Blueberries Forever

I love Valentine issues of magazines!

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Here are a couple of my favorite February issues of magazines that I'll never toss. I love collecting inspiring ideas and having them at hand when I get creative. Sad that Home Companion by Mary Englebreit is no longer in print. I cherish these old issues the most.

Beauty and the Green: Its A Wrap! Chic Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas

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Beauty and the Green: Its A Wrap! Chic Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas: I adore brown paper and burlap.......like you have no idea how much. By themselves they are the humblest of materials but paired with ...(A post from beautyandthegreen.blogspot.com)

From Martha Stewart

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The two pictures come from Martha Stewarts Craft Dept. Found on Pinterest. Click on the title below and get the instructions on how to make these from cupcake papers. I made a couple and they turned out so pretty!!

Sticker and Cupcake Paper Flowers…and a Coupon for Jo-Ann Stores! - The Crafts Dept.

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Sticker and Cupcake Paper Flowers…and a Coupon for Jo-Ann Stores! - The Crafts Dept.

Warm Hearts, Cold Hearts

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Hearts and flowers

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Every challenge we face adds to the suspense, adds to the mystery, adds to the chaos, adds to the possibilities, adds to the romance, adds to the adventure, adds to the joy. Mike Dooley

Bring back the memories of Valentines from the days gone bye...

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Oh HELP!!!

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A few of my favorite things!!!

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Healthy Eating

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I love doilies!

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I'd love to learn how to make these, someone want to teach me?Someone with lots of patience and time and can go over and overit with me, till it gets easy...I can do this, can't I? The balloon ideais the easy one to do I've seen this on pinterest. You just soak it instarch and put it on a balloon to dry, then pop the balloon and wallaits done! Easy as pie!!!

A message for those who question...Why? Many are hurting and doubting today.

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Laptops for kids?

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All children need a laptop. Not a computer, but a HUMAN laptop. Moms, dads, grammies and grandpas, aunts, uncles - someone to hold them, read to them, teach them.

Yummy looking recipe from Living Without Magazine (Gluten-Free)

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DessertGluten-Free Sunflower PuffsMAKES 24 PUFFS DIV.atclear { CLEAR: left !important } These tiny allergy-friendly cookies (no gluten, dairy, egg, soy or nuts!) are a melt-in-your-mouth treat. Flaky with a delicious, nutty-like taste, they contain sunflower seeds and nutrient-rich, gluten-free flours made from whole grains. They’re a

Thursday's Thoughts

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Jackie Evancho Video - To Believe with Lyrics HD

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I love old things and all things vintage!

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I love February

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I love February...the valentines, hearts, sunny cold crisp days, the color red, the romance of Valentines Day! Maybe because I was born in this month, maybe because the sun shines brightly on some days in midwinter, but for some reason I get a burst of energy and a feeling of hope in the air. A time to wear bright colors...to cheer us up, a time to get to those projects you put off...a time to

Here is another one from Craftinomicon

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I once tried this with my various embroidery hoops, but did nothave the right color combos and took it down. I'd like to give itanother try. I love making flowers and hope to get on it soon andtake some pics of my own.

From Pinterest via Craftinomicon

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(Always click on the title to bring you to the website.)

This comes from Pinterest via "Oh the lovely things"

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Check out http://www.ohthelovelythings.blogspot.com/

The cover of Country Women

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This is Emilee Gettle and the link I provided below on her blog: http://www.heirloomgirl.com/.

Two new blogs I discovered...

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I'm interested in gardening, canning, preserving and stocking my pantry. Today I found two new blogs that spike my interest. One is about a gal who is featured on the cover of "Country Women" and with a very delightful article about Heirloom seeds. I checked out her blog... www.heirloomgirl.com and the family seed company...www.rareseeds.com. Now I'm definately going to order from their

Some of my favorite quotes and sayings...

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A few of my dreamy places

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Some random winter scenes

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Some yooper snow scenes

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Ice Hotels in Norway, Sweden and Finland

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Happy Birthday Michigan---You are now 175 years old!!!

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I found the most interesting site that is all the rage. Pinterest is a collection of ideas and creative, fun, beautifull things that people pin or post on just about anything. I will show a few pictures that I found on pinterest and will give credit as I find the ones who pinned them and give a link. First catagory is fun food ideas: This is from:

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Happy New Year - Auld Lang Syne by Sissel (Live).wmv

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This very nice and a perfect video to start the New Year! God'sblessings to everyone.

A Christmas Poem

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Here is a poem being passed around in blogland. I found it at Pinecones and Acorns.Recipe for Christmas All YearWritten by Joanna Fuchs Take a heap of child like wonderThat opens up our eyesTo the unexpected gifts in life--Each Day a sweet surprise. Mix in Fond AppreciationFor the people whom we know;Like festive Christmas candles.Each one has a special glow. Add some giggles and some laughterA

Leah and Dales Wedding

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Our youngest daughter Leah got married to Dale on Thanksgiving weekend. Nov. 26, 2011.

Copper Country views

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I DID IT...YES! I'm learning to post collages via Picasa! My brain is gettin exercized with this, for sure.

A wonderful Christmas gift...

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My sister bought me this book, and I bought one for my daughter.I may just get a couple extras for gifts for others, I love it so much.The photography is beautiful and the cute stories and pictures of each step of the recipe is included. Read her blog and fall in lovewith Ree and her family, and the ranch they live on in the middleof nowhere. You will get a chuckle over her sense of humor

The Pioneer Women

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I was just going through my blog settings and fixing, tweeking, twixting, and playing around with all the new settings. Trying to navigate, learn more, and add a few buttons, links, and things I want to show from other blogs. Here is a start...Check out one of my favorite blogs: http://www.thepioneerwoman.com/

Thanksgiving Dinner and Wills 5th birthday

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Our Bedroom fresh and ready for family

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Birds at our kitchen window

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Last night and Goodbyes at the train station in Portland, Oregon

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Scenic drive to see the Woodland covered bridge, falls, and the Grist Mill

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Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Hood in Washington hunting trip

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Beautiful Mountains

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If you click on each picture you can see a large picture of the scenery.

Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Hood in Washington hunting trip

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John and Evan's hunting trip

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On the train to the West Coast

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Mom and Archie on the train John and I in the dining car for breakfast Mom and I in the observation car taking in the nice views.

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I have so much catching up to do here...I can't wait! Daughter got married, trip out west last month... Pictures coming soon! Been gone so long I could not remember my password to get back...Ha,Ha!

Today I'd like to introduce--Turkey Feathers

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This blog has got me inspired to start embroidering...next project on my list. Check it out, it is very delightful!!! Turkey Feathers

Sunny day...warm and lots of snow still!!!

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176 inches in Houghton County as of today.

Gluten Free Girl and the Chef — Food-Stories-Recipes-Love

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Gluten Free Girl and the Chef — Food-Stories-Recipes-LoveAnyone want to learn about going gluten-free should check thisblog out...its a great place to start. I've been doing gluten freefor a year now and feel great!

Norwex Mop System

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Norwex

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I started a new business and am now a Norwex Consultant. The product line I'm selling are non-toxic, chemical free cleaning products. I do home demos, in my home or yours, at businesses. And will take book orders. Once I can figure out the details on my blog I will show pictures of the products and how to use them. Some of the things we have are: Cleaning cloths Window cloths Towel and wash

The Pioneer Women

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I did not drop off the face of the earth...or go into a deeeep winter sleep! I've been alive and well and busy. Sometime I'll tell all about my year away...which are lots little reasons rolled into one. I'm going to start out by telling about my favorite blog each day I come back to my little blog... for now. Then I'm going to put up my favorite magazines and projects I hope will get me inspired

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Starting Fresh...and New

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So much to be thankful for...

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Thanksgiving Blessings

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So much to be thankful for...

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Counting our Blessings!

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Thanks to God for...

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I'm thankful for....

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Beyond the Sunset...

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"If you truly love nature,you will find beautyeverywhere". Vincent Van Gogh

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Evan's first Elk

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A perfect place for our Well Kept Home Bazaar!

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Now for the second year we have held our bazaar at some friends out in the country. This is actually the 5 th annual bazaar, but it seems that we've found the perfect place to have it year after year. If Jennifer's mom and dad don't mind giving up their pole barn for a few days, then

Our Bazaar was a success!

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Jody and Mican are serving samples, coffee, and apple cider. A couple of other gals made soup and homeade bread for the shoppers. Zuppa Tuscony, and Chicken Noodle soup were on the menu, along with pieces of pie and cheesecake.

Lots of work!

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Aprons and stools, tables and chairs-refinished... Lot's more and so many shoppers! A fine line of childrens clothes, knitted and sewed. Baby booties, quilts and nursery layettes!

Household Decor--Galore!

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Cards, tags, scrapbooking stuff, and Nina's window art. Raggety Ann dolls by Jane, also her doll clothes and wool bags. More window boards, magnetic, chalk, and memo boards. Another of Nina's window art.

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Body balms, lip gloss, and sugar scrubs... Christmas trees, mittens, and candles... Pillows, skates, baskets, table runners, and hook boards. Lots of hats, bags, aprons, baby blankets, and even cowboy stuff!

Something for everyone on your list!

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Homeade blocks, dolls with handmade clothes, rugs, baby blankets, quilts, and magnet boards. Hair ties, barrets, and head bands... Baby clothes, kids clothes, sweaters and skirts...

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Skates, pictures and wreaths, flowers galore! Stockings, candy, snowmen! Baskets, bouquets, and antique furniture, and flea market remakes. Lot's of scarves, hats and mittens!

Creative crafts of everykind!

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Valiegal's flavored popcorn amongst the breads and rolls.

Pies, cakes, breads, cinnamon roles, cookies, fudge, Nisu, cupcakes...

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Jams, salsa, pickles, mixes in a jar, applesause

These pictures are of my cousin Nina's signs

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Nina has such a talent for creating signs with quotes and sayings.They are always a big seller at our bazaar.

Tooooooooooo Bizzy!

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Our Annual Bazaar is on this Saturday. I've been busy baking, sewing and doing various crafts. I hope to post some of the things I'm making soon after Saturday. Doing my flavored popcorn today. Capturing the fall leaves

October Blessings

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My Hutch

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About a month or so ago, I cleaned and rearranged my hutch. I collect pitchers of different types and sizes. I like the way it turned out! I'm always adding a few new dishes or bowls as I change moods or colors. I

Blueberry Pie

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Last year I posted my blueberry pie recipe on my blog. I will try to find it and add it here. I made three blueberry pies and one strawberry, rhubarb blueberry, raspberry pie. I haven't tasted the mixed fruit pie yet. I did just have some of the blueberry

This years pickens!

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This doesn't look like a big bucket, but it really is! It isholding 20 lbs. of wild blueberries. We picked at Blue-berry Bob's. He charges $1.00 a lb or 80 cents per lb for20 lbs or more. I could not believe that it took us only 20minutes to pick this many! That is because you use a raketo pick them. That rake is fantastic! I am checking intobuying one on the internet. You scoop through the