I think a nice thick hand cream is just wonderful. I like the feel of thick cream, and when applied before bedtime it makes my hands nice. I purchased some Bath and Body Works Hand Cream at Goodwill...but it is so thin and runny. Now, what to do about it. I found this easy method to make my own cream using the thin lotion. I am making use of this recipe to fix the lotion I have, so I am not using Baby Lotion.

16 oz Lotion
8   oz Vaseline
8   oz Vitamin E cream

These things can be found at the dollar store.

Here is a link to the blog that inspired me, and the directions: www.d-and-s-macke.blogspot.com
She suggests making these for gifts...a good idea!

A Lazy Day at the Farm

I have been alone on the farm the last week, with 10 animals to care for, and the garden. And....pet sitting to boot! These two have been enjoying twice daily swims. My dog is the Lab, Radar. I am taking care of Cappie, the Pom. These boys get along very well. This pic is of them drying...post swim. I am lounging under a market umbrella..drying off also. I get soaked from my knees down...from them. I have with me the essentials....

A hard cover book, from Goodwill for 20 cents, how about that deal!
My Nook in the pink case, I have about 50 books on it...currently reading The Hunger Games. And...in the Gold case, my Nexus Tablet.  I just got the gold case, at Macy's clearance...a $30 item..for $5, how about that deal. I have been thinking about crafting a case...but not anymore! I just love to use cases with a feminine touch (someone will not want to borrow them). I am not into sharing my goodies...

Don't ya just love it when that happens!!! I found another great deal on end of summer clearance...a pair of nice shorts (original price $45) for $3.99....that's 90% off!!! We will have a month of warm weather in September, so I will use them right away.

Have a Great Weekend...and enjoy the holiday on Monday. Tomorrow the University of Oregon Ducks play their first Home game of the year...I will be certain not to be anywhere near the traffic jams from the fans.

Storms in the Mountains

The past week has brought many storms to this area. The fortunate thing is that there has been heavy rainfall. This means some fires...small and only a few fires...a good thing. The Forest Service has most of the fire fighters out of the state, Idaho has a big one in Sun Valley.

The camping trip that I just missed, had several storms and heavy rain. I am kinda relieved that I stayed home. I went junking today, and found a few great things for Prairie Flower...another vintage enameled metal floral dish and 4 vintage wood hangers for my clothes. I also found some crafting supplies, always good!

Love for the sake of loving...

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A Good Book from Oprah...Back Roads

I just finished this book. Oprah had it on her book club in 2000. I found a hard cover for 25 cents. You should be able to find a used book easily. Of course as her book club suggests it is excellent, however, the book has a sad ending...common to most of the book club selections.