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Welcome to the To Grandma's House We Go link party. This blogger party is all about you sharing your posts about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. This link party is all about going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice.

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #156)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. OMG pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! To be fair fall doesn’t technically start for a couple more weeks lol but it seems everyone is in the mood for it. Our own summer here in northern MN was tragically short but no less busy then all the others behind us. As usual, I am kinda weary and ready for fall, I still have a couple of things to finish on my list before the snow flies but I am looking forward for things to quiet down a little. I’m also looking forward to not having anymore pickles to make lol! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #155)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. Well, like every three day weekend I crawl my butt back to work on Tuesday and spend the majority of the day wondering what day it is. I actually took off Thursday and Friday of last week too so after those five days I’m totally discombobulated! It was great to take some real time off though and just play hooky with no real plans. Hope you all had a great holiday weekend now, on to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #154)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. For those of you that follow either my Instagram or Facebook page you may know I finally tackled ripping the stucco off my house last weekend. I am thrilled to report I actually got it done! Of course it was not without blood, sweat, tears and several blisters but finally getting the flashing and house wrap up was such a wonderful moment. Still a long way to go before I’ll have anything complete enough to post about it here but, regardless, I am so relieved to get this far! Now, on to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #153)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. I was so excited for this last weekend, I haven’t had a TON of time to really work on my house and with the weather already turning I took this last Monday off so I could have three days to really get some things done before winter. And then Saturday morning rolled around and I had a bonfire in my throat, I couldn’t swallow, I hurt everywhere and all I wanted to do was cry but it hurt too much to cry. It hit me so hard and so fast it was just crazy! My high tempt that afternoon hit 102.9. My best friend was seconds from throwing me in a cold shower or rushing me to the ER. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #152)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. This last weekend I made another six quarts of refrigerator dill pickles and four quarts of a refrigerator bread and butter recipe that I’ve never tried before! I’m very excited to see how they turn out. Besides that I’ve officially procrastinated on every single thing I could possibly do outside besides ripping the stucco off the house lol. (Is it really procrastinating as long as you’re getting other stuff done?) So now I have no choice but to get that done too… It is so not a job I’m looking forward to. Now, on to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #151)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. Finally this weekend I didn’t have to leave the house! Summer weekends are always so crazy I’m to the point now where I have to schedule weekends in where I can just STAY HOME no matter what lol. My mom came over and we picked cucumbers and made ten quarts of refrigerator pickles and, of course, totally stuffed ourselves on fresh cucumbers while we were at it. My garden has just begun really producing for me, its just amazing to have fresh vegetables every day for dinner. I also finally added two beams and four posts to underneath my deck, I also cemented them in. Its been on my to do list since this spring when I noticed a little bit of sag and bounce that was driving me crazy! Even with all the activities I could be doing, honestly, just being home has really become my very favorite thing. I hope you’re all having a wonderful summer, on to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #150)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. Well, its basically August and my garden has started producing cucumbers like crazy. I purchased all my canning supplies and am ready to go. I haven’t yet worked up the courage to can “for real” but my refrigerator pickles from a couple years ago lasted until I ate the last jar nearly a year later. So that’s the plan this year, lots of refrigerator pickles and green beans too. My pepper plants have basically done nothing… not sure what happened there. It may have been the weather though because I’ve heard I’m not the only one whose pepper plants stayed babies lol On to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #149)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. So I’ve had three bird houses, four bat houses and two martin houses stashed in my garage for the past few years. Before they were in my garage they were in my aunt’s garage for over a decade. My Grandparents’ made them many many many years ago and they’ve been on my summer to do list since forever. This last weekend I finally got them all put out! I even dug in and cemented posts out in the horse pasture for the martin houses. The three bird houses fit perfect on top of my privacy fence posts and the horse shed gave me a great southern facing place for all four of the bat houses. Phew! It feels great to get that done! Now, on to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #148)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. It happens every single year about this time and every single year I always feel like screaming, “ITS JULY WHY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT WINTER?! THIS ISN’T FAIR!” But that’s just the way it is – in northern MN there are very few months that winter isn’t on the table in some way or another. Every single thing I do is almost ALWAYS based on when winter will be here. I have pellets coming for my pellet stove and hay coming for the horses. Whether I want to admit it or not, winter is still coming and I would much rather prepare now then when its snowing I guess lol now, on to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #147)

(Woops sorry everyone for the late start!) Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. I am so relieved to report that the party at my place this last weekend went off without a hitch! The weather was absolutely perfect and all reports is that everyone had a blast. Now I need a vacation to sleep for a week omg lol. My friends and family are so amazing that those that stayed the night took ALL of the trash with them when they left in the morning. Talk about making my Sunday a lot easier. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! On to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #146)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. OMG you guys my peonies just started blooming, I am so totally in love! And my garden is starting to really take off (finally) we had quite the bummer of a wet cool spring but the weather has really warmed up now that July is here. Thank goodness too! Fourth of July weekend we can usually depend on to be hot here but with how weird the weather has been all I could do was cross my fingers. I hope you all have a lovely holiday weekend! Now, on to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #145)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. This time of the year in Minnesota is pretty cool because it starts getting light out at 5 in the morning and we’re still in twilight at 9:30 at night lol. Fortunately the weather has been pretty decent so I’ve been outside enjoying every second of it. I’ve got a big family gathering at my place over July 4th weekend and I am so looking forward to my yard being full of family, friends, tents and campers! On to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #144)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. The weather here has been pretty lovely as of late, we cooled off to our more normal temps for June in the high 60s and 70s. We’re actually getting enough rain right now that I haven’t had to water my garden or flowers for the last couple of weeks. My bumbles, monarchs and humming birds have moved back in and its such a joy to see them! Meanwhile I’ve been working hard on my garage and have totally neglected my house and I’m totally ok with that lol If my house doesn’t get cleaned again until fall no one can blame me! Its time be OUTSIDE! On to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #143)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. Good grief I totally forgot to say hello last week! Hi everyone! The heat hit us with two days in the 90s followed by a major storm and now we’re back to 60s and 70s. The heat felt REALLY good after that endless winter we just got through. My beans, carrots, beats, dill and cucumbers are up in my garden and I finished insulating my garage this last weekend. Now that is job I’m glad I will NEVER have to do again. I literally had sweat dripping off of my sweat while being totally covered in fiberglass – ICK ICK ICK. Two showers later and I am finally no longer itching! On to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #142)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. On to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #141)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. It was SO nice to have a three day weekend and even nicer that we finally saw some decent weather that included sun shine. I had the chance to spend it with family and friends, grilling and having bon fires – which to me is basically the best way possible to spend memorial day weekend. Fortunately it was nice enough to spend most of it outside! Next weekend it is absolutely back to work for me, I have no excuses anymore to now get started on wiring my garage! Now, on to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #140)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. I’m so excited to have finally completed and set up all of my kitchen renovation posts! Not sure if I can say it was worth that exceptionally long winter but being locked inside for five months meant that I did, actually, remodel and finish my kitchen. Can’t wait for you guys to see it! Meanwhile we saw frost this weekend and part of my state saw snow… I just… We are all SO done. Anyway, on to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #139)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. Well, it is finally, truly, absolutely official: SPRING IS HERE. Thank goodness! It was just wonderful to finally put out my rain gauge and my bird bath with its cute little solar fountain. And to get out all of my hoses and get ready for watering just felt AWESOME. I finished my raised beds so this week and this weekend will first and foremost be filling them with dirt! I also cleaned out my planters and flower pots, so excited to plant something! That winter was a killer omg. Now, on to the Party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #138)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. Well, it hasn’t exactly been a nice “spring” Monday and Tuesday night were both a low of 29 darn it. I’m so ready to put my bird bath out lol Still though, Sunday was a lovely sunny day so I tackled my garden and could barely move Monday morning! I gimped into work and all my co-workers knew exactly what was going on, “Built your raised beds huh?” YUP! I built raised beds in my garden and I am just SO EXCITED to plant in a couple of weeks! Anyway, on to the party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #137)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party! So I got up on Monday morning to an inch of snow on the ground, UGH. I read this at least half a dozen times on Facebook: “That was the shortest summer we’ve ever had!” Fortunately its already gone but can we be done with the white stuff now PLEASE?! Anyway, on to the link party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #136)

Well, it really is FINALLY spring! For the first time in five months I opened all my windows and doors and just let the breeze come through. It felt absolutely divine and such a wonderful treat on Easter weekend! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday! Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. This blogger party is all about you sharing your posts about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #135)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party! Well, this time last week we were all battening down the hatches and bracing ourselves for what turned out to be a blizzard that resulted in over a foot of snow! Fortunately for us, though, it does look like that is the last of our winter weather *knocks on wood* Happy spring! Anyway, on to the link party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #134)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party! It felt so good to be outside this last weekend. Yes it was gloomy, yes it was rainy, but it was nearly 50 degrees. I didn’t want to come back inside after feeding the horses so I walked the fence line simply because I could – Happy spring everyone! Anyway, on to the party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #133)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party! OMG you guys totally out did yourselves with the food last party. I finally decided to just pick recipes for all of my features this week! But then I had so much trouble picking only five out of all of the incredible choices! Anyway, on to the link party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #132)

Welcome to the Link Party To Grandma’s House We Go! OMG SPRING IS FINALLY HERE! Never has 40 degrees felt so good! Anyway, on to the link party! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #131)

Hey Bloggers, well it has officially happened, as of April 1st we will no longer be able to continue using the old version of Inlinkz – so we will be making the switch to the new one in the next party. I know many of you were unhappy with the new version and I’m sorry that we have no choice and no of no other alternative. Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. This blogger party is all about you sharing your posts about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #130)

A big send off to Sheri as this will be her last party 🙁 We will miss you! Another reminder that Chas and I are interested in adding another co-host – email me at [email protected] – Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. This blogger party is all about you sharing your posts about homemade, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #129)

Hi everyone! I am sad to say that our co-host Sheri will be leaving us by the end of March. We will so totally miss her! This does open up a place though for one or two more co hosts for the party, so, if that’s something you might be interested in email me for more details: [email protected] – Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. This blogger party is all about bloggers sharing their posts about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #128)

Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. This blogger party is all about you sharing your posts about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #127)

I am officially taking 6 days off from my day job – the longest I have ever been away since I started work there nine years ago! My 33rd birthday is on February 24th so I decided I deserved a little “vacation” to work on my kitchen and just totally Netflix binge at home! I am SO excited! Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. This blogger party is all about you sharing your posts about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #126)

Well, its official, we have over three feet of snow! A common argument between us Minnesotan’s now is whether we would prefer warmer temps and snow or no snow and real cold. Unfortunately for us we got both this year! I am SO ready for spring! Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. This blogger party is all about you sharing your posts about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #125)

What is up with this winter being SO WINTER? We officially have about 30 inches of snow outside lol and more on the way but at least its not -30 degrees anymore! Stay warm guys, let’s hope for an early spring! Welcome to the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. This blogger party is all about you sharing your posts about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #124)

Well winter is officially not screwing around this year. Today our high is -18 degrees! WOW is all I can say. Stay warm everyone and be safe! Welcome to Link Party #124 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #123)

SO… I apparently jinxed us lol Never again will I mention how fair and warm and easy our winter has been! BOOM highs in the single digits and another 7 inches of snow! I had a three day weekend though so I was able to enjoy it from my couch 🙂 Welcome to Link Party #123 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #122)

Well, according to my aunt, we are officially halfway through winter! Though its been a long one for us (first snow in September) fortunately it has actually been quite warm so I’m not as OVER IT as I normally am by this time of the year lol. We had a horrible couple of colds days but we’ve also seen temps in the 30s! How have all of your winters been going? Welcome to Link Party #122 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #121)

Welcome to Link Party #121 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #120)

Welcome to Link Party #120 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #119)

So very sorry about the problems in last week’s party! So, we will be going back to the OLD Inlinkz link up for this party and as many more as we can. Unfortunately I don’t know how long this will last until they force us to use the new version. If you guys know of any alternatives to Inlinkz please let us know! We so appreciate you guys sharing with us and joining us every week! Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #118)

Strangely we’ve actually had a warmer December than we did November! Last weekend we hit 40 degrees, it was GORGEOUS! If only this was what winter was like all of the time lol Welcome to Link Party #118 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #117)

We’ve had quite the chilly couple of months already here in Northern MN but this week we’re seeing sunshine and highs in the 30s. It feels wonderful! Welcome to Link Party #117 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #116)

Brrrrrrr, we really have totally moved on to winter, consider it is December though I guess I should stop complaining lol. Welcome to Link Party #116 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #115)

Welcome to Link Party #115 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #114)

In light of what I consider a holiday that is all about eating incredible food: my five features are some truly mouth watering recipes! Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Welcome to Link Party #114 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #113)

Well winter has hit hard so far this year. We had a high of -2 one morning and I literally said, “FOR REAL!?” But we have a high of 40 tomorrow so I’m holding out some hope we might get some nice weather to make up for such a short fall lol Welcome to Link Party #113 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »

To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #112)

So far we’ve seen quite a bit of snow but nothing has stuck yet! Its been chilly enough though that I’ve been happy to curl up inside and leave outside projects to next year. Welcome to Link Party #112 at Grandma’s House! This link party is all about homemade, homemaking, DIY, recycling, upcycling, before and afters (of rooms, furniture, whatever), build projects, vintage, any kind of creative, frugal, time saving, money saving or green advice, canning and old fashioned recipes. Going back to simpler times, simpler days where we used all that we had and never bought new until there was absolutely no choice. Read the rest of the post »