- I baked something new today! Apple Pie Bread, which Linda blogged about this week. Delicious! We had it for dinner with corn chowder made with summer sweet corn out of the freezer. I made a double batch so we can have leftovers tomorrow after I'm at an auction all day. Yum.
- What a gorgeous fall day! Every time I sat at my desk, a new bird was in the feeder. I couldn't stop taking pictures of leaves, crab apples and birds!
- I had a baked potato explode in the microwave yesterday. ha. And to make it worse, I didn't clean it up until today. But if you steam 1/2 cup of water in a glass bowl on high for 2 minutes and let it sit for 5, everything softens and wipes out easily. That's my housecleaning tip of the day. :)
- I bought a new-to-me shirt at the thrift store last week. Irish linen with those dainty shell buttons. $3.00. Perfect.
- Spencer is back to requesting DVD's off of amazon.com. And when I order them, he waits by the back door for The Mister, thinking they will come in the mail THE day they are ordered. Boy, does he have a lot to learn about the US Postal Service. lol.
- I have a list on my sidebar with a challenge to myself to do one pampering thing for myself every day. I have to say, I'm having trouble! I knew I didn't do things for myself very often, but I really didn't think I'd come to the end of each day and wonder what I've done! It doesn't take much to make me feel spoiled, so I find the littlest of things feel like luxuries to me. ha. So, yeah, 30 minutes of extra sleep or a hot bath are a real treat. I have 2 weeks to go, so I'll have to think of some new things! Any ideas?
- Nugget has never eaten anything except his rabbit food and a daily serving of kale or lettuces. I caught him helping Harry eat his breakfast over the weekend. Apple Cinnamon Chex Cereal. ha. He was just crunching away! Who knew!?
- I've been sewing! Two-ply kitchen towels out of vintage and newer fabrics. They're in my shop if you are interested. :)
- I can tell it's fall~ I've dug out my socks, slippers, and hand lotion!
Do you have any random thoughts?
♥
Three days in a row
ReplyDeleteMy gloria is slow
What is Marmy thinking about?
DeleteA bird up there giving a shout?
Or maybe he wants to hit the roof
And sit up there all aloof
hahaha exploding potatoes too
Now that would be fun to do
All I'd ever do with those nasty things
Anywhere near my wings
Nugget just wants to change things up as well
But that can lead to hell
Not swell at least for me
And yeah the postal service stop and sip some tea
As they go slow
But we don't want them to go postal you know
Your Gloria? hahaha
DeleteYep, Marmy was watching birds
Deleteand then hopped in the tree acting absurd.
Came down with an empty mouth
don't know what that was all about.
ha.
I'll pass along that advice
to Nugget about your eating vice
and how trying new things can mess you up
and you have to empty out your cup.
lol.
haha My needs a comma after it
DeleteI was in a rush so publish I hit
Hopefully Nugget heeds my advice
As you don't want a hefty vet price haha
mmm, that bread sounds yummy! love all the reds in your pictures! It was a beautiful but windy day here. I spent most of it outside with Anthony's class on a mini field trip. It was in the woods close to a stream and the smell of the earth and fallen leaves was wonderful! Does that sound wierd?! :)
ReplyDeleteThe bread is delicious and a nice change from all the zucchini and banana I have in the freezer!
DeleteWe had those winds over the weekend! And no that doesn't sound weird...I know that smell...very fallish. ha.
The bread sound amazing yesterday I was in her site and I wanna make too look delicious!!
ReplyDeleteYes I saw you are sewing kitchen towels and look beautiful!:)
Pat have reason Im more slow I afraid LOL because Im embrodery you know to a lovely friend but almost finish ...
I love this shirt is my type LOL
xo
Yes..but sew only...not embroider! ha. And my first Country Living came today! How fun! :)
DeleteThe bread is very good. The streusel on top gets nice and crunchy! Yum. Mine took much longer to bake, though.
oh You received the first Country living!! what Nice is about thanksgiving?? because I think is from November.
DeleteThe Christmas number is my favorite!
Im not suscript now ( I have others) but Country living is one of my favorites.
Enjoy Betsy)
yes, it is November! Just got it today, though, and haven't looked at it. Can't wait!
DeleteTell me about the magazine after(when you can) always they have nice recipes.
DeleteBetsy your towells are just beautiful!:)
Pamperings...phone a friend, light a scented candle, buy a bouquet of flowers, buy a decadent chocolate bar and eat it, take time to watch the sun set, watch a "chick flick".
ReplyDeleteOh, those are some great ideas! Thank you!
DeleteYou're welcome :-) Can't wait to see what you come up with.
Deletewell, I'm certainly going to do your ideas. :)I'm going to watch the debate right now. Does that count? ha. No, I guess not. lol...
DeleteJust look at that Apple Pie Bread!!!!
ReplyDeleteWas it as good as I said????
Pampering??? For me, that would be somebody else cooking dinner....instead of me!! Or doing the grocery shopping...that would be great...
My post is very similar to yours today...you know what they say..."great minds...."
Thanks for including me in your post....
Cheers!
Linda :o)
the bread was really good...and even better after it cooled than my first warm slice!
DeleteBeautiful pictures! I love that blouse - and what a deal! Now I have to check out the apple pie bread. :)
ReplyDeleteyou'll love the bread! :)
Deletemmm...apple pie bread sounds good....it looks a bit like friendship bread....very cool blouse...and apple cinnamon...i can believe he would eat it...ha...
ReplyDeleteah, friendship bread...haven't had that in years!
DeleteOh I do like your list on your sidebar!! Something fun to do just for yourself! Yay!!
ReplyDeleteThese pics are super duper btw!! yay! take care
x
Yes, but I'm only half way through the month! Hopefully I'll be able to fill it up with more things!
DeleteHi Betsy,
ReplyDeleteSleeping in an extra hour, sleeping in is a luxury that Moms rarely get, that would be a nice way to pamper yourself. I think that maybe if you go out for tea with a friend would also be nice too. I can also see why you would not be able to stop taking pictures of the different birds. Plus those pictures are good for you to use in your drawings because your own pictures are your best example because it is how your eyes see the beautiful lines of the birds. Those are some beautiful shots. Love the red leaves. That cake looks so good too.
God bless.
yes, I do think an extra hour of sleep is a luxury! I do try to do that on Saturdays! So wonderful!
DeleteWonderful random thoughts and photos! And I love your pamper list. I adore the kitchen towels you have created, especially the leaf one on top.
ReplyDeleteI bought the towels...yay!!!!
DeleteHey! You did buy them! What a fun surprise to come home to today! Aw, thanks! I'll get them mailed out tomorrow! :)
DeleteThanks! I'll be eagerly awaiting them.
DeleteBetsy...I think all my posts are random! lol! Love how you capture the birds in action. And the photo of the kitty looking up into the tree is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove your pampering list! I wish I had some suggestions...you sure gave me some ideas! :)
XO,
Jane
haha...well, most of my conversations are random! lol.... Yes, pamper away...and I'll keep trying, too!
DeleteSometimes i think my mind is a series of random thoughts. Oh well. Yours seem productive. I pamper myself by grabbing my camera and taking photos. Seriously. I love the time alone, the challenge to see something new, the time in the car...the fun of editing.
ReplyDeleteI can see how a trip out alone with your camera is relaxing and pampering. I did that earlier this month and really enjoyed it. And you're right...the whole process is enjoyable from the driving to the editing!
DeleteEnjoyed hanging out with you yesterday!
ReplyDeleteThe apple pie bread sounds so yummy and for RIGHT NOW...I am ALL about seasonal foods.
The two ply dish towels are really cute. I may have to copy you! OR, get lazy and order some FROM YOU!
Have a great day! SOOOOO beautiful.
Pamper yourself and take a walk! Warm temps...and the leaves are STILL wonderful!
Hey...it was fun and so much less stressful than the last auction! ha.
Deleteyes...make yourself some towels! It's a great way to use some vintage fabrics!
Always enjoy these posts of yours.;) I always think the best thing to do just for myself is browsing online fashion stores, hihi.;) And buying something i really can not afford but that is absolutely lovely.;)
ReplyDeletexoxo
Oh, I think that sounds very fun! I will have to try that, too! ha.
DeleteYou new header picture is...well, it's "picture perfect"!! Beautiful. I had to comment on this post especially. All the pictures touched my fall-loving heart.
ReplyDeleteOh, me too! I'm going to miss it! It's the perfect season (in my opinion!) ha.
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