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Treasure Hunting / Collectables/ Accessories ~ HeyGirlfriend.Net

For as long as I can remember, I have enjoyed going through thrift and junk stores to hunt for treasures.  The thrill of collecting is enough to get me out of my cozy bed at the crack of dawn to be one of the first at a garage or estate sale.  I never know what I’ll come across, but for the most part, I always return home with a treasure.  Whether it’s big or small, it’s always worth it! Continue reading

I love being able to have a cup of tea with my girlfriend across the street, just a few short steps away; and connecting with neighbors throughout the week.  I am also grateful for the many conveniences city life affords.   The bigger the city, the more energized I feel.  But there is a farm girl not so deep within me.

My father is a farmer.  He raises cattle, horses and timber.

horses and cows

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Stehekin is located at the northwest end of Washington States’s pristine 50.5 mile long glacier fed Lake Chelan.  It is a key stop for hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail before the trail ends in Canada.

Freshly showered Pacific Crest Trail Hikers

Pacific Trail Hikers

The hikers above told me they can no longer smell their body odor after a few days, but they can smell a clean person’s shampoo, body lotion and laundry detergent from far away! Continue reading

potted succelents

One of our “Hey, Girlfriend!” readers, Joy, from Port Orchard, Washington suggested we post about Fall and Harvest.

While at Roger’s Gardens in Corona Del Mar, I saw these cute pumpkins filled with succulents and thought it would be a fun topic to talk about. This is a really easy project to do.

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