April's Country Life

Welcome to Farmers Market Friday!   On this sunny Saturday morning, my daughter had a conference at Michigan State University which gave my little buddy and I an excuse to visit the nearby M...

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Hosting a last minute get-together for the 4th?  A roundup of easy finger foods and simple projects to keep kids entertained!  Start with this Blueberry Sparkle Punch - just use re...

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Pallets are all the rage for projects the past couple of years and my pallet garden has been one of the most visited posts on my blog.  Inspired by a drought, overgrown field, lack of time, ...

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As I did not have a chance to get together a new Farmers Market Friday post for you last week, I wanted to share with you this great rundown of Michigan farmers markets.  Our own local farme...

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This dining room has come a long way in two years.  All the way from this... You can see the beginning of the transformation here.  It’s one of those rooms that I only had a partial v...

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It’s only taken me about a year and a half to complete the hutch remake that I started when we first moved in – that’s not too bad, right?  At some point in the home renovation process...

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It’s Friday and it’s June so welcome back to Farmers Market Fridays!   I had the excuse a few weeks ago to make a day trip that took me past a Farm Market store that I have often ad...

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Good morning, dear readers! I just love these little signs - and the fairy too - that I found visiting a farm market yesterday.  Words are a powerful thing and it is a great gift to our chil...

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Today is the last day to enter this giveaway for a free copy of the fun children's eBook "Candy and the Cankersaur"!  This is a low entry giveaway and I have 10 copies to give away.   E...

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I've got 10 free copies of the adorable children's ebook "Candy and the Cankersaur" to give away!  This cute tale of a bored little girl, her busy dad, her jealous neighbor and her pet dinos...

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“Please can somebody play with me?” came a sweet, soft little voice from below me. It had been a really hectic day.   The kids and I had been late getting out the door that morning ...

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We didn't celebrate St. Patrick's Day today. We didn't even wear green clothes.  No green food. No green hair.  No special themed snacks and goodie bags to take to school to share with ...

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I remember being small and often visiting an elderly couple who always had an awkward silence between them.  They never referred to each other in terms of endearment.  They never touche...

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One of my absolute favorite quotes that I have repeated to myself a million times over since I discovered it when I was a teenager! I’m here!  Happy very belated Halloween, Thanksgiving, C...

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We are lucky to have great zoos of all sizes in Michigan.  One of my favorites is Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek.  I've been to this zoo several times and it never disappoints.  M...

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The past month has flown by and here is a little of the insanity that has been keeping me distracted...  First, there was the start of school...including the usual round of appointments that...

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  It's amazing how fast life moves. Really, it feels like just a blink sometimes.   One day not so long ago, we were going through the roller-coaster of emotions of trying to get pregna...

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Happy Friday!  It has been a really long couple of weeks around here so I am so eager for the long weekend at home.  Of course, the project list is a mile long but I have been distracte...

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   Today, this little guy graduates preschool. With a lot more hair, a pair of dimples that only come out when he gives his most charming grin, and an awesome sense of humor. He's pound...

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RIP Apollo October 2002 - August 18, 2014 On Monday we laid to rest our friend.   Our guardian.   A king.   A giver of kisses and receiver of hugs and tears.   A lion who defe...

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Here in Michigan, this is the best time to start hitting the farmers markets.   Nearly every community has one and there is the widest array of ripe produce available at this time.   On...

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Part II…click here for Part I We spent this summer catching up on the fun things and re-balancing life.   Sitting around the bonfire with good friends, new and old,  and talking about...

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I have certainly been neglectful this summer.   Life has come at a dizzying pace  and I have been doing my best to just stay upright.   And to work in a little fun when w...

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While you celebrate this photo credit: sunsurfr via photopin cc Don't forget about this photo credit: Truthout.org via photopin cc Growing up, the pyrotech...

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Are you still looking for goodies to impress your 4th of July crowd?  I've rounded up a few tasty recipes sure to be a hit whether you are feeding your own family, hosting a party or need a ...

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