Happy Saturday! Often after a very busy week, I just want to catch up with you on Saturday morning. In the past I have entitled these posts, Saturday Meanderings. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do, but I need your feedback. Please let me know if: 1) you enjoy Saturday Meanderings; 2) If so, should we name it something else; 3) or these posts are okay some of the time but not every Saturday. Thank you.
So many eggs
Our chickens are laying up a storm. We are getting about a dozen eggs a day! When I came back from the cabin there were 10 dozen eggs in the fridge. What better way to use up a lot of eggs than making quiche. So I made 6 spinach goat cheese quiches this week. Fortunately we have neighbors who like my cooking and we are so happy to share. Now I need to find a dessert recipe that requires lots of eggs!
Shopping
I am not a shopper. I tolerate online shopping but going to a store, shopping for hours? Not my thing. This week, however, I feel like I did find some unexpected treasures in my necessary travel stops. For a future DIY project, I went to Michaels and happened upon these fun versions of pumpkins. I scooped up the last 3 because I love their textures.
For another organization project I stopped by Target for plastic storage containers and found this cute pumpkin pillow. With the blue stitching. it goes well with my front porch fall decor. A happy purchase for $20.00.
During different times of the year, I typically buy the girls something to mark the season. I found these great smelling candles, Sugared Birch from Magnolia’s Hearth & Hand line at Target.
In order to make them extra special, I photocopied oak leaves, and then made a template for a gift tag. Using decorative paper, I cut out the leaf shape.
Using a sealing wax and a letter stamp, I affix the Happy Fall leaf to the tops of the candles.
Yard Sale
A realtor recently contacted me about an old historic home that may be going on the market soon. The pictures she sent are SO intriguing. In the interim, the owner is having a yard sale that may last for weeks.
Curious about this home, I did stop by and found some treasures. Check out these glasses I bought~8 for $10. They are perfect for a glass of wine!
I also scored these very cool candle holders which can be affixed to a wall or tree. A large French gathering basket is another bargain, as well as a long handled pizza peel and ornate iron brackets.
Traveling Tea Cup
This week the traveling tea cup arrived! I cannot wait to tell you all about this and will be sharing my story with you on Tuesday. My friend, Barbara from Mantel and Table started this wonderful idea in March. More to come.
Healthy Find at Costco
With the flu season soon upon us, I try to take extra precautions in building my immune system. To see my 10 Tips to Staying Healthy, click here. Costco now has these Suja Organic Immunity Defense Shots with turmeric and probiotics. They are filled with ginger and pack quite the punch, so be aware that they are not for wimps. However, I am game to try whatever helps to keep you strong and healthy. You can also buy them online through Amazon here.
That’s a wrap for this Saturday! As you are reading this, I am on a nature adventure near the Grand Canyon. Have a fabulous weekend and cannot wait to share my trip with you soon.
Lynn says
Love your Saturday Meanderings, such a perfect name. So happy to have found your blog, it definitely brings joy to my life. So much fun to hear about all your activities and suggestions. You inspire me to try new things.
Gabie - Tea End Blog says
I love Saturday Meanderings and I like the name too. I think that whenever you feel like posting a Saturday Meandering then you should! After all, we will like whatever it is that you want to share of life at Bella Terra :-)!! Thanks for sharing
And those candle holders are everything!!!
Chas Greener says
Love this email Mary! Your picks are super cute – love the pillow and candles. That house looks so fun and if you jump, I can’t wait to see what you do with it.
Tanya Lochridge says
I look for your Saturday Meandering notice in my email — it’s become an enjoyable read for me.. We are sisters in the “not crazy about shopping” arena. I have never understood how people can shop for hours with no one thing in mind! I always feel like a lone wolf in my “not a shopper” world. Now I know there are two of us! As for your blog — I found with my blog that it was best to play it by ear and see what content came to mind. I did not keep a formal posting schedule, try as I might. Sometimes, my heart just wasn’t in it and as you can see, I let it slide completely a few years back — doesn’t mean I won’t go back to it someday — we’ll just wait and see. So my advice is to develop a posting schedule; but don’t beat yourself up if you miss scheduled post. I did get in the habit of taking lots of pix of my daily activities…never knew when a pix would spark a blog post so it was nice to already have the pix on file. So go for it and see where it takes you.
Nancy says
Really enjoy your Saturday meanderings…keep it coming when you can!
Louise Renneckar says
Your Saturday Meanderings include interesting and informative topics and I enjoy receiving them. The name is fun and I would continue with it but I must say three posts a week is very ambitious. To accomplish everything you do and then to take the time to photograph and write about it makes me wonder if you ever sleep! You make the Energizer Bunny look like a sloth! Post on Saturdays when it works for you and know that anything you send is always a treat!
Barbara Hinske says
I LOVE Saturday Meanderings! Keep them coming–and the name is perfect!!
Highlight of my Saturday!!
Susie says
I enjoy your Saturday Meanerings! A nice way to recapture the week, especially when I miss a blog or one if your Instagram stories!
Tevia says
The quiche was delicious! Thank you! I know the history of that home well! Happy to provide more info. Glad you were able to get some treasures. He was quite the collector!
Tevia says
I know that house well! Happy to provide more info…
Susan says
Hi,
Just commenting, I really enjoy Saturday meanderings and the name suits it. Keep it coming.
Susan
Darlene says
Hi….. just a suggestion for all your eggs. Look up chiffon cake recipes, they use at least eight eggs and are lovely and light. We love them.