~ June: Junking and Jaunts ~

Hello friends.
Boy, oh boy.. it's another month that has just sped by, and tomorrow July will begin anew.
We've crammed a lot into June.
We've been to yard sales, and garage sales, estate sales.... we've been junking.
The above shelf was a yard sale find. Also the Quaker oats cans.. love them! I gave the shelf a little make over with some paint, and a bit of sanding.

I always find something great when I go junking.
Above junking finds: Shelf {gave it a make over with some black paint} bottles, plant, and the pig with the goose... affectionately referred to as "Petals" the pig, and "Gertie" the goose.

 Delightful mirror. 
We snagged it at a yard sale, only it wasn't actually displayed at the lady's yard sale.
She had it in her house, and they have been renovating their old house.
She asked me if I was interested in a really big mirror. She showed it to me, and the price couldn't be beat. I bought it on the spot.
 It also received a make-over {painted}. There is some hazing, and speckling on the mirror, but I honestly like the aged look of it. 
Isn't the scalloped edge on the mirror sweet?!
I imagine in it's former life, it was part of a mirror and dresser set.
 I painted our mantle white, and had been looking for a large mirror for the mantle.
 This mirror fits the mantle perfectly.

We took a jaunt to Park City.
It's always fun to take a trip to Park City.
We went to lunch and did a bit of shopping. 

 We managed to squeeze in a trip to the zoo in also.
 One of those summer activities that is always a lot of fun.

Lastly, our 'grand~dog' turned one year old.
Her name is Luna, and she loves water! Our oldest son and his wife live by a river, and they take Luna down to the river to swim, fetch and play.
Honestly, I was surprised that they got her to stand still enough to snap this picture!

So, what ever you're doing to soak up summer, I hope you're having fun!

Attitude of gratitude :
~ Feeling grateful for this day! I've been asking in my prayers for our Heavenly Father to help me find ways to serve.
Just this morning, I made a batch of naan, and took some over to my neighbors. It's not a big deal, but I'm grateful for the opportunity to foster goodwill, and show kindness.
Honestly, I am a home~body,and because I'm not out and about, and also because we live in a teeny tiny town, opportunities to serve just don't present themselves every day.
Of course, I always feel blessed to serve my family, but I am looking for service opportunities around me elsewhere as well.
A few days ago, traveling along the highway, we saw 2 elderly men trying to push a pick-up. We stopped gave them some help, and they went on their way. They were so grateful! Just for a teeny bit of help, and they thanked us profusely.
Yes.. I am feeling grateful for this new day, and for each new opportunity to serve.

Mill Hill Meadow Messenger

 

 

Mill Hill Meadow Messenger



by, Kerin

Mill Hill Meadow correspondent

 

~Saturday

Grabbed my water bottle and granola bar.

It was off to another fine day of yard sales, and garage sales.

Right off the bat, I found a great yard/garage sale close to home.

Lots of great items for sale, and all at thrifty prices.

Loot bought included : * candle sconces

 *white mini-lights

*Mr.. and Mrs. Pilgrim & *Mr.. and Mrs. Indian.... great addition to my Thanksgiving decoration.

*White glazed ceramic pumpkin with a curly-Q stem

*Wrought iron horizontal plant rack

*Two very large terra-cotta plant pots

*Two large bunches of pip berries

*Woodland Santa {about 14 inches tall}

*Various other home decorating item.

All, in all a very good haul!

 

Feeing Fall-ish?

Well, this gall was feeling quite Fall-ish, considering the low morning temperatures

we've been having lately.

Puts a girl in the mood to try out a new recipe or two.

This recipe is holiday recipe:

 

 Slow cooker candy.

1 package (16 ounce) dry roasted salted peanuts,

1 package (16 ounce) dry roasted unsalted peanuts,

1 package (12 ounce) semisweet chocolate morsels,

1 (4 ounce) German chocolate bars,

32 oz white almond bark,

Directions

1. Put peanuts in bottom of crock pot; add other ingredients.
2. Cook on low setting for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
3. Place rounded spoonful's onto wax paper and allow to cool.

 

Note to readers:

Double check the slow cooker, and make certain that it's set on the lowest temperature!

This correspondent had a brain burp, and set the cooker on 4 hours, instead of 10 hours cook time.

We saved the candy, but just!

 

In other news:

The Perseid Meteor Shower begins tonight and runs through August 13th!

One of the years most prominent meteor showers.

Expect to see up to 50 meteors an hour. Visit the Old Farmer's Almanac online to learn more.http://www.almanac.com/content/meteor-showers-guide

 

Mark your Calendars!

Fall Fanatics remember to watch and mark those calendars.

Today is the 223 day of 2014, and in just 42 days Autumn begins!

Hip-hip-hooray!

 

For you early birds and night owls :

Did you get out to see the super moon last night?

It was amazingly bright, and clear.

There is one more Super moon this year, it will happen on September 9th.

 

A final thought for this edition of the

 Mill Hill Meadow Messenger :

 

Mill Hill Meadow Messenger : Edition 1

The trouble with treasures.

In late March, we set out one early Saturday morning to do some yard sale-ing.
Love this time of year, when it's nice weather and there are yard sales galore.
I couldn't help myself ...... I had to take this picture.
Two guys just snagged themselves a treasure.
They just didn't think about how they were going to get their treasure home.

They seem quite perplexed that this yard swing will not fit
in the back of their mini van.
Yes, that's the trouble with treasures.

For all you yard sale going folks out there,  best of luck with your treasure hunt this weekend!

Attitude of gratitude:
~I'm grateful that I'm getting some sleep. Even if it's an hour here or there. 
~I'm so grateful that we are going to have a cool down this weekend.  I'm anxious to get more stuff put away and totes emptied out of the garage.  Yay! 
~I'm grateful for allergy tablets.  ..... evidently, there is something in the meadow that is making my nose itch and my eyes water.  Oh, joy.  Need to start taking a spoonful of honey.