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In Bloom: Red Gladiolus
Since the first time I noticed a bouquet of flowers with a gladiolus in it, I’ve loved the flower. It reminded me of asparagus. However, I haven’t met many other people that like them. I was looking at bulbs and mentioned to the lady shopping next to me how pretty they were, and she scrunched her nose saying that she…
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Gardening with Kids: Teaching Observation Skills
There are several items that my youngest goes to almost every time we are in the garden. I’m thinking about now setting up a crate for his special objects. This morning I want to show you one of his current favorites and share a game my older son really enjoyed. This magnifying glass has been great fun for Wookie. He…
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Long-sleeve T altered for summer!
After months of oberving all the krafties cutting up their shirts and making new pieces for their wardrobe, I finally did it. I got the female version of cojonies and took a green longsleeve shirt from Old Navy and made something fancy. The best part is that absolutely no sewing was required. Here’s what you need to do the same:…
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Wednesday Night Post to Count as My Thursday Post
So I realize I must bore you all to death. Yada yada my garden this, yada yada this pretty picture. Here’s the thing. This evening my cat took a sip of my tequila and orange juice. How do I know? I saw the post lick ripples in the water, and then she proceeded to lick her nose and wipe it…
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Toddling Through Tuesday
I hope my friends don’t envision me constantly coming up with gardening lesson plans and creative activities for my boys. I’m honestly not that motivated, as evidenced by my near inability to pry myself out of bed this morning and then again after Wookie awoke from his afternoon nap. I’m a very tired mom, due mainly to insomnia and the…
