May there always be work for your hands to do. May your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine on your window pane. May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. May God fill your heart with gladness to… Continue reading ’tis the day
Author: Ellen Lebsock
💜 CONTENTMENT COTTAGE 💜
"...be content with what you have. For God has said, “I will never, never fail you nor forsake you.” _Hebrews 13:5 TLB
make some papier-mâché
More rain today. Still house bound and getting bored. I’m thinking we need a project. One of my favorites is papier-mâché, (A substance made from paper pulp that can be molded when wet and painted when dry.) If you’ve never tried it, I can highly recommend it for good…messy…fun. Sure to turn those “I’m bored!”… Continue reading make some papier-mâché
noodles
Today, as I’ve already told you, was cold and gray. The wind blew the entire day. I do NOT like wind. Thank goodness we don’t get much wind out here in California. So…I spent the early part of the day taking the bed apart, washing all the bedding and refreshing the bedroom. I guess that… Continue reading noodles
worried face…
Here's the look I get when Kai is hugging her Daddy's feet and hoping against hope she didn't just hear me say, "Are you ready to go yet?"
winter’s back !
We spent yesterday in the garden. The sun was warm - 70 plus - and it was spring. Planted some marigolds. Moved the Meyer Lemon, the Lime and four miniature roses. The citrus are in BIG pots – no small feat to move ‘em. Pulled the lemon out of its pot, moved the pot to… Continue reading winter’s back !
grapefruit anyone?
I LOVE California! I love the luxury of walking out my back door and picking a big, fat, juicy pink grapefruit for breakfast. I love the sunny days, and the foggy days. I love spring in February and little or no violent weather. I love the fact that this truly is “the land of milk… Continue reading grapefruit anyone?
play clay
Make Some Play Clayand Create Critters Here's what you'll need: A grown up person to HELP you.1/2 cup table salt (not kosher or sea salt)1/2 cup hot water1/2 cup cold water1/2 cup cornstarcha few drops of food coloring in 3 or 4 colors Mix the salt and hot water in a large pan. PLEASE - don't ever use… Continue reading play clay
Contentment Cottage 