Just Some Ramblings & More!
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I’ve been told I love to ramble on, so why not pass along some of my ramblings from this past month to all of you!
Welcome to My Life Abundant, a collection of ideas, tips, inspiration, and just thoughts. I love to share everything happening in my abundant life and the inspiration I have found from others around the World Wide Web.
I first want to say Thank You to all my readers who have been sending me such kind words after my husband passed. It helps the soul to know there are so many wonderful people out there who care. My heart goes out to those who are also going through the same thing. We learn from each other.
I have to admit, it has been hard. Being alone for the first time in my life is hard to get used to. The quiet is the worst. But the quiet has given me time to reflect on my life’s future. I really miss Mr. G’s advice on just everyday life and the businesses we worked together on. I miss cooking and caring for him. I miss jumping in the car for a day trip or vintage shopping.
Life doesn’t stop just because someone has left that life. I honor his life by learning how to do things on my own. He would be so proud of the things I have had to fix, and he would be proud to know that if I needed help. I asked for it.
I’m enjoying all the new things I am doing in my life. Traveling alone is a biggy, especially since driving isn’t my favorite thing to do. And let’s not forget sweet little Dixie, who is giving me so much joy in my life. Now I have something to talk to!! 😎
Cold Spaghetti Salad: Cook 1 pound spaghetti noodles according to package directions in boiling water seasoned with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Drain and let cool completely. In a large bowl, combine 1 diced green pepper, 1 diced red pepper, ½ thinly sliced red onion, 1 sliced English cucumber, 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved), 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced olives (drained), 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Add cooled spaghetti on top. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon McCormick Salad Supreme seasoning and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Pour in 1 (16-ounce) bottle Italian dressing (my favorite Gazebo Room Greek Dressing). Toss gently until everything is well combined. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. My mom used to make this a lot during summer, and it was perfect for lunch.
🍉FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What water-filled summer fruit is actually a vegetable? Watermelon is actually a vegetable belonging to the cucumber family. It is 92% water.
Something to chew on
“Life is better in flip flops and vintage shops.” – Unknown
What I’m loving this month
- Make your own Woven Garden Cloches (something I want to try)
- An easy wreath to make
- Check out these summer budget table centerpieces
- Make your own Flower Frog
- Great post on collecting and displaying vintage items
- Make a Picket Fence Easel for your garden
- Cute DIY Block Print Napkins for your next party
- How about a few healthy summer recipes
summer Inspiration
Summer favs
My favorite Finds
Shop my favorite items that I love and use in my everyday life.
My LTK Finds
Sharing some great items for fashion, home, and life in general.
Our Books and coloring books
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. – John 10:10
⬇️ Find out what that verse is all about from our books ⬇️
Free Printable
Looking for a printable to use?
This is an 8 x 10 printable to print and frame at home using heavy-weight cardstock. Or send it to your favorite printer for no-worry printing. I prefer this method for a more true color printing.
Click on the button below to download the print to your computer.
the ultimate garden planner
Make your garden the best it can be
It’s time to plan that dream garden with our digital garden planner, and the printables feature a range of topics, including planning, planting, growing, and maintaining your garden.
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I’m just a country girl loving my geeky life with my wonderful husband, always taking pictures, getting my hands dirty in the garden, being crafty, exploring with travels and enjoying all this on a budget. But above all, living my faith as a child of God!
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Please, please, please don’t ever stop writing about your journey on widowhood. I’m so inspired, you just have no idea!