Garden's Green!

Well after a lot of work my garden is in! I don't know what I would do without my husband, he did a lot of the back breaker work. I decided to extend our front flower garden as well, so we ended up doing more work than we thought. But it will look so nice once it's completed!

In our veggie garden we planted:

• onions
• tomatoes
• broccoli
• sweet peppers
• beans
• cucumber
• lettus

Today I went all over town trying to find celery plants but couldn't find any. I LOVE fresh celery! It's so sad!

Here are a few photos


My first garden planted 5 years ago is doing great!

 

We've extended this garden.
 I am so excited, it still needs a rock edger and more soil but it's a start!

 



Here it is! The veggie garden! We've extended it this year to add more plants and space.
We still need to add a rock ledge.

 What are you planting this summer?

Sewing Venture!

So I'm really going to do it, sew that is!

I went to Fabricland and bought this pattern and material. Now all I need is a little bit of my mother's touch!
Refresh me again - how do I do this?

It's seriously been years, but I thought I would start on something easy. So I am going to be making Summer Night Gowns for the girls. All together it'll cost $6 a Night Gown, not too bad!

Couponing #2

Here is a quick look at this weeks deals (so far).


Men's Gillette -  Brandsaver Coupon Buy 3 Save $5 @ Walmart on sale for $1.88
Women's Satin Care - Brandsaver Coupon Buy 1 Save $1 @ Walmart on sale for $1.88
PAID $0.38 Cents Each!!

  

Brandsaver Coupon Save $1.00 WUB2
Dawn Dish Soap $1.97 @ Walmart
PAID $1.47 Each

Coupon Buy 2 Save $4
$7.97 @ Walmart
PAID $5.93 Each



Brandsaver Coupon Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Priced $3.00 @ Walmart
PAID $1.50 Each 

Save.ca/Websaver - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
$2.38 @ No Frills
PAID $1.19 Each!



Save.ca/Websaver Coupon Gushers $1 OFF Coupon
Priced $1.99 @ No Frills
PAID $0.99 Cents

FREE GRANOLA BAR COUPON!

Also Price matched the following products:

• Peaches $0.99 Cents @ Freshco
• Broccoli $0.99 Cents @ Freshco
• Dempsters Bread $1.99 @ Freshco
• Villagio Bread $1.99 @ Foodland
• Astro Yogurt $3.99 @ Foodland
• Mayonase $2.99 @ Freshco

Earthly Treasures

In a stay-at-home mom's mind that means 'It's almost Friday!!'
With the weather being so wonderful who isn't filled with hope for another great weekend.

I have a huge 'to do list' for this weekend, including working Friday night, getting up early Saturday morning and heading to Stirling to set up our yard sale than going home to work in the garden. Somewhere in there I will need to relax as well - guess that's what Sunday is for!

Now lets just hope my husband is on the same page. He has been working a lot of weekends so I am just praying that he can maybe possibly stay home to rototiller my garden ;) PLEASE!

Today I went through more closets and cupboards and found more things to bring on Saturday to sell. I found 4 sets of measuring spoons and measuring cups and for some reason we have 6 fry pans in our cupboard?! Not only that but a pile of baby clothes, blankets and shoes. It feels good to finally go through things and start emptying our small home of all this stuff.

My girls always ask me why we have to give their toys away. So I have to explain to them that they don't need this many toys, that they don't even play with them all and that it is good to let other children enjoy them too.

It is hard to let go even for me, like those little baby clothes that was once used by the girls. I think to myself "well maybe I'll just keep it, just in case" or "well maybe I'll just keep it and put it away as a keepsake". The only thing with that is if  I start saving everything I'll start becoming a pack rat!

We are not on the earth forever and we can take it with us either! So better to just let someone enjoy it :)

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal." Matthew 6:19

Cheers
Tasha

de-clutter

I hate clutter! I really do.

My house is not that big and with three kids and a husband things can sure pile up fast. If I don't keep on top of it all I end up spending more time putting things back away than spending time with my family!?

I can't say my house is sparkly clean but I do try. I hate waking up or coming home to a messy house. Sitting in a clean and somewhat organized house is more relaxing than knowing there are dirty dishes piling up in my sink.

I am constantly de-cluttering. It is like a never ending cycle here! This week I have been concentrating on things to sell at my mother & father in laws yard sale this weekend. Kids Clothes, Toys, Stuff that we haven't used in about 2 years. It's crazy what you can find stashed away in a closet somewhere.

We spent yesterday morning cleaning out the Toy Room! Man oh man I found 3 doll houses! My kids sure don't need thousands of toys, and why do I feel the need to hang on to all these clothes and stuff when other people could use and enjoy them.

It sure feels good to simplify a little bit.

Below, I’ve got a few ‘Declutter Your Home Tips’ that have helped me ease some of the stress in my life…

1. Go Through Your Cupboards – You’ll be amazed at what you can throw out in your cupboards. The old adage out of sight, out of mind has never been more true than what you have in your kitchen…
2. Clean Your Bedroom Closets – Usually, the saying says if you haven’t worn a piece of clothing throw it out (or donate it to the Salvation Army)… I find that if I keep my clothing selection sparse, I FEEL better. My mind is more clear. Try throwing out those garments that you haven’t worn in a while!
3. Clean Out Your Bookcases – I don’t know about you, but I love books. Some of these I wouldn’t part with if my life depended on it! Others were old college books that I should have gotten rid of eons ago… Well, those were the first ones to go!
4. Go Through Your Bathroom – It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out how messy and cluttered a bathroom can get. Medicine bottles and shaving cream and contact solution… Throw away all the old bottles you have. Make sure to use up everything that’s almost out… Keep your bathroom clutter free!
5. Under The Bed – This part of the de-clutter your home process can be quite scary.

What about you - when was the last time you de-cluttered a room?

Another Long 'To Do List'

Hello Monday, today I have mixed feelings about you. Yes I would love to get some work done around here but at the same time the thought of another great weekend intrigues me! Once again I have an overwhelming feeling that my 'to do list' is a mile long. So here goes!

Things I NEED to do:

• Laundry, wash - dry - fold - put away
• Clean up bedrooms (new sheets included)
• Vacuum
• Phone Calls to be made (if only they would answer!)
• Clean up kitchen & bathroom

Things I WANT to do:

• Bake
• Play in my flower garden
• Take a shower!
• Visit my family for supper (this means no cooking for me!)
• Organize Toy Room

What does you list look like today?

Happy Monday!

A Green Thumb

Well I have to confess, my vegetable garden has not been planted yet. The thought and plan is there, I just haven't found the time or energy to start the process! I thought over the next few months I would post photos of my garden for all of you to enjoy. Maybe not so much this weeks photo :(

A garden is a great way to get fresh organic and practically FREE vegetables!

I am planning on growing the following:

• tomatoes
• beans
• peppers
• celery
• onions (even though last year didn't grow)
• green onions (and of course the squirrels and chipmunks ate them!)
• parsley
• cucumbers/squash

Can you think of anything else I can plant that is easy and practically care free (besides the casual watering and weeding)?



Anybody have a rototiller I can borrow?

How embarrassing!