Spring in the Pacific Northwest

In January we went for a walk in the Bloedel Reserve and everywhere we looked there were signs of spring. The grass was green, the willows were leafing out and it looked like spring would officially arrive any minute. Then we got all the crazy snow and cold weather in February and it seemed likeContinue reading “Spring in the Pacific Northwest”

Plants That Keep Bugs Away

Pests are the bane of every gardener’s existence. There is nothing as heartbreaking as spending all season tending lovingly to a plant just to have them succumb to beetles or aphids. Especially for gardeners who are trying to avoid pesticide use, repelling pests can be very challenging. Luckily, nature has developed some ways to deterContinue reading “Plants That Keep Bugs Away”

Chicken Mozzarella Rollups

Recipes shared by good friends are the best. When you eventually get around to making the recipe you are reminded of the dear friend that shared the recipe to begin with! This recipe for Chicken Mozzarella Rollups is just such a recipe. We enjoyed a delicious meal with good friends and this was the recipeContinue reading “Chicken Mozzarella Rollups”

What To Do With Shredded Wheat Crumbs?

Recently a friend of mine asked me what to do with shredded wheat crumbs? In our house that had never been an issue, you just ate them with the last bowl of cereal out of the box. However, in her house no one would eat them so she asked me what I would do withContinue reading “What To Do With Shredded Wheat Crumbs?”

Goal Setting Weekly Update Week 14

Spring has certainly sprung in the Pacific Northwest! I just love all the blooming trees and shrubs everywhere! Continue to monetize my blog. My ongoing goal. Have you taken the time to check out my page on Amazon? This page is where I put all the items I just love, from favorite cookbooks to gardeningContinue reading “Goal Setting Weekly Update Week 14”

Honey Mustard Roasted Salmon

My husband celebrated a birthday recently and I decided to make this delicious honey mustard roasted salmon. I have shared a similar recipe for nut crusted salmon recipe before, this recipe is similar but no nuts. Usually we cook salmon on the grill but in this recipe the salmon cooks in the oven. I adaptedContinue reading “Honey Mustard Roasted Salmon”

Transplanting Vegetable Seedlings

If you have started vegetable seeds inside this year you’ll be amazed at how quickly they grown. In no time at all you’ll be transplanting your vegetable seedlings. Wait until the seedlings have grown two or more true leaves (the cotyledons don’t count). This can be anywhere from 2-6 weeks after germination. Before starting makeContinue reading “Transplanting Vegetable Seedlings”

Goal Setting Weekly Update Week 13

We are back home after spending a few days with good friends. Time to get back to the house hunting process! Hopefully we’ll find something soon! Continue to monetize my blog. My ongoing goal. Have you taken the time to check out my page on Amazon? This page is where I put all the itemsContinue reading “Goal Setting Weekly Update Week 13”

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