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Spring Break...

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at least that's what I'm calling it.  Have a great week - I'll be back soon!

Springtime Ladybug!

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In honor of the first day of Spring, here is a little ladybug to brighten your day!   I had some wood scraps left-over from last Fall and decided I better use them.  The first thing I did was draw a pattern and cut it out of an old cereal box. The pattern was traced on the wood and cut out with my trusty jig saw. After drilling a hole for the antennae and smoothing the edges with sandpaper, the ladybug was ready for paint.  The edges were distressed and a little antique-medium was rubbed on.  I curled two pieces of black wire and put them in the drilled hole with a little glue.  The ladybug was done! I think it's perfect for the kitchen window, don't you? Thanks for stopping by...I hope you'll share, pin, and comment...I loooove comments!  Have a great week and Happy First Day of Spring!

All-Natural Oven Cleaner That Really Works!

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Yes, I know, I'm supposed to be packing.  I am, but I   can't stand the smell of oven cleaner and the  ovens REALLY needed cleaning before moving out.  Take a look: Yeah, proud housekeeping moment, right? I searched the internet for options and here's what I ended up with: Here's how you do it: Get some vinegar, baking soda, and salt. Mix 1 part vinegar to 2 parts water in a spray bottle. After removing the racks, spray the interior of the oven with the vinegar/water mixture. Then sprinkle it with baking soda and salt.  I didn't measure, I just threw it around!  I'm precise, like that!  😁 Spray it lightly again and close the door for 2 hours.   This is what it looked like: After 2 hours I took my blue plastic scrubbie (sorry, I forgot to take a picture of it) and lightly scrubbed the oven surface.  Believe me, I do mean lightly - I don't scrub anything if I can help it! Remember the fence? The result was amazing: .

The Cottage Is Sold!

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You may remember, several weeks ago, I mentioned some 'Big News".  Well, here it is...we sold the Cottage.  We didn't plan it, it just happened, really!  Are you ready for the story? Last July I was sitting in the front yard weeding the flower beds, when a car drove by a few times and finally stopped.  The woman asked me if I knew anything about the house next door.  It had a FSBO sign with no contact information.  I told her the only thing I knew was that it was a 3-bedroom house and the owners were rarely home. We continued to chat about houses, etc. when I told her that my husband always says for the right price, you can have ours!  She thought I was kidding and I informed her that I wasn't.  My husband heard us talking and came out on the porch to join in the conversation. We chatted for a while and just 'hit it off'. Finally, we asked if she'd like to see the house.  She said she would. After being in the house for about five minutes, she turned