You're the STAR - Week#3 FAMILY (July 2026)

One day last week we had the worst and most dangerous air quality in the country due to the wildfires (supposedly anyway).  I hope that you are not dealing with wildfire smoke.  

Thank you again for joining us!

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Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share this post from my blog:

Homemade Seedless Raspberry Ice Cream

Welcome to week#3 of the July 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to FAMILY feature week of the
July 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your hosts 

This week is FAMILY feature week
Swing by the hosts' blogs:

Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 

The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:

WEEK#3 FAMILY - parenting, fitness, health, finances & inspirational (this can include anything about children like: education ideas for children, also self help, beauty etc -  anything family friendly)

(These features were chosen from the June 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop)

Low Histamine Recipes To Enjoy by Scratch Made Food 

My Husband's Quiche Pie by Life Captured

Mango Bliss Frozen Smoothie by Carol On The Lake

The Countdown To Kindergarten Begins..... by Our Grand Lives

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.

Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!

It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!

(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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The Mushroom Tree - God's Guidance, Protection & Provision

The Mushroom Tree - God's Guidance, Protection & Provision

A few weeks ago, we noticed the most amazing thing growing high up in one of the trees that we have out front on our property.  It was golden oyster mushrooms!!  There were three large clusters of these mushrooms and they were so high up that even our tallest ladder could not come close to reaching the highest cluster.

The sunshine seemed to be like a spotlight on these yellow mushrooms - you couldn't help but look at them.  It was then that we noticed the tree beside the mushroom tree had a giant cut straight though the entire trunk (see picture below).  

This became an emergency situation because if that limb were to fall, it would fall on the road out front.  It is a subdivision where young children ride their bikes right by that tree and moms are pushing their babies in strollers underneath.

It was the weekend, so most tree removal companies were not working.  Initially we had a difficult time getting a response (we even called 911 thinking that maybe the fire department would assist in situations like this - they don't if the tree is not actually on the ground).  Anyway, we finally found a tree company and the tree was so tall that they had to use their large truck with the bucket that brings the lumberjack high up into the tree (I don't know the name of that truck).

After the tree had been safely removed, I realized that God was in total control of the situation - He had guided, protected and provided.

God guided our eyes to see the cut in the tree

"The Lord will guide you always;  He will satisfy your needs."

Isaiah 58:11

God protected us and the neighborhood from harm (if the tree had fallen on the road)

"But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one."

2 Thessalonians 3:3

God provided a timely solution to the dangerous problem

I have included a few more pictures of the beautiful clusters of golden oyster mushrooms that were growing out of our tree:

 Also, a closeup picture of the unbelievable cut in the tree:

We may not know the details but God is ALWAYS in control!  He is guiding, protecting and providing. 

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"The Science of Life & Identity - DNA"

Rhubarb Coffee Cake with Strawberry Whipped Cream

Rhubarb Coffee Cake with Strawberry Whipped Cream

Rhubarb is like tomatoes in that they are treated differently than their botanical class.  Technically, rhubarb is a vegetable but is treated like a fruit in recipes.  Whereas, tomatoes are a fruit but in culinary terms are treated as a vegetable.

Today I am sharing my rhubarb coffee cake recipe but I made it extra special topped with strawberry whipped cream.

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup butter (softened)

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg

1/2 cup chopped rhubarb

Streusel

1/3 cup butter

1/2 cup flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)

 Begin by making the streusel.  Stir the flour, cinnamon and sugar until combined.  Cut in the butter until crumbly.  Then stir in the chopped nuts and set aside until later. (see picture below).  

In a large bowl and with an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light.  Mix in the egg and then slowly pour in the milk and vanilla extract and mix until combined.  Add the flour (one cup at a time), cinnamon, baking powder and salt - mix until it resembles the picture below:  

Now with a wooden spoon - stir in the chopped rhubarb.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Assemble the cake while the oven is warming up.  Spray or butter a square glass baking dish.  Pour half of the cake batter into the dish and then sprinkle half of the streusel on the batter.  Then, pour the remaining cake batter on top of the streusel.  The final assembly step is to sprinkle the remaining streusel on top (see four pictures below):

  

  

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes (or until toothpick inserted comes out clean).

Make the strawberry whipped cream while the cake is in the oven.

Pour 1 cup of whipping cream into a mixing bowl.  Whip for a few minutes until it just starts to form.  Then add a few tablespoons of powdered sugar - mix for a few seconds.  Finally, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of your homemade strawberry syrup (click HERE to view Homemade & Homecanned Strawberry Syrup) and continue whipping until peaks are formed (remember - do not overwhip).

  

Once the cake has cooled - slice, serve & top with the strawberry whipped cream.

ENJOY!

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"Orange Hot Chocolate with Cocoa Whipped Cream"

Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #690

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #690!

ENJOY!

Before we get to the blog hop today - 

During the month of July, I will be featuring a zucchini post from the past:

"Michigan Roll" Zucchini Sushi

 

Checkout wonderful seeds at Mary's Heirloom Seeds 

click HERE to shop for the best seeds

Or click picture below:

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Also, checkout one of my Bags/Purses available at Zazzle:

Evening Sun Mix Sunflower Tote Bag
by GodsGrowingGarden

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Good Morning and Welcome to another No Rules Party!

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

My Features this Week are:

1. "Going Buggy - This Week's Summer Spotlight" by Our Grand Lives

2. "Monster Root Beer Float Cookies" by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

3. "Not The Post I Planned .....Downed Backyard Tree" by Debbie-Dabble Blog

If you've been featured I'd love for you to grab a button.

The party starts every Tuesday at 7am EST and will continue until Saturday at 11:59pm.  Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites.  Please visit other blogs if you have a moment. 

Share older posts as well as new ones.  No limit on links!

*Pictures should be your own* 

By linking up you give us permission to use these photos

 (with proper link backs) in our features.   And now for the party!

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Grow your own!
Many wonderful garden products from
 "Mary's Heirloom Seeds"!!
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You're the STAR - Week#2 CREATIVE (July 2026)

We had a nice break from the heat this weekend but now the next "heat dome" begins (the weather forecasters make it seem so scary - it's summer).  

Thank you again for joining us!

There are many ways to follow me:

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

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Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

Backyard Groceries - with RECIPES

WELCOME to the second week of the July 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to CREATIVE feature week of the July 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your CREATIVE week Hosts 

This week is CREATIVE feature week

Swing by the hosts' blogs:

Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#2 CREATIVE - arts & crafts, music, writing &/or dramatic arts (this can include sewing, yarn work, dance, art history, handmade jewelry, painting, computer art, fashion etc - anything creative while remaining family friendly)

 (These features were chosen from the June 2026 "You're the Star" blog hop)

American Flag Icebox Cookies by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

Hens, Roos, Bees & Strawberries by Debbie-Dabble Blog

Polka Dots & Stripes with Ageless Style by Amy's Creative Pursuits

MOD Grand Old Flag Plant Pot Cover by Road Gypsies

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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