• Life

    Let’s talk Toilet Paper

    Let’s talk toilet paper. What kind do you buy? A specific brand? A generic brand? Do you check price and buy the cheapest or what’s on sale? Do you buy double ply or single ply? I am a double ply kind of gal. A while back, I bought some single ply toilet paper, by mistake. I always buy double ply. Actually, I used to only buy one specific brand. One that did not leave lint particles when unrolled. I really didn’t know this was a thing until a friend mentioned it to me. The wall in my bathroom that held the toilet paper holder, was a dark color and sure…

  • Recipes

    7 Layer Cookies

    This is a recipe that I have had forEVER!!!  It has always been my go to bar cookie when I am hosting a party.  Mostly because they are fast and easy (which is my kind of recipe). When I am hosting a party, the goodies have to be quick and easy, as I usually have little time to cook since I have to clean my house!! Yes, I am one of those people that wait until the last minute to do anything. These cookies are always a big hit. I highly recommend them!!! 2/3 cup margarine or butter 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup coconut 1 cut chocolate chips 1…

  • Items of Interest

    Camping On The FARM

    Camping on the Farm.  A way for a farm or ranch to earn some extra income.  Interesting.  I have wondered about this before on our place. Actually, my mother-in-law told me years ago that she thought it would be fun to develop a campground on a place we call the “80” here on the farm.  I love to go and sit out in a pasture, where I can’t see any other houses or roads, and feel like I have run away.  I have often wondered if others would pay to come to the farm and experience this.  I could charge them to come sit in the middle of the cow…