Growing Mint Indoors

I love growing mint inside our home, it smells super good, and purifies the indoor air for easier breathing.  It's easy to grow and is really fun to add to many recipes, with breakfast, lunch, or dinner.  It is also a welcome ingredient in desserts, or as a dessert garnish.  I often add a fresh sprig of mint to a glass of water or tea, I love the fresh taste and refreshing mint aroma.  I have been known to add a few mint sprigs to my bath water as a pick me up before a evening out.  Unlike many herbs mint can tolerate some shade which makes it perfect to grow inside all year around.

Here are a few tips about growing this fragrant, fast growing, and green herb inside.

• Cut off the mint sprigs before the plant flowers.
• Place your potted mint where it will receive good morning light.
• Mint likes a wet soil, so keep your plant well watered at all times.
• Take cuttings and place in water to re root for a new plant.

It is fun to shop for mint seeds or plants because there are so many mint varieties to choose from like; apple mint, peppermint, spearmint, chocolate mint and others.

Smiles, Paula

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Terrarium Garden

I have seen terrarium garden images exploding all over on Pinterest.

Amazing images of pretty, magical, and luscious green

gardens in large glass jars.

After creating a entire board devoted to Terrarium Gardens,

{ find it here....Terrarium Gardens }.

I had to do it.  Yes, all I can say is “Pinterest Made Me DO IT”.

I had to invite my Mom and Daughter to make some terrarium gardens.

Now this is a craft project that I have never attempted before,

and now I find myself looking at glass containers

and jars at yards sales in a whole new way.

First off we placed a layer of rocks in the bottom of our jars, then arranged some moss.  Sprinkled in some charcoal, added a layer of potting soil.

We then planted our plants and succulents, after adding a layer of green sheet moss.

Then arranged the finishing touches by adding gnomes, rocks, bunnies or little pretties.

Here are a few more photos of our new Terrarium Gardens.

{ A Magical Gnome Lives Here }

{ Little Bunny Foo Foo Terrarium Garden }

I absolutely love my new enchanting garden in a jar,

I adore the look of the small plants, mosses, and natural elements.

I am thrilled that you stopped by my blog.

Happy Spring!

Smiles, Paula

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{ I love blogging }

My life is richer because of you all.

I feel so lucky to have made so many

wonderful friends from my blogging journey.

Some of my favorite pleasures are following along reading

my favorite blogs and sharing my never ending projects,

featuring others bloggers and hosting monthly giveaways.

I was so totally surprised to receive a package

at my door recently, from a dear blog friend.

I opened the box to find

the cutest hummingbird garden ornament.

It is the perfect gift for me!

Dang girl how do you know me so well?

Included was a sweet note card which read;

“Dear Paula, Thank you so much for all of your help.

I hope this hummingbird is at home in your lovely garden. Love, Cindy”.

How did you know? I have been spending a lot of time outside

playing in my gardens lately, I feel like a super lucky girl.

Thanks, Cindy!

Your thoughtfulness totally made my day

and everytime I see the hummingbird in the garden I think of you.

Take a minute to stop by Cindy's blog at Retro Revival

and surprise her with a comment.

Her blog is fabulous, full of humor :o), and she hosts monthly giveaways.

You may be moved to become a new follower.

Thanks so much for stopping by and for listening,

and please feel free to share your own thoughts by leaving a "comment".

When you leave a comment here or on any post during the month of April

you will automatically be entered into this month’s giveaway.

This month I am giving away

a 8 oz. jar of Jasmine Exfoliating Solid Sugar Cubes.

Good Luck!

Drawing will be April 30th!!!

Please remember to leave a way for me to contact you if you win, I prefer an email address.

PLEASE NOTE: Must be US resident.

Smiles, Paula

Yummy Pumpkin Recipes.

I love the time each day that

I spend reading and following blogs.

I am proud to say that I have made some truly amazing friends online.

I would like to introduce you to one of those ladies,

her name is Sue with Country Pleasures.

Each week on “Tasty Tuesday” Sue features a yummy homemade recipe.

I love the recipes and I am sure that you will want to do some cooking with Sue’s weekly picks.

Here is my favorite recipe from this month.
Pumpkin Pie French Toast

This recipe is the next best thing to having Pumpkin Pie for breakfast with your coffee.

Did I ever have pie for breakfast?

Well I have had pie for breakfast, but only on a Holiday.

Yummy.  I love Pumpkin Pie.

Yummy.  I love pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin Pie French Toast

2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons brown sugar
8 slices of bread

Directions:
1. Mix the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and brown sugar in low flat bowl for easy dipping.
2. Dip the bread into the egg mixture on both sides and grill in a pan until lightly golden brown, about 2-3 minute per side.
3. Serve with maple syrup.

This week Sue has a super fun and easy Pumpkin Butter recipe posted.

Be sure to head over to her blog at

Country Pleasures and check it out.

When you are visiting Sue’s blog be sure to scroll down to October 24th post.

This post is a “Must See”.

Sue and her hubby designed and built a incredible shabby potter shed from up-cycled material.

I want one in my backyard.

This shed is super cute and

so handy for potting plants and gardening.

I hope that you enjoyed meeting Sue

and that you will become a new follower of her blog.

We had a great time camping last weekend.

I am sorry, I forgot to take photos to share with you. :(.

We are heading back to Hunsader Farms this weekend.

I will be sure to take some photos to share with you.

Smiles, Paula

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October’s Blog Giveaway!

Only a few days until the Drawing!!!

Win a “Fall Bundle” from Natural Garden Soaps.

Pamper yourself at home with this handmade Fall Bundle.

These goodies include the yummy fall scent of Pumpkin Pie.

You will receive one Crocheted Washcloth,

two bars of Smashed Pumpkin Pie Soap.

To enter to win, simply leave a comment on this post or any post during the month of October.

Good Luck!

Drawing will be October 31st!!!

Please remember to leave a way for me to contact you if you win, I prefer an email address.

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{ yummy strawberries }