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thursday favorite things

Its time for Thursday Favorite Things! I’m happy to have Tricia from Upcycled Stuff as my co host

 The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop is where you can link your favorite post or write a post about your favorite things and share it with old and new followers. You gain visibility for your blog and make bloggy friends too!

Remember to leave me a comment if you are a new follower so I can follow you back

Here are the rules, yes there are rules. But just a few: Please DO NOT link and run…visit a few of the wonderful blogs that are sharing here.

• Follow Katherines Corner preferably through Email it’s on my right sidebar (or facebook, twitter, bloglovin, etc. they are on my sidebar too) And My Co Host Tricia
• Please leave comments when you visit.
• Share the button or a link back on your post. Grab the hop button code from The button page It’s always nice to have the hop button on your post. It IS NOT mandatory; but a Link back to Katherines Corner is always appreciated
• No adult content blogs or links directly to your shops please
• Yes you can link giveaways ( they are everyone’s favorite thing) Add your giveaways to the Win It Page too!

Please let me know if you would like to co-host. I love to have a co-host every week.

I do my best to visit all of you. But if I miss you please forgive me and I hope you understand. Please know how much I enjoy hosting this party for you and having you share all of your wonderful posts and promote your blogs.

Continue reading »]]> Happy oxymoron day! ( wordy wordless Wednesday) We’ve had some rain recently and our pom pom bush , also known as, snowball bush (Snowball Viburnum Bush) is loving it! I clipped some blooms to bring inside. I always enjoy having cut flowers on the table.

Have you brought flowers into your home recently? What kind?

See you at the hop tomorrow!!! Crossing fingers no problems this week

Linking to- In The Moment Oh My Heartsie

Continue reading »]]> It’s tid bit Tuesday..that’s right sweet bloggy friends, it;s time for a little over sharing. When my AARP membership came a few years ago I never thought I’d use it for much. Truth is I get a lot of discounts when I flash that little red card

When you reach a certain age you start thinking about the future a lot more, not just about little red cards. But the big things like, health and wellness, money and where to retire. Last week my sweet hubby and I made a life changing decision ( hence the title of the post) and I love that I have the opportunity to use the word “hence”.  We will be retiring in southern Michigan where my husband is from. This is HUGE! Mostly because our children and grandchildren live here in Utah where we live now.. But, we anticipate the move is still several years away and the children will be grown.

Will you be retiring where you live now? Do you even think of such things? Are you already retired? Am I asking to many questions

linking to- The Scoop, Brag About It and The Gathering SpotMemories By The Mile

Please join me in welcoming Vintage Street Designs to Katherines Corner. Judy is my newest sponsor and a sweet bloggy friend. Please stop by her blog and check out some of her great tutorials and before and afters

Continue reading »]]> You may have noticed a new crop of  fresh berries at your market lately. I buy fresh strawberries every time I go to the market. But soon they will be coming straight to our table from our garden!

I eat a lot of strawberries ( a lot). This light and fresh dessert is a lovely way to end a wonderful meal especially on a warm day. I make this one with little sugar and lactose free. But you can use “real” sugar and “real” whipped topping for yours.

I sometimes have a bit of difficulty determining the “exact ” ingredient amounts. But if you have left over’s of these yummy ingredients it just means you can make even more desserts Serve this yumminess right after you make it, fresh is best!

What You Need

3 Pints fresh strawberries give or take (reserving a few for garnish) – if not available okay to use frozen

3 Cups angel food cake (from your kitchen or favorite bakery)sugar free is available at my market

2 Tbsp. sugar or sugar substitute (I use Splenda)

3 Cups whipped topping (I use nondairy)

1/2 tsp. Mint extract

Spring of fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Bowl

Whisk

4 Serving bowls

Food processor (or blender)

Before you Start- place your serving bowls/dishes into the freezer to chill for about 20 minutes.Tear the angel food cake into bite sized pieces.

Lets Make it! Pulse strawberries in your food processor with a tablespoon of cold water until they reach the consistency you prefer (I like mine with bigger pieces mixed in)

In a bowl whisk together whipped topping, sugar (sugar substitute) and mint extract.

Line up your serving dishes (assembly line style) Layer a spoonful of whipped topping mixture into your serving dishes, then a layer of strawberry puree, then a layer of angel food cake. Repeat. Top with remaining whipped topping. Garnish with a fresh piece of strawberry  and mint leaves if you desire.

Serves 4

**Katies Tid Bits* try this dessert using raspberries or blackberries too. You can omit the mint from this recipe and it tastes great too!

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linking to- Creative Monday, Make The Scene Monday, Round Tuit,The Gathering Spot, Brag About It, The ScoopMemories By The Mile

Continue reading »]]> Oops yesterday’s blog hop had a hiccup.  :-( the linky for the blog hop was having tech issues…please  link up today. I can’t wait to see what you share  (Sorry for the delay ) okay on to today’s post!

Life is like a donut…..

I believe God is the baker
The donut is just waiting for us to fill in the middle.
I fill it in with my hearts true love,
smiles,
a hand to hold,
a warm embrace,
the laughter of children,
the sloppy kiss of a beloved pet,
the love of friends and family,
silliness,
sappiness,
stillness,
cloud watching,
memory making,
picture taking,
unconditional love,
day dreams,
prayer,
meditation,
life lessons,
art,
music,
tea time,
bloggy friends,
and everything else that makes me feel loved, happy, warm and fuzzy and fulfilled. It’s my donut it can be all about me

What is in the middle of your donut?

Have a great weekend everyone and if my daughter reads this Happy birthday on the 18th ♥

You can still link up to Thursday’s hop and don’t forget to get your entries in for the Tea Time Giveaway, not sure why entries are so low

linking to- Freedom Friday,Show and Tell Friday, Aloha Friday, Simple and Sweet Friday, Strut Your Stuff, Paulas Weekend Hop