Sunday, October 16, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Honeybear Lane to do list
So there is a lot of resolutions that were made a month ago and already forgotten. Honeybear Lane wrote something that really touched me.
I total side note: I love her blog
See her post here
http://www.honeybearlane.com/2011/01/best-resolutions-you-should-make.html
She has a list of things at the end. I am going for it to the best of my ability
And for those of you who don't really like making New Year's Resolutions, I challenge you to accomplish ONE of the following items during 2011:
1. Touch your toes (without bending knees!)-done
2. Bake a loaf of bread from scratch.-done
3. Write a short story.
4. Call your mother.-can't do this one because Mom passed 4 years ago
5. Make a baby.- Don't know how husband will like this one. last pg was a rough one
6. Run a mile without stopping.
7. Meet your neighbors.
8. Organize your medicine cabinet.
9. Take one piano lesson.
10. Read a book by Charles Dickens.
11. Take a trip to a state you've never visited.
12. Learn to sew.
13. Get a too-small pair of pants to zip up.
14. Ask your husband "How was your day?" right when he gets home.
15. Share your testimony of God with someone.
16. Feed some ducks.-done
17. Learn how to make pie crust.-I already can do this
18. Write a poem.
19. Buy something red to wear.
20. Forgive yourself of something.
What can you accomplish????
I total side note: I love her blog
See her post here
http://www.honeybearlane.com/2011/01/best-resolutions-you-should-make.html
She has a list of things at the end. I am going for it to the best of my ability
And for those of you who don't really like making New Year's Resolutions, I challenge you to accomplish ONE of the following items during 2011:
1. Touch your toes (without bending knees!)-done
2. Bake a loaf of bread from scratch.-done
3. Write a short story.
4. Call your mother.-can't do this one because Mom passed 4 years ago
5. Make a baby.- Don't know how husband will like this one. last pg was a rough one
6. Run a mile without stopping.
7. Meet your neighbors.
8. Organize your medicine cabinet.
9. Take one piano lesson.
10. Read a book by Charles Dickens.
11. Take a trip to a state you've never visited.
12. Learn to sew.
13. Get a too-small pair of pants to zip up.
14. Ask your husband "How was your day?" right when he gets home.
15. Share your testimony of God with someone.
16. Feed some ducks.-done
17. Learn how to make pie crust.-I already can do this
18. Write a poem.
19. Buy something red to wear.
20. Forgive yourself of something.
What can you accomplish????
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Connor's Cowboy Party
I'm thinking that after being buried in this snow that I should post some pictures from a time, not to long ago, that we were all outside enjoying the perfect fall weather here in New England. I have to say, this was one of the easiest and most fun party that we have ever had.
So without further adu
The Birthday Boy
So we had
-cowboy hats, sheriff badges, and bandanas on arrival
-tractor wagon rides
-relay races including hay bales, potato sacks, (hobby) horse riding, and leave pile jumping
-smores and hot dogs in the fire pit
-tacos for meal (bday boys favorite food)
-pinata with cowboys and indians inside (should have taken a pic sorry)
-Cowboy cookie mix to go
-and fun, fun, fun
So without further adu
The Birthday Boy
So we had
-cowboy hats, sheriff badges, and bandanas on arrival
-tractor wagon rides
-relay races including hay bales, potato sacks, (hobby) horse riding, and leave pile jumping
-smores and hot dogs in the fire pit
-tacos for meal (bday boys favorite food)
-pinata with cowboys and indians inside (should have taken a pic sorry)
-Cowboy cookie mix to go
-and fun, fun, fun
Friday, January 7, 2011
Pay it Forward
Oh I found this great idea via http://thequickunpick.blogspot.com/
She got it from http://theclipcafeblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/go-see-christy.html
and she got it from... it goes on and on. I don't know who originated the idea, but I found some great blogs by clicking through to see where each lady got their's from.
Here is the deal
It's Pay it Forward for 2011 and this is the deal:
Pay it forward 2011: I promise to send something
handmade to the first 3 people who leave a comment here.
To be eligible, you must also post this in your blog,
offering the same thing to 3 other people.
The rules are that it must be handmade by you and it
must be sent to your 3 people *sometime* in 2011.
I suggest if you are playing along you give yourself an
approximate *due by* date so the people that signed up
arent waiting terribly long.
If this goes well I might be able to do this again later
in the year!
Ready, set, GO!
I am willing to do this. I think it is an amazing way to give someone a pick me up or little surprise! I will do one a month starting in February. Let me know if you want to be one of my lucky three!
While you are here, feel free to follow my blog. i am just starting out, but I promise to have some great projects coming up including the DIY renovation on a shoestring budget of my kitchen.
Have a great day!
She got it from http://theclipcafeblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/go-see-christy.html
and she got it from... it goes on and on. I don't know who originated the idea, but I found some great blogs by clicking through to see where each lady got their's from.
Here is the deal
It's Pay it Forward for 2011 and this is the deal:
Pay it forward 2011: I promise to send something
handmade to the first 3 people who leave a comment here.
To be eligible, you must also post this in your blog,
offering the same thing to 3 other people.
The rules are that it must be handmade by you and it
must be sent to your 3 people *sometime* in 2011.
I suggest if you are playing along you give yourself an
approximate *due by* date so the people that signed up
arent waiting terribly long.
If this goes well I might be able to do this again later
in the year!
Ready, set, GO!
I am willing to do this. I think it is an amazing way to give someone a pick me up or little surprise! I will do one a month starting in February. Let me know if you want to be one of my lucky three!
While you are here, feel free to follow my blog. i am just starting out, but I promise to have some great projects coming up including the DIY renovation on a shoestring budget of my kitchen.
Have a great day!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Easy Peasy Homemade Bread
One of my loopies sent me this recipe for bread. trying it later today or first thing tomorrow.
In the bread machine pan mix 1 cup of warm water, 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1/4 oz. of active dry yeast (1 packet, or 2.25 teaspoons). Allow 10 minutes for the yeast to activate. Do it this way even though it is contrary to your machine's recommendations. (Just trust me, ok?????) After 10 minutes has passed, add 1/4 cup of vegetable oil (I use canola), 1.5 teaspoons of salt, and 3 cups of any combination of white and wheat flour (I use 2 cups white + 1 cup wheat- you can go as much as half and half. More white is ok, more wheat will mess with your yeast). Set your machine for a 1.5 pound dough cycle. When the cycle is finished set your bread- I use two loaf pans, but two free-form loafs are fine too. Raise for about an hour until double in size. Bake 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees until top is lightly brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped with your fingernail.
That's it! It is important to do it in the order stated here- I stubbornly added the ingredients in the order my machine manufacturer recommended the first time and it wasn't nearly as good. Best bread EVER!
In the bread machine pan mix 1 cup of warm water, 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1/4 oz. of active dry yeast (1 packet, or 2.25 teaspoons). Allow 10 minutes for the yeast to activate. Do it this way even though it is contrary to your machine's recommendations. (Just trust me, ok?????) After 10 minutes has passed, add 1/4 cup of vegetable oil (I use canola), 1.5 teaspoons of salt, and 3 cups of any combination of white and wheat flour (I use 2 cups white + 1 cup wheat- you can go as much as half and half. More white is ok, more wheat will mess with your yeast). Set your machine for a 1.5 pound dough cycle. When the cycle is finished set your bread- I use two loaf pans, but two free-form loafs are fine too. Raise for about an hour until double in size. Bake 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees until top is lightly brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped with your fingernail.
That's it! It is important to do it in the order stated here- I stubbornly added the ingredients in the order my machine manufacturer recommended the first time and it wasn't nearly as good. Best bread EVER!
Monday, January 3, 2011
I've Been featured!!!
What a great little collection on Etsy! Check it out
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d2238b383696d9172581780/crazy-little-thing-called-love
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d2238b383696d9172581780/crazy-little-thing-called-love
Sunday, January 2, 2011
New Year...New Goal
Ah, a second post in the new year. See, I am already working on my 2011 goals.
Well, if you look to the left, I am taking part in the 21 Day Challenge at Bowl Full of Lemons! Just what I need to get started with my organization!
Sad thing is I spent 3 hours cleaning my room today and 1 hour cleaning and organizing the bathroom vanity drawers yesterday and didn't take pictures. So, I will have to start tomorrow.
Wish me luck! ( I am really going to need it)
As a total aside, I did give my husband the gift of organizing for a Christmas Present. He is allowed to pick one room a week that I purge and get ship shape. I will give him at least a half hour but probably more. I just had to give myself some lead way in case the boutique gets hopping!
Well, if you look to the left, I am taking part in the 21 Day Challenge at Bowl Full of Lemons! Just what I need to get started with my organization!
Sad thing is I spent 3 hours cleaning my room today and 1 hour cleaning and organizing the bathroom vanity drawers yesterday and didn't take pictures. So, I will have to start tomorrow.
Wish me luck! ( I am really going to need it)
As a total aside, I did give my husband the gift of organizing for a Christmas Present. He is allowed to pick one room a week that I purge and get ship shape. I will give him at least a half hour but probably more. I just had to give myself some lead way in case the boutique gets hopping!
Meal Plan for the Week
In an attempt to organize more, post more, and spend less... I have decided to jump into the Meal Plan Arena. So For the first week of January, here we go.
I am trying to use the magazines I receive in the mail to get some new recipes so you'll see some Cooking Lights in here a lot.
Sunday-Left overs to clean out the fridge-chopped salad and chinese
Monday-Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca via Cooking Light Jan 11 w/ garlick spinach
Tuesday-Mini Cheese Meatloaf Minis with mashed potatoes and carrots
Wednesday-Beef Tagine via Cooking Light Jan 11
Thursday- Turkey Tacos Thursday
Friday- away for the weekend
Saturday- Christmas Dinner with the Dalton's- away for the weekend
I will be back later this week with the outcome of my "Union Station Clock" redo via
Attempting Aloha! Let me just say, so easy and I so love it!!!! It is perfect for my new DIY Kitchen redo. Oh joy, another reason to post! So stay tuned
I am trying to use the magazines I receive in the mail to get some new recipes so you'll see some Cooking Lights in here a lot.
Sunday-Left overs to clean out the fridge-chopped salad and chinese
Monday-Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca via Cooking Light Jan 11 w/ garlick spinach
Tuesday-Mini Cheese Meatloaf Minis with mashed potatoes and carrots
Wednesday-Beef Tagine via Cooking Light Jan 11
Thursday- Turkey Tacos Thursday
Friday- away for the weekend
Saturday- Christmas Dinner with the Dalton's- away for the weekend
I will be back later this week with the outcome of my "Union Station Clock" redo via
Attempting Aloha! Let me just say, so easy and I so love it!!!! It is perfect for my new DIY Kitchen redo. Oh joy, another reason to post! So stay tuned
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
a great great clock knock off at Attempting Aloha
You must check out this blog post. What a great KO. It just so happens that I am in the middle of redoing the kitchen and this would be perfect! Oh, I hope i get in on this deal. Go check it out. And if you can't be the 1st 100 she is actually offering it in her etsy shop for 3.00!!!!!
http://attemptingaloha.blogspot.com/2010/12/personalized-union-station-clock.html
http://attemptingaloha.blogspot.com/2010/12/personalized-union-station-clock.html
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Ebates Rocks!
So ebates is amazing! I joined last week and have already earned 16.00 cash back. For what? For doing things I already do. For example, I had to order from Oriental trading Compnay for my son's cowboy birthday this weekend. I went through the Ebates link and earned myself 8% back and free shipping!
I just got Family Fun Magazine for 4.95 for the year and then received 26% cash back form them! I just used the Ebates 5.00 off magazines coupon to get the 4.95 and then will automatically get the 26% back. You need to check it out. With the holidays coming, if you are an online shopper it is silly to not take advantage of this.
Come Novemeber i will have a nice little check deposited in my Paypal account just in time for my birthday! maybe I'll get myself a little treat.
Check it out here
http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=a8EUOZLZc%2F3sES%2F3FU9obA%3D%3D
I just got Family Fun Magazine for 4.95 for the year and then received 26% cash back form them! I just used the Ebates 5.00 off magazines coupon to get the 4.95 and then will automatically get the 26% back. You need to check it out. With the holidays coming, if you are an online shopper it is silly to not take advantage of this.
Come Novemeber i will have a nice little check deposited in my Paypal account just in time for my birthday! maybe I'll get myself a little treat.
Check it out here
http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=a8EUOZLZc%2F3sES%2F3FU9obA%3D%3D
Monday, October 4, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Life with 3; 5 and under
I read this on blog I am in love with (Moss Moments) and it just emphasized the state I am in. I am so sad to possibly/probably going through the "firsts" with Lexi Rose. With all of my children I need to remember this...
Help me understand that there will be NO GRAND ANNOUNCEMENT stating, “Mommy, this is the last time I will sleep in your bed or ask you to push me on the swing or need you to quiz me on my spelling words or want you to play Candy Land with me or tie my shoes or brush my hair or get me a drink.” Remind me never to overlook these moments as ordinary, because as sure as the seasons change, there will be a last time. (adapted from a post by Sandy at God Speaks)
Help me understand that there will be NO GRAND ANNOUNCEMENT stating, “Mommy, this is the last time I will sleep in your bed or ask you to push me on the swing or need you to quiz me on my spelling words or want you to play Candy Land with me or tie my shoes or brush my hair or get me a drink.” Remind me never to overlook these moments as ordinary, because as sure as the seasons change, there will be a last time. (adapted from a post by Sandy at God Speaks)
Monday, June 28, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
More summer freebies!
For this summer, my kiddos and I made a list of things we wanted to do. I'll be back later this week with that list as i am working on a project!!! But, here are some free summer to do's!
Regal Movie Theaters again
Brass Mill Stadium 12
495 Union Street
Waterbury ,CT 06706-1292
203-757-1621
06/29/2010-06/30/2010 Doogal (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
07/06/2010-07/07/2010 Wallace and Gromit (G)
Hotel For Dogs (PG)
07/13/2010-07/14/2010 Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)
Imagine That (PG)
07/20/2010-07/21/2010 Polar Express (G)
Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
07/27/2010-07/28/2010 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
Daddy Day Care (PG)
08/03/2010-08/04/2010 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G)
Surf's Up (PG)
08/10/2010-08/11/2010 March Of The Penguins (G)
Bee Movie (PG)
08/17/2010-08/18/2010 Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)
Open Season (PG)
AMC's 1.00 Tuesdays
2010 SUMMER MOVIECAMP®
Looking for a cool getaway for gobs of kids this summer? Bring them to AMC Summer MovieCamp and enjoy the magic of movies! Summer MovieCamp will be offered at 10 a.m. each Tuesday morning this summer at participating theatres, from June 15 through August 10. At only $1 admission, it’s an affordable option for summer fun for families and groups. All admission and concession proceeds will benefit two AMC charities, Variety – The Children’s Charity and the Will Rogers Institute.
No outside food will be allowed during Summer MovieCamp but you can take advantage of our KidsPack™ concession combos for $4 – more than 30% off the regular price.*
Advance tickets will be on sale starting June 8 at 214 participating AMC theatre locations and online. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and shows will begin at 10 a.m. local time nationwide. See a list of participating theatres or search by zip code to get tickets. Tickets for each week will be on sale approximately one week prior to the scheduled show date.
June 15
Shrek The Third (PG)
June 22
Imagine That (PG)
June 29
Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)
July 6
Madagascar (PG)
July 13
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG)
July 20
Hotel for Dogs (PG)
July 27
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
August 3
The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
August 10
Surprise Mystery Title
and Bank of America card holders get free entrance to museums on the first weekend of the month. In CT that would be
Stepping Stones in Norwalk
Wadsworth Anthenium in Hartford
And the Pequot Museum
Check out your area at http://museums.bankofamerica.com/
Regal Movie Theaters again
Brass Mill Stadium 12
495 Union Street
Waterbury ,CT 06706-1292
203-757-1621
06/29/2010-06/30/2010 Doogal (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
07/06/2010-07/07/2010 Wallace and Gromit (G)
Hotel For Dogs (PG)
07/13/2010-07/14/2010 Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)
Imagine That (PG)
07/20/2010-07/21/2010 Polar Express (G)
Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
07/27/2010-07/28/2010 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
Daddy Day Care (PG)
08/03/2010-08/04/2010 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G)
Surf's Up (PG)
08/10/2010-08/11/2010 March Of The Penguins (G)
Bee Movie (PG)
08/17/2010-08/18/2010 Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)
Open Season (PG)
AMC's 1.00 Tuesdays
2010 SUMMER MOVIECAMP®
Looking for a cool getaway for gobs of kids this summer? Bring them to AMC Summer MovieCamp and enjoy the magic of movies! Summer MovieCamp will be offered at 10 a.m. each Tuesday morning this summer at participating theatres, from June 15 through August 10. At only $1 admission, it’s an affordable option for summer fun for families and groups. All admission and concession proceeds will benefit two AMC charities, Variety – The Children’s Charity and the Will Rogers Institute.
No outside food will be allowed during Summer MovieCamp but you can take advantage of our KidsPack™ concession combos for $4 – more than 30% off the regular price.*
Advance tickets will be on sale starting June 8 at 214 participating AMC theatre locations and online. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and shows will begin at 10 a.m. local time nationwide. See a list of participating theatres or search by zip code to get tickets. Tickets for each week will be on sale approximately one week prior to the scheduled show date.
June 15
Shrek The Third (PG)
June 22
Imagine That (PG)
June 29
Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)
July 6
Madagascar (PG)
July 13
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG)
July 20
Hotel for Dogs (PG)
July 27
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
August 3
The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
August 10
Surprise Mystery Title
and Bank of America card holders get free entrance to museums on the first weekend of the month. In CT that would be
Stepping Stones in Norwalk
Wadsworth Anthenium in Hartford
And the Pequot Museum
Check out your area at http://museums.bankofamerica.com/
Friday, June 4, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Summertime Sewing for Lexi
As a little girl I have vivid memories of my Mother and Grandmother sewing clothes for me with matching bloomers. Some of my favorite pictures are of me in my little pigtails running around after my brothers. I am going to start making some of Lexi's clothes and found this awesome tutorial.
http://www.simplymodernmom.com/2010/04/retro-ruffle-dress-from-a-pillowcase/
Check out her site as it is very inspirational! I already have this ironed and ready to roll!
Now mind you, I am a beginner so mine may not turn out like hers, but we'll see. Look later this week for progress.
Happy Mother's Day! I am off to let some balloons go to heaven with my Mom!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Etsy and Paypal fee calculator
I love this site. i am putting it here for future reference and for all to see. Go check it out!
http://www.rolbe.com/etsy.htm
He breaks down fees and material to have actual cost/profit. I know there are other sources that do this (like my Quickbooks), but this is great for a fast reference.
http://www.rolbe.com/etsy.htm
He breaks down fees and material to have actual cost/profit. I know there are other sources that do this (like my Quickbooks), but this is great for a fast reference.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The 50 States- sing along
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUFeVKeKRQc&feature=player_embedded
So I don't know how to put this clip directly on here, but my son loves music and geography. I showed him the "Animaniacs" version and he fell in love. However, the DVD isn't something I prefer him watching. Then, low and behold, I found a "cleaner" version. He loves it too!
Enjoy
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
PYP Blog- free picaboo book
PYP Blog Chjeck this blog out it is amazing!!!
I just stumbled on this great blog and found a coupon code for a free hardcover book. Go check it out!
for my own future reference!
Code:
Get a Free 20-Page Large Hardcover Book AFFLGB - exp 12/31/10
Coupon Details:
• The cost of one 20-page Large Classic, Classic Leather, or Classic Custom photo book (up to $39.99) will be deducted from your order total. If your book contains more than 20 pages, you will be charged for the additional pages.
• Additional books, taxes/international surcharges, and shipping costs are excluded.
• Coupon expires at 11:59 PM (PT) on December 31, 2010.
• Cannot be used with any other coupon
• This coupon is for first-time customers only
• We reserve the right to change the terms and conditions of this offer without notice.
Additional pages USD $1.99 each
Max. pages: 160
*Note: Shipping appears to be $8.99 (+ $3 for each additional) for a Large Hardcover book.
Picaboo.com LINK
Get a Free 20-Page Large Hardcover Book AFFLGB - exp 12/31/10
Coupon Details:
• The cost of one 20-page Large Classic, Classic Leather, or Classic Custom photo book (up to $39.99) will be deducted from your order total. If your book contains more than 20 pages, you will be charged for the additional pages.
• Additional books, taxes/international surcharges, and shipping costs are excluded.
• Coupon expires at 11:59 PM (PT) on December 31, 2010.
• Cannot be used with any other coupon
• This coupon is for first-time customers only
• We reserve the right to change the terms and conditions of this offer without notice.
Additional pages USD $1.99 each
Max. pages: 160
*Note: Shipping appears to be $8.99 (+ $3 for each additional) for a Large Hardcover book.
Picaboo.com LINK
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