Above, Elise makes the most of the dahlias that flopped. You can always click the Food For Thought tab above for my fresh-picked links.How to stockpile @ Momadvice & Pantry stocking strategies @ Coffee Tea Books & Me.
July kicks off No Spend Month @ Small Notebook.
If you're tired of couponing, Money Saving Mom says it's okay to take a vacation.
Y'all will be proud of me. Ever since the pantry problem, I've been crossing off projects left and right. Check back Monday for photos!
I can't wait to see the finished projects. I'm going to be busy this weekend, too, but I'm trying to get things done without interrupting hubby's long restful weekend! He needs a break!
ReplyDeleteElise is so precious. I wish we could get her and Brenna together - Brenna spent the morning looking through all my pillowcases for the perfect tablecloth for her tea party with Granddaddy:)
Have a wonderful (productive!) weekend!
I'm taking a vacation from the coupon game this summer. I was getting weary just thinking about it... and with two little boys impatiently hanging off the grocery cart while I shop, well, let's just say that these days I'm breezing into and out of the grocery store as quickly as I can.
ReplyDeleteA Vacation, What is that? Seems like years since I had one... I'll be back to see all you've accomplished.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures bring back memories--my mother grew large dahlias like these, and called them "dinnerplate dahlias". She would cut the stem short, and float them in a bowl of water in the bathroom. They were just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou continue to inspire me. Right this moment I'm taking a break from cleaning/organizing the basement. I'm sure you will share some great pics with us.
ReplyDeleteElise's little hand looks like the teapot illustration in Eloise Wilkin's Little Golden Book about God from the 1960s!
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Great photos, Meredith!
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I remember "dinnerplate" dahlias too! Nice memories!
Thanks for visiting my blog and for the nice comment about the "homegrown" flowers!
Hope you have a very Happy 4th!
Bill
Beautiful teapot Elise has! I love dahlias. Can't wait to see your projects. Kelly
ReplyDeleteI'm always inspired when you share what you've checked off your list!
ReplyDeleteI wrote a post on my blog a month or two ago about living a pantry stocking lifestyle and what we learned when our pantry was really put to the test. ( http://plainandsimplewife.blogspot.com/2009/04/when-pantry-is-put-to-test.html )
ReplyDeleteWe went several months without grocery shopping and using only our pantry. It was a real eye opener as to what works and what doesn't in long term storage.
Can hardly wait to see your finished projects.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
What a precious tea party she is having! I love this picture!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your pantry posts as well. Looking forward to tomorrow's project pictures!
Your pictures are so pretty and summery! Thank you so much for sharing my link too. I can't wait to see all your finished projects. We have a few to share around here, I just have been too lazy to take pictures yet :)
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