Harvest Lane Cottage

Just popping in to say good morning, good afternoon, good evening, or good night! It's 4 H season, so much of our time has been spent taking our three not-so-little ones to meetings. My son found this strawberry pop and shared it with his sister. Strawberry pop was one of my childhood favorites. Fanta and Shasta had their place, but it was Nehi that I liked best. An ice-cold bottle of grape or orange Nehi was refreshing, but my favorite was strawberry. Isn't it interesting how a flavor can bring back the days of our youth? What flavors remind you of your childhood? Time to get busy, have a beautiful week. Laura Feeling a bit nostalgic

Join us at The Simple Woman! Dear Ladies, It's now 8:42 a.m. I wrote this post in the middle of the night last night. I will be getting busy in a couple of moments, but I just wanted to say good morning. I was able to sleep a few more hours, but only after listening to the book of Job on Bible Gateway for awhile.  God bless you! Laura ~~~~~ Outside my window...   darkness and quiet. It's rarely quiet here because we live near a big highway. Not too many are driving in the wee hours of the night. It's just before 3:00 a.m. I am thinking...  about the love of God. I am in the book of Job right now. I am thankful...  that I have Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit to turn to when I feel overwhelmed or fearful. Thank you God! I am creating...  nothing right now. I've been doing a lot of reading in snatched moments . In the kitchen...  nothing's happening yet this morning. I expect I'll make eggs or oatmeal for breakfast. To...

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On my nightstand, in my work bag, in my kitchen, in my purse, on my shelves, in my closet, in totes, in boxes, in my Kindle, in my computer... I've got books everywhere! What are you reading? Five Ways to Find Time to Read

"Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness; no laziness; no procrastination; never put off till tomorrow what you can do today." ~ Lord Chesterfield~ Moments get away from us so quickly.  If we truly made use of every moment, how different would our lives be?  Is it even possible? Do we need to be busy every moment?  No. After all, Our LORD is the One who said, "Be still and know that I am God." Rest and refreshment are very important as well.  If we are praying, meditating on God's word, worshiping or investing in others by listening and talking, we are still being productive. It's okay to just be.  Just remember, all the time in the world slips by in moments. Seize the day! Just Something to Think About Laura

Join us at The Simple Woman! Dear Ladies, We are well into Spring here in Southwest Missouri. That means lilacs, rainy days, and 4H meetings. If you don't see me around here quite so much, it's because, with one vehicle, I'm the family driver. Please enjoy this peek into my daybook.  May you have a beautiful week.  God bless you! Laura ~~~~~ Outside my window...   its a gorgeous rainy morning. I heard the rain dropping gently through the night. You know what they say, rain before seven, shine by eleven. We shall see if that happens today. I am thinking...  about the faithfulness of God. I was listening to Bible Gateway this morning. I enjoy listening while I am about other tasks. I am thankful...  that I was able to see a doctor last week. Thank you God! I am creating...  this blog post. ~grin~ In the kitchen...  nothing's happening yet this morning. I expect I'll make eggs or oatmeal for breakfast. I think I'll mak...

I didn't buy much, make much, or do much this week. It was a week of alternating cleaning, relaxing, and driving my family from here to there and back here. 4 H season has started. That means a lot of driving for me and fun for the kids. It's only two months. I couldn't keep up this pace all year! ~ Excellent deals at Aldi. These comprised the majority of my grocery shopping for this week. I praise God for the specials. We're praying for blessing for our business. $.59 celery bunch           .79 broccoli crowns (1 lb)   .79 sweet potatoes (3 lbs)   .69 baby carrots (1 lb)   .99 yellow onions (3 lbs)   .99 green pepper (3)      .39 cucumbers    .99 grape tomatoes ~ Yard sale season is open! My first purchase was a stick blender for a dollar. My husband had seen mine and wanted it for the cafe. He was so happy to get this one. ~ A friend brought us dozens of eggs. We've been boiling, scrambling, an...

Good morning Ladies! We spent the last week enjoying spring break here at the cottage... a little deep cleaning, a little going, a little relaxing, a little napping. I hadn't even realized that I'd not posted! Too busy living, I guess. ~grin~ It was so nice to have a period of just setting aside the responsibilities of homeschooling. Today we'll enjoy worship, praise, prayer, and preaching with our church family. It will be good. I hope you've found a Bible preaching church family. It's so important. Be blessed Ladies! Laura Refreshed

Join us at The Simple Woman! Dear Ladies, Spring has come with beauty in Southwest Missouri. The vibrant colors make me think of how exquisite Heaven will be for our senses. Everything is new. I always think about making changes in my life during Spring. I also get tired of homeschooling. I hope that we'll be able to take some time off this summer. ~smile~ What do you look forward to in Spring? May you have a beautiful week.  God bless you! ~~~~~ Outside my window...  green glorious green! Daffodils are bobbing in the breeze. The vine on the tree is growing greener as are the trees themselves.  I am thinking... I'm hungry! I am thankful... that we have a home to live in. It is a real privilege. God has blessed us beyond what we deserve in many ways. Thank you God! In the kitchen... My son, Michael, is frying some eggs. He does it much better than I do. I am wearing... my old gray skirt and an old gray t-shirt along with my black Crocs. ...

Amy Lane Photography 2015 You know, sometimes a thrifty week isn't about the great sales you got or all the things you did. Sometimes a thrifty week is about what you didn't do. These are some of the things I didn't do this week. I didn't... buy a new Easter dress, shoes, and accessories... buy new clothes for my husband or children... go out to lunch with friends after Good Friday service... fill Easter baskets (always from Momma and Papa not a bunny, they do get Peeps though)... plan an elaborate meal for Easter dinner. What I am doing... Easter dinner  Riblets (a gift from my father)  Baked potatoes ($1.29 for 5 lbs on sale)  Asparagus ($1.98 for 2 lbs on sale)  Butter bought on sale for $1.89 a pound  Dessert will be leftovers from the cafe.  Sour cream and BBQ sauce are the big splurge. I just sent my daughter to buy it while I'm writing this. Clothes  All things we have on hand. I did send my daughter to Wal-Mart with a $15...