Sunday Funday ~Where the Week Went ~Quarantine Highlights ~Much Misc ~Etsy Shop ~Face Masks ~Our Grandson ~Pizza Friday ~Grandma’s Garden ~Helper Cat

Over a week has passed since my last blog post.

I had to look at my photos to see

if anything blog worthy had happened.

I’ve been to the USPS with a couple of Etsy Packages...

like this Scarecrow.

 

And Hubby’s Wood Turning Creations

have gotten a lot of attention in my Etsy Shop, too.

I’ve had a few requests

for youth size face masks...

And it warmed my heart, when one of my former students

tagged me in her First Day of School post

with her children wearing the masks I created.

That was just the motivation that Lizzie and I needed

 to bring out the Cutting Mat and Ironing Board to make a new batch.

This is the black, white, and gray collection

I created for a neighbor’s request.

Let me know if you want to see what else is in my inventory.

Good friends traveled out of town to visit their children...

And brought us some treats when they returned!

Papa and Gigi are always over the moon

when we get photos and videos of our Grandson.

Doesn’t he look like such a big boy here?!

It was too hot to turn on the oven last week. So we ordered Pizza.

That darling pizza cutter is a gift from a friend...

A thank you for my making masks for her and her hubby.

I’ve been into making No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes lately.

And I love this crust that uses Ritz Crackers.

It is just the right amount of salty with the sweet.

My Mother-in-Law’s Garden has been producing...

and she generously shares tomatoes and cucumbers with us.

No store-bought tomato can compare to

the color and flavor of a tomato from Grandma’s Garden.

Last and certainly not least...

this photo was in my Facebook Memories.

This Cat.

She was really my best helper cat,

faithfully following me from room to room

as I worked on my daily house chores.

Stay safe and well, everyone.

Take care,

~Natalie

Thursday Thoughts ~The Days Seem Long ~The Weeks Go Fast

Every Day is the same, but my routine feels safe.

For that I am Thankful.

Hubby has mastered the art of preparing our Weekend Brunch...

Perfect Over Easy Egg on Toast, Hash Browns, and Bacon.

And it is now Peak Season for many types of Fresh Fruit.

These Cherries are juicy and delicious.

None of us know if our communities

will host a Winter Arts Festival, so

I have been busy taking photos and listing

our creations in my Tins and Treasures Etsy Shop. 

This week we enjoyed one of our Go-To meals...

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta.

It also involves mushrooms, red pepper, and green onions.

It fast and easy to prepare and so very tasty.

Hubby enjoys spending time in his wood shop after

a day at the office working with Unemployment.

This is just one of his hand turned bottle openers that is available

for purchase. It would be the perfect stocking stuffer

for your favorite bartender.

Remember if you are a local friend, you can contact me

to make arrangements and we can bypass the Shipping Charges on Etsy.

Stay Safe and Well.

Take care,

~Natalie

The Most Wonderful Time of Year ~Christmas 2019 ~Now a Memory ~Here’s the Rest of the Story

My digital album is filled with random photos

of the time we all spent together this past Christmas.

It was short...but oh, so sweet.

Remember the photo of great grandma sitting

in her living room while the younger generation prepared dinner?

She was actually watching Jack play with my hubby’s old toy cars.

And what was happening on the home front

when Jack was napping?

Jake wanted to try his hand at wood turning.

Hubby was pleased to take on the role of instructor.

In fact, the guys spent quite a bit of time in the man cave...

This was probably the best $20 Hubby spent at Menards

when we were prepping for the holidays.

The family bundled up to enjoy time outside.

I’m not sure who had more fun...little Jack or the “big kids”?!

And then, there was this.

When you live in the Midwest you take the

Winter Storm Warnings seriously.

They had no choice but to pack up

a day early and get on the road.

Just like that, the house was quiet again.

However, we are still loving the memories

we created during Christmas Break 2019.

Take care,

~Natalie

Winterfest 2019 ~Day Two Starts at 10 o’clock #WinterfestAberdeen

The Aberdeen Arts Council posted this photo

just before the doors opened yesterday.

Within minutes, those walkways were filled with friends and family.

It’s a wonderful weather weekend to stop

downtown to get catch the Festive Holiday Spirit of Winterfest.

Be There...or Be Square!

Today’s hours are 10 to 4

Take care,

~Natalie

Winterfest Weekend 2019 ~Here’s my Report on Opening Day #WinterfestAberdeen

Tins and Treasures booth all set up

and ready for visitors.

On Friday afternoon, the Civic Arena was buzzing

with vendors setting up their display stands.

This is how it all starts.

And this is how it looks four hours later.

Our weekend weather is perfect for being out and about.

Here’s a closer look at our display shelves.

Can you spot my newest Santas, Snowmen, and Turkeys?

Speaking of the Turkeys, this popped up in my Facebook Memories.

Five years ago, they were featured in the Aberdeen American News.

It’s was about time I made a new batch!

The gnomes are always a big hit.

Hubby’s wood turning talents are on display here. 

Muddlers and bottle openers make great gifts...

...along with the letter openers and coffee scoops.

Perhaps you have noticed the wine bottle necklaces.

Also a perfect gift to take to the hostess of your next holiday party.

There’s something for everyone at Winterfest...

From Fine Art to Folk Art,

Good Food and Musical Entertainment...

Winterfest is a great place to get into the Holiday Spirit.

We hope to see you tomorrow.

Take care,

~Natalie

Santa Claus is Coming to Town ~Countdown to Winterfest ~Two Days #WinterfestAberdeen

It wouldn’t be a Winter Arts Festival without Santa.

We designed a couple of new patterns this year.

Ho..Ho..Ho..

Like the snowmen in the previous post,

Hubby and I collaborated to create this project.

Again, some of the work is done

out in the wood shop,

and some in the sewing studio.

Santa’s tree is created from a cinnamon stick,

adorned with homespun and twine.

All ready for the big weekend.

See you there!

Take care,

~Natalie