Wordless Wednesday

Amazing Pumpkin Facts

 

 Pumpkins are really gourds, some have little boys in them!

Eighty percent of the pumpkin supply in the United States is available in October.  This makes it hard to choose just the right one!

Really hard to choose!

    Pumpkin seeds should be planted between the last week of May and the middle of June. They take between 90 and 120 days to grow and are picked in October when they are bright orange in color. It has taken much longer to grow these three!

 

The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds. 

Pumpkins are 90 percent water, this is why they make a mess when you drop them! 

 

 Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites. There is no proof however that painting a pumpkin on you face will help any condition other than to make you festive!

 

The self proclaimed "Pumpkin Capital of the World" is Morton, Illinois where Libby has it's pumpkin industry and plant. This is not Morton, Illinois, but in the background is the retirement home where I could possibly reside someday.  I just hope I can look out my window in October and see the pumpkin patch!

City Girls Visit the Ponderosa

Stephanie, one of the Ponderosa Princesses, brought her friends, Carson and Kenzie, to spend a night on the Ponderosa.  They enjoyed two days of country life and did lots of things like driving for the first time.  As you can see from the pictures, they also smelled some country smells!  Both girls reported to their mom that they enjoyed the country cooking at Granny Lerion's house. They took in some of the local sites on their second day and then headed back to the city.  We are going to make them honorary Ponderosa Princesses and let them come back any time they want!

Wordless Wednesday

Soccer Star

The King of the Ponderosa is now the King of the soccer field.  He scored two goals for his team, The Rock Stars, in their last game.  His P-Pa and Nana are so proud!!

Online Shopping with CSN Stores

I spent much of the weekend shopping! On Friday we went to the annual Roller Coaster yard sale.  On Sunday, I gathered together all my coupons and rewards and hit the stores nearby, but when I shop on online one of my favorite sites is CSN Stores with over 200 online stores where you can find anything you need whether it be a stylish handbag, a chic bar stool or even cute cookware!
I recently reviewed two products for them, a child's table and a case for my iPad.  They are allowing me to choose another product to review.  It is so hard--there is such a great selection! Stay tuned to see which product is delivered to the Ponderosa next!

My Review of Protective iPad Case in Pink Checker

Originally submitted at CSN Stores

Protect your iPad in Style with this durable iPad Case.

Features:

• 100% Heavy Duty Cotton
• Velcro Seal
• Soft Protective Liner
• Dimensions: 9.5" H x 7.5" W x 0.5" D

Protective iPad Case in Pink Checker

A Home for your iPad

By Delilah from Byrdstown, TN on 9/27/2010

5out of 5

Pros: Easy To Identify, High Quality, Good Capacity, Easy To Carry, Easy To Access Items
Best Uses: Family Trips, Storing when not in use, Weekend Trips, Long Vacations
Describe Yourself: Practical, Comfort-Oriented
Travel Frequency: 0-5 Annual Trips
Primary use: Personal

I protect my iPad by storing it in this case when not in use. The case is light yet thick enough to protect the iPad. The velcro opening makes it easy to take the iPad in and out of the case. It slips right into the pocket of my computer bag or is small enough to slip into a purse.

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See it's true--We all become our Mothers!

Signs of Fall

Wednesday is the first day of fall and signs of the season can be seen all over the Ponderosa!

  And this could mean fall in more ways than one!

Pa and Na's Carnival

Click here to view this photo book larger

Here's proof to show you that grandparents will go to great lengths to make their grand kids happy.  My friends Martha and J.R. created an entire carnival for their visiting grand children.  They invited the whole neighborhood and all their friends.  I wanted to share with you this book I created for them and let you see that it wasn't just the kids who were having a great time, but everyone there!  Thanks Martha and J.R. for making some great memories for everyone!

TableHenge

Another great CSN Product

CSN stores is giving me another chance to review a product.  If you haven't been to their site you must look for yourself. Among their many products and brands you will find Corelle.  I have been a Corelle fan for many years.  I  still use Corelleware dishes that I received at my wedding shower more than 36 years ago!
Because of the great selection, its always hard to decide which CSN product I want to try.  Keep checking Meanwhile Back on the Ponderosa to see what I choose this time.