Creating, planting and chilling

I am spending a lot of my time cleaning and creating. My grandson wanted another octopus... 

Our state has a stay at home order in place, so yes, we are staying at home.  

Some substitutes you might find useful during these times.

I watched a video by Jamie Oliver on how to make soda bread, measuring with a tin can.  He also made biscuits and cinnamon rolls with the same recipe. 

I tried the cinnamon rolls. I like them but Dude missed the yeasty taste. These do have a wee bite of soda.

We are also taking time to plant. 

We got out the heat mat for the tomatoes and peppers, along with the trays for planting. 

 We do use a seed mix so as not to introduce bacteria to our gardens. We can't sow right into the grow yet as we still have frost … and sometimes snow. 

I began herbs without a heat mat. 

Dude got the grass seed spread before the snow flew last night. 

Things are growing in the greenhouse. 

Garlic 

Lettuce and spinach.  There is more planted in another area. 

Beets are all coming up .

I made some cards today.  Many people are connecting with each other more that ever now. Today I learned about ZOOM and had an online "meeting" with my grandson and all the grandparents. It was so good to see his little silly face and the antics he ensues. 

One of our friends requested we all send cards for her daughter whose birthday is coming up. You can make cards quite simply with a piece of cards stock or paper.  

To get the size of an A2 card simply cut it in half and fold. 

I found scraps of paper, you can use things you print of the internet, old books or magazines. 

Glue or use double sided tape to tack down in place. I like to embellish cards and found scraps of sequin tape to glue down. 

I had these piece of fake flowers and bling. You can also take apart a fake flower for pieces to add to your card.  Stickers work well too. The Happy Birthday piece below, I simply typed in my search engine "happy birthday images" and found this and printed it off. 

Just get creative and use what you have around the house.

We did get a nice gentle snow last night. 

It is already melted.

Love, compassion and empathy.

One of those DAYS...

I had hoped for a much different day than it turned out. I wanted to bake, craft and garden. 

I got out the Christmas mugs for later on in the evening. 

Then took the dog and went out to the greenhouse. 

Found some pots and rocks to be homes for new plants. 

A month or so ago I cut willow branches to begin new trees.  They are rooting fabulously. 

I looked over and saw that the spinach and lettuce needed water. 

Back to the trees... They each were packed in tightly to their new homes.  The apple and Rose of Sharon were left in the water to try and begin their roots. 

They already are greening up!

I popped over to say hello to the sheep. They love hugs and scratches. 

I spent a while picking hay out of Prudence's wool.  She was very grateful. 

Then off for a walk with the dog. 

He marked his territory on every rabbit hole we found. 

The chickens were happy and ever so grateful. 

These two love to come running when I go out to the field. 

Silly girls.

I found this gem in the container and can't wait to clean it up. 

I had to help mom with some of her business. It took us to Boulder, Co.

It was a gorgeous day despite the very long drives.  

There was a detour …. I had to find boots for my grandson. Thank goodness they aren't the price of the adult boots.

Boots and cowboy stuff everywhere.

It took my whole day and I didn't get anything on my list finished except planting the trees. That's the way it goes some days.  I was exhausted by the time we got home. Traffic was heavy and the roads were dark. I was glad to be home. 

It was time to put those mugs to use. 

Tomorrow … updating that Jesse Tree!  ...and many more hopes. 

peace