying for guidance in this area. </div>
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Welcome to Sandy Rose Cottage!<br />
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Come sit a spell...<br />
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This is my front porch. Not much to look at, I know. But I will be slowly (ever so slowly) working on making my home a place of beauty.<br />
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Oh yeah, I forgot to introduce myself.<br />
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I'm Nancy a 45 year old farmgirl living on the Gulf Coast of Florida.<br />
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This is a picture of the coast :) It's about 10 minutes from my home. I love living in Florida.<br />
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Unlike many of my other blogs, this one will be totally personal. I will be writing things that I want to write, not what I think someone else wants to read. I hope you will still stick around to see what's happening in my world.<br />
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