Salem 1692

Haha! I LOVE this shirt and I would absolutely wear it. But first, let me ask–do you “get it?”
If you don’t–you’ll just need to Google it. If you DO get it–let me explain why I love it. No, I’m not now, nor have I ever been into the dark arts or anything satanic or creepy like that. But as it turns out, neither were most of the poor souls who were wrongfully put to death, in Salem–back then.
Many of those women were midwives, birth workers, herbalists and healers who used oils and plants and tinctures to actually, honestly help people in pain. For that- thousands of them were accused of witchcraft and hung or drowned or burned.
By those standards, my daughters and I would certainly have been on the hit list. It was a crazy, terrible time.
I know the world is pretty nuts right now, but I think it’s still a better time to be alive.
In fact, I’d wear this sweatshirt proudly, with gratitude…and a big old grin. 😊

Helloooo Kitty

For this sweet girly–it only seemed right that she have her favorite little character–which is, of course…..

Hello Kitty!

This one was seriously so much fun to make because–truth is– I love this kitty as much as T does.

I’m happy to share birthday parties and Hello Kitty with this sweetheart because we all know that when you share love…

it only multiplies!!

Happy Birthday Sweetie!! Grammy loves you!

 

Tucker & Glenn

One thing about my sweet Daney boy–is that he is now, and has always been a Patriot. I believe we all are, in this family–but Dane especially.

So, when Tucker Carlson and Glenn Beck came to town–of course we were there!

Tucker has been doing a month-long Live Tour with all sorts of amazing people.

Robert F Kennedy Jr., Dan Bongino, Charlie Kirk, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Russell Brand, Megyn Kelly and tons more. All sorts of awesome people with the same type of message– God, Family, Country.

We were the lucky ducks who got Glenn Beck right here in our neck of the woods.

If you’d like to see any or ALL of the wonderful interviews just go to Tuckercarlson.com and scroll down to the Live Tour. They are all there. Particularly loved Russell Brand and Charlie Kirk.

Peach Leather

Ok, it’s best to start with the plain and simple facts. I LOVE peaches. I’ve picked them from my own tree when my kids were little and turned them into a million jars, canned for winter. I’ve made jam, and sauces and everything else you can think of.

Everything that is…except leather. 

No idea why I’ve never tried it, but as it turns out–it was pretty easy–and SO much better for you than the rubbery, store bought kind.

You simply wash and cut up 4 cups of raw peaches.  You can peel them if you like, but I didn’t because I love the extra flavor, nutrients and fiber.

In a medium saucepan, add 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup honey or sugar and peaches. Let the fruit mixture simmer about 10 minutes, or until the fruit is soft.

I even used my snooty raw Utah honey, instead of sugar.

Extra points for me. Haha.

Whirl it in 2 cup batches, in the blender.

Next, spread evenly on a silicone mat on a 18 x 13 sheet pan.

Bake in the over for 6-10 hours–or until dry-ish to the touch.

When completely cooled, peel the leather off the mat and roll from long end to long end. If you want a bigger roll up, just roll it from short end to short end.

I love the smaller pieces that you get this way. They are perfect for little ones and if you want more–just take two!

We wrapped them in that sticky cling film–and seriously, they keep beautifully this way! We are still eating some from last year.

They taste so good and make the house smell like Autumn heaven.

Just what we need this time of year.

Autumn heaven.

 

 

 

Peach Leather
 
wash and cut up 4 cups of raw peaches. You can peel them if you like, but I didn't because I love the extra flavor, nutrients and fiber. In a medium saucepan, add ½ cup water, ⅓ cup honey or sugar and peaches. Let the fruit mixture simmer about 10 minutes, or until the fruit is soft.
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Ingredients
  • 4 cups peaches cut up
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅓ cup honey
Instructions
  1. Wash and cut up 4 cups of raw peaches. You can peel them if you like, but I didn't because I love the extra flavor, nutrients and fiber.
  2. In a medium saucepan, add ½ cup water, ⅓ cup honey or sugar and peaches.
  3. Let the fruit mixture simmer about 10 minutes, or until the fruit is soft.
  4. Whirl it in 2 cup batches, in the blender.
  5. Next, spread evenly on a silicone mat on a 18 x 13 sheet pan.
  6. Bake in the over for 6-10 hours--or until dry-ish to the touch.
  7. When completely cooled, peel the leather off the mat and roll from long end to long end. If you want a bigger roll up, just roll it from short end to short end.
  8. We wrapped them in that sticky cling film--and seriously, they keep beautifully this way!

Summer Booths

We spent considerable time in the booths at the festivals this summer.

My boy hosted a booth for his work at most of the events in the county. It was tons of fun to go, just to be with him, so he didn’t have to sit there alone for hours on end.

We had a lot of Dippin’ Dots…a personal favorite–and tried tons of other food, most of which I was too busy eating, to even grab a picture. I know, I know….slow dowwwn…chew your foooood. I’m a work in progress.

Sometimes we had little imps visiting their daddy…

which, of course, is always delightful.

Another perk is finding the best homemade bread and salsa and jam and…candy! We found these incredible Swedish Fish without the red dye!! Dane and I bought a TON of them! Yum!

My memories of this summer will be full of the people I love…

surrounded by all the people they love.

We even have a new somebody–that we already love, and would very much like to keep.  

Hee hee!