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Cool Packs

 
 
June.... you come so quickly! I've decided to do a mini post about something I love to keep handy in the warmer months. Cool packs! Not to be confused with ice packs. These little babies are filled with lentils:) You can make them into different shapes and sizes for those upcoming bumps, scrapes, & bee stings. The rectangular shapes are my favorite. They're the perfect size to cool the eyes or head on those hot summer days. Just make sure you place them in Ziploc bags before they get put in the freezer:)
 

 
 
On another note, we've been buzzing about the garden! Everything's planted except the watermelons. I'm going to try them 'again'. The girls have 2 more days left of school which means I'll have extra helpers most of the time;) There are a ton more things The Mint Needle has been aching to complete but time is limited and I must use it wisely:) I can't believe I've had 4 aprons completed and have yet to take pics of them, (to upload to Etsy). Crazy, wouldn't you say? Until then, I leave you with a few photographs of some beauties in bloom.

 
 


 

 
 
Happy Trails!

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