A special shout out to the Billings Montana weavers guild and my friend JoAnne S. For teaching me how to weave over the winter. Without their help I wouldn't have been able to set up the mini WV loomery to do demonstrations, classes and hands on fun for the many visitors to the historical area … Continue reading Friends of Burnsville Lake craft and gift shoppe (aka “the WV loomery”)
So let's talk some about those disgusting black water tanks lol One of the things that becomes a major problem with home septic systems and black water tanks is toilet paper. So let's talk about an European style upgrade that will save you money and time and can be done at home as well as … Continue reading RV bathroom upgrades and taking care of the black water tank
Getting ready to start our adventures this year has been a full time job of preparations all winter, now we are in the final stretch and getting excited to hit the road. First was finding renters for our house to maintain it while we are gone ✅ which worked out really well when some friends … Continue reading Getting the RV ready to travel
Ok... so you are just gonna have to take my word on this one that it's super yummy because once again I forgot to take photos. But meal number 3 for the humans from the meat we purchased to make dog food. We sliced off a section of the large pork roast and saved enough … Continue reading Baked pork and biscuits
I keep promising Chuck's Mom I'll post this recipe and other things keep getting in the way, so today, I'll make it happen! I was first introduced to stuffed cabbage by my step-sister-in-law, who is of Polish descent. Her dish was simple, delicious, and filling, and I decided it was definitely one I wanted to … Continue reading Instant Pot stuffed cabbage!
There you are, shopping at your favorite big box store, when around the corner comes the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen! Oh my gosh! It’s a Service Dog! What do I do? It’s the coolest thing ever! Aaaaah! I just can’t even! It’s so cute! I have to pet it! I have to talk … Continue reading So you see a working Service Dog …
Since I just posted my super secret (giggle giggle) salsa recipe... I figured I might as well add my special homemade taco meat recipe too. Everyone loves this and we make it quite often. It's inexpensive to make and honestly super yummy! I always have some taco shells at the house as well as the … Continue reading Homemade taco meat recipe
So I'm posting this really for my adult son who calls me about once a month and asks "what do I buy to put in that salsa again?" "What are those green things called again?" And for all the other people who have asked me the same questions lol This stuff is fabulous with nachos … Continue reading Easy homemade salsa that goes good on just about everything (even eggs)
Thousands of Veterans use Service Dogs as part of their treatment for PTSD. Results of the use of PTSD Service Dogs is overwhelmingly positive. Countless Veterans report that they “owe their lives” to their PTSD Service Dogs. The VA, however, continues to resist the use of PTSDogs, stating in their official position, that “Clinically, there … Continue reading Why is the VA resistant to using Service Dogs as part of the treatment for PTSD?
So I have my yummy homemade cottage cheese (see previous post) and we have been experimenting with different flavors and we have concluded we all like two flavors best when using as a cracker/bread snack spread. A tiny dash of applewood smoked salt (flavor one), and a mixture of Italian spices (ours are from our … Continue reading Part 2: homemade cottage cheese, raspberry jam mini fruit fritters
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