tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post3416101390677910863..comments2023-10-15T03:31:24.587-04:00Comments on MountainMama: March MusingsDebbie - Mountain Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-47652284319707163092022-04-26T14:58:57.987-04:002022-04-26T14:58:57.987-04:00I completely agree! Trends come and go, so I have ...I completely agree! Trends come and go, so I have never been one to follow them in my home decor - how can anyone keep up with changing things out every time a new trend comes along? Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-5747372474050153642022-04-26T14:58:04.884-04:002022-04-26T14:58:04.884-04:00We have three frosty nights this week, and then th...We have three frosty nights this week, and then the forecast looks good Kelly - I can't wait until spring is here to stay!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-36414104010971873962022-04-24T19:43:00.705-04:002022-04-24T19:43:00.705-04:00Your kitchen is beautiful. Never mind trendy as it...Your kitchen is beautiful. Never mind trendy as it will be gone and out of date soon.Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-47088035063117030202022-04-22T09:46:11.351-04:002022-04-22T09:46:11.351-04:00The snow may still be falling, but the light is de...The snow may still be falling, but the light is definitely changing. Here's to hoping for a warm and wonderful spring!Kellyhttps://www.mylittlebegonia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-893258267764046832022-03-28T14:12:38.400-04:002022-03-28T14:12:38.400-04:00How exciting indeed, Marilyn, congratulations to y...How exciting indeed, Marilyn, congratulations to your son!! I was making progress getting garden beds cleaned up and then we got hit with frigid temps and more snow....so I'm back to my 'indoor gardening' and ready to start the next flat of seeds. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-27058683703323495152022-03-28T14:11:23.447-04:002022-03-28T14:11:23.447-04:00Rain, you and I are two peas in a pod no doubt!! I...Rain, you and I are two peas in a pod no doubt!! It's brutally cold here today, and we are once again under the cover of snow....but hopefully it will melt again by the end of the week. I kicked the wood stove into action again for a few days....I admit I did not miss having a break from carrying in wood!!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-42467218469563658792022-03-23T02:08:04.579-04:002022-03-23T02:08:04.579-04:00You have shared such loveliness in your post Debbi...You have shared such loveliness in your post Debbie... I too am growing lots of veggies right now. I've learned not to start things too early here, as we can't plant until the first of June. Your home exudes coziness and warmth. I love your red accents and white tile! We are getting more and more spring-like days here, and now we can see the ground, which of course is terribly muddy. But, soon that will pass, and I am already seeing sprouts of tulips, daffodils and crocus in my garden, very exciting! Always so thankful for the beautiful season of springtime :) Congrats to your daughter getting married... our son is also getting married this June. Exciting times! Blessings to you :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-62788987714260837342022-03-15T08:54:41.834-04:002022-03-15T08:54:41.834-04:00Hi Debbie!!! So many wonderful things in this post...Hi Debbie!!! So many wonderful things in this post. I LOVE that you started your seeds already! I'm itching to start too, but I have to wait another few weeks because I can't get them into the ground before end of May. I'm excited for gardening season! Congrats to your daughter and her fiance! They look so happy! And your furries are so cute. Your patio swing...reminds me of what I do. I plant a Roots chair in the snow facing the sun, I'm out in my big comfy bathrobe, boots and hat with a glass of white wine while I enjoy the March sun! It's a tradition for me once a week or so! This is a great time of year! Your house is VERY cozy looking! Oh the food! My Alex loves Penne Alla Vodka, and I also make butternut squash and apple soup, it's on the menu for March for sure! I still have 3 large jars of squash that I canned last fall, gotta use them up!! ☺☺Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-67019951394584085342022-03-14T11:31:43.420-04:002022-03-14T11:31:43.420-04:00I'm going meatless today, Jane, with a big pot...I'm going meatless today, Jane, with a big pot of vegetarian chili and cornbread. I decided to soak beans overnight to inspire a meatless meal for meatless Monday - this is what I came up with! The sun is shining, and I'm hoping that by the weekend most of the latest snow fall will be gone and I can start spring cleanup. I need to get my hands in the dirt again! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-50580762748259951052022-03-13T00:51:30.094-05:002022-03-13T00:51:30.094-05:00we are so alike as is our weather. I get out with...we are so alike as is our weather. I get out with my doges and to shovel. The wind off the lake is insane. Inside I clean...it's just something I like to do. Ever so often I use Clorox or Lysol to gt the germs, little ones can spread that. But mild cleaners also catch germs and I use them often. <br /><br />Love your meal ideas. The salad looks good, we shy away from them in the winter but<br />t they are so refreshing, as are meatless meals.<br /><br />Hope to get a blog post up soon!<br /><br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-72939992371135797032022-03-07T10:29:26.776-05:002022-03-07T10:29:26.776-05:00She is getting married on top of the mountain, Kim...She is getting married on top of the mountain, Kim, but her reception is in a pavilion next to a lake....pavilions and tents without sides are all the rage this year, with Covid still looming! It's getting real now, just three months to go and I don't have a dress yet!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-26940548709361625842022-03-07T10:27:28.349-05:002022-03-07T10:27:28.349-05:00Thank you Susan, you are so sweet!! Yes, when my d...Thank you Susan, you are so sweet!! Yes, when my daughters were living at home I couldn't sleep when they were out. Now I panic if I send a text and don't hear back within a reasonable amount of time!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-39385421239884507352022-03-07T10:26:13.204-05:002022-03-07T10:26:13.204-05:00Thank you Bernideen - we're very excited, she&...Thank you Bernideen - we're very excited, she's been engaged for nearly two years!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-49492913421345572492022-03-07T10:25:47.650-05:002022-03-07T10:25:47.650-05:00The wedding is just over 3 months away and I'm...The wedding is just over 3 months away and I'm wondering how I'll get the house and gardens in photo worthy shape by that time! I could use a team for spring clean up but I guess I'll just tackle it a little at a time until it's done. Bring on the Advil!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-55586220174117800952022-03-06T14:15:23.001-05:002022-03-06T14:15:23.001-05:00Your home is so cozy and pretty, I love getting a ...Your home is so cozy and pretty, I love getting a glimpse of it whenever you post. Whenever you start posting about seeds I know that spring is on the horizon and it makes me so happy! Speaking of happy, your daughter is beautiful and beaming. Glad they're home safe and sound. Will they be getting married at your ski mountain resort? I bet she's excited to have a pro helping her plan regardless!! xxooKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-5230631679723229622022-03-06T08:00:37.590-05:002022-03-06T08:00:37.590-05:00I loved this post. Amanda is so beautiful. I have ...I loved this post. Amanda is so beautiful. I have two daughters in their 20s, both still living home and yes you never do stop worrying. One was in the city last night and I could not rest until she got home. It’s much more dangerous than it used to be. I love your kitchen. It is warm and cozy . I love the times before spring when you can sit in the sun and feel the warmth on your cheeks, without the pressure of starting the cleanup, just yet. Enjoy your Sunday.Susan~aredheadonthegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939067358467559651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-81960639881131657362022-03-05T14:13:17.713-05:002022-03-05T14:13:17.713-05:00The food looks delicious - congratulations on the ...The food looks delicious - congratulations on the upcoming wedding!Bernideen https://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-28672892076573011162022-03-05T12:40:49.927-05:002022-03-05T12:40:49.927-05:00Loved seeing the precious fur babies as well as yo...Loved seeing the precious fur babies as well as your beautiful daughter and her fiance!<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-85088652350052351692022-03-05T12:20:15.830-05:002022-03-05T12:20:15.830-05:00Thanks, Penny - they are so happy, and they LOVED ...Thanks, Penny - they are so happy, and they LOVED Paris and had a great time! Too short a trip to do everything but they sure jammed in a ton while they were there!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-9238664320624055092022-03-05T12:19:36.837-05:002022-03-05T12:19:36.837-05:00It was almost gone, Donna, and then we got dumped ...It was almost gone, Donna, and then we got dumped on again. Tomorrow and Monday should take care of most of it - can't wait!!!! I'm anxious to see if any of my bulbs are popping up under the snow....I planted a bunch more daffodils in the fall. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-37354056413740562772022-03-05T12:18:41.525-05:002022-03-05T12:18:41.525-05:00Well congratulations to you sweet friend - how exc...Well congratulations to you sweet friend - how exciting for you and your daughter as well!!!! I tried to sit on my patio swing yesterday when the sun was out Kris but sadly it was such a raw day I just couldn't....even with my long down coat on and my down blanket over my legs. I'll try again today if the sun is out at the right time....I sure could use some outdoor time! We should get a great melt in the next two days with those warm temps....I'll have to start cleaning up garden beds...I have a ton to do to get ready for the wedding!! I'm hoping the lilacs and peonies will be in bloom for Amanda's wedding - wouldn't that be lovely? Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-23926729841760679662022-03-05T12:16:04.114-05:002022-03-05T12:16:04.114-05:00I'm trying to post at least once a month, perh...I'm trying to post at least once a month, perhaps more as we enter gardening season and there's more to write about Melanie. It is kind of like having a chat with a friend, isn't it? I love that analogy! Hydrogen peroxide may be a good idea, I'll have to try it out, perhaps in a spray bottle and let it sit and then wipe off. Yes, I use the bleach to whiten and disinfect the grout. For daily cleaning I use Mrs Meyers, and when I use bleach it really bothers my allergies.....which is not unusual as so many things trigger my allergies as I get older, just another joy of aging. I don't like cleaning with vinegar as I really hate the smell....unless I'm making pickles or a salad dressing! I'm making meatballs tonight....I bought yet another cookbook (go figure!) from a famous restaurant in NYC called Don Angie and I have to try the meatball recipe in the book - that's what I roasted the garlic for. Can't wait and I'll report back! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-63578293703500935582022-03-05T07:44:21.772-05:002022-03-05T07:44:21.772-05:00Your seedings look like they are doing great! You...Your seedings look like they are doing great! Your daughter and fiance look so happy! Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-31361559602611759082022-03-04T20:24:46.829-05:002022-03-04T20:24:46.829-05:00Your plants are looking great! You have a ton mor...Your plants are looking great! You have a ton more snow than we do here in Indiana. Tomorrow will be in the mid-70's. Woohoo!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-9676903498600760682022-03-04T20:06:30.939-05:002022-03-04T20:06:30.939-05:00Hello sweet friend. So happy to see your post. L...Hello sweet friend. So happy to see your post. Lots of beautiful and exciting things going on for you. We both have beautiful daughters getting married this year. My daughter will be married in October. Love seeing your sweet fur babies soaking up sunshine. I took a walk the other day because the sun was so bright and you are so right it feels great on your face to soak in the winter light. Your seeds are doing great you are going to have another fantastic garden this year. I know your mountain retreat will look beautiful for the wedding with your flowers. xoxo KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.com