Sunday Happy

t’s go time! Today is just the first of the few Thanksgiving dinners that I will be attending. (This one is my family with all the siblings and the littles.. big fun!) I made a pie (I'll post it soon) and maybe if I get to it, I’ll make some bread. (but probably not)

So big news… Tomorrow the mr and I are closing on a house.. WHAT!!! And not just another rental property. This is a bona-fide single family, little brick bungalow…. with a yard!  

It’s crazy. We have never lived without tentants, let alone a single family.It's going to be magical! And walls! Living in a 200 square foot room for the past year ash a half has really made me appreciate the merits of a good quality door. But I need to hold my horses cause we are not moving in right away. There is a bit (maybe a bit more then a bit) of work that needs to be done to the place (few walls moved, maybe the roof jacked up.. new kithen and bathrooms..etc) All fun stuff, but stuff that needs to be done. So yeah,. Crazy crazy, busy busy.

But other then that news, I gots the holidays on my mind and am already thinking of where to stick the Christams tree. I am also contemplating weather I shoud even bother sticking the snow tires on the car this year (still no snow here in vt… it’s unreal) and decided that if we don't get snow before christmas that we will have to sell the new house and just move to Alaska. 

Anyways. Are you ready for this week? Are you preplanning, pre baking, pre everything. Or are you a, do it all the day of,  kinda person?   Whatever your plans, just make sure not to stress to much and to carve (pun intended) out some time for yourself, to do you things.

Internet stuff from the week. 

-I mean, wouldn't you. Woman Knits Tiny Sweaters For Rescued Chickens To Keep Them Warm 

-Something passive amidst all the terrible new this week Kids in Canada are doing the most heartwarming thing to help the homeless prep for winter

-Got to try this. How to Make Your Caramel 100x More Exciting: Replace Cream with Fruit  

-Some of the most amazing origami I have ever see.

-And I am in love with these paintings

-I need this bear sleeping bag like now. 

-Maybe soon we won't have to wonder. What Does "Natural" Mean—and What Should It Mean? 

-Yeah Coffee!! Drink To Your Health: Study Links Daily Coffee Habit To Longevity

-This wood stove…. so good. 

And a few picture.

Happy Sunday!

-C

Sunday HAppy

Another week gone by and another week without snow, except for yesterday morning. I got to enjoy a brief ½ walk with the pup in the wee hours of the morning to see the tiny dusting that developed over night. But even that was gone by mid morning. I am bumming here. I Want SNOW!

And I know that it isn’t for another 11 day, but Thanksgiving. It’s it 11 DAYS!  That’s 10 more day to contemplate pies and sides and all the things that could be made into existence. (I spend way too much time thinking about different pie variations, it actually causes me headaches.)

So what about you? Are you feeling the slight buzz of the holiday crazy yet? Are you a planner or a procrastinator, or are you just a guest and hanging pretty with nothing to worry about? Me. I am a planner but usually deviate from said plan and do something completely on the fly. What can I say; I have an overactive mind and am a bit indecisive about things. But the little bit of buzz.... that’s part of the fun. Just as long as a little crazy doesn’t turn into a lot of crazy, then I am good.

And as for my Sunday plans, I think the mr, the pup, and I are going to pack up and head for higher ground to get us some snow, although I should be doing so many things around here. Hum.. Chores or snow, we shall see!

Hope you are where you are having a relaxing fun day!

Some internet stuff from the week if you are feeling it.

-Definitely gong to go seer his exhibit .  This Art Exhibit Makes You 'Wonder' — And That's The Whole Point. 

-You cat doesn't really want to kill you….. But I am pretty sure mine does.

-Before and after photos of an amazing farm to home renovation.

-10 Easy Pieces: Problem-Solving Electrical Outlets/Covers Some of these are pretty fantastic.

-Farmers Have Been Enjoying The Fruits Of Bee Labor For 9,000 Years

-Cool little prefab homes 

-I love looking at all the pretty colors ans patterns

-What to Simmer for a Fresh, Seasonal-Smelling Home.. Who doesn't wasn't a tasty smelling home? 

-The largest art festival in the world.. And it looks amazing! Another bucket list thing for me to do!

-I love these button lunch bags.. Thinking of making for gifts.

-So When I am being sarcastic.. I am just being smart. According to science, here's how sarcastic people are different from everyone else 

nd some pictures from the  week (note the gigantic bear… Out of control!)

Happy Weekend!

-C

Sunday Happy

How was your week? Are you in need of a good, causal, no expectations day? Me too, not that I have had a terrible week, it just wasn't the greatest. My body is still recuperating from falling down the stairs (I am starting to wonder if I broke my thumb), and it's been one of those weeks where a bunch of stupid little things have happened, like how I have set at least 3 dish towels and my last potholder on fire, or spending 1/2 hour on hold with the garbage company about paying the bill only to have the phone cut out. And topper, this past farmshare pick up was the last one of the season.. BUMMER! I could do a winter share, but the way our winter is planning out, I would end up missing most of it, so it doesn't work. I am coming to terms with it by knowing  I can just go to the weekly farmers market…. so I am ok. Oh, and the weather.. WTF! Not exactly complaining,  (kinda not). but 70 in November is not ok. Sure I enjoyed not having to wear a coat or that we still haven't turned our heat on, but to be honest, I want cold. I want to feel crisp and fresh. I want to snuggle in warm sweaters and blankets.  And yes, I want snow!!! Bah!! But as any good Vermonter knows, blink and the weather will change. (I have been blinking a lot)

Today is going to be a  good reset day. I am going to do my chores early, get some food, maybe a trip the the library (I might have a few overdue books.. oops), make some new potholders,  and then sit on my butt (leaning to the right cause my left butt check still hurts), ice my hand, and rotate between reading and watching christmas movies (ones with lot of snow in them) for the rest of the day. And if I end up just doing one of those things, I'll call it a success because again, today is all about no expectations. 

Interent stuff from the week.

-The Norwegian Secret to Enjoying a Long Winter…. Good advice for those cranky winter people

-I love reading about apples. Beyond the Honeycrisp Apple

-The Gum wall is being removed (old gum makes me gag)

-Making Food Waste Edible (and Profitable)..smart folks.

-YES!! Harry Potter people.. Here's a First Look at 'Harry Potter' Prequel 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

-In love with this house .. and  this one too. 

-Buying Bags of Air…. good reason to not buy that crap anymore.

-Any way to get more sky… the "more sky" window 

-Sicko me.. I have been visiting Martha Stewarts website.. always around the holidays.

Not a lot, but a few pictures from the week.

Happy Sunday! Have a great day!

-C

Sunday Happy

The past week has been a ok. Besides from the great SFCD (stupid fucking computer day) fiasco, nothing too crappy has happened. We had a family birthday get together for my (now 16 years old) sister where every single sibling, niece and nephew was in attendance at the same time. We got in some.dinners with family members, had a night at the park with some littles for a moonlight play date, even got in a bit or light hiking with the pup. An all around pleasant sort of week.

As for this weekend so far… Not going to lie, I am a bit of a cranky pants. It started out ok. Yesterday morning I woke up super early, read for a little, then me and the pup went for a nice long walk and watched the sun come. My only complainant there was that I was wearing sneakers tha did not keep my feet warm so I was freezing. After getting home and  unsuccessfully trying  to warm my feet up,  I  went about getting to what I had planned doing. I got my baking stuff together and turned on the oven, only to realize after 10 minutes that the oven was not hot. MOTHER F ing FREAK! 

Not again! Not a-freaking-gan. Luckly the mr was home and  jumped to the rescue, well kind of. We pulled the sucker out from the wall and basically took it apart. It turns out that I have blown the igniter… again. Yup, this is the second stove, third time, that I have blown the little mechanism inside the stove that lights the fire to make it hot  (And no,  this stove will not let me manual light it for there is a build in safety lock or some shit) The third  time! And this stove is only a year freaking old!

It's official, I am a stove killer.

So not havving a stove just threw out my days plans, plus dinner plans, not to mention I was still really cold and was counting on the stave for heat. And to top it all off, I did something to my back and am walking around in a constant state of pain. But  the worst part is that  the mr had to order the part and it's not coming in until monday. AAAAGGGHHH!

So today, tI don't even know. Again, I have oven plans, but not anymore. But I am determined to make today good.. No I will not be able to bake lots of bread and cookie, and maybe I might have to wear 5 sweaters and my wool socks plus slippers while in the houses, but it's cool. I won't let that ruin my day. I'll just boil some cinnamon sticks (at least the burners works) to make the house smell nice, make lots of coffee, grab my book (Mindy Karlings new book Why Not Me!) my knitting, and my big wool blanket and park it on the couch for the day.(When I think about it, it's proabaly going to a grew day!)

Anyways hows your weekend going? Cold yet? Have you tuned on you heat or have  you been using your stove for warmth instead of tuning the heater on like me? Well, whatever your doing, I hope your enjoying it and that you are not freezing your butt off. 

Some internet links and stuff to check out. 

-I am so in love with this quilt

-The History Of Our Love-Hate-Love Relationship With Leftovers

-A cozy bright home I could live in… I think I need a strawberry wall too!

-Cool felted food

- I'll live in this triangular villa

-30 Qualities of a Good Home Cook

-I am so EXCITED!! Gilmore Girls’ Revival in the Works at Netflix

-As Schools Buy More Local Food, Kids Throw Less Food In The Trash

-Good to know, What to Do When Your Chocolate Seizes

-I have been a follower of this ladies blog for a while and loved seeing this. A Look Inside the Smitten Kitchen

And a few pictures from this weeks happenings

Have a great day!

-C

Sunday HAppy

My brain has been slightly fogged this week with being kinda sick, which is almost worst then feeling sick cause you don't act sick, you do normal life stuff, but you feel like shit. I think that today I am calling it.. I am sick.. official

But besides feeling like crap, this week has been pretty great. All fall and lovely.The weather is nice and cool (even cold) and the trees, the mountains, the world, all look like they are on fire with all the crazy amazing foliage.(so many pictures to come) and I have been just soaking it all up.  I away love living in Vermont, but this past week, oh man, I could not imagine living anywhere else. 

Anyway, not much in the way of news. Just going to take the day to chill out. cozy up with a book, nap, tea (coffee too), and try to shake the kinda sick out… 

Hope you are having a great week.. and that you are not sick too!

Interent stuff to check out.

- I kinda really like painted black floors...

-The Difference Between a Squash and a Pumpkin

-Could All Really Come From Nothing? Just something to think about. 

-What the hell… Lucky Charms to Release 10 Magical Marshmallow-Only Boxes

-Pretty interiors … love the bed!

-8 Fun Halloween Costumes That Basically Just Require a T-Shirt.

- Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? If you don't know.

-How Food Waste Ended Up on Restaurant Menus. 

-This place looks amazing! I so should live here!

-I am a, more time then not, a not soaker.. Worth It or Not Worth It: Soaking Dried Beans  

And some pictures from the week.

Happy Day!

-C