Square Foot Garden Update

It is about time that I do an update on my Square Foot Garden.  It has really taken off within the last 2 weeks and we have already harvested a lot of yellow squash and zucchini!  It is SO nice to have fresh veggies!

 We have been really lucky because the fence that the garden is on really protects it from the Amarillo wind.  The fence has also been nice because my plants do not get too much sun.  We also have not had many bug problems either. 

My children absolutely LOVE hunting for the vegetables!

You can check out the progress of our garden by clicking HERE (the box), HERE (the soil) and HERE (irrigation)!

Feature Friday- The Crafty Woman

I absolutely LOVE my Kitchenaid.  I don't know what I would do without it.  The problem is that they are SO expensive!  But, every once in a while you can find them for real cheap at Goodwill or at Yard Sales.  They are usually really ugly though.  The Crafty Woman shows a way how to update your Kitchenaid for SUPER cheap.  I thought it was a great idea! 

You can check it out HERE!

If you have not been over to The Crafty Woman, you definitely need to!  She has SO many budget friendly and great ideas!

Spinach Dip

A few weeks ago, Brittany and I were at Wal-Mart together and saw a recipe for Spinach Dip on a Knorr Vegetable recipe mix.  We knew that we had to try it.  And it was amazing!  We served it at a little party and people kept saying that it was the best Spinach Dip that they have ever tried!  So here is the recipe and you will not be disappointed!

 Spinach Dip

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed dry

2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream

 1 cup Mayonnaise

1 package Knorr Vegetable recipe mix

1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional)

3 green onions, chopped (optional)

Combine all ingredients and chill for about 2 hours.  Serve.

Makes about 4 cups of dip.

Giveaway {Sweet Servings}

*****This Giveaway is now CLOSED!*****

Oh, do we have a special treat for you today!  Cindy from Sweet Servings  is giving away  to one of our readers a dozen chocolate dipped sprinkled pretzels!

First, let's learn a little more about Cindy...

She is the owner of Sweet Servings and My Dream Party.  She has been designing beautiful and amazing parties since 1999.  With a custom design and theme, how can anyone go wrong?  She can make your party one that everyone will remember.  She is known for paying attention to details and creates beautiful masterpieces!

She will host a Candy Apple Party for you...



How about a S'More Station? Take a look at that presentation!



And she also does the chocolate covered pretzels.

And beautiful designed Oreos.
 

Is your mouth watering yet?  I know mine is!  Take a minute to enter the giveaway and you could have some yummy pretzels mailed right to you!

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This giveaway is open only to the US due to shipping.  Thanks! 

The Bear Reunion

We have been missing in action for a few days.  We all have been having so much fun at the Bear Reunion.  Our Mom's maiden name is Bear.  Isn't that such a fun name!  Grandma and Grandpa Bear host the reunion every year in June and we all look forward to it!

We drove to their cabin in Lakeside, AZ.  The weather was perfect and the company was even better.  The kids spent most of the time on the lake.  The cabin is on a small peninsula on Rainbow Lake.  Grandpa Bear made a small beach near the dock.  We also had fun playing beach volleyball, softball, participating in Ping Pong tournaments and eating lots of yummy food.

The Reed Family at the Bear Reunion

We put together a small orchestra to play for our Sunday Meeting.  It was so much fun!  We had adults and children playing.  Our mom was the conductor.  We had 13 people playing: 2 cellos, 3 violas and 8 violins.  It was really a neat experience!  We played Love One Another arranged by Larry Beebe.  

One big announcement:  Brittany announced the she is pregnant!  She is 20 weeks along!  So now we have Brooke expecting in August and Brittany in November.

Stayed tuned this summer for some fun recipes, crafts and giveaways...