Weekend Reading ~ August 28

Hello everyone! I've not read many blog posts this week, so I took a look at my Pinterest boards for a few favorites to share. I'm still up to my eyeballs in zucchini and cucumbers. I'll have to work on that this weekend. I'm also going to sneak in a little knitting time and reading time.

The big job is laundry. I have a bunch of loads all sorted and ready to go. Mount Washmore or Mount Neverest? It's not as bad as it used to be with four kids at home, but somehow a big pile of blankets and sheets got added in that need to be washed, too.

I hope you can steal away for a bit and enjoy some of these posts. I plan to make another loaf of Apple-Zucchini bread soon!

Blessings to you all!
This is a GOOD year because it's NOW.
NOW is the BEST time!

Hugs,
Laura


Thoughts Think Themselves by Karen Andreola @ Mother Culture & The Gentle Art of Learning

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole by Taryn @ Joy Filled Eats — My family likes this dish a lot.

Apple-Zucchini Bread by Nancy @ NancyC — We really liked this! We used pecans.

Ways to Use Vicks Vapo Rub by Roxy @ Living From Glory to Glory

How to Pick a Perfect Watermelon from a Pinterest infographic

Biblical Minimalism Book Trailer by Cheryl @ Cheryl Smith Ministries

I am American!

I am an American.

I was born in the U.S.A.

It's okay if you weren't, just go through the legal steps to citizenship.

It's hard, because it is a privilege not a right.

I support, respect, and pray 

for President Trump.

I respect the office of president and our election process; therefore, President Obama was my president even though I believe he did not put America's interests first. 

I fly the American flag.

I pledge allegiance to the flag 

and one nation under God.

I am a Christian,

and there is no other way to God 

but through his son Jesus.

I believe in the Ten Commandments.

Jesus summed them up in two:

Love God and Love others.

I believe in the Golden Rule.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

I obey the laws.

I believe in The United States Constitution.

I believe in the 2nd Amendment.

Keep the guns in the hands of the good guys not just the bad guys!

I believe in marriage between one man and one woman.

I believe that God created us male or female. 

It was His choice not ours.  

We must pray for our country.

There are many who are trying to destroy it to gain more power.

There are many who are blindly following them.

There are a few people who are trying to lead 

this country into a downward spiral of sin.

It's ugly. 

Elections are this year.

Vote to keep this country

the land of the free

and the brave.

Thank you Veterans.

Thank you military personnel.

Thank you military families.

Thank you statesmen who are fighting for our country.

God bless America

Land that I love

Stand beside her 

And guide her

Through the night with the light from above....

God bless America

My home sweet home!

Laura Lane

Shared at Over the Moon

Weekend Reading ~ August 22

Well, it's not been easy to find reading time this week. It seems like there's been something extra to do nearly every day. Friday afternoon, I made bread and butter pickles. I used the Mrs. Wages packet from Walmart, but everyone loves them. Why mess with perfection?

I also made some Candy Apple Syrup. I plan to add it to apple cider or juice this fall. It was supposed to be jelly, but I was distracted and put my sugar in too soon. I also made some Zucchini Bread Jam. It didn't set up as thick as I'd like. I think perhaps I needed to shred the zucchini smaller. Oh well, it still tastes terrific. There is something meditative about canning. It connects us to the past while taking care of our future.

Have you been canning or putting up food for winter?

Be blessed,
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage
Seeking Canning Lids!

• Don't Lose Your Head by Linda @ The Little Homestead

• Making the Best of Things by Mrs. Sherman @ Home Living

• Cool Veil Face Mask by Jennifer @ JenniferMaker

• How to Make Your Home Unforgettable by Roxy @ Living Glory to Glory

• A Prayer for Rebellious Children @ KCM.org

• I'm Dreaming of a Different Christmas by Cheryl @ Cheryl's Frugal Corner

Weekend Reading ~ August 15

Hello everyone! 

 I do hope you're having a lovely weekend. I did some laundry and housework this morning. Then I worked in the kitchen with my husband for awhile early this afternoon. He had brought in another zuchinnizilla, several cucumbers, some jalapeno and banana peppers, and a few tomatoes. We first used the last of the bread and butter pickle brine and made three pints of pickles. Then we made two 2 quart jars of refrigerator dill pickles. This is my first year to make pickles. I had plans for working the jalapenos and zucchini, but we ran out of steam. I decided to clean up the mess, finish the laundry, and have the girls help me straighten and vacuum the house. Now that the kitchen's clean, I hesitate to make another mess!

 I've found some nice things for you to read this weekend. If you've not read anything from Grandma Donna yet, she has some excellent advice for the times we live in. So, here's a weekend reading list for you.

• Using Only What We "Need" Freezing and Fritters and Romance by Donna @ GDonna 
• Forty Ways to Use it Up, Wear it Out, Make it Do, or Do Without by Laura @ Harvest Lane Cottage
• Old Time Homemaking by Mrs. White @ Legacy of Home
• DIY Reusable Swiffer Mop Pad by Hello Sewing
• Some Days I Don't Want to Adult by Cheryl @ Cheryl's Frugal Corner
• I Simply Remember My Favorite Things by Laura @ Harvest Lane Cottage

Something to Think About… A Morning Prayer

“I rise before dawn and cry for help;

I have put my hope in your word.”

Psalm 119:147

Oh, but dawn is so early! I often listen to the Bible on Bible.com before I even get out of bed. Prayer is throughout the day. It's so good to take a moment or two or three to just still our minds and bodies long enough to sense His presence. He's always with us. Sometimes we just need to focus our attention.

Share the love of Jesus with someone today.

Blessings,
Laura
Happy at Home

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May I suggest?

Prayer for America

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Trust in the Lord….

Proverbs 11:28
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

Proverbs 16:20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.

Proverbs 20:24
Man’s goings are of the Lord; how can a man then understand his own way?

Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Our family is walking through a difficult time. I need these reminders to be faithful and trust in the Lord no matter what my eyes see or my ears hear. God bless you all; may your trust in God grow.

Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not on thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall make straight thy paths.

ALL not some. We must include him in everything we say and do.

God bless!
Laura
Happy at Home

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May I suggest?

When the Darkness Closes in Lord...

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Weekend Reading ~ August 8

Hello ladies! I've got company coming for dinner in a couple of hours. It's a couple we've known since our kids were quite little. It will be nice to catch up a bit. I'm looking forward to relaxing a bit before making salsa and pickles tomorrow. Is anyone else having troubles finding canning supplies? 

Seize the day! 

Enjoy this weekend reading.

Laura

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• 19 Proven Tips on How to Make Nail Polish Last Longer on Natural Nails @ NAG
• My Go-To Simple Toe Up Sock Pattern @ Lofty Loops Yarns
• August - Prepare and Maintain by Cheryl @ Cheryl's Frugal Corner
• Refreshing Cucumber Salad by Mary @ The Cotton Apron
• Advice from Marmee...  by Laura @ Harvest Lane Cottage
• Tonight for Supper... Beanie Weenies by Laura @ Harvest Lane Cottage
• Minutes and Hours by Laura @ Harvest Lane Cottage

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Weekend Reading ~ August 1, 2020

Just a few things I thought you might enjoy reading this weekend....

• The Lost Art of Porch Sitting by Leon @ A Story Worth Telling
• Beware of Seeing Only the Faults in Others by Roxy @ Living from Glory to Glory
• Enough - I Think I am Done by Cheryl @ Cheryl's Frugal Corner
• Carol's Frugal Tips by Karen @ Moments With Mother Culture
• Easy Veil Face Mask Pattern by Jennifer @ Jennifer Maker
• Something to Think About... Precedents by Laura @ Harvest Lane Cottage