"ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE"

IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE WE POSTED! 2020 HAS NOT BEEN A GREAT YEAR FOR ANY OF US DUE TO THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC. STAYING AT HOME HAS BROUGHT ABOUT A LOT OF CHANGES IN OUR ENDEAVORS. CINDY HAS COMPLETLY RETIRED FROM WORKING FOR OTHERS. SHE NOW HAS BECOME A FARMER! RAISING CHICKENS! HERE IS HER BIO! I grew up in the country, in Colorado. My mother raised chickens, pigs and calves given to her from a nearby feedlot. As a teenager, I remember those days of feeding the calves with the buckets that had nipples for their formula. I had a pet pig that was the runt of a litter. I called him, glut-glut. I easily got attached to animals less perfect. I married and we spent our honeymoon in Colorado, part of which was a visit with my mother at her country home. I remember waking up in the morning to roosters crowing, a hen talking in her broody talk, a squeal from a baby pig, geese alerts, and calves mooing to be fed! You see mom had a house with a side porch all along the side of house of which ...

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New category in my Etsy Store  is for Macrame Curtains that are huge enough for your photo shoots at your Event! These handmade curtains are both for sale and for rent. See details in the individual listings. Thanks for Visiting! Cindy from Craftflaire.

Time to reflect on this year's adventures on the farmette here in Mayer. Lots of photos!   This is our soon to be screen house for our garden. It will be organic and preditor free.     Next step after painting the floor base Buddy is putting together one of four sides. The floor base has given him a nice level area to work on.   This is Buddy putting together the third wall on the floor base of the greenhouse. Using the sides of the first two walls. Genius!     Third wall painted and attached! Starting to look like a Greenhouse. Door is next.   Two thumbs up!     Greenhouse door is finished and hung!  The strusses put together and up.   Our Farmette Screen House for Container Gardening.   Our backyard garden arbor/fence is finished! Used the redwood posts from James and Veronica's wedding.  Now due to the Goodwin fire the sky is not beautiful. Hope all is still here in a week. LOL!   Our lit...

Over the years I had to work outside the home.  I wished and wished I could have worked from home! So many company's now are allowing that. I was introduced to GOLD CANYON CANDLES! I have to say, I was impressed with the quality and scents of these candles! Also this company provides you with all the materials needed to share info with others. I bought this kit for only $20.00 to get started. As a consultant I can earn 25% to 36% commission.  Sell when or how you want. Your own 24/7 website. Multiply your Earnings with a team. Help as a Fundraiser. No obligation to sell except for those who want a business. If you don't maintain your PV(purchase volume) you are simply dropped as an Consultant.  I bought a beginners kit for $20.00. If you want a catalog and a sample candle let me know here in comments. Wicks and Wax What sets Gold Canyon apart from other candle manufacturers is the type of wicks and wax that are used in the products. Wicks As membe...

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY FAMILY, MY FRIENDS AND MY FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HERE AND ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE! I found a Tablescape for the Holidays I have to share with you  From ELLE DECOR!! TABLESCAPE TIPS Interior designer  Brian J. McCarthy  loves to entertain. And whether it's a detailed celebration planned months in advance or a dinner party pulled together the day-of, setting the table always comes first. Here, he shows us how he sets up for a holiday party with a look inspired by his interiors and his guests.   Avoid obtrusive centerpieces. If your flower arrangement is so elaborately large that you can't see the guests across the table, then it's time to downsize.  McCarthy adores this glass tree sculpture he found in Paris. It's tall, but its translucence allows for cross-table conversations. STEP 1: BRING IN A COLORFUL TABLECLOTH For the holidays, start with a backdrop of color.  Here, McCarthy opts for a deep plum tablecloth that ri...

The Holidays are coming and just like the Squirrels we have got to get busy now and think about our Family and Friends & Gifts. So I have two promotions for you! 1. As a Facebook or Blog Fan you get 15% off any  purchase till Dec. 15th! {I will apply that for you before you buy.} This one can be used with the current coupon in my Etsy Store!! 2. My current Etsy Store Coupon is: Purchase $30.00 or more and recieve an email coupon for 30% off on your next purchase! THANKS FOR FOLLOWING THIS BLOG AND FOLLOWING MY FACEBOOK PAGE!! Cindy & Buddy

 Beautiful Bradshaw Mts.   Grandpa and Granddaughter. This is an up-date on the merging of our blogs. Buddy and I have combined them into one. You will still get posts from each of us here on our individual interests, business info, hobbies and our family life. This Journal is for our Children and Grandchildren in hopes they will enjoy our stories and have memories to talk about through their lives! This blog is also for all our Friends and Followers too who give us this opportunity to share our Adventures!  We named the blog, "ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE" Our Family Journal. Thanks for following our blogs! Cindy & Buddy.

"YOUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH "  1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10) 2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)  3. Add 5  4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator. 5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1760 .. If you haven't, add 1759. 6.  Now subtract the four digit year that you were born. You should have a three digit number . The first digit of this was your original number (i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week). The next two numbers are YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!) Nothing better than some TIRAMISU with your coffee! Picture from one of my Cook Books. TIRAMISU (Italian Coffee Dessert Cake)  30 Lady Fingers  32 oz. strong black coffee(I use a coconut/hazelnut flavor)  5 fluid oz. of Kahlua-poured into hot coffee  10 oz. whipped heavy cream  16 oz. Mascarpone cheese 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 oz. ...

                                                                                                                  MY VALENTINE MEMIORS Working on a Tablescape for Valentine's Day! I always try to mix it up with some Sentimental & Collectible with my Fiber Art Works. In the background is my Coco-Cola Puzzle from the 80's. In front is a large glass flower vase given to me by my son. I anticipate a Beautiful Flower arrangement coming from my husband! On top of the vase stands a little Victorian Mouse Pod made by my Mother years ago. I put a Vintage glass bead strand from India across the vase. In front of vase is a little Grandma Plaque given to me from my Granddaughter last year for Valentine's Day. The l...

                                                   HEARTS & FLOWERS CAKE Various food colors and fillings could be added to both the cake and the butter cream filling. Preparation and cooking time: 1 Hour Cake: 1 Cup Margarine 1 Cup Granulated Sugar 4 Eggs 1 3/4 Cup of Self Rising Flour Cream 1 cup of margarine and the granulated sugar till light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs gradually. Sift the flour and fold in. Divide mixture and transfer to two greased waxed-paper-lined 8 1/2 inch heart-shaped pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes. Butter Cream Frosting: 1/2 Cup Margarine 2 Cups Confectioners Sugar Cream the 1/2 cup margarine and the confectioners sugar together to make the butter cream, adding a little hot water if necessary. Spread between layers and pipe on top of cake. Decoration: Crystallized Flowers Angelica FOOD NOTES: My experience with B...

STRAWBERRY Shortcake Low-calorie angel food cake picks up the smoke and char of the grill and is topped with strawberries soaked in balsamic vinegar and black pepper To deliver flavor, the corporate cook relies on hulking scoops of ice cream, oversize brownies, and floods of molten chocolate. The home cook doesn't need such waist-expanding, palate-blunting effects to make dessert memorable. Here, low-calorie angel food cake picks up the smoke and char of the grill and is topped with strawberries soaked in balsamic vinegar and black pepper, an irresistible combination adored throughout northern Italy. Trust us, you'll be hooked. You'll Need: 2 cups sliced strawberries 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper 1 Tbsp butter (optional) 4 wedges angel food cake, each 1" thick Whipped cream How to Make It: *Mix the strawberries, vinegar, and pepper and marinate for 10 to 15 minutes. *Heat a grill, stovetop grill pan, or nonstick saute pan until hot. (If...