Monday, March 18, 2024

Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #520

Messy Messy Fail - I had purchased and planted a bag of 25 snowdrops last fall - so far I only see 2 :(. They should be sprouting now, these and crocuses are usually the very first to come up!

Tidy Victory - I found some ranunculus that I had accidentally left planted in the garden had sprouted - supposedly that plant is not hardy in our zone (which has been newly rezoned 6a instead of 5b) - I'm excited to see if it blooms!  In the meantime, I am going to get the rest of the korms I have soaked and in the ground.


Sunday, March 17, 2024

Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #519

Messy Messy Fail - I found the dog outside barking like a maniac this morning, and upon investigation......

Tidy Victory - SHE WAS HAVING A STANDOFF WITH A BEAVER!  I am very happy that it was not a porcupine because that could have ended badly, but we had a good time checking him (or her?) out up close and encouraging her (or him?) to go back to our neighbor's pond.  Super interesting!

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #518

Messy Messy Fail - This isn't necessarily my messy fail, but it has been a BRUTAL winter for skiing.  If it wasn't raining or too windy, there was hardly any snow.  I understand we live in Western New York but COME ON!

Tidy Victory - The boys still have a good time riding to the ski resort with their friends on the bus - they are actually really good about not complaining and making the best of the situation since there is nothing we can do.  Good life lesson!

Monday, March 11, 2024

Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #517

Messy Messy Fail - It's easier to get behind than it is to keep up and I've done it yet again!

Tidy Victory - No time like the present to get back on track!

Monday, February 26, 2024

Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #516

Messy Messy Fail - I had the cutest Valentine's day cards from Dollar Tree to send to my family.  Do you think I sent them?  Certainly not.

Tidy Victory - I think winter in WNY is actually over - temperatures now for the next month never go below 40 degrees, that's CRAZY!

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #515

Messy Messy Fail - Well, here I am again.  Behind by nearly a month - whoops!

Tidy Victory - I have a donation pile the size Mt. Rainier to deliver - Salvation Army here I come!

Monday, January 22, 2024

Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #514

Messy Messy Fail - I missed it by a day.......

Tidy Victory - BUT I AM ALL CAUGHT UP!

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #513

Messy Messy Fail - I was so close to posting on time.  And then I forgot lol.

Tidy Victory - I am cleaning up corners of my house I didn't even know existed.  Feeling productive!

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #512

Messy Messy Fail - As I was looking outside to see if the dog was back from her potty break yet, I realized that the garden hose was still outside and hooked up to the spigot. Splendid.

Tidy Victory - I published three old parties in one evening. :)

Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #511

Messy Messy Fail - Never did bake too many cookies for Christmas.  Although when I do I end up eating many of them which is very unnecessary at this point.

Tidy Victory - Since I am publishing this post-Christmas, I can report how successful a Christmas we had.  The kids loved all of their presents, had a lovely day helping the toddler open her gifts and just had a beautiful time.

Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #510

Messy Messy Fail - Well, isn't this the most behind I've ever gotten.  

Tidy Victory - Giving myself grace and moving on. :)

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #509

Messy Messy Fail - I have yet to bake any cookies.  Tomorrow maybe?

Tidy Victory - I bought my last Christmas present today with one day to spare.  What can I say, I like living on the edge!