June 12, 2026 – Summertime!!

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Summertime! I am not the biggest fan, but now it is upon us. DD’s school let out back in May, so this is our third week of summer. We have been to the library and signed up for the summer reading program, DD has been doing lots of drawing and has had some screen time (limited by ME), and we have even been to a small fair with rides and games. Summer is starting out nicely!

Had to make some Blue Raspberry Lemonade Kool-Aid! Oh Yeah!

It took me too long to plant my garden this year. I now have two gardens, DH worked up a new garden for me. I am using both. I am pretty much done planting. I would like to add some more basil and parsley to my old garden. That one is turning into an herb garden. What I have planted so far:

Garden 1:

  • zinnias
  • pole beans
  • carrots
  • arugula
  • radishes
  • nasturtiums
  • Perennials: lovage, peppermint, oregano, chives, old onions that have now gone to seed, raspberries

Garden 2:

  • sunflowers
  • cucumbers
  • pumpkins
  • tomatoes
  • bell peppers

Garden 2 – New giggleFritz Garden!!

I am praying for this garden. I am so happy it is planted, but a tiny bit concerned for my tomato plants. I planted my tomatoes and peppers from seed again this year, as I always do (It saves money and I like to watch them grow!) However, I planted three weeks later than last year. Last year my pepper and tomato plants were AMAZING! This year I am worried for my tomatoes, peppers are ok.

I started these seeds for my garden this year

I am off to work.

Have a fantastic Friday!

Missie S. (giggleFritz)

March 31, 2026 – Last Day of March 2026

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Hello! Just stopping by. My goal is to post on this blog at least once a month. I am really cutting it close!

March isn’t the greatest month, but a few good things happened. I started seeds for our garden. It’s kind of a pain because I don’t have a lot of room to work with. We live in a subdivision. I don’t have a potting shed, or any shed for that matter. I have a corner of our garage where all of my garden stuff sits. Mice die in that area where DD sets traps. But every year I drag my stuff out, plant tomato and bell pepper seeds and dream of fall when I will harvest and preserve yummy veggies for next winter. I love fall and pumpkins, and crunchy leaves, and Halloween, and cool weather, and…… oh, yeah. My garden! Starting my garden makes life less dreary in March in Wisconsin.

Starting our Garden for 2026

I am still working as the hot lunch coordinator at DD2’s school. Right now it is Tuesday of our week off for Spring Break. I am counting down the days until summer. I really prefer to work alone and be at home. I am overwhelmed with all of the social aspects of the job. I want to get back to making things with my hands that aren’t food. I will hang in there until the end of May. I will be grateful for summer break, even if it is hot!

Have a great Tuesday!

Missie S. (giggleFritz) 🙂

January 30, 2026 – Pretty Red Amaryllis!

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Hello! A couple of weeks back, I received an amaryllis plant from some dear friends. How exciting! I would see amaryllis bulbs for sale at Christmas when I worked at the garden center years ago. I finally have one of my own!

Amaryllis Bulb Now and Before, So Pretty!

Soon it will be time to start seeds for the veggie garden. I am excited for that, but for now it is bitter cold in southeast Wisconsin. It’s nice to snuggle up and rest whenever I get a chance. It’s also nice for making plans…

Have a Fantastic Friday, All!

Missie S.

December 30, 2025 – Happy, Merry All of the Things!!

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Hello, Everyone! Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

Time has slipped away from me the past few months, worse than usual. I haven’t made enough time for giggleFritz and Co. I picked up a job this year at DD’s school. I have been working as the hot lunch coordinator and it has taken up much of my time. School has been on Christmas vacation for the last week and it has been wonderful to have some time off! I have been spending time with family, watching movies, doing puzzles, resting, and looking ahead to the new year.

Cozy!

I was looking back on my blog from last Christmas. I had stated that I did not have a Christmas-y Christmas and I wondered what Christmas would be like in a year. We bought a real Christmas tree last year and put the lights on, but we didn’t put any of our old ornaments on it. This year, same. Getting ready for Christmas this year was overwhelming again. However, when Christmas was over I was really happy. I think this year was a little better than last. I am hopeful next Christmas will be even better.

Wiener Schnitzel from Memory Game (90’s era) with Wiener Schnitzel Ornament from DD1

I received some VERY nice gifts from family and friends this year. One of my favorite gifts is from DD1. She gave me an ornament that reminded her of the the Wiener Schnitzel card from the game Memory from the 1990’s. I LOVE it! It is hanging on the tree right now and I will make sure I get it out next Christmas and every year after.

We are sitting down to New Year’s dinner in a little while. Then, we will ring in the new year with tv, movies, and junk food. It will be exactly how I want to celebrate New Year’s Eve!

Happy New Year!! May our wonderful Lord bless you richly in 2026!

Missie S. (giggleFritz!) 😀