Plowing the First Snow of the Year.
8" of heavy, wet, heart ache snow hit us on October 20th. The Ford breaks down, we move snow pushers out to the site, we test the new ASV skid steer, We plow with the Sledge Compact loader. View on YouTube via Blogger Plowing the First Snow of the Year. by Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek
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You’ve got an invite to a Cookie Exchange. Now you’ve got to find that amazing cookie that will knock everyone’s socks off. Look no further. Here’s 30 of THE best cookies out there. You’ll be the Queen of the party!! 1. This is a great one to start off with! These Turtle Thumbprint Cookies look divine!2. Don’t you just love those peppermint kisses found this time of year? If so, you’ve got to try these Peppermint Kiss Thumbprint Cookies! Can’t wait to make some!3. These Christmas Cookie Sticks in a mason jar are a guaranteed hit!4. These bite sized Peppermint Sugar Cookies are bound to be loved by all!5. These Easy Pretzel Hugs might have to be on my list this year! Hubby’s coworkers: You’re welcome!6. Easy Christmas M&M Cake Mix Cookies can’t be easier! Or yummier!7. Minted Oreo Truffles are sure to be a hit of any party! Love that there’s only 4 ingredients!8. These Gingerbread and Snowman Heads are stinking cute and absolutely kid approved!9. Nothing says Christmas cookies like these Snowball Cookies. YUM!10. These Olaf Cookies will be the kids’ favorite! In fact my kids are dying over them right now!11. A must have at any party would be these Spiced Gingerbread Man Cookies. YUM!12. I’m a sucker for anything traditional. Here’s some Classic Spritz Cookies that will take you back to days gone by.13. Orange Creamsicle Cookies have the perfect amount of orange zest for a delicious treat!14. My 12 year old is loving anything Peppermint right now. I think I’m going to join her and we’ll try these Peppermint Chocolate Cookies together!15. Mint Chip Sugar Cookies. Easy and Yummy!16. I’m liking how easy these Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are! Also great for a last minute gift idea!17. Oreo Fudge. YUM! Need I say more?18. Loving these Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies!19. The Cranberry-Orange Pinwheels look divine (and I’m sure smell divine too)!20. The kids would love to help make these Reindeer Pops!
21. Or if you want to use some nutter butters for Snowmen Cookies that works too!22. Homemade Peppermint Patties. The store bought ones have got to be one of my favorite treats from the store. I can only imagine how much better homemade would taste!23. Need a basic Soft, Sour Cream Sugar Cookie recipe? Here’s a good one!24. Lump of Coal Cookies. Perfect for this house on some days! Ha!25. These Santa Hat Brownies are super cute!26. If you like the sweet-salty dessert combo, this Salted Caramel Chocolate Shortbread Bar is for you!27. Eat these Grinch Cookies while watching the Grinch movie. Sounds like a perfect holiday tradition to me!28. How about these for breakfast Christmas morning? Cinnamon Bun Cookies. Awesome!29. Andes Mint Cookies. These look to die for!30. The Colorful Slice and Bake Swirl Cookies are a definite winner! Check them out!Throwing in #31 The rolo cookie!And I just have to share this tip to get the perfect cookies!! How to Bake Cookies that Don’t Spread! YES! Now the only problem left is trying to decide which one to do…. they are all amazing! Now that the cookies are made, use these darling gifting tag that we designed just for you! -- The post 30 Cookie Exchange Recipes that will make you the Queen of the Party appeared first on How Does She. by Katie via Home And Garden via Blogger 30 Cookie Exchange Recipes that will make you the Queen of the Party This fun and easy Walking Banana Pudding Dessert is wonderful for get togethers, holidays, parties, or even quiet family movie nights at home. This is a special, unique, and deliciously adorable treat can be enjoyed... The post Walking Banana Pudding appeared first on Smart School House. by Kelly via Home And Garden via Blogger Walking Banana Pudding 11/6/2020 New skid steer shows up! & rebuilding a front stoop with Pavers?!? Start to finish 4 k by Stanley "Dirt Monkey" GenadekRead Now
New skid steer shows up! & rebuilding a front stoop with Pavers?!? Start to finish 4 k
We demolish the front staircase, landing & sidewalk and start all over. Then a New skid steer by ASV shows up so we check that out, then rebuild the front porch, landing, stairs and sidewalk with pavers. View on YouTube via Blogger New skid steer shows up! & rebuilding a front stoop with Pavers?!? Start to finish 4 k by Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek *A big thanks to our good friends at Blue Apron for partnering with us on this sponsored post. Recipe fatigue is a real thing and they’re here to help with easy dinners! (Oh, and they’re giving HowDoesShe gals $60 off too!) 2020 has got me tired. Like bone tired. Every week is a new obstacle course to navigate–will my kids be in school today or learning from home? (It changes every week in our school district depending on COVID-19 cases.) Our social circles vacillate from allowing groups of 50 to mandating groups of 10, meaning I never know if I can attend my kids extra-curricular activities or if I have to give them a kiss good luck and drop them off at the door. I’m tired of never knowing what to expect and tired of always having to be on high-alert. What I’m thankful most for in my life right now are the constants I can count on and look forward to–my socially-distanced book club once a month, a new episode of my favorite TV show every night, and three meals a week that I don’t have to plan, shop for, or pick up. Blue Apron has been a life-saver for me this year. It’s one of those “constants” that I look forward to every single week. When I couldn’t go to the grocery store when COVID hit, they delivered fresh meals to my doorstep. And now, with so much up in the air all the time, I can’t tell you how nice it is knowing that every week I’ll get 3 delicious restaurant-quality meals dropped off on my doorstep that I did nothing to prepare for except choose the recipes that looked yummiest. If you’re tired of the rigamarole of planning meals and shopping for them, give Blue Apron a try (it’s $60 off your first three boxes right now!). They’re easy, delicious meals for when you’re sick of cooking. Easy Dinners for When You’re Sick of CookingBlue Apron is a gourmet meal delivery kit that brings everything you need to cook a healthy, hearty dinner to your doorstep. I’ve been ordering it for a few months now and everything inside is always fresh (even seafood). I’ve been thoroughly impressed by the quality of ingredients and the unique recipes. It’s made cooking fun and exciting for me again. We’ve tried new ingredients (spaghetti squash–so yum!) and recipes that I probably never would have done on my own. (These chorizo enchiladas were amazing! A little spicy, but delicious.) Easy dinners made exciting. Go see what’s on the menu at Blue Apron this week! Convenient & FlexibleEvery week there are 23 recipes to choose from, with something for everyone’s taste and health preference, and it’s very simple to manage. (I’ve tried a few different meal kits and I like Blue Apron’s meal manager the best.) I use the Blue Apron app on my phone to view upcoming menus and skip a week if I don’t particularly like what’s on the menu or if we’ll be out of town. You can also monitor your credits and cancel at anytime. Yep, they really are easy dinners. (About 30 min.)Don’t expect a frozen lasagna scenario where you just toss something in the oven. Blue Apron meals do require some work, but if you can follow a recipe, you’ll find them pretty easy. They’re for people like me who like to cook, but don’t necessarily have time for planning and shopping for meals. From start to finish, it takes me about 30 minutes to get a Blue Apron dinner on the table. And the pay-off is enormous! I made salmon avocado bowls for my father-in-law and you’d have thought I took him to a 5-star restaurant. He still raves about that dish and it makes me smile. Meal Favorites and Not-So-FavoritesI have sworn an oath of honesty in all my writing, so I’ll dish on the favorite Blue Apron recipes we’ve had and the ones I would pass on. All-time favorites:
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The chorizo enchiladas we had last night were delicious! Perfectly light spice and lots of bold flavors. Price Point & QualityFor anyone who goes out to eat regularly, Blue Apron is going to save you money–it’s around $7 per serving and they’re big servings. And when you order now, you’ll get $60 off your next three boxes. It ends up being an even better deal! Honestly, at around $40 plus free shipping, it’s LESS than I’d spend on groceries for three meals. Totally worth it in my opinion. Another thing I love about Blue Apron is that I never have to measure a thing; all of the portions are done for you! Just cut a packet and add to the skillet. Snag a gift card!Give the gift of home cooking this season. I can’t think of a better gift for a busy parent or a budding home chef. Grab a Blue Apron e-gift card for easy dinners or wine and give someone on your list the best surprise! You don’t need to wait for a card to come in the mail, simply print it out at home or email it to your recipient. Perfect last-minute gift idea! In a year with so many questions, the one I don’t have to ask is, “What’s for dinner.” There’s no headache, no hassle, and no reaching into the back of the freezer for a frosted bag of mixed vegetables. Go give Blue Apron a try! It is a thankful constant that I can always count on and while easy dinners may be a small thing, that makes my life so much easier.
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The post Kohl’s Black Friday Event appeared first on How Does She. by Andrea via Home And Garden via Blogger Kohl’s Black Friday Event *Thank you to all of our partners for collabing with us on this special sponsored gift guide. Wishing your family comfort and joy this blessed holiday season! As we take a second to reflect on this past year—political upheaval, racial discord, and the isolation of living through a world-wide pandemic—we realize that it’s been the hardest year to date. And yet oftentimes it takes adversity to make us see what’s really important, what we’re truly grateful for: family, health, home, and happiness. This year, as my thoughts turn to the holidays, my sincerest wish is for comfort and joy for all my family and friends. We don’t need much, and the theme I’d like to focus all my gifting around this year is just that: bringing comfort and joy. I’ve hand-picked a few of my favorite items and gifts that are designed to bring comfort and joy to your home, family, and socially-distanced circles. 2020 Gift Guide: Comfort & Joy1. Cozy Home & ApparelI found out about UpWest this year (they are brand new!) and immediately fell in love. They have the comfiest, coziest clothing for women and men, along with lovely pillows, throws, and home items that have become my favorites this year to snuggle up in. Make sure to get 20% off your entire first order with code FIRSTORDER. 2. Soothing Immunity-Boosting DrinksThis gift is unique and thoughtful, especially this year. Birds & Bees Teas offers natural, organic herbal teas, warm drink accessories, and gift sets that help boost immunity. This year, I’m gifting all my kids’ teachers this Family Immunity Tea tin (you may want to snag one for yourself!). And friends and family are getting this cool Elderberry Syrup Making Kit. (It’s an incredibly powerful superfood/antioxidant!) Use code HowDoesShe for 15% off. 3. Family Comfort FoodOne huge blessing that emerged from the ashes of this year, was the opportunity for families to slow down and be together more. Well, we kind of had to! But without a million places to go, my little family actually sat down to family dinner together every night. For those months that I couldn’t go to the grocery store, I had Blue Apron delivered and it was heaven-sent. This holiday season, think inside the box. Give those special families in your life the gift of family dinner. You can snag a Blue Apron gift card in any amount that would bring delicious, gourmet recipes right to their doorstep. You can print it out or email it to your recipient, which is why a Blue Apron gift card also makes an excellent last-minute gift. Trust me, as a busy mom of four, this is a gift that would mean the world to me. 4. Joy in GrowingMoms with babies during this time are going to need extra support. They don’t need a million different gadgets to trip over, but rather a few intentional baby essentials that grow with their baby. Baby gear that performs several functions in one, like these smart and thoughtful Graco Baby products. This Pack ‘n Play: No need to buy a changing table, bassinet, and playard…this Pack ‘n Play does it all. It’s an amazing gift that will be used for years and years. (Believe me, I used mine through all four kids!) This highchair: It’s like a transformer, changing to fit your baby’s needs every step of the way. Look at the 7 smart functions it performs! (My kids love the step stool.) This carrier: Snug as a bug in a rug, this best-seller hugs baby close as a newborn and then transitions to a back carrier so that your toddler can enjoy the view. 5. Bring Outside Beauty InsideA friend sent me flowers during an especially rough emotional time this past year and it made me feel so loved. What a sweet and thoughtful gift. This year, with so much emotional uncertainty, a beautiful holiday flower tree or this cute “Home for the Holidays” evergreen keepsake would bring comfort and joy to any space. Or gift a houseplant that will never die (my personal favorite!), like this gorgeous faux fiddle leaf fig fern. Use code EVERGREEN20 to get 20% off (excluding the faux plant). 6. A Happy HomeHomes and apartments all over the world became personal havens this year as we all paused life and went into quarantine. It taught me that while I can’t control what’s going on outside, I can control what’s going on inside my home. Create your own sanctuary with some of of these Bed Bath & Beyond favorites: Cozy cactus bedding (by the same UGG boots brand!) Keurig coffee and hot cocoa maker – We stayed at an AirBnB with one and the kids went crazy! The perfect kitchen accessory, especially if you like yummy, warm drinks in the morning or at nighttime. Oh, and don’t forget all the fun pods! What’s nice is that you can pick up your order curbside or in your local Bed Bath & Beyond store, or even get same day delivery. 7. Stay and PlayThis was a year to live in your comfy clothes. We all got a whole new appreciation for athleisure as we took meetings in our favorite sweatshirts, sweats, and leggings. School clothes became comfy and sporty with many kids learning from home. You can never go wrong with a Nike gift and here are some of my faves: Kids hoodies (many of them are up to 40% off) These “Luxe” leggings: buttery soft These classics: Every guy/gal should have a pair, they’re that iconic. 8. Stocking Stuffers with a SmileAnything that makes me smile this year has my complete attention. I can’t think of anything better on Christmas morning than to have a room full of smiles. These gal-focused stocking stuffers from Boohoo (they’re the UK’s version of Forever 21) are super fun and make great friend gifts too. They ship to the US and have some great novelty items, like these: This cozy flannel jammie set 9. Artist-Designed GiftsI’ve long been a fan of Minted designs, from their fab holiday cards, to their artist-designed bags and my personal favorite…aprons. They even have kids’ apron & oven mitt sets! Really, if you’re looking for something extra unique and of deluxe quality that someone on your list will treasure long after 2020, go see all of the cool gifts Minted has to offer.
I hope this has given you a few good ideas for gifting this season. It’s not so much about the quantity as it is the quality and the thought behind giving. Wishing you all a very merry holiday season with an abundance of comfort and joy.
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