Happy Spring people! Aren’t you so excited? I know I am. The daffodils are starting to pop up, the birds are out like crazy with their churp churping and there is a hint of buds grazing all the tree. We are in for warmer weather, fresh green spring veggies, and lots of mud… I mean, what’s not to be happy about. (there are things but we don’t need to talk about them right now)
Yesterday the mr and I finished ripping up all the floor stuff (I managed not to hurt myself until the very last piece and stuck a nail into my hand) and then traveled the city looking at all the windows in all the stores. Window shopping is such a pain in the ass. If you never have to do it, don’t. But we have to and we need to make some decisions like now because this week a bunch of men are making their way over to the new house with their saws and hammers and a big dumpster and are going to cut the back roof off. I am so excited! The addition is going up and the best part is we decided it was just to much for the two of us to do so we hired out the hardest part. We don’t have to tear it down or frame it up anymore and oh does this make me happy. I was not to into the idea of me and the mr ripping of the roof ourselves. The mr, sure he knows what he is doing, but me, I would have probably taken the whole house down.
Anyway, going to be doing house stuff until we can’t which I am ok with because I am really starting to feel crazy and am ready to move. I know it’s still a few months away but I have this weird feeling that I can’t really stop and chill until we are in the new house and I am relaxing there.. so we better get on it.
And I can’t forget the cake. I need to make us a bunny with lots and lots of jelly beans.
Internet browsing from me to you.
-I think I might just spend my day making these. DIY GIANT ORIGAMI BUNNIES!
-My new house crush.
Pasta Hair packages are so cool. Creative Packaging Design Turns Pasta Into Hair
It works. Smart Tip: Peel an Entire Head of Garlic in 10 Seconds
-These 27 Solutions Could Help The U.S. Slash Food Waste
-Not Happy With the Candidates? Try Out a New Country. I know I have threatened to move if things go south around here.
-Of course this make all the sense. Greenery (or Even Photos of Trees) Can Make Us Happier
–LUSHNA VILLA: TINY SHELTERS FOR GLAMPING Yes! The mr and I will be making something like this for sure.
-My someday CARIBBEAN Home.
-I am really into (at the moment) using light colored wood in fun ways at the house..Even thinking about plywood floors……we will see.
-More then just a great actor with an amazing voice. -Morgan Freeman Changed His 124 Acre Ranch Into A Bee Sanctuary To Help Save The Bees
And a few pics from the week.
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Have a great weekend and again, Happy Spring!
-C
Funny story. Our basement floods a little every year in the spring. I think that a lot of people around here have slight problem with basement water, the houses being so old and all. So when earlier this week we had a massive thaw and a bunch of rain, the mr preemptively set up the sub pump to keep the water away. All day he was checking the pump and all day it poured butthe basement stayed dry. He turned it off that night after it had stopped raining. We woke up to the most beautiful bright blue sky, the temperature so warm that I didn’t need to wear a jacket and to 3 inches of water in the basement. STUPID!!!!! But that happened and yeah. The mr spent a good few hours moving all of our stuff, (we store a lot of stuff in the basement) shop vac-ing and pumping up the water .He did such a good job that it was almost like it never happened. The only really wet thing was a big laundry basket of stuff. I wanted to wash itasap so it wouldn’t mold so when I got home, into the washer it went. (the washer is in the basement too) Go to change the load to the dryer and guess what.. the mr took the washer machine house out of the main drain to use it for the shop vac, and no, we forgot to stick the hose back in. We re-flooded the mother F-ing basement!!!!!AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
But it’s kinda funny right?
Anyway the week has been heavy on the crazy. My Dad has been here so we have been spending a lot of time with the family doing family things all week. Over at the house we have pretty much gutted the kitchen (anyone want free kitchen cabinets?) and the mr is almost done muding the first floor. Once that happens we can move in (Just kidding… not even close) but we are well on our way. And the next project we tackle is going to be fun fun (rip the roof off!)
And the father of mine is leaving today, (which makes me a little sad) I have no kiddos in my care, the water from the basement is pretty much gone and I don’t want to do a damn thing that involves work. It’s a down day for sure. No people, no fuss. I have a new book on hold at the library, although I am kinda torn. Should I start a new book or binge watch Fuller House? (can I take more family drama?) Have you watched it yet? Do me a favor if you have, let me know if it’s going to ruin the Tanner family for me.
Hoping your day, as well as mine, is gong to be a good one!
Interesting internet stuff from the week.
-Are you a open broiler or a closed broiler. I am neither.. my broiler is the bottom draw of the stove and doesn’t work unless pushed in. Can You Leave the Oven Door Closed While Broiling?
I was planning on making pita bread this week and just happen to stumble upon this article. The 7 Rules of Perfect Pita Bread
-Holding a bag of enough powdered caffeine to kill several people… whoa. Caffeine For Sale: The Hidden Trade Of The World’s Favorite Stimulant
-What is the word for finally getting words for all he emotions I felt but couldn’t explain? 40 Words For Emotions You’ve Felt, But Couldn’t Explain
-I know!!!!!. ARTISANAL WATER IS OUT OF CONTROL AND STUPID
-This article really hit home for me. To Anyone Who Thinks They’re Falling Behind In Life
-A tree inside.. yes, I would like one in every room please.
-I love cool (well done) street art.. Quirky New Chalk Characters on the Streets of Ann Arbor by David Zinn
-Maybe next knitting project Knit Fruits and Veggies by ‘MapleApple’
-I am not going to lie.. I love Chrissy Teigen and although I probably won”t cook any of the food in her book, I am still looking forward to giving it a read. Chrissy Teigen’s ‘Cravings’ and the Search for Cookbook Credibility
And some pictures.
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Whenever we bring the pup over to the new house, he immediately grabs his ball and runs to the back door. Usually I let him out for a minute but have to drag him back in and have him lay down while we work. But at the end of each day, I bring him out back again and throw the ball with him. He is so happy and cute and goofy which makes me so happy. He really has taken to the house and having him there, being so comfortable and happy really makes the house feel like home. It’s a great feeling.
The past week.. what a week. So much, so much. Lots of family, lots of work, lots of trying to clean and organize. We finished up what we needed to get done at the new house before the contractors come on Monday (we hired some people to remove some not so good stuff from the attic) so wehave this coming up week to get our shit together, makes sure all the other houses and stuff of life here is taken care of when were are gone and maybe even book a few places to sleep. (we have yet to book a single one.) But hey, we are young and adventurous, and we’llfigure it out. (I hope)
And I am still deciding weather or not I should unplug the fridge while we are gone or stock the freezer with food to eat when we get back. Oh man, decisions decisions.
But enough about me, how did the first week of the year go for you? I know, we didn’t win the power ball so that sucks, but are you feeling like the year started off good? Still keeping your resolutions and staying away from the cookies and making your bed everyday? Don’t worry if it didn’t stick and you, at this moment, are eating a box of cookies in a very messy bed. It’s totally cool to do. Cookies in a messy bed might just be what you need right now. So I say go for it. (just maybe don’t make a habit of it)
Stuff to look at while eating your cookies or doing whatever.
-I am a list maker of lists that include finding the list of the lists.that I lost -A Neuroscientist on the Calming Powers of the To-Do List
-I am for sure going to be making some of this Vegan Fish Sauce
-What Exactly is Malt? It’s not what I thought.
–This home looks like a lovely place to live
-Some Bathroom inspiration for the new house
-Whoa now. How Real Is Reality?
– I want to live here and here.. part time of course
-I don’t get excited for tv easily, but this show…. I laugh every time I see a commercial for it. I am excited!
-Some good information. Non-Dairy Milks: Which to Make, Which to Buy
-Would you buy a $100 donut? (your answer should be no)
–A butt a day. Genius.
And a few shoots from the week.
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Have a fantastic weekend!
-C
Happy 2016! Happy Winter! Happy Snow!(a few weeks late, but super happy for it to come at last)
So did you have a great week off, or a slower then normal week? Lots of lounging, binge watching of the Netflix and eating all the left over cookies? Or was it back to work and back to reality? We go from holiday madness to all out crazy the week after Christmas.. There are birthday parties, littles out of school that need babysitting, and work. We keep on working cause that’s what we do. And remember last week how I told you I was losing my voice. Well it turned out that I lost it for the entire week. So I was a little sick and really quite which made for a weird and interesting one fore sure.. (especially babysitting without a voice. That got crazy)
And it happened again. New years. Did you party party and stay up til midnight to watch the (fill in the blank) drop? Not going to lie, the mr and I brought in the new year trying to watch tv together, but I just ended up reading. Then I actually fell asleep at 930. What can I say. I am an old lady. And no resolutions, just the average everyday, I need to do “this” or ‘that’ a little better/faster/cleaner or what not. Goals are what I have and there is not time line. But if you have resolutions, well good for you.
Today is actually the first day off we have taken since last Sunday. As of now, there are a few little things we are going to work on over at the house but we are not getting into the nitty gritty of it all until we get back from our plane rides of fun in February. Last week we got the ceilings sheet rocked and the mr is now doing the tape/mud this week. (I don’t even try because 1. I suck ass at it. 2. he is so good and3. he really likes doing it) I’ve got a butt load of paper/ bills/ things people want, to go through so this will be a good week to do that and to start whittling away at my spoon. Plus we have a lot of things that need to be done before we depart, like watching scary you tube videos of people trying to drive around Ireland on the right side of the road, figure out whether or not I can bring dried lentils in my carry on, and gather enough reading material to last me plane rides and early mornings spent drinking tea by the sea side.
So much. But not today. Today is for reading, coffee and tea, a warm cozy sweater and most likely some ice on the old back (sheet rocking ceilings kinda sucks)
I hope your day is spend well, doing good things and being happy.
Stuff I liked on the internet this week.
– I think this could work. The Taco Cleanse Is a Thing, So 2016 Will Be the Best Year Ever
–Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions to Yourself, Please.
-I’ll take this cabin , just stick it in the woods
To all you party peoples out there. Want To Avoid A Hangover? Science Has Got You Covered
-Winners & Honorable Mentions of the 2015 National Geographic Photography Competition
-The hottest food trends in 2016 according to Whole Foods and even better… Grandparents Predict the Food Trends of 2016
–These toys are the greatest!
-Keep Things Simple For A Healthy, Long Life
-If you stuck wheels on our living space now, it would kinda look like this.
And some pictures from the week.
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Hey there people. How’s your weekend going? Did you have yourself a very merry Christmas full of all things happy? Are you spending the weekend chilling out or have you already tossed the tree and are now in the process of vacuuming up needles that will linger for the next 3 months? (Our tree stays until new years)
Christmas was good over here (even if it was near tropical). Lots of fun family fun. Ice skating, dinner, secret santa swap (I got the best set of vintage pyres mixing bowls.. thanks Barb!). The mr and I did our traditional stockings ( I got him fly fishing stuff and fruit smelling markers. He got me a bunch of apples and a wood caving book with tools and wood to carve me me some spoons!!!) We did a little relaxing, i did a bunch of baking, and everyone was pretty happy. All 22 of us were together at the same time (minus my dad…. we missed my dad) and not a single fight or accidental kick to the face or crying over broken toys. It was pretty great.
But here is the question on everyone’s mind. Who got a hover board?
Then comes the aftermath. I spent yesterday kinda half cleaning form the Christmas mess and half napping while hacking my lungs out. We were suppose to go to my nephews b day party, but I felt like crap and completely lost my voice. Whenever I did try to talk nothing came out and my vocal cords felt like they were set on fire. And I was not about to walk into a room of littles and people that want to talk. No on list of things I could handle. (Being able to cry fro help when kids are beating you up is key to survival) So no party and no talking from me. But the mr, he couldn’t stop talking and asking me questions.(which I responded through eye rolls and thumbs) I think he really enjoys me being quite. So yeah, I am stupid sick. I’m not sure if this is a crash and burn sicky or I just picked something up from one of the littles who bring home their nastys. Whatever it is, I need to kick it today cause tomorrow we are starting to sheet rock the ceiling at the new house. (sheet rocking ceilings totally sucks ass!) And the holidays are not over and I am trying to ride the rest of the week on the holiday high, hopefully unsick. Got to get my party pants on for New Years (my party pants are my pj pants) We are gonna have a movie marathon and probably fall asleep on the couch by 10, Go us! 2016 what! Can’t even right now.
Some interesting internet stuff.
– This ingredient weight chart from King Arthur Flour is very helpful in the kitchen
-I love seeing other people studios. This pottery studio is very pretty. And I could live in this one.
– This is fantastic. France will soon require supermarkets to donate all unsold food
-Still don’t believe that these paintings are in fact painting.
I want to make these paper jewels. (not as Christmas decorations)
-10 Food Science Lessons Worth Learning
-Am I a psychopath? Maybe. People Who Like Coffee Are More Likely To Be Psychopaths
– Pizza Farm with Nick Offerman- hahaha.
-Tree Counter Is Astonished By How Many Trees There Are. .and still wants to plant a trillion trees!
-Airbnb... Spending way yo much time looking at little Irish cottages to stay in.
And some pictures.
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Have a fantastic day… Spend lots of time relaxing and doing you!
-C
Another week gone by and another week without snow, except for yesterday morning. I got to enjoy a brief ½ walk with the pup in the wee hours of the morning to see the tiny dusting that developed over night. But even that was gone by mid morning. I am bumming here. I Want SNOW!
And I know that it isn’t for another 11 day, but Thanksgiving. It’s it 11 DAYS! That’s 10 more day to contemplate pies and sides and all the things that could be made into existence. (I spend way too much time thinking about different pie variations, it actually causes me headaches.)
So what about you? Are you feeling the slight buzz of the holiday crazy yet? Are you a planner or a procrastinator, or are you just a guest and hanging pretty with nothing to worry about? Me. I am a planner but usually deviate from said plan and do something completely on the fly. What can I say; I have an overactive mind and am a bit indecisive about things. But the little bit of buzz…. that’s part of the fun. Just as long as a little crazy doesn’t turn into a lot of crazy, then I am good.
And as for my Sunday plans, I think the mr, the pup, and I are going to pack up and head for higher ground to get us some snow, although I should be doing so many things around here. Hum.. Chores or snow, we shall see!
Hope you are where you are having a relaxing fun day!
Some internet stuff from the week if you are feeling it.
-Definitely gong to go seer his exhibit . This Art Exhibit Makes You ‘Wonder’ — And That’s The Whole Point.
–You cat doesn’t really want to kill you….. But I am pretty sure mine does.
-Before and after photos of an amazing farm to home renovation.
-10 Easy Pieces: Problem-Solving Electrical Outlets/Covers Some of these are pretty fantastic.
-Farmers Have Been Enjoying The Fruits Of Bee Labor For 9,000 Years
-Cool little prefab homes
-I love looking at all the pretty colors ans patterns
-What to Simmer for a Fresh, Seasonal-Smelling Home.. Who doesn’t wasn’t a tasty smelling home?
-The largest art festival in the world.. And it looks amazing! Another bucket list thing for me to do!
–I love these button lunch bags.. Thinking of making for gifts.
-So When I am being sarcastic.. I am just being smart. According to science, here’s how sarcastic people are different from everyone else
nd some pictures from the week (note the gigantic bear… Out of control!)
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November 1.. this is some crazy shit. But at least today we get an extra hour, so that’s something.
I am a slightly broken lady. Friday afternoon, after coming home from Washer’s birthday hike, I managed to fall backwards off the middle of my staircase (it’s was a pretty high fall). Bam, right on my ass then into a pile on the floor. Needless to say that it really freaking hurt and the past two days have been a little on the slow side. I have adapted a slight limp, my thumb on my hand got severely jammed so I can barely bend it, and I am sore all over. STUPID STAIRS! I am not a graceful hurt person, more like a pissed off, want to break things, angry that I am hurt type. I also get kinda mean. I know it’s night a very becoming trait, but when I am sick or hurt, I want to be left alone to lick my wounds and anyone trying to be nice and do things for me makes me crazy. I know, I sound like an asshole, but when I am sick or hurt, I think I kinda am.
But before the fall, my week was going pretty good. We had a pumpkin cookie decorating night which was pretty fun. A couple littles came over and we ate mac and cheese, decorated pumpkins blue (I could only find blue food coloring) and watched the Adams family. It was also Washers Birthday on Friday and we took him for a long birthday hike. The old man is 10, which just blows my mind. I can’t believe we have had him and been able to keep him alive for this long (just kidding). But for real, 10 years. And he still acts like a stupid puppy, except a slower moving, more distinguished looking one. And he doesn’t chew the windows or floors anymore. He has some so far.
What else? There was some other stuff, but man, my brain is not working properly today so I’ll just leave it at that.
So it’s Sunday and my plans include drinking a lot of coffee, making a tasteful playlist of all of my favorite christmas music, then listen to it while making washer dog cookies and more or less, kind of just bumming around all day. You know, to heal my ass. I’ll probably pick up a new book and make food as well, but no expectations.. I already told myself that if i didn’t move off the couch today, that that would be ok.
How about you? Got any exciting plans for the day? What are you planning on doing with your extra hour?
If you are looking for something to do, here is some stuff to check out on the world wide web.
-I always think about this. Do We Waste A Lot Of Pumpkins We Could Be Eating?
-A look inside the pottery studio if Brooke Winfrey.. Love her pieces!
-How to Keep (Most) of Your Herb Garden Going When It’s Cold
-Going here is on my lifetime bucket list
-Where to Store Your Worn (But Not Dirty) Clothes This is something we struggle with.
-In Praise of the Humble Lentil… And praise I do, cause I eat like 4 lbs a week (no joke)
-Some great information of the science of cookie baking
– I want these boots!
–Oh so lovely Greenhouse Love
–I want a fireplace anywhere in my house, but a fireplace in the kitchen.. that would be fantastic.
-Beautiful Pictures of a desert after a rain fall
And pictures from the week
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The past week has been a ok. Besides from the great SFCD (stupid fucking computer day) fiasco, nothing too crappy has happened. We had a family birthday get together for my (now 16 years old) sister where every single sibling, niece and nephew was in attendance at the same time. We got in some.dinners with family members, had a night at the park with some littles for a moonlight play date, even got in a bit or light hiking with the pup. An all around pleasant sort of week.
As for this weekend so far… Not going to lie, I am a bit of a cranky pants. It started out ok. Yesterday morning I woke up super early, read for a little, then me and the pup went for a nice long walk and watched the sun come. My only complainant there was that I was wearing sneakers tha did not keep my feet warm so I was freezing. After getting home and unsuccessfully trying to warm my feet up, I went about getting to what I had planned doing. I got my baking stuff together and turned on the oven, only to realize after 10 minutes that the oven was not hot. MOTHER F ing FREAK!
Not again! Not a-freaking-gan. Luckly the mr was home and jumped to the rescue, well kind of. We pulled the sucker out from the wall and basically took it apart. It turns out that I have blown the igniter… again. Yup, this is the second stove, third time, that I have blown the little mechanism inside the stove that lights the fire to make it hot (And no, this stove will not let me manual light it for there is a build in safety lock or some shit) The third time! And this stove is only a year freaking old!
It’s official, I am a stove killer.
So not havving a stove just threw out my days plans, plus dinner plans, not to mention I was still really cold and was counting on the stave for heat. And to top it all off, I did something to my back and am walking around in a constant state of pain. But the worst part is that the mr had to order the part and it’s not coming in until monday. AAAAGGGHHH!
So today, tI don’t even know. Again, I have oven plans, but not anymore. But I am determined to make today good.. No I will not be able to bake lots of bread and cookie, and maybe I might have to wear 5 sweaters and my wool socks plus slippers while in the houses, but it’s cool. I won’t let that ruin my day. I’ll just boil some cinnamon sticks (at least the burners works) to make the house smell nice, make lots of coffee, grab my book (Mindy Karlings new book Why Not Me!) my knitting, and my big wool blanket and park it on the couch for the day.(When I think about it, it’s proabaly going to a grew day!)
Anyways hows your weekend going? Cold yet? Have you tuned on you heat or have you been using your stove for warmth instead of tuning the heater on like me? Well, whatever your doing, I hope your enjoying it and that you are not freezing your butt off.
Some internet links and stuff to check out.
-I am so in love with this quilt
-The History Of Our Love-Hate-Love Relationship With Leftovers
–A cozy bright home I could live in… I think I need a strawberry wall too!
–Cool felted food
– I’ll live in this triangular villa
-30 Qualities of a Good Home Cook
-I am so EXCITED!! Gilmore Girls’ Revival in the Works at Netflix
-As Schools Buy More Local Food, Kids Throw Less Food In The Trash
-Good to know, What to Do When Your Chocolate Seizes
–I have been a follower of this ladies blog for a while and loved seeing this. A Look Inside the Smitten Kitchen
And a few pictures from this weeks happenings
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THE LOVELY CRAZY
August 11, 2016 by maximios • Blog
Happy Spring people! Aren’t you so excited? I know I am. The daffodils are starting to pop up, the birds are out like crazy with their churp churping and there is a hint of buds grazing all the tree. We are in for warmer weather, fresh green spring veggies, and lots of mud… I mean, what’s not to be happy about. (there are things but we don’t need to talk about them right now)
Yesterday the mr and I finished ripping up all the floor stuff (I managed not to hurt myself until the very last piece and stuck a nail into my hand) and then traveled the city looking at all the windows in all the stores. Window shopping is such a pain in the ass. If you never have to do it, don’t. But we have to and we need to make some decisions like now because this week a bunch of men are making their way over to the new house with their saws and hammers and a big dumpster and are going to cut the back roof off. I am so excited! The addition is going up and the best part is we decided it was just to much for the two of us to do so we hired out the hardest part. We don’t have to tear it down or frame it up anymore and oh does this make me happy. I was not to into the idea of me and the mr ripping of the roof ourselves. The mr, sure he knows what he is doing, but me, I would have probably taken the whole house down.
Anyway, going to be doing house stuff until we can’t which I am ok with because I am really starting to feel crazy and am ready to move. I know it’s still a few months away but I have this weird feeling that I can’t really stop and chill until we are in the new house and I am relaxing there.. so we better get on it.
And I can’t forget the cake. I need to make us a bunny with lots and lots of jelly beans.
Internet browsing from me to you.
-I think I might just spend my day making these. DIY GIANT ORIGAMI BUNNIES!
-My new house crush.
Pasta Hair packages are so cool. Creative Packaging Design Turns Pasta Into Hair
It works. Smart Tip: Peel an Entire Head of Garlic in 10 Seconds
-These 27 Solutions Could Help The U.S. Slash Food Waste
-Not Happy With the Candidates? Try Out a New Country. I know I have threatened to move if things go south around here.
-Of course this make all the sense. Greenery (or Even Photos of Trees) Can Make Us Happier
–LUSHNA VILLA: TINY SHELTERS FOR GLAMPING Yes! The mr and I will be making something like this for sure.
-My someday CARIBBEAN Home.
-I am really into (at the moment) using light colored wood in fun ways at the house..Even thinking about plywood floors……we will see.
-More then just a great actor with an amazing voice. -Morgan Freeman Changed His 124 Acre Ranch Into A Bee Sanctuary To Help Save The Bees
And a few pics from the week.
Have a great weekend and again, Happy Spring!
-C
Funny story. Our basement floods a little every year in the spring. I think that a lot of people around here have slight problem with basement water, the houses being so old and all. So when earlier this week we had a massive thaw and a bunch of rain, the mr preemptively set up the sub pump to keep the water away. All day he was checking the pump and all day it poured butthe basement stayed dry. He turned it off that night after it had stopped raining. We woke up to the most beautiful bright blue sky, the temperature so warm that I didn’t need to wear a jacket and to 3 inches of water in the basement. STUPID!!!!! But that happened and yeah. The mr spent a good few hours moving all of our stuff, (we store a lot of stuff in the basement) shop vac-ing and pumping up the water .He did such a good job that it was almost like it never happened. The only really wet thing was a big laundry basket of stuff. I wanted to wash itasap so it wouldn’t mold so when I got home, into the washer it went. (the washer is in the basement too) Go to change the load to the dryer and guess what.. the mr took the washer machine house out of the main drain to use it for the shop vac, and no, we forgot to stick the hose back in. We re-flooded the mother F-ing basement!!!!!AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
But it’s kinda funny right?
Anyway the week has been heavy on the crazy. My Dad has been here so we have been spending a lot of time with the family doing family things all week. Over at the house we have pretty much gutted the kitchen (anyone want free kitchen cabinets?) and the mr is almost done muding the first floor. Once that happens we can move in (Just kidding… not even close) but we are well on our way. And the next project we tackle is going to be fun fun (rip the roof off!)
And the father of mine is leaving today, (which makes me a little sad) I have no kiddos in my care, the water from the basement is pretty much gone and I don’t want to do a damn thing that involves work. It’s a down day for sure. No people, no fuss. I have a new book on hold at the library, although I am kinda torn. Should I start a new book or binge watch Fuller House? (can I take more family drama?) Have you watched it yet? Do me a favor if you have, let me know if it’s going to ruin the Tanner family for me.
Hoping your day, as well as mine, is gong to be a good one!
Interesting internet stuff from the week.
-Are you a open broiler or a closed broiler. I am neither.. my broiler is the bottom draw of the stove and doesn’t work unless pushed in. Can You Leave the Oven Door Closed While Broiling?
I was planning on making pita bread this week and just happen to stumble upon this article. The 7 Rules of Perfect Pita Bread
-Holding a bag of enough powdered caffeine to kill several people… whoa. Caffeine For Sale: The Hidden Trade Of The World’s Favorite Stimulant
-What is the word for finally getting words for all he emotions I felt but couldn’t explain? 40 Words For Emotions You’ve Felt, But Couldn’t Explain
-I know!!!!!. ARTISANAL WATER IS OUT OF CONTROL AND STUPID
-This article really hit home for me. To Anyone Who Thinks They’re Falling Behind In Life
-A tree inside.. yes, I would like one in every room please.
-I love cool (well done) street art.. Quirky New Chalk Characters on the Streets of Ann Arbor by David Zinn
-Maybe next knitting project Knit Fruits and Veggies by ‘MapleApple’
-I am not going to lie.. I love Chrissy Teigen and although I probably won”t cook any of the food in her book, I am still looking forward to giving it a read. Chrissy Teigen’s ‘Cravings’ and the Search for Cookbook Credibility
And some pictures.
Whenever we bring the pup over to the new house, he immediately grabs his ball and runs to the back door. Usually I let him out for a minute but have to drag him back in and have him lay down while we work. But at the end of each day, I bring him out back again and throw the ball with him. He is so happy and cute and goofy which makes me so happy. He really has taken to the house and having him there, being so comfortable and happy really makes the house feel like home. It’s a great feeling.
The past week.. what a week. So much, so much. Lots of family, lots of work, lots of trying to clean and organize. We finished up what we needed to get done at the new house before the contractors come on Monday (we hired some people to remove some not so good stuff from the attic) so wehave this coming up week to get our shit together, makes sure all the other houses and stuff of life here is taken care of when were are gone and maybe even book a few places to sleep. (we have yet to book a single one.) But hey, we are young and adventurous, and we’llfigure it out. (I hope)
And I am still deciding weather or not I should unplug the fridge while we are gone or stock the freezer with food to eat when we get back. Oh man, decisions decisions.
But enough about me, how did the first week of the year go for you? I know, we didn’t win the power ball so that sucks, but are you feeling like the year started off good? Still keeping your resolutions and staying away from the cookies and making your bed everyday? Don’t worry if it didn’t stick and you, at this moment, are eating a box of cookies in a very messy bed. It’s totally cool to do. Cookies in a messy bed might just be what you need right now. So I say go for it. (just maybe don’t make a habit of it)
Stuff to look at while eating your cookies or doing whatever.
-I am a list maker of lists that include finding the list of the lists.that I lost -A Neuroscientist on the Calming Powers of the To-Do List
-I am for sure going to be making some of this Vegan Fish Sauce
-What Exactly is Malt? It’s not what I thought.
–This home looks like a lovely place to live
-Some Bathroom inspiration for the new house
-Whoa now. How Real Is Reality?
– I want to live here and here.. part time of course
-I don’t get excited for tv easily, but this show…. I laugh every time I see a commercial for it. I am excited!
-Some good information. Non-Dairy Milks: Which to Make, Which to Buy
-Would you buy a $100 donut? (your answer should be no)
–A butt a day. Genius.
And a few shoots from the week.
Have a fantastic weekend!
-C
Happy 2016! Happy Winter! Happy Snow!(a few weeks late, but super happy for it to come at last)
So did you have a great week off, or a slower then normal week? Lots of lounging, binge watching of the Netflix and eating all the left over cookies? Or was it back to work and back to reality? We go from holiday madness to all out crazy the week after Christmas.. There are birthday parties, littles out of school that need babysitting, and work. We keep on working cause that’s what we do. And remember last week how I told you I was losing my voice. Well it turned out that I lost it for the entire week. So I was a little sick and really quite which made for a weird and interesting one fore sure.. (especially babysitting without a voice. That got crazy)
And it happened again. New years. Did you party party and stay up til midnight to watch the (fill in the blank) drop? Not going to lie, the mr and I brought in the new year trying to watch tv together, but I just ended up reading. Then I actually fell asleep at 930. What can I say. I am an old lady. And no resolutions, just the average everyday, I need to do “this” or ‘that’ a little better/faster/cleaner or what not. Goals are what I have and there is not time line. But if you have resolutions, well good for you.
Today is actually the first day off we have taken since last Sunday. As of now, there are a few little things we are going to work on over at the house but we are not getting into the nitty gritty of it all until we get back from our plane rides of fun in February. Last week we got the ceilings sheet rocked and the mr is now doing the tape/mud this week. (I don’t even try because 1. I suck ass at it. 2. he is so good and3. he really likes doing it) I’ve got a butt load of paper/ bills/ things people want, to go through so this will be a good week to do that and to start whittling away at my spoon. Plus we have a lot of things that need to be done before we depart, like watching scary you tube videos of people trying to drive around Ireland on the right side of the road, figure out whether or not I can bring dried lentils in my carry on, and gather enough reading material to last me plane rides and early mornings spent drinking tea by the sea side.
So much. But not today. Today is for reading, coffee and tea, a warm cozy sweater and most likely some ice on the old back (sheet rocking ceilings kinda sucks)
I hope your day is spend well, doing good things and being happy.
Stuff I liked on the internet this week.
– I think this could work. The Taco Cleanse Is a Thing, So 2016 Will Be the Best Year Ever
–Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions to Yourself, Please.
-I’ll take this cabin , just stick it in the woods
To all you party peoples out there. Want To Avoid A Hangover? Science Has Got You Covered
-Winners & Honorable Mentions of the 2015 National Geographic Photography Competition
-The hottest food trends in 2016 according to Whole Foods and even better… Grandparents Predict the Food Trends of 2016
–These toys are the greatest!
-Keep Things Simple For A Healthy, Long Life
-If you stuck wheels on our living space now, it would kinda look like this.
And some pictures from the week.
Hey there people. How’s your weekend going? Did you have yourself a very merry Christmas full of all things happy? Are you spending the weekend chilling out or have you already tossed the tree and are now in the process of vacuuming up needles that will linger for the next 3 months? (Our tree stays until new years)
Christmas was good over here (even if it was near tropical). Lots of fun family fun. Ice skating, dinner, secret santa swap (I got the best set of vintage pyres mixing bowls.. thanks Barb!). The mr and I did our traditional stockings ( I got him fly fishing stuff and fruit smelling markers. He got me a bunch of apples and a wood caving book with tools and wood to carve me me some spoons!!!) We did a little relaxing, i did a bunch of baking, and everyone was pretty happy. All 22 of us were together at the same time (minus my dad…. we missed my dad) and not a single fight or accidental kick to the face or crying over broken toys. It was pretty great.
But here is the question on everyone’s mind. Who got a hover board?
Then comes the aftermath. I spent yesterday kinda half cleaning form the Christmas mess and half napping while hacking my lungs out. We were suppose to go to my nephews b day party, but I felt like crap and completely lost my voice. Whenever I did try to talk nothing came out and my vocal cords felt like they were set on fire. And I was not about to walk into a room of littles and people that want to talk. No on list of things I could handle. (Being able to cry fro help when kids are beating you up is key to survival) So no party and no talking from me. But the mr, he couldn’t stop talking and asking me questions.(which I responded through eye rolls and thumbs) I think he really enjoys me being quite. So yeah, I am stupid sick. I’m not sure if this is a crash and burn sicky or I just picked something up from one of the littles who bring home their nastys. Whatever it is, I need to kick it today cause tomorrow we are starting to sheet rock the ceiling at the new house. (sheet rocking ceilings totally sucks ass!) And the holidays are not over and I am trying to ride the rest of the week on the holiday high, hopefully unsick. Got to get my party pants on for New Years (my party pants are my pj pants) We are gonna have a movie marathon and probably fall asleep on the couch by 10, Go us! 2016 what! Can’t even right now.
Some interesting internet stuff.
– This ingredient weight chart from King Arthur Flour is very helpful in the kitchen
-I love seeing other people studios. This pottery studio is very pretty. And I could live in this one.
– This is fantastic. France will soon require supermarkets to donate all unsold food
-Still don’t believe that these paintings are in fact painting.
I want to make these paper jewels. (not as Christmas decorations)
-10 Food Science Lessons Worth Learning
-Am I a psychopath? Maybe. People Who Like Coffee Are More Likely To Be Psychopaths
– Pizza Farm with Nick Offerman- hahaha.
-Tree Counter Is Astonished By How Many Trees There Are. .and still wants to plant a trillion trees!
-Airbnb... Spending way yo much time looking at little Irish cottages to stay in.
And some pictures.
Have a fantastic day… Spend lots of time relaxing and doing you!
-C
Another week gone by and another week without snow, except for yesterday morning. I got to enjoy a brief ½ walk with the pup in the wee hours of the morning to see the tiny dusting that developed over night. But even that was gone by mid morning. I am bumming here. I Want SNOW!
And I know that it isn’t for another 11 day, but Thanksgiving. It’s it 11 DAYS! That’s 10 more day to contemplate pies and sides and all the things that could be made into existence. (I spend way too much time thinking about different pie variations, it actually causes me headaches.)
So what about you? Are you feeling the slight buzz of the holiday crazy yet? Are you a planner or a procrastinator, or are you just a guest and hanging pretty with nothing to worry about? Me. I am a planner but usually deviate from said plan and do something completely on the fly. What can I say; I have an overactive mind and am a bit indecisive about things. But the little bit of buzz…. that’s part of the fun. Just as long as a little crazy doesn’t turn into a lot of crazy, then I am good.
And as for my Sunday plans, I think the mr, the pup, and I are going to pack up and head for higher ground to get us some snow, although I should be doing so many things around here. Hum.. Chores or snow, we shall see!
Hope you are where you are having a relaxing fun day!
Some internet stuff from the week if you are feeling it.
-Definitely gong to go seer his exhibit . This Art Exhibit Makes You ‘Wonder’ — And That’s The Whole Point.
–You cat doesn’t really want to kill you….. But I am pretty sure mine does.
-Before and after photos of an amazing farm to home renovation.
-10 Easy Pieces: Problem-Solving Electrical Outlets/Covers Some of these are pretty fantastic.
-Farmers Have Been Enjoying The Fruits Of Bee Labor For 9,000 Years
-Cool little prefab homes
-I love looking at all the pretty colors ans patterns
-What to Simmer for a Fresh, Seasonal-Smelling Home.. Who doesn’t wasn’t a tasty smelling home?
-The largest art festival in the world.. And it looks amazing! Another bucket list thing for me to do!
–I love these button lunch bags.. Thinking of making for gifts.
-So When I am being sarcastic.. I am just being smart. According to science, here’s how sarcastic people are different from everyone else
nd some pictures from the week (note the gigantic bear… Out of control!)
November 1.. this is some crazy shit. But at least today we get an extra hour, so that’s something.
I am a slightly broken lady. Friday afternoon, after coming home from Washer’s birthday hike, I managed to fall backwards off the middle of my staircase (it’s was a pretty high fall). Bam, right on my ass then into a pile on the floor. Needless to say that it really freaking hurt and the past two days have been a little on the slow side. I have adapted a slight limp, my thumb on my hand got severely jammed so I can barely bend it, and I am sore all over. STUPID STAIRS! I am not a graceful hurt person, more like a pissed off, want to break things, angry that I am hurt type. I also get kinda mean. I know it’s night a very becoming trait, but when I am sick or hurt, I want to be left alone to lick my wounds and anyone trying to be nice and do things for me makes me crazy. I know, I sound like an asshole, but when I am sick or hurt, I think I kinda am.
But before the fall, my week was going pretty good. We had a pumpkin cookie decorating night which was pretty fun. A couple littles came over and we ate mac and cheese, decorated pumpkins blue (I could only find blue food coloring) and watched the Adams family. It was also Washers Birthday on Friday and we took him for a long birthday hike. The old man is 10, which just blows my mind. I can’t believe we have had him and been able to keep him alive for this long (just kidding). But for real, 10 years. And he still acts like a stupid puppy, except a slower moving, more distinguished looking one. And he doesn’t chew the windows or floors anymore. He has some so far.
What else? There was some other stuff, but man, my brain is not working properly today so I’ll just leave it at that.
So it’s Sunday and my plans include drinking a lot of coffee, making a tasteful playlist of all of my favorite christmas music, then listen to it while making washer dog cookies and more or less, kind of just bumming around all day. You know, to heal my ass. I’ll probably pick up a new book and make food as well, but no expectations.. I already told myself that if i didn’t move off the couch today, that that would be ok.
How about you? Got any exciting plans for the day? What are you planning on doing with your extra hour?
If you are looking for something to do, here is some stuff to check out on the world wide web.
-I always think about this. Do We Waste A Lot Of Pumpkins We Could Be Eating?
-A look inside the pottery studio if Brooke Winfrey.. Love her pieces!
-How to Keep (Most) of Your Herb Garden Going When It’s Cold
-Going here is on my lifetime bucket list
-Where to Store Your Worn (But Not Dirty) Clothes This is something we struggle with.
-In Praise of the Humble Lentil… And praise I do, cause I eat like 4 lbs a week (no joke)
-Some great information of the science of cookie baking
– I want these boots!
–Oh so lovely Greenhouse Love
–I want a fireplace anywhere in my house, but a fireplace in the kitchen.. that would be fantastic.
-Beautiful Pictures of a desert after a rain fall
And pictures from the week
The past week has been a ok. Besides from the great SFCD (stupid fucking computer day) fiasco, nothing too crappy has happened. We had a family birthday get together for my (now 16 years old) sister where every single sibling, niece and nephew was in attendance at the same time. We got in some.dinners with family members, had a night at the park with some littles for a moonlight play date, even got in a bit or light hiking with the pup. An all around pleasant sort of week.
As for this weekend so far… Not going to lie, I am a bit of a cranky pants. It started out ok. Yesterday morning I woke up super early, read for a little, then me and the pup went for a nice long walk and watched the sun come. My only complainant there was that I was wearing sneakers tha did not keep my feet warm so I was freezing. After getting home and unsuccessfully trying to warm my feet up, I went about getting to what I had planned doing. I got my baking stuff together and turned on the oven, only to realize after 10 minutes that the oven was not hot. MOTHER F ing FREAK!
Not again! Not a-freaking-gan. Luckly the mr was home and jumped to the rescue, well kind of. We pulled the sucker out from the wall and basically took it apart. It turns out that I have blown the igniter… again. Yup, this is the second stove, third time, that I have blown the little mechanism inside the stove that lights the fire to make it hot (And no, this stove will not let me manual light it for there is a build in safety lock or some shit) The third time! And this stove is only a year freaking old!
It’s official, I am a stove killer.
So not havving a stove just threw out my days plans, plus dinner plans, not to mention I was still really cold and was counting on the stave for heat. And to top it all off, I did something to my back and am walking around in a constant state of pain. But the worst part is that the mr had to order the part and it’s not coming in until monday. AAAAGGGHHH!
So today, tI don’t even know. Again, I have oven plans, but not anymore. But I am determined to make today good.. No I will not be able to bake lots of bread and cookie, and maybe I might have to wear 5 sweaters and my wool socks plus slippers while in the houses, but it’s cool. I won’t let that ruin my day. I’ll just boil some cinnamon sticks (at least the burners works) to make the house smell nice, make lots of coffee, grab my book (Mindy Karlings new book Why Not Me!) my knitting, and my big wool blanket and park it on the couch for the day.(When I think about it, it’s proabaly going to a grew day!)
Anyways hows your weekend going? Cold yet? Have you tuned on you heat or have you been using your stove for warmth instead of tuning the heater on like me? Well, whatever your doing, I hope your enjoying it and that you are not freezing your butt off.
Some internet links and stuff to check out.
-I am so in love with this quilt
-The History Of Our Love-Hate-Love Relationship With Leftovers
–A cozy bright home I could live in… I think I need a strawberry wall too!
–Cool felted food
– I’ll live in this triangular villa
-30 Qualities of a Good Home Cook
-I am so EXCITED!! Gilmore Girls’ Revival in the Works at Netflix
-As Schools Buy More Local Food, Kids Throw Less Food In The Trash
-Good to know, What to Do When Your Chocolate Seizes
–I have been a follower of this ladies blog for a while and loved seeing this. A Look Inside the Smitten Kitchen
And a few pictures from this weeks happenings