Last Day of School

Today is the last day of school.  Bring on summer vacation.  I am so looking forward to the time off.  I will still be working my other job, but it is just part time so I should have time to work on some projects.

I hope everyone has a great summer.  Time time to enjoy it.

Have a Great June 1st

No picture today.  I just wanted to take a moment and welcome in June.  I can't believe it is June 1st already.  I have two more weeks of school.  I can't wait.  I am looking forward to summer vacation.  Hopefully, I will have more time on here.

I didn't post as much as I would have liked last month.  My migraines have been giving me fits.  I don't know if it is an allergy thing or what.  Hopefully, they will level off soon.

My son is come from college so I should have some pictures of him to post soon.  Plus my flower bed is doing great.

Off to do a few things around the house.  I hope to have some cards to post on the stamping page today and maybe a recipe or two on that page.  Check back later.

Have a great weekend.

Happy Mother's Day

I just wanted to take a moment to wish all the Mothers Happy Mother's Day. 

May already?

I can't believe it is the first of May.  I took a short walk today and I just had to take a picture of the community entryway.  The trees are so pretty.

Spring Break

This week is spring break at the local high school and that means I get the week off.  I am so looking forward to some down time.  I have a few household projects I want to get done, but I am planning on relaxing some too. 

I am leaving my Easter things out until later in the week.  I so hope spring is on its way.

It is lunchtime and I have gotten the master bedroom and bathroom, the craftroom, and entryway clean.  The laundry is also washed.  I am off to clean the dining room and fold the clothes.  I also want to start a summertime project list. 

Well I will chat with all of you later.  Have a great day.

Watermelon

One of the great things about summer is watermelon.  I look forward to it each year.  I noticed this week that the first ones have hit the grocery stores.  They are still a little high for my budget but I can't wait for them to come down in prices just a little so I can pick up my first one of the season.  I always buy the seedless ones and then I cut it up and put it in the refrigerator so I can have some when ever I want it.

So since I was thinking about watermelon today, I decided to include some fun tips and tricks.....

 Picking a Watermelon

---  Look at the watermelon.  It should be firm and free of bruises, cuts or dents.
---  Pick it up.  It should be heavy.  Watermelon is 92% water.
---  The bottom of the watermelon should have a yellow spot from where it sat on the ground.

According to Guinness World Records, the world's heaviest watermelon was grown by Lloyd Bright of Arkansas in 2005, weighing in at 268.8 lbs.

The US currently ranks fourth in worldwide production of watermelon.  Forty-four states grow watermelons with Florida, Texas, California, Georgia and Arizona consistently leading the country.

Watermelon has excellent levels of vitamins A and C and a good level of vitamin B6.

• Vitamin A found in watermelon is important for optimal eye health and boosts immunity by enhancing the infection-fighting actions of white blood cells called lymphocytes.
• Vitamin B6 found in watermelon helps the immune system produce antibodies. Antibodies are needed to fight many diseases. Vitamin B6 helps maintain normal nerve function and form red blood cells. The body uses it to help break down proteins. The more protein you eat, the more vitamin B6 you need.
• Vitamin C in watermelon can help to bolster the immune system's defenses against infections and viruses and can protect a body from harmful free radicals that can accelerate aging and conditions such as cataracts.
• A two-cup serving of watermelon is also a source of potassium*, a mineral necessary for water balance and found inside of every cell. People with low potassium levels can experience muscle cramps.

So I hope you get to enjoy some watermelon this spring and/or summer.

Organizing

I haven't posted in a while, sorry about that.  I have been surfing the web some this afternoon.  I thought I would post some of the ideas I came across.  I love to have my house organized.  What can I say I am a perfectionist.  I like everything to have a place.

I ran across this website.  I have seen the cork idea before.  The extension cord idea would never work because my husband is an electrician and extension cords have to be folded a certain way, but the birdhouse and the hook idea would work.  Check them out and see what you think.