tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post4165058987657806891..comments2024-03-29T06:19:53.264-05:00Comments on Blondie's Journal: FLOWER LOVE, SOME FUN AT MARSHALL'S, WINDY CITY WEATHER AND A RECIPEBlondie's Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-15141120004711895612016-03-09T14:59:45.822-06:002016-03-09T14:59:45.822-06:00I'm the exact opposite when it comes to grocer...I'm the exact opposite when it comes to grocery shopping. I hate every last second of it. Probably because I mainly shop at Walmart. I've tried a couple of other stores but when I see the prices & know I can buy the same thing for way less I end up back at Walmart. We go once a week - on Sunday's. I REALLY have to need something bad in order to stop on my way home from work! We're having tons of wind here. No snow but we're getting some rain & it's in the high 70's. Hopefully, spring is here!Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05394041890043330124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-1829260814913618932016-03-02T13:36:41.223-06:002016-03-02T13:36:41.223-06:00Hi Jane. Coming from the Bay area of California, w...Hi Jane. Coming from the Bay area of California, we always had geraniums in our yards all year long. I love that spicy smell but it is colder here and they won't grow in the winter. I will have to try them inside and see how that goes, although I don't have the greatest luck with house plants, unless I can root them in water and let them grow that way. That salad sounds very good and looks delicious too. We have fun now that we are both retired, BUT, I do have to agree, that sometimes I miss my along time~! I hate grocery shopping but our store is pretty large and it does have a section of dishes and pretty things, that part I like!!..Happy Wednesday..JudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-27843090142705107722016-03-02T08:15:21.797-06:002016-03-02T08:15:21.797-06:00I'd love to take a trip to your grocery store ...I'd love to take a trip to your grocery store - sounds like they have everything and then some! I'm sure I could wander around in there for hours. No wonder you go several times a week!<br />And don't you just love the whole Marshalls, TJ Maxx and Homegoods experience. I bought the same soap as you (the on on the left) recently. I can never walk out of those stores empty handed. Love the boots!susanhttp://simplecozyliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-56648539116698877322016-03-01T17:00:42.781-06:002016-03-01T17:00:42.781-06:00Hi Jane, love reading all your fun ramblings - my ...Hi Jane, love reading all your fun ramblings - my first visit here and so happy to 'meet' you! You have 4 children like me - two girls, two boys - all grown now and living their lives, but still love to come home, plus I am a brand new Gramma this year - a boy. Your flowers, mugs and hand soaps are all great finds and sweet little things to feed the winter-weary soul. My grocery chain, which is local for the Northwest, combines home-goods, hardware, a nursery, clothes, electronics, books, and grocery. I can spend hours in there.....and I do! The salad looks wonderful and thank you for sharing that. I am your newest follower and look forward to getting to know you better. xo KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-15324566431476604592016-03-01T10:33:36.233-06:002016-03-01T10:33:36.233-06:00Oh how I would love to have a grocery store with t...Oh how I would love to have a grocery store with three international aisles. I was so in hopes that the stores here in Florida would have good selections but I had more choices in small town New Hampshire. That salad with all the crunch going on in it would be popular with my husband who never wants to eat salads. :)Karen (Back Road Journal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09827391683226863495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-58260396875100900072016-03-01T08:49:18.159-06:002016-03-01T08:49:18.159-06:00You were right about the bacon! Perfect recipe. :...You were right about the bacon! Perfect recipe. :)<br /><br />And I just love your blog....I always feel like we are having coffee!<br /><br />Happy day friend!<br />kariannethistlewoodfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451238626991674963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-66280982690619896502016-02-29T14:11:26.113-06:002016-02-29T14:11:26.113-06:00Hi Jane, It is always fun to catch up with you. I ...Hi Jane, It is always fun to catch up with you. I can relate to the managing of the hubby in retirement. We are together a lot but it works out since we both work our own businesses at different ends of the house. haha Only thing is, I do a lot of work for him in operations so somehow I am suddenly way too busy.<br />Love your darling bunny. So cute for Easter and on into the spring too. Love the salad. Thanks for the recipe.<br />Thanks for stopping by and your sweet visits. Have a great week. xoCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-13637082171512056302016-02-29T11:17:29.365-06:002016-02-29T11:17:29.365-06:00Jane, how did I miss this post the other day?
I&#...Jane, how did I miss this post the other day?<br /><br />I've been making a few field trips out shopping lately too. Target, Stein Mart, and Belk have been on my list. I've found some cute things for spring. That surely makes me smile. I do want some boots like the ones you found though. Bet they are super cute with skinny jean.s<br /><br />I would totally be spoiling a grandchild too. My best friend's daughter is having a baby today or tomorrow. We are waiting with baited breath. Yes, I might spoil her too.<br /><br />Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-77751772555993991092016-02-29T09:47:43.810-06:002016-02-29T09:47:43.810-06:00Jane, the bunny is adorable. My husband and I are ...Jane, the bunny is adorable. My husband and I are both retired and we spend lots of time together. We both have our computers in the same room. I do wish he would take up a hobby....LOL The salad looks fantastic. I have been trying to eat more salad lately. Happy Monday. xoLinda @ Life and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210490476537882296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-43601582543943508212016-02-29T08:59:37.855-06:002016-02-29T08:59:37.855-06:00Managing one's husband during retirement does ...Managing one's husband during retirement does take a a lot of patience. I retired almost 3 years ago from teaching freshmen English at a small university. I now volunteer once a week at the Writing Center there, helping students with their writing. No grading, no lesson planning, no whiny students. I went back last fall to teach two classes then realized why I retired in the first place. Your Rabbit Lady is quite the find find, very cute. Have a wonderful week. More trips to Target? Target is the best. annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668006270534204954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-15657011789316480842016-02-28T23:31:26.402-06:002016-02-28T23:31:26.402-06:00Hi! It has been a while since I visited you here. ...Hi! It has been a while since I visited you here. I love your stories. I have been able to pick up right where I left off with you and this terrific blog. My hubby has terrible exzema. He uses a cream that is a prescription and we tried hand made soaps and such but nothing helps too much. The dry winter here has really set it off. I laughed about your hubby bugging you. When I lost my job in November 2014 I felt like everyone here was judging me! Argh.....I really do my own thing while the hubby and adult kids are off to work. SO when my hubby takes a day off and questions me like a little kid, aack...I have to pray hard a lot! It is really hard when I have ordered something and he is hovering over me. Once I jumped off the porch and ran and hid the package in the car, lol! He is very sweet but he likes to stick to a tight budget and some days, you just gotta have some fun! It was fun to catch up with you, have a terrific week. Hugs, AnneAnnesphamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355786666073982088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-52427376048828276082016-02-28T21:36:56.947-06:002016-02-28T21:36:56.947-06:00Hi Janie! Aren't grandbabies so much fun? Your...Hi Janie! Aren't grandbabies so much fun? Your grocery sounds glorious. I wish we had something like that here. I was in Waukegan for a month when my mom was in the hosp and there is a grocery there who sold meat so reasonable. I bought some and froze them before we flew home and they were still frozen when we got here. Hope your exzema gets resolved...Christine xinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-53588452939893658572016-02-28T12:12:57.117-06:002016-02-28T12:12:57.117-06:00Lovely post, love your blog! Thanks for the reci...Lovely post, love your blog! Thanks for the recipe :)<br />Happy Sunday!<br />TiffanyTiffanyJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440519360316187235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-26953451437892218762016-02-28T06:18:50.364-06:002016-02-28T06:18:50.364-06:00My Husband and I are both retired and we have lots...My Husband and I are both retired and we have lots of togetherness:) Fortunately he jogs every day for half of the day and I love to shop:) SO... we are apart when we need to be and together when we want to be! That salad looks very good! I love a good salad and will save this recipe! Have a blessed day dear friend, love the snow pic (just a little snow is good with me)!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511604348057625922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-3107908562294489762016-02-27T11:36:34.973-06:002016-02-27T11:36:34.973-06:00That grocery store sounds amazing...next trip take...That grocery store sounds amazing...next trip take some phone pictures! A piano in the store...wow! :) <br /><br />The salad sounds like something I'd like to try....next trip to my mediocre grocery store I'll pick up the ingredients that I am lacking! :) deb @ frugal little bungalowhttp://www.frugallittlebungalow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-45841001619544588292016-02-27T05:24:58.759-06:002016-02-27T05:24:58.759-06:00I remember my Aunt sitting down to plan her grocer...I remember my Aunt sitting down to plan her grocery day as she would travel from store to store to get in on all the sales. Mom always said that it was a waste of gas ~ lol. I have finally caught up on your posts and I do love coming for a visit. Happy weekend Jane. xoLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00933214618325580791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-71796830094779105832016-02-26T20:59:10.348-06:002016-02-26T20:59:10.348-06:00Hi Jane,
I have that very same cute, adorable bunn...Hi Jane,<br />I have that very same cute, adorable bunny! I couldn't resist her. I also have another one that's wearing angel wings. I noticed that Marshall's and TJ's both have the cutest Easter decor. Love those cute boots too.<br /><br />I wish you well at your doctor's appointment and I hope you get better weather soon.<br /><br />hugs,<br />SissieSissie's Shabby Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142205878984008123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-25896911424562188222016-02-26T19:22:34.841-06:002016-02-26T19:22:34.841-06:00You know girl, I'm trying to muster up some sy...You know girl, I'm trying to muster up some sympathy for you :-) with the hubby being home working, but I have to tell you...the hubster and I sit in a tiny office together ALL. DAY. LONG. Then, we go home together...ALL. NIGHT. LONG. I'm surprised we haven't turned up on the front page of a major newspaper...LOL So yes, I totally understand the "togetherness"....LOL<br /><br />LOVE those adorable mugs and bunny. And no, you will not give Elsie nightmares...they love that stuff, especially when they can pull they eyes off or something!<br /><br />I copied, pasted and emailed the recipe to myself. Will print it out and make it next week...YUM!!! I love a good salad.<br /><br />I have two plants I should send to you so that you can give them the equivalent of "mouth-to-mouth" and revive them. They are suffering....greatly.....in my hands!! :-)<br /><br />Love and hugs to you sweet friend!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-56452282003268325572016-02-26T15:37:57.759-06:002016-02-26T15:37:57.759-06:00You got a great deal on those mugs! Are the Rae Du...You got a great deal on those mugs! Are the Rae Dunn? I love when I stumble upon a good deal like that. The bunny is so cute too! Lisa @ Texas Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324912792298425253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-89327880708018224612016-02-26T15:15:26.215-06:002016-02-26T15:15:26.215-06:00Blondie, I love your bunny...she needed to come ho...Blondie, I love your bunny...she needed to come home with you. :)I want to tell you I have eczema on the outside of both ankles. On the ankle bone bump. It started so small. I went to a specialist he gave me cream...then he injected some cortisome just under the skin in that area. It went away....it came back in 6 months bigger. It never itched till I went to bed, I would wake up scratching it. Then my G.P. gave me a mild steroid...it went away for about 3 months. Now it is really big , covering my whole ankle and itches lots ...I use every kind of cream and I have to change every so often...what a pain in the butt. I can never wade in water, wear sandals. I am afraid to get dirt on those places. I pray you can get some help . If you do will you please tell all of us about it. Please. Blessings, xoxo,SusieSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-8675161798144206992016-02-26T14:55:24.627-06:002016-02-26T14:55:24.627-06:00Love your bunny and those cool mugs. Good luck at ...Love your bunny and those cool mugs. Good luck at the dr today. I know how long you've suffered with this bad eczema. It would be nice if the dr could find out what's actually causing the eczema...yes, winter will make it worse with the dry, cold air, but the eczema itself is inflammation caused by an underlying condition - usually allergies. Most doctors will simply treat the symptoms (and steroids have bad side effects and are bad for your heart) and then the eczema comes right back. Have you ever had food allergy testing done or tried an elimination diet? I think I've told you that my husband had terrible eczema all over his ribs and sides. His is 99.9% better with giving up processed sugar and low carbs (I know you do the no-low carb thing, too). Another thing that helped tremendously is using pure liquid lanolin on the eczema. All natural, no chemicals. He uses only natural unscented soap, too (Dr Bronner's). Best of luck to you!!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-48078560960075633862016-02-26T13:35:51.448-06:002016-02-26T13:35:51.448-06:00Good luck at your doctor's appointment.
I pray...Good luck at your doctor's appointment.<br />I pray you get lots of good information.<br /><br />And another great recipe-<br />thank you!<br /><br />Oh- and I want those boots.<br /><br />Laura<br />WSPLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497969475360535424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-13534109310817600312016-02-26T13:26:44.163-06:002016-02-26T13:26:44.163-06:00I LOVE going tot he grocery store, and I don't...I LOVE going tot he grocery store, and I don't even have a fancy schmancy one like you do, (it would be date night at the grocery store if mine had a piano player.) I have the same sage and lavender hand soap that you got, doesn't it smell wonderful? Like summer. Those mugs are the coolest, and at 1.99 you can't miss. Have a great weekend Jane!Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-23467247889202795782016-02-26T13:15:34.142-06:002016-02-26T13:15:34.142-06:00You are not alone in going to the grocery store a ...You are not alone in going to the grocery store a lot! I go about 3x or more a week! I know, poor planning right? I just don't wanna stock up on fresh produce, I really want them fresh so to speak. And with 2 milk drinkers in the house, I am there a lot! LOL!<br /><br />I love fresh flowers(see my IG post today), and yes, I go to TJMAXX or HG or Marshalls for hand soap! Their crazy good and cheap! Love the designs on the bottles! I usually buy because of that reason. <br /><br />As for your TOGETHERNESS, that is great and good and at least you can find someone to cuddle with other than Milo on this dragging winter season! ;-)Vel Cristehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296838254480885046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-20604990244366658062016-02-26T12:10:59.996-06:002016-02-26T12:10:59.996-06:00Hey Jane I hope you get help with your excema…some...Hey Jane I hope you get help with your excema…something new and not steroids, as you said. It certainly is windy here--since the storm two days ago when we had lots of trees down and power out (no snow though). And the wind just cuts through you, it is sooo cold! (not really, in the high 40s but it's the wind). Cute mugs, salad looks good and your boots are cute. I know there's another name for them. My husband works out of a home office so I can understand! Have a good weekend.podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.com