tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.comments2023-05-05T02:17:14.595-07:00Journey Toward Simplicityjenneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07384458928425857717noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-62067543927406265382018-02-27T07:11:42.303-08:002018-02-27T07:11:42.303-08:00The door frames are still there... found them when...The door frames are still there... found them when I pulled out the paneling in the back hall! (we put up drywall and beadboard wainscoting) I ended this blog in 2016, but the house has continued to evolve. We just repainted the livingroom and are in the process of putting in new windows there (we've been slowly replacing the old windows with new energy-efficient ones... the livingroom ones are the last to go!) The next projects on the list are to finish upgrading the electrical system, and to maybe redo some of the floors, as the old hardwood is in rough shape in spots. If you're still living in the area, I'd happily give you a tour sometime. Feel free to email me!jenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384458928425857717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-24075304035617024602018-02-23T07:38:28.630-08:002018-02-23T07:38:28.630-08:00I have shared your blog with my family .It is such...I have shared your blog with my family .It is such a treasure to be able to see all of it. I love everything that you have done to the house! It was a great place for kids to grow up. Just to let you know, the reason the kitchen /dining room was an odd U shape is that my mom covered up the doorway in the end of the dining room,that opened up into the hallway near the porch door! She also covered over the doorway at the back end of what we called the family room , leading to the hall where the porch door is. So the house was all open and had a nice flow to it. She made these changes to save on oil as it kept those areas isolated. If you wanted to knock down those areas the door frames are still there, I think!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366117641574041962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-46977160936655239492018-02-20T13:39:11.352-08:002018-02-20T13:39:11.352-08:00Oh wow, thanks for commenting! I'm so glad you...Oh wow, thanks for commenting! I'm so glad you approve of what we've done to your childhood home. We bought the house 10 years ago from the people who were here after your family... they made a few changes while they lived here (from 1987-2007) and we've done quite a bit since we've been here, including new windows updating the bathrooms, and fixing up the in-law in the basement. We've tried to keep the integrity of the house while doing the updates... we love the charm and history of this home :)jenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384458928425857717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-47621140763069504452018-02-19T15:07:13.085-08:002018-02-19T15:07:13.085-08:00Hi! Thank you for posting these pictures! I grew u...Hi! Thank you for posting these pictures! I grew up in this house . I am one of the McCauley's! The reason the radiator in the kitchen looked awkward is that there was a normal sized window in that spot before. My mom chopped a bigger hole and put in the picture window , because of the view. Also, she installed the cabinets and we are the ones that put up that wallpaper....so happy to see that you have made a blog about the house that is so dear to me...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366117641574041962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-65879704703426296642017-01-19T00:10:09.567-08:002017-01-19T00:10:09.567-08:00Superb post on DIY Thanksgiving Table Decor. These...Superb post on DIY Thanksgiving Table Decor. These decorations are quite inspirational for my upcoming family party. I want to host the DIY BBQ family bash at some domestic garden themed <a href="https://eventup.com/" rel="nofollow">event venues</a>. If you know about any good spots in San Francisco then do let me know dear!Drew Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187808483145982017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-71235512220248724732017-01-13T01:42:49.417-08:002017-01-13T01:42:49.417-08:00 just as wonderful as the finished product. just as wonderful as the finished product. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266307054089292642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-44657524610654096192016-07-26T19:58:12.100-07:002016-07-26T19:58:12.100-07:00I cannot believe the before and after photos of yo...I cannot believe the before and after photos of your <a href="http://sgkhomesolution.blogspot.com/2016/06/windows-shopping-find-perfect-style-for.html" rel="nofollow">kitchen</a>! You did an amazing job with this remodeling project. I like how you knocked down the center wall and replaced it with a kitchen island. My wife pointed out the chalkboard and basket on the wall, so I think we will be borrowing that idea for our own kitchen very soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05931756694365420704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-55235956803790399242016-05-11T02:58:00.313-07:002016-05-11T02:58:00.313-07:00Prying off all the old tiles sometimes feels like ...Prying off all the old tiles sometimes feels like the worst part of the job. I think I would rather take down drywall than have to spend time removing old tiles. The fact is though that all of that hard work was definitely worth it. The color you chose for the walls complements the space and the lighting is a good choice.<br /><br /><a href="https://plus.google.com/+PerfectionPlumbingDrainCleaningLtdSaskatoon/about" rel="nofollow">Lovella Cushman @ Perfection Plumbing</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914703099797506311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-37464733693539675822015-11-01T18:50:58.271-08:002015-11-01T18:50:58.271-08:00I just saw a similar recipe in the whole foods mag...I just saw a similar recipe in the whole foods magazine and thought I needed to try this. Now I have even more of a reason. I keep trying to decrease the animal products in our diet, but it's really difficult! The Wholistic Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238042572558489496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-79306541921745358402015-10-27T04:49:45.964-07:002015-10-27T04:49:45.964-07:00I've been wanting to try making kombucha! If y...I've been wanting to try making kombucha! If you have done those things, vinegar should be easy! I'd love to hear how it turns out for you.jenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384458928425857717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-77718191205959040342015-10-26T18:08:09.046-07:002015-10-26T18:08:09.046-07:00I can't wait to hear how this turns out. I'...I can't wait to hear how this turns out. I've been doing water kefir and grew my own kombucha scoby and made my own yogurt but never vinegar. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563710174870313496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-45261245094425459872015-08-28T06:37:31.679-07:002015-08-28T06:37:31.679-07:00Hopefully this weekend! ;)Hopefully this weekend! ;)jenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384458928425857717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-61901737988716595622015-08-24T11:32:43.652-07:002015-08-24T11:32:43.652-07:00Can't wait to see the home school post! Lookin...Can't wait to see the home school post! Looking forward to it!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563710174870313496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-8863189624244987482015-08-14T04:44:51.296-07:002015-08-14T04:44:51.296-07:00I'm sure I'll be posting our bathroom reno...I'm sure I'll be posting our bathroom renovation in full detail ;) At the moment, it's just some ideas and a pinterest board ;) As for part time work... Currently just some odd jobs, looking into options for something consistent.jenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384458928425857717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-24239956434188035352015-08-13T19:27:34.703-07:002015-08-13T19:27:34.703-07:00What is your part time job? Sounds like a crazy sc...What is your part time job? Sounds like a crazy schedule but I'm sure you can handle it. We need to redo our bathroom too. Please share where you get tile fixtures, what your plan is. I tore down the wallpaper, now we need to update the 50s pink bathroom.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563710174870313496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-83791981181062219172015-08-13T19:27:29.944-07:002015-08-13T19:27:29.944-07:00What is your part time job? Sounds like a crazy sc...What is your part time job? Sounds like a crazy schedule but I'm sure you can handle it. We need to redo our bathroom too. Please share where you get tile fixtures, what your plan is. I tore down the wallpaper, now we need to update the 50s pink bathroom.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563710174870313496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-78640645211522097562015-02-02T14:22:48.360-08:002015-02-02T14:22:48.360-08:00You inspire me! I just went and wrote a blog post ...You inspire me! I just went and wrote a blog post to remind myself of my goals. I had hoped to start an indoor garden, but haven't started yet. I plan to go out and get some supplies once the driving is better and start my indoor garden soon. Thanks for inspiring me to work towards my goals and reminding me why I want to follow them.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563710174870313496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-52632909640215032362015-01-15T04:40:56.816-08:002015-01-15T04:40:56.816-08:00The castile soap used in this recipe is the liquid...The castile soap used in this recipe is the liquid stuff. When you mix and mix and mix it with the other ingredients, it turns into this kind of moist-ish powder. <br /> jenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384458928425857717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-53570797165655038142015-01-14T17:22:32.747-08:002015-01-14T17:22:32.747-08:00Is it the liquid Castille soap? I've tried it ...Is it the liquid Castille soap? I've tried it before, but it was liquid. I think I need to try this recipeAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563710174870313496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-24038269729241905392015-01-10T15:00:23.774-08:002015-01-10T15:00:23.774-08:00The link in the above post ("see this post&qu...The link in the above post ("see this post" has a sample of a week's menu. Also, here is this week's menu:<br /><br />Saturday: Homemade Pizza Night<br />Sunday: Bean Tacos and Salad<br />Monday: Curry bowls<br />Tuesday: Pasta and Salad<br />Wednesday: Roasted Veggies and Kale<br />Thursday: Peanut Noodle Bowls<br />Friday: Surprise! <br /><br />I typically plan my menus based on what's going on that week. For example, days when we're out until dinnertime are usually crockpot or make-ahead meals, and days when we have an evening activity I plan something easy with a quick cleanup, like pasta. jenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384458928425857717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-71912572118246544632015-01-10T11:55:12.673-08:002015-01-10T11:55:12.673-08:00I'd love to see your dinner menu for a week! ...I'd love to see your dinner menu for a week! I usually only plan a couple of days at a time.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912553907646678813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-61095858502709065792014-11-21T12:20:39.905-08:002014-11-21T12:20:39.905-08:00Thank you for relaying that public service message...Thank you for relaying that public service message! That announcement was very timely, since a lot of people will surely be scratching their heads over frozen pipes this winter. I hope the lessons you've learned from this American Red Cross guidelines will come very handy in preventing frozen pipes and any other winter-related plumbing problems you might encounter for that matter. Cheers!<br /><br /><a href="http://sonriseplumbing.wordpress.com/2014/11/10/how-a-reality-show-may-stress-the-value-of-calgary-plumbing-services/" rel="nofollow">Martha Ward @ Son-Rise Plumbing</a><br />Martha Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13413108302751525863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-35164024367205882452014-11-13T08:15:08.593-08:002014-11-13T08:15:08.593-08:00Thanks, Dani!Thanks, Dani!jenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384458928425857717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-64113625532662017642014-11-13T06:21:58.493-08:002014-11-13T06:21:58.493-08:00I'm glad that everyone is feeling better and t...I'm glad that everyone is feeling better and that your family is back in the swing of things. Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265083450646296504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672425296465580333.post-32238941779433700322014-09-30T05:50:53.200-07:002014-09-30T05:50:53.200-07:00Your living room looks really gorgeous, especially...Your living room looks really gorgeous, especially at night. I love the changes you've made and I can't wait to see it after you do consider the room as done. I like the look of the alcove greeting everyone coming from the front. Thanks so much for sharing the lovely pictures of that wonderful project! I hope you're all in the best of health this season! <br /><br /><a href="http://valleyhomeimprv.blogspot.com/2014/07/some-creative-northampton-bathroom.html" rel="nofollow">Essie Reed @ Valley Home Improvement</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18305469786514945718noreply@blogger.com