Easter in the yard

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Hello~it's Friday (TGIF). Today I want to share some photos of my garden that we recently took. The sun was out and I ended up getting my Easter decor out-snapped a few shots, but I haven't decorated the inside yet.

This weekend we need to do Easter shopping, and decorate the mantel. My family is coming for the holidays. Easter is kind of a big deal here.

Lovely flowers-I didn't have to plant anything, they were already there.

We put some shells in the yard-got to have shells. I'll show you our beachified yard soon.

I think I will use these yellow flowers as part of my Easter table decor. What are your plans for this weekend? Cheers,

Linking up here and here.

16 Easter decor ideas (Holiday Decorating)

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Hello! Today I thought it would be fun to share some unique Easter decorating ideas that you can do yourself. Have you set a decorating theme for Easter yet? What are your plans? I have the outside decorated, I just need to upload the photos, so I can post them.

For the bunny plates on top cut out self adhesive foil in the shapes you want and attach to plates.

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Mix feathers with eggs for a new look on an Easter tree.

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These vintage DIY bags are adorable. Just adorn with lace and vintage stickers. Love!

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Felt bunnies with eggs add charm to Easter candy vessels.

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Bring spring into your home with these little flowers in glasses.

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Use styrofoam or plastic eggs for this lovely idea-you can glue them to the wall with double sided tape or stick them onto a nail.

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Add a cardboard rooster or bunny to a flower basket-just paint white.

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These eggs are mod podged on to cups using napkins.

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Biscuit sticks with white icing make cute and edible rabbit ears.

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You can draw or sew these rabbits on a table runner for a quick update.

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For harmony in a room add the same type of motive to different surfaces.

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Add flowers and a rabbit for a quick Easter wreath.

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Pretty tree for an indoor space.

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This is my favorite-blown out eggs and ribbon make cute place cards.

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Stamped eggs-quick, simple and pretty. Use candle wax to affix them to candle holders so they don't blow away.

Enjoy your day,

15 Easter nest ideas (Decor)

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Hello and happy Monday! It is the week before Easter~high time to get the house ready! Here are 15 Easter nest variations for your inspiration. The first one I did last year, I will propably reuse it this year, but I might also make a natural one for my porch.

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Twigs, moss, and a dash of blue!

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Flowers and moss adorn this nest.

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Feathers and satin colored eggs for the shabby chic look.

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Birch twigs and ribbons.

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Little lambs in birds nests.

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A collection of natural materials and porcelain rabbits.

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For everyone who loves blue.

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Colored egg shells with flowers sitting in little twig nests.

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Lambs and natural materials. Very Pretty.

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Perfect for a country kitchen-a wire basket and stickers on eggs.

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Love the pastel colors and doilys.

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Here is an unusual idea!

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Vintage!

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A little nest for the door.

Linking up here. Which one is your favorite? Are you going to make a nest for Easter? Have a great week.

2Giveaway winners&pet food announcement

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Congrats! And now on to some press for the dog food giveaway brand:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Store Removes All Products Containing ANY Raw Materials from China, Including Nutrients

Lincoln, NE – Nature’s Logic, the maker of 100% natural pet food, has made the “China-import Free” cut by independent pet retailer, Midas Touch Naturally Healthy Pets in Berryville, VA, owned by Jo Bighouse. Not only does Nature’s Logic have no ingredients from China, the company makes the first and only full-line of dry kibble, canned, and raw-frozen pet food with NO chemically-synthesized nutrients of any kind, including vitamins, minerals, or amino acids. Such man-made nutrients are commonly manufactured in China, can be toxic and even lethal at certain levels, and can contain unwanted ingredients such as MSG, sucrose, soy and other fillers that don’t appear on pet food labels because they all are contained within the “added vitamins and minerals.” Nature’s Logic chose from its inception to supply all essential nutrients from whole foods and 100% natural ingredients only.

“We applaud the tough position on behalf of pet safety that Midas Touch is taking,” says Scott Freeman, founder of Nature’s Logic and the developer of the company’s products. “Pet parents benefit from knowledgeable industry experts like Jo Bighouse who diligently research every aspect of the products they carry, digging deeper that the marketing claims made by companies to help consumers make informed choices for their animal companions.”

“I have found that ‘made in the USA’ does not tell the entire story,” says Jo Bighouse, owner of Midas Touch Naturally Healthy Pets. “Each of the manufacturers we represent are being contacted and asked if any raw materials in their products are imported from China, and we are not stopping there,” she continues. “If I am told the vitamins are from a country other than China, including the US, I am contacting that vitamin source to find out if their raw material is from China. If I can confirm that a pet product manufacturer includes raw materials sourced from China, I will not sell the product.”

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Nature’s Logic of Lincoln, NE is committed to providing the highest quality and safest nutrition for dogs and cats. The company has created the first and only full-line kibble, canned, and raw frozen pet food in the world with no chemically-synthesized ingredients. Nature’s Logic is the pioneer in developing truly 100% natural pet foods derived from nature…not chemistry. For more information about Nature’s Logic, visit www.natureslogic.com.

Midas Touch Naturally Healthy Pets in Berryville, VA provides pet owners healthy nutrition choices and natural alternatives to chemical-based products. The independent pet retailer will not sell any products with ingredients of any kind from China. Midas Touch Naturally Healthy Pets focuses on education, offering seminars by pet health experts in addition to their healthy treats, food, supplements, USA-made toys, natural grooming supplies, homeopathic remedies, essential oils and flower essences. The retailer specializes in and recommends raw pet foods. For more information about Midas Touch, visit www.midastouchhealth.com or call 540-955-9690.

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Coloring Easter eggs with natural materials (Tutorial)

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Hello, are you getting ready for Easter yet? We are hosting Easter at my house and we will have a Easter egg hunt for the kids. We need colorful eggs to hide! Here are some recipes for natural egg coloring.

For red-brown eggs cook red onions in 2 L of water for 30 minutes. Let cool, siffon through a coffee filter, and let cooked eggs soak for at least 1 hour. You can also boil the eggs while you cook the onions.

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For light blue eggs cook 250 g blueberries in 1 L water for 30 minutes.

Siffon through a coffee filter and soak eggs for at least 1 hr.

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For mustard yellow-green eggs cook 50g Matetea in 1 L of water and let sit for 1 hour. For a more intense color, let sit longer.

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To achieve a pastel purple coloring, cook natural berry juice until it thickens. Let boiled eggs soak for at least 1 hour. For even coloring move eggs around with spoon occasionally.

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For a sunny yellow cook 50g curry powder in 1 L of water. Filter, then let the eggs soak for an hour.

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For pastel brown eggs cook 50g coffee powder in 1 L of water. Filter, let eggs soak for an hour. For extra shine, you can rub the eggs with olive oil after coloring.

Happy coloring-which one is your favorite color? Linking up here, here and here.

10 vegetable dishes for spring (Healthy Eating)

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Hello everyone, has spring arrived yet where you live? It is in the 60's today and sunny. When walking Bella now we have to stop at the local spring to get water for her. As it is getting warmer I don't feel like eating heavy meals, we eat a lot of salads, pasta, and veggies in the summer. Time to share some delish light dishes for spring time! Above shows a lamb and veggie stew for Easter.

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Mixed vegetables with grilled turkey strips.

Turkey is a good source of lean protein.

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Get your Italian on with this vegetable anti-pasto.

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A local tradition in spring-white Aspargus.

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Spinach and tomatoe quiche. Yum.

Super for Easter brunch.

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Here is the green Aspargus, which is my favorite. I grill it or put it in a pan with olive oil and seasonings.

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Vegetable lasagna!

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Onion tart-hearty dish for brunch.

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This looks good to me-not sure what the English name would be.

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Veggie couscous-can't get much healthier than that. Click on the links for recipes. Linking up here. You can still enter my dog food giveaway here. Wishing you a great spring day!