*Whole Lemon* Ginger Water

I've weened myself off of any sugary drinks for over a year ... Coffee with half and half is a whole other animal. I have really found myself relying on a hot cup of coffee for comfort and relaxation. I've tried with all my might to drink it Black (yuck), with other non-dairy milk's and nothing strikes my fancy or compares to my favorite bad habit. I have decided instead of cutting it out, I will simply just cut back and be mindful of how many cups I have a day.

Part of that plan has been lemon water. Usually, I set up my half gallon canning jar with sliced lemons on the counter as a reminder to drink more water throughout the day. The goal is to get that half gallon in by the end of the day.

Today I tried something new...and I like it!

A frozen lemon, the peel and all with a chunk of ginger all blended up and added to my water. Studies have shown that the lemon peels have 10 times more nutrients than the lemon itself and aid in weight loss and detoxification and have cancer-fighting properties. Win-win!!!

I have to admit that I was a little worried that it would be too bitter for my taste... but actually, It was quite good and I will now make it part of my routine.

Planning

Rainy Day planning...My garden is under mountains of snow and today is as glum as all get out...Pulled up my garden planner at Growveg and making a plan for my 2018 garden. 

Out & about

The view from my house has gotten pretty boring... So out and about we went!

Anyone up for a spot of tea?

If you drive through Spirit Lake, chances are you drive by this all the time and might not have noticed this little gem tucked right in town. 

It makes me smile every time I see it!

🤗

Week #4/52 view from a window

Stanley cat enjoying the view as the snowflakes fall.

Week 4/52 view from a window

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Stanley Cat watching the snow fall.

About time!

Oh how I have been waiting for this moment... Christmas came and went, The New Year blew in fast and furious and then it was all about wedding planning from there on out.

Now that the wedding is behind us, I am getting a chance to slug bug with my warm cup of coffee and a big stack of seed catalogs.

Guess what I am dreaming about?

New addition

The most amazing thing happened Saturday....Troy and I gained a stunning new daughter...My son vowed his love and life to his new Wife and my youngest son gained a Sister.

We are so thankful and blessed!!!!

Week # 3/52 Weeks a Photography Project

Week 3/52 Can't live without this

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I'm running a little behind as our oldest son got married this weekend...

I can not live without this man who has been in my life for 25 years...Who has faithfully provided for our family and tenderly loved me. I do not want to know a life without this ❤️

Oh Stanley!!!

Well, the wild kitten we rescued from under our chicken coop back in August has really turned our little house upside down. This little monster is full of shenanigans, he keeps our little dogs on their toes and has managed to worm his way into Hubby's heart too!

How did that happen??

He is loving and cuddly enough for me and has enough spunk and sass to give Troy a run for his money!

Oh...Stanley, we do love you!!!

Week # 2 of 52 week photography project

killing 2 birds with one stone here...How Awesome am I?

• This picture is my photo choice for  week #2  in the 52 week photo project I  am participating in. The subject of the challenge this week is food.

• using the yummy veggies from week #1 photo to make a healthy Rainbow salad and to keep me on the right track of eating healthy and treating my body kindly.

Rainbow Salad recipe

2 English Cucumbers
1 Yellow Sweet Pepper
1 Red Sweet Pepper
1 small Purple Onion
1/2 C. Pomegranate perils
2 TB. Olive Oil
2 TB. Balsamic Vinegar
Pinch of Pink Sea Salt and Pepper to taste.

Week #1 Photography Project : Colours

This week's photo is from around my house. Everything is pretty much grey, dreary and gloomy around here in the midst of the darkest, coldest days of Winter. 

These colors just stand out and grab my attention. A reminder for me to stay on track, eat healthily and to treat my body kindly.

Challenge

I know myself well enough to know that I don't always finish what I've started. You may have already noticed this, as I notoriously go MIA here on my blog.

So, the plan is to follow through with this 52 week photo challenge that I've joined on Facebook and to help me become better acquainted with my camera, take better photos and share the results with you guys as well as the facebook group. 

And so it begins....Week #1 Colours

Winter Blues

Not much to photograph in the garden this time of year...

Just sitting here enjoying the simple things around the house as I listen to the snow sliding off the roof.

The object of my affection today.... a little pyrex passion!

New year & New beginnings

A new year...with new beginnings...Hoping to take more pictures this year, Play in my garden and work on bettering myself mentally, physically and spiritually. If you are ever so inclined, please follow along.