Growing Tomatoes...

In the Pacific Northwest we have a somewhat shorter growing season. Early planting and early harvesting are the key to a successful garden. Last year my sister-n-law and brother planted many varieties of vegetables. They had a great year, harvesting enough to make salsa, blueberry and strawberry jams, and lots and lots of zucchini dishes...an exciting year in gardening...so for today they are my "Simple Living" heros!  Congrats to Sharon and Ken!

Homemade Salsa and chips...

On a cold winters evening a good snack of Homemade Salsa and chips is so wonderful! Perfect for all of this cold weather we have been having...very economical also....enjoy!

Taking a walk..

Taking a walk is a good way to revitalize our souls....the sounds and scents of nature are so refreshing, even on a darker day of winter when the sun is not present. Sometimes mother earth rewards us with even the beauty of a gray day....

Waves on the Seashore...

At no cost....the gentle sound of waves on the seashore, a warm breeze, the sun warming the sand...ah, the good life...

Happy Thanksgiving...

I'm always grateful at this time of the year...may the blessings of the holiday extend to each and every one of you...Happy Thanksgiving.    S.

Simple Holidays

A good idea for the Holidays is to keep it simple and easy...especially the for the one doing the cooking, serving and cleaning...delegate to others and remember it is supposed to be relaxing!  Enjoy the upcoming days///

Simple Life

Living a simple life is so much easier, especially as I grow older. The trend to grow more of our own food, cooking our own meals and sewing our own clothes appeals to more of us everyday. It can be a very rewarding way to live. Like I always say:  A simple life is a very good life. Enjoy everyday!