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A Butterfly Tale
With fall approaching, the Monarch Butterflies have arrived. Like everyone else, I love the fall season….it just doesn’t last very long in our neck of the woods. Each evening the butterflies have been gathering in our locust trees, and they are an awesome sight! Here is just a small sampling…. My understanding is, they travel all the way to Mexico for the winter….sounds like a good idea to me!
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ModCloth Clearance Sale! Up To 70% Off!
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Do you watch cooking shows on Food Network? If I ever have any down time, that’s where I end up while channel surfing. Specifically, I try to catch Ree Drummond, on The Pioneer Woman Cooks. What in the world does this have to do with ModCloth’s HUGE sale?? Well, this last Saturday, she was wearing a top from, you guessed it…ModCloth! I LOVE their clothes, and I love 70% Off, even more! Summer may be coming to a close, but it’s hard to be sad about it while there is an amazing…
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If You Love TOMS, You Will Love This! 30% OFF!
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. 30% Off TOMS + Free Shipping on Orders $65+ at zulily Circle next Tuesday (9/9) on your calendar. zulily is giving 30% off on TOMS, with styles available for men, women and kids. With its Giving Partners and customers like you, TOMS has transformed everyday purchases into a force for good. Each purchase improves the health, education and well-being of children in over 60 countries. How? TOMS is guided by one simple mission. With every product you purchase, TOMS will help a person in need. One for One.® And, as…
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Easy Margaritas…Plus 17 Cocktail Recipes!
I love a good margarita, don’t you? This past weekend my sister-in-law introduced me to a super easy and super yummy margarita. There are numerous recipes out there, but I prefer EASY! This version is probably old as the hills, but, hey it’s new to me. 1 can limeade 1 can tequila 2 beers (one of the recipes from Pinterest calls for 1 beer) Bada bing! The best margarita I’ve had in a long time! {Cheers} Follow Darcie (My Modern Country)’s board Happy Hour on Pinterest.
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12 Summer Salads You Will Love!
Baby, it’s hot outside! With sizzling temperatures, I love a good salad. In fact, during the summer, I could live on salad alone. Here are twelve of my favorites. For recipes, you can click on the photos for pins, or use the links I have listed at the end, to go to the original post. Follow Darcie (My Modern Country)’s board Salads on Pinterest. The Best Broccoli Salad: Mels Kitchen Cafe Taco Salad Bar/Walking Taco Snickers Salad Recipe: Cincy Shopper Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe: Lemon-Sugar Festive Cashew Pea Salad Crunchy Grape Salad: An Extraordinary Day Greek Salad With Quinoa: Frugal Living Mom Sonoma Chicken Salad: Whole Foods Farfalle With Watercress…
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Crazy Town
Crazy Town….that’s been our life for the past few months! I mean that in a good way, of course. Finishing up the school year with a husband who is a teacher AND a young man who is a graduating senior = crazy town. We had baseball games, banquets, and graduation preparations. Somewhere in the middle of all the activities, we made two whirlwind trips to Denver. Here are a few shots from the award banquets. This is the District FFA Banquet…our young man was the President for the district. Their fearless leader looking over them…aka my hubby. This next one is our local FFA Chapter Banquet. Here, my husband is receiving…
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Dump Cake…No Mixing Allowed!
I’m sure most of you have heard of Dump Cake, but just in case you haven’t….let me share this crazy, easy, yummy recipe. I know it’s in millions of cookbooks, and on a gazillion blogs, but I got my recipe from my mom. This is cake is perfect for a potluck, which is exactly why I made this recently. Hence, the ugly disposable pan. One other little tid-bit…my favorite way to enjoy this cake is: warm out of the oven and…..drum roll…a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Oh lawdy it’s good. Only five ingredients: 1 large can crushed pineapple …
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Sweet And Savory Chili Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
I got this recipe from my sister-in-law, but I have seen it on Pinterest a lot, with many different variations. All I can say is…these are AMAZING! You can serve this chicken as an appetizer, or serve it like I do, as a whole meal. I just make a big tossed salad, and a pan of rice to go along with it. Recipe: 4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 8 strips of bacon, cut in half. (if you love bacon like we do, just use the whole strip…we used the whole package of bacon!!) 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder black pepper In…
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Divine Artichoke Dip
Years ago, when I lived in the city, my favorite restaurant served the BEST artichoke dip I have ever eaten. As time went by, I met a guy…who knew a guy…who knew the chef. Anyhoo, I was able to snag the original recipe. Everyone loves it and it’s perfect for any celebration. Recipe: 1- 14 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 4 Tablespoons Hormel Bacon Bits, or 4 slices crisp bacon crumbled. 2 Tablespoons chopped green onions 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup mayo 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup Parmesan cheese Dash Worcestershire Sauce Microwave until bubbly, serve in a bread bowl. You can also do this in…
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Bathroom Remodel
Before the holidays, we decided to do a little bathroom remodel. This is our bathroom before: This our BEDROOM during: Yes. That is a toilet sitting in the bedroom. Good thing we have several other bathrooms. Here is our bathroom after: BEFORE AFTER …
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