Mitten Moments

Happy Sunday, friends! It’s time again for my weekly Mitten Moments. I hope you had a great week. It’s been a slow roll around the Cottage and I’m not mad about it. I’ve just been soaking in the days of summer with family and friends.

My Personal Moments

• Big Al and I went to Harsen’s Island with some friends, on Saturday. One of our friends just purchase a home there and it was such a fun day! Freighters frequent the water way and how amazing it is to see them close-up! Harsen’s Island is a part of Michigan, but it’s a short distance across the water from Canada. You have to take a short ferry ride to get there.

• Have you ever made homemade cream corn? I bought some fresh corn on the cob and I’m making some today for Sunday dinner. My mom taught me how to make it and she never used a recipe. Someday, I will create the recipe and share it with all of you. It’s so yummy and the perfect side dish for summertime!

• I transplanted this phlox from my son and DIL’s house, in the fall. I was a bit worried, but it finally started blooming and it’s gorgeous!

My Favorite Weekly Find

Yes, it’s still summer, but no matter what season, I always love a good sweater! My motto, you have to get them when you can find them. If you wait for colder weather, they may be gone. This Pretty Garden Women’s Knit Sweater comes in 20 different color options. Isn’t she pretty?

Happy shopping!!

Recently on the Blog

These days, I think everyone is looking to save a few dollars, here or there. Everything is more expensive, so when planning your extra curricular activities, I think it’s important to opt for some fun on a budget! Recently, I shared 7 Budget-Friendly Ways to Have a Memorable Summer. From picnics to pitching a tent, I have some family fun ideas for you and yours!

I’ve had quite a few new followers here visiting my blog. Earlier in the week, I shared my story of how Cottage in the Mitten came to be. It’s a story of heartache, faith and family love. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, make sure you check out The Journey.

I’m proud of this little blog and how it has been led by God!

Motivation Monday / Wednesday’s Word

A Few of My Favorite Moments

I love a pretty basket and believe they are a timeless decor piece, for your home. If you admire those weaved wonders, my friend Ann from Dabbling and Decorating shared Antique Baskets Vintage Decor Ideas and her post is full of basket goodness!

Nothing says refreshing like a cold glass of lemonade on a warm summer day! Jen from Midwest Life and Style has a yummy Simple Summer Spiked Strawberry Lemonade recipe.

Give me a hot cup of tea and a sweet treat for breakfast and my day is off to a great start! My blogging friend, Elizabeth from Pinecones & Acorns shared a lovely Cherry Almond Coffee Cake recipe.

Elizabeth has some great recipes. I’ve added this to my list to make!

Do you cook with fresh herbs? Susan from Hen and Horse Design shared Essentil Herbs for Italian Cooking. Her post details popular Italian herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme, along with tips on cultivating, harvesting, and storing them.

And Now…

Here are some other WONDERFUL moments I found:

How to make a pressed flower vase

These ideas for decorating with nature

This healthy mediterranean Greek dip with feta recipe

These sweet lemon treats

Mitten Moments

That’s all the moments for today! Coming up this week, I’ll be sharing the progress on our family garden. Wait until you see what that cattle fence we put in looks like now!

Whatever your week holds, I pray it is full of amazing moments. Be well!

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