tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59641785145637326692024-03-14T09:07:11.046-04:00The Best Laid Plansan endeavor to share my crafty and cooking adventures
and maybe a little family, too.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12678894493633365190noreply@blogger.comBlogger282125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964178514563732669.post-8369526730247050192013-03-19T14:42:00.000-04:002013-03-19T15:50:03.748-04:00Hexagon Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have you ever had a desire to create something yet you can't get motivated to do it? That's where I am creatively. My mind thinks of so many ideas but I can't seem to get past the thinking and in to the doing! In hopes that will change if given the right motivation, I have put together a collage of inspiration found through Pinterest for hexagons. Yes, I know they are done over and over and no, I haven't ever tried them. But...I love the idea of something portable and something new to try. I am planning to try English Paper Piecing method. I have searched for tutorials and there is such a quick tutorial video series done by </span><a href="http://www.texasfreckles.com/2010/04/hexagon-thoughts-week-three-hexagon.html" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Texas Freckles</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> that I found to be helpful. Melanie even has </span><a href="http://www.texasfreckles.com/p/downloads-patterns.html" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank">printable hexagon sheets</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> to download. So, what do you think? Have you tried EPP hexagons before? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://blueberry-park.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/its-bloggers-quilt-festival-this.html" target="_blank">Blueberry Park</a> has one of my favorite large hexagon projects. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How adorable is this wall hanging by <a href="http://jamiemueller.blogspot.com/2010/12/modern-swappers.html" target="_blank">Sunflower Seeds</a>?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/35691788@N02/" target="_blank">clair101</a> has a entire file of hexagon flowers. Isn't this little owl fun?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And that is just a hint of what is out there to inspire me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I still haven't decided what I will make but the ideas are churning. Now, if only I can get the scissors, needle and thread to cooperate! :)</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12678894493633365190noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964178514563732669.post-37356086585856335922013-03-11T16:22:00.000-04:002013-03-14T10:11:59.289-04:00Yummy Salad Recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A few weeks ago, while in MS visiting family, Stan's sister, Debbie, made a wonderful salad. I promptly got out my trusty iPhone and made a list of the ingredients. She didn't have a name for the salad but since it tastes so yummy, I named it appropriately Yummy Salad. I have made it several times and each time it is praised by all who eat it. It has so many wonderful flavors that meld beautifully. Now, on to the recipe so that you may enjoy your own Yummy Salad! One thing to keep in mind, add as little or as much for each ingredient. Deb's directions were to add a handful of this and a handful of that. I measured my handful and came up with 1/3 cup. It worked for us. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 bag of Romaine salad mix or Spinach</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/3 cup of each of the following ingredients:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After cutting fruit, add all ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently with the dressing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have served this salad with fish and chicken. It takes just minutes to prepare this yummilicious (not sure that's a word but I like it) salad.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.finecraftguild.com/gorgeous-easter-flower-bouquets-linky-party/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fine Craft Guild</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.impartinggrace.com/2013/03/grace-at-home-no-50_14.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Imparting Grace - Grace at Home</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.simplydreamandcreate.com/2013/03/simply-create-thursdays-2.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Simply Create Thursdays</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thegirlinspired.com/2013/03/you-inspired-2.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You! Inspired!</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/2013/03/a-crafty-soiree-133-with-giveaway-from.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A Crafty Soiree</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thecraftyblogstalker.com/2013/03/blog-stalking-thursday-84.html" target="_blank">Blog Stalking Thursday</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are at the beach for seven entire days! Yay! However, the first two days have been rainy, stormy weather. Stan and I decided to stock up on a few easy meals to have in the condo for when we might want to eat in. I know...eat in on vacay?!? But hey, it's not a bad deal. We sit and look at the waves crashing against the dunes with the palms and pines blowing in the storm. The view is great and we stay nice and dry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now, I love me some Tzatziki sauce and yes, I know it can be easily made. But like I said...I am on VACAY! ;) So, we went to the local Harris Teeter and put together this quick and easy sandwich. We both loved it for dinner and will make it again at home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I sliced the pita pockets and layered the onion, tomato, sauce and chicken. Pile as high as you want and enjoy a tasty sandwich. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2013/02/wednesdays-adorned-from-above-blog-hop_26.html">Wednesday Adorned From Above</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.mygirlishwhims.com/2013/02/your-whims-wednesday-100-and-features.html">My Girlish Whims</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/2013/02/we-did-it-wednesday_26.html">Sew Much Ado</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2013/02/wow-me-wednesday-92.html">Gingersnap Crafts</a><br />
<a href="http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/2013/02/Dr-Seuss-Party-Foods.html">Rae Gun Ramblings</a><br />
<a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2013/02/wow-us-wednesdays-107.html">Savvy Southern Style</a><br />
<a href="http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/finding-the-pretty-delicious-linky-party-7/">Finding the Pretty and Delicious</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12678894493633365190noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964178514563732669.post-44887618860556552532013-02-19T13:49:00.001-05:002013-02-19T13:49:36.830-05:00Pearl, One Sexy Dog!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There isn't much creativity with crafts, food or sewing going on around here. I came back from our trip to MS sick and have been doing the bare necessities by just keeping up with laundry and keeping the kitchen clean. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took this photo of Pearl this afternoon. She tickles me everyday. Since she is the only female in our home that is doing anything, I thought I would share her "sexy" pose with you today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are on the hunt for a wedding venue for our daughters big day. The first week of March we will be visiting several places. I am so excited for Hanna and Rob and can't wait to nail down a few details.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made this meatloaf on Sunday for lunch. I put it in my slow cooker before church and came home to a house smelling divine. It is an easy recipe to make and was moist and delicious. It heated up nicely the following day for sandwiches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 1/2 pounds of ground beef - I used extra lean</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 eggs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 cup bread crumbs - I used seasoned Italian</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix all together. I used my KitchenAid mixer with the dough hook and it mixed easily.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup ketchup</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wisk all together and spread on the top of the meatloaf.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I served mine with scalloped potatoes and a salad. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Life has been hectic over the last month. Stan's sister and her husband were here for three weeks for a visit and we had a wonderful time. One of the Saturdays we took them on a Carolina country exploration. Here are some of the photos from that day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Isn't this a beautiful covered bridge? It is Campbell's Covered Bridge and was built in 1909. It is the last extant covered bridge in SC. It is no longer used as part of a road but instead has walking trails and a picnic park in the area. It is always so peaceful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Is not hard to tell that these two are siblings, is it? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Their mom walks the exact same way. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We visited another favorite bridge, it was built in 1820 and was on the state road from Greenville, SC to Asheville, NC. It cuts through the woods and over the mountain, as the song goes. The bottom architecture is so beautiful, we always climb down to the creek.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We saw our first snow that same day. Only a dusting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We adopted a rescue beagle. Her name is Pearl and Stan calls her our Honeybeagle! She just doesn't care. ;) Almost two months later, she is finally feeling secure in our home and instead of hiding/hoarding all her toys and bones, she is now bringing them to share. She is so sweet and is a joy to us both.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am in the process of hanging a gallery wall of my precious niece, Jordan. It's not quiet done but I love how it is turning out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On January 29, my son turned 26! I am way too young to have a child that is now closer to 30 than 20! After he left work, he and his dad went to meet the Atlanta Braves caravan players and coaches that were in the area. Then they got all manly and went to the firing range. I got a called to meet them for dinner at a Japanese restaurant Cody had chosen. We went home for birthday dessert. He chose <a href="http://thebetterbaker.blogspot.com/2012/03/peanut-butter-delight.html" target="_blank">The Better Baker's Peanut Butter Delight</a> recipe instead of a traditional cake. He loved it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I attended our church women's conference in Charleston, SC at Seacoast Church. Pastor Greg is in the center with our ladies from Greenville. I was blessed to be there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took this photo of my mom and grandmother at Christmas. We said goodbye to my grandmother this week. I shared the following words on FB the morning following her death.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">I loved my tiny grandmother, all 4 feet and 9 inches. She was feisty, fun and oh, so creative, before her strokes stole most of that 5 years ago. I am blessed in so many ways to be her granddaughter. Maggie taught me to cook, sew and quilt. She instilled in me a desire to stay busy with my hands. My grandmother loved hymns and d</span></span></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; line-height: 18px;">idn't miss church unless she was extremely ill. She was well known for her cooking, gardening, sewing and quilting. She was the first to make food for a friend or a family in need and loved having her large family together. She was the proud mother to 4 daughters, 9 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Her legacy will live on for many years. I had the great privilege, along with my sister, Angie, and my mom, Linda, to be with her as she left this life and passed in to one far grander than we can imagine. I have a joy and peace in knowing her broken body and mind is now healed and she is rejoicing once again.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">God's timing always amazes me. As I was sitting with my grandmother her last morning, I received an email from Marsha at Better Baker blog. She had noticed I had not posted recently and was checking to make sure I was okay. She told me she was praying for me that day. Isn't that amazing? I am so blessed to call many people friends and am so thankful for the ones I have never met face to face but share our daily lives through our blogs. What a comfort to know that God knew my needs before I did and had placed me on Marsha's heart. We serve a great God.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We lay my grandmother to rest on Saturday in MS. She took her very first plane ride last night, as her body was being sent to the local funeral home. My first cousin and my husband will be leading the service and 4 grandsons, one grandson-in-law and three great grandsons will serve as pall bearers. What an honor for her family to do this one last act of service for my mammaw. </span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12678894493633365190noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964178514563732669.post-75277674862592468092013-01-13T17:20:00.000-05:002013-01-14T15:48:18.075-05:00Lemon Meringue Pie Fudge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 can sweetened condensed milk</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tsp pure lemon extract</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2-3 drops yellow food coloring, optional</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3/4 cup marshmallow fluff</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool while preparing the fudge.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Place the remaining three cups of chips in a medium sauce pan with the sweetened condensed milk. Heat on medium-low heat, stir until melted.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Melt the 1 cup of reserved chips on 50% power in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stir every 30 seconds.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Remove pan with chips and condensed milk from heat and stir in food coloring and lemon extract. Pour over crust.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stir the marshmallow fluff and the melted 1 cup of chips together and spread over the top of the fudge. Work quickly. The chips thicken quickly.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let set on the counter 15 minutes and then chill until set.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once I turned the fudge out of the pan on to a cutting board, I removed the foil and cut with a pizza cutter. It makes the smoothest cut for fudge. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We made this in January with the high in the low 50's but I can so imagine this recipe made and taken on a summer picnic. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12678894493633365190noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964178514563732669.post-81390963652872356742013-01-03T13:58:00.002-05:002013-01-13T17:26:53.076-05:00Eggnog Pie Recipe - So Creamy & Delicious<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 packages of 4 servings size cooked vanilla pudding</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cut, serve and enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In a large bowl combine all the ingredients except powdered sugar. I used my Kitchen Aid mixer to mix well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. I left mine a couple of hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cover and store in the refrigerator overnight. The best flavor is after 24 hours. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Rob and Hanna are engaged! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And now all the planning begins! Woohoo!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our family loves this quick and easy sandwich. We eat it for breakfast plain or with strawberry jam. We eat it at lunch or for an appetizer with honey mustard. The taste of the buttery croissant with the warm melty Swiss cheese and the flavorful ham that just zings your taste buds. The addition of strawberry jam or honey mustard compliments and melds all those delicious flavors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This morning I made them for a quick breakfast in our toaster oven. When I am making for a crowd, I use a large cookie sheet in the regular oven. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I start with Croissants from the bakery. The ones I used today are cocktail size but if I am making lunch, I buy the full-size. You can use any ham you want. I like Sara Lee Honey Ham but I have also used left-over spiral ham from home or ham from the deli. The custom slices cheese work great for the smaller croissants. One slice broken in half and then one half broken again covers the entire croissant. I use three to four slices of ham. If using honey mustard, smear on to the croissant top and close. If using strawberry jam, I add that after it is warm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I bake in a 400 degrees, pre-heated oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the croissant is golden brown. The croissant will be a little crisp on top but still soft on the inside. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://bakedbree.com/slow-cooker-sweet-and-spicy-nuts#" target="_blank">Baked Bree</a> has a wonderful recipe for Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Nuts. I decided to give them a try last week. The nuts were so delicious. I did add a few sprinkles of Cayenne for that little bit of heat. The Cayenne just made the nuts. The maple syrup, honey and cinnamon were delicious. I think the fresh ground nutmeg made an impact for such a small amount. I loved using the slow cooker. It made the nuts easy to stir, no leaning in to the oven! And I didn't have to worry about burning the nuts. If you love making nuts at Christmas, this is the recipe for you! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to thank Leslie from <a href="http://lesliesartandsew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Leslie's Art and Sew</a> for sharing her <a href="http://pam-thebestlaidplans.blogspot.com/2012/12/leslie-shares-hope-hearts.html" target="_blank">Hope Hearts</a> yesterday. I first saw Leslie's blog a few months ago and knew I wanted to make a set of Hope Hearts for a dear friend who has battled breast cancer. She is currently cancer free! But she is facing several more reconstructive surgeries. If I could give Janet <i>Hope</i> on a day that may feel hopeless, that would be a gift that could brighten an otherwise bleak day and encourage her heart to keep believing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I ordered Leslie's <a href="http://lesliesartandsew.blogspot.com/p/request-hope-hearts-starter-kit.html" target="_blank">Hope Heart kit</a>. The kit is COMPLETELY FREE! I sent an email offering to reimburse her for the kit and the postage. I was graciously turned down and encouraged to just pass on a kindness. Isn't that wonderful? I received my kit and immediately started planning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I contacted several mutual friends and we organized a time to get together. We decided 52 hearts would be our number to stitch. Janet will have a new heart each week for an entire year. We are all believers and I decided to incorporate an encouraging Bible promise on each of our hearts. This will point Janet back to the Giver Of All Hope. We also tried to incorporate a touch of pink in each of our hearts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I encourage you to head over to Leslie's site and order your own kit. Most of us know someone who could use a little Hope. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">sharing:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.abowlfulloflemons.net/2012/12/one-project-at-a-time-12412.html">http://www.abowlfulloflemons.net/2012/12/one-project-at-a-time-12412.html</a></span><br />
<a href="http://sewchatty.blogspot.com/2012/12/made-with-love-monday.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://sewchatty.blogspot.com/2012/12/made-with-love-monday.html</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2012/12/craftastic-monday-link-party-trim-tee.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://www.sewcando.com/2012/12/craftastic-monday-link-party-trim-tee.html</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/12/mop-it-up-monday-45-and-give-away.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/12/mop-it-up-monday-45-and-give-away.html</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/m-m-m-133/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://www.creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/m-m-m-133/</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://thesoutherninstitute.com/2012/12/creative-me-linky-party-11.html/">http://thesoutherninstitute.com/2012/12/creative-me-linky-party-11.html/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.flourmewithlove.com/2012/12/mix-it-up-monday.html">http://www.flourmewithlove.com/2012/12/mix-it-up-monday.html</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/12/03/made-by-you-monday-130/">http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/12/03/made-by-you-monday-130/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.serendipityandspice.com/2012/12/manic-monday-linky-party-123.html">http://www.serendipityandspice.com/2012/12/manic-monday-linky-party-123.html</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.anoriginalbelle.com/2012/12/make-it-yourself-monday-link-party-56.html">http://www.anoriginalbelle.com/2012/12/make-it-yourself-monday-link-party-56.html</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://diyshowoff.com/2012/12/02/diy-project-parade-54/">http://diyshowoff.com/2012/12/02/diy-project-parade-54/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/2012/12/gettin-krafty-with-it.html">http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/2012/12/gettin-krafty-with-it.html</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.504main.com/2012/12/tickled-pink-no-125.html">http://www.504main.com/2012/12/tickled-pink-no-125.html</a></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12678894493633365190noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964178514563732669.post-40236592137055900952012-12-03T06:00:00.000-05:002012-12-03T06:00:00.994-05:00Leslie Shares Hope HeartsHi! I'm Leslie from <a href="http://www.lesliesartandsew.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Leslie's Art and Sew</b></span></a>. Pam invited me here today to tell you a little about who I am and what I do, and especially to tell you about the project I started this year called <a href="http://lesliesartandsew.blogspot.com/2012/08/hope-heart-kits.html"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Hope Hearts</b></span></a>.<br />
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I'm a wife, mother, and craft blogger; I spend time every day making things (usually sewing them) and interacting with other crafters online at <a href="http://www.craftster.org/"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Craftster</span></b></a>. I've always liked hearts--I like the shape, and what they symbolize--and they show up frequently in my work. In fact, this year I accepted a challenge from my friend <a href="http://www.thesloppysewer.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Susan</span></b></a> to sew a heart for every day of the year! It started out slowly, but things have really snowballed in the last couple of months, and I went far beyond the 365 hearts I needed to complete the challenge! You can read all about it on my other blog, <a href="http://www.365sewnhearts.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="color: #990000;">365 Sewn Hearts</span></b></a>. The Hope Hearts project is one of the reasons I exceeded my goal, and it is what brought me to Pam's attention. I want to share that story with you now.<br />
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About a year ago, when someone at <a href="http://www.craftster.org/"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Craftster</span></b></a> suggested a heart craft swap, I jumped right in! We all made different sorts of hearts and exchanged them, with the idea of displaying them in our homes in a jar. Towards the end of the swap, I learned that one of the participants, Amanda, had some devastating news: her husband was just diagnosed with advanced cancer. She comment on a heart in the swap gallery--a heart with the word "hope" on it--she said she liked it because the word "hope" had suddenly taken on special meaning for her.<br />
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I decided right away to organize a few of my crafty friends to make similar hearts for her, because I know two things: one, that hand-made gifts are a very meaningful way to show that you care; and two, that the journey through cancer treatment is long and hard, and people going through it need the emotional support that small acts of kindness can give. (I went on that journey when my husband had cancer. I know all about it.)<br />
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Amanda was deeply touched when she received our hearts, and she wrote a lovely post about it on Craftster that you can read by clicking <a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=397433.0"><b><span style="color: #990000;">here</span></b></a>. Below are the hearts we sent her:<br />
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After that positive experience, I was asked twice, during the next few months, to contribute hearts for people who needed to feel loving support as they went through a difficult illness. After the second one, I realized that there are a lot of people who are sick and need emotional support, and I wanted to help other crafters provide that support, so I began making a <a href="http://lesliesartandsew.blogspot.com/2012/08/hope-heart-kits.html"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Hope Heart kit</span></b></a> available to anyone who asks. The kit is free. It contains information on how to make the hearts, templates, and three finished hearts. (Just visit my blog if you wish to request a kit.)<br />
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I've sent out nearly one hundred kits so far, and Pam is one of the people who requested one. She will soon be telling you about her experience of making hearts with her friends.<br />
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Creating the Hope Hearts kits is the most meaningful thing I've done as a crafter and blogger. I'm so glad I accepted the 365 heart challenge that led me to it! Many thanks to you, Pam, for letting me share my story with your readers, and I can't wait to hear more about the hearts you and your friends made.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After lunch, we headed to the Indie Craft Fair. There were lots of fun booths but it was too crowded for any photo opportunities except for this one. It is a Christmas tree made out of rolled paper plates. It wasn't for sale but was used as a decoration. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am thankful that my daughter and her BF found their missing cat, Morrie. They think she escaped while they were working and the maintenance crew at the apartment complex made a repair in the apartment. They realized she wasn't in the apartment last night around 8:00. My daughter made flyers and put up this afternoon. They received a call that she was spotted and when they arrived it was her! Yay! I was saying lots of prayers for this cat. My daughter has had her since she was only 4 weeks old. She cared for her and carried Morrie in a scarf against her chest when she was so tiny. It would have broken Hanna and Rob's hearts to lose that cat. So, YAY! I am so thankful!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12678894493633365190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964178514563732669.post-45633685034542787382012-11-19T13:33:00.004-05:002012-11-19T13:35:31.644-05:00Veggie Salad & A Lot Of A Month Of Thankfulness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you have that go-to dish you like to take when your girlfriends get together? Mine is this scrumptious and easy Veggie Salad. It goes together beforehand so no rushing around at the last minute. It is a cold dish, which is easier than keeping something warm and it taste oh, so good!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix all vegetables in a large bowl. Pour dressing over veggies and mix well. Let sit in refrigerator at least 24 hours prior to serving. Will last in refrigerator for 2 weeks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am a week behind on my thankful posts. Not that I am not thankful but that I was sick most of the week last week and took a few days off to recuperate and then immediately went out of town. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Day 14 - I am thankful for Stan's family. When we married 30 years ago, I inherited a new family. I am thankful for each and everyone of them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Day 15 - I am thankful for NyQuil. :) Yes, that trusty friend helped me rest when I was so congested and miserable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Day 16 - I am thankful for old friends. Sometimes seasons of life may move you away from one another but the foundation of friendship remains.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Day 17 - I am thankful for my daughter's boyfriend, Rob. He not only loves our daughter but is always so welcoming to Stan and me. We have shared many good times over the last 2 1/2 years and I look forward to many more. I love him like a son and am so thankful for his kind and considerate heart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Taken in May 2011 at Hanna's college graduation at College of Charleston.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12678894493633365190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964178514563732669.post-8691837029229506282012-11-14T08:00:00.000-05:002012-11-16T07:33:55.739-05:00Fabric Flower Pin = Gift Wrap Bow<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last week I met a friend for lunch. We were celebrating her birthday. I had her gift for a while but had not wrapped it. It was a lovely garden stone. It can be laid flat in a flower garden or it has the option of hanging on a porch. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was too heavy for a gift bag. I wrapped it in tissue and used a large shirt box. I covered it in a lime wrapping paper but I didn't have a bow that was big enough. I decided I wanted to make a bow that could be used as a pin on a scarf, hat, sweater or even a tote or handbag.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I used pinking shears to cut a long strip. I used it like ribbon and wrapped and taped it around the top quarter of the box. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The inside of an embroidery hoop makes a great template for a yo-yo. I traced around it on the backside of the fabric. Cut it out and took a large running stitch around the edge. I love making yo-yo's.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found scrap complementing fabric and made two rolled flowers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once I put the three together, I knew the yo-yo needed a little something extra. I went to my button jar and tried several different options. I settled on this beauty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I finished the back by cutting a piece of felt to fit around all three flowers. Hot glue is an amazing invention. I then added a pin clasp. To attach the pin to the package, I opened the pin and stuck it in to the fabric strip. I love how my handmade bow turned out! Do you have a wrapping trick that you use?</span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #4e2800; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 23.866666793823242px;">I married my high school sweetheart at the ripe old age of 17! </span></span><span style="color: #4e2800; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 23.866666793823242px;">I have been married to said sweetheart for 30 years!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How long have you been into your hobby/crafts? <span style="color: orange;">I learned to embroider, cross-stitch, etc. around the age of 12. My grandmother taught me. I learned to sew on a sewing machine at age 15 in a home economics class at school. My grandmother continued that education.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you have a special room or designated place to do your hobby? If so, what do you call this space? <span style="color: orange;">I call it the guest room. :) Well, that is for any sewing on my machine. Embroidery is done in my large comfy chair in the den while I watch a DVRed program. I did have a craft/office combo room but my husband has commandeered that room as a full office since he works from home now.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What time of day do you craft? <span style="color: orange;">I usually craft in the afternoon. I cannot do anything creative if my house is a mess. I do all my morning chores and then can feel free to make a crafty mess. ;) I can't see well enough to craft at night.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What is your favorite tool for crafty/hobby? <span style="color: orange;">This is hard because I have so many. I do love my embroidery scissors that have a curved blade. I can nip threads so close without a tag left.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What was your last purchased tool? <span style="color: orange;">New needle packet.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What would you purchase if money were no object?<span style="color: orange;"> If you're meaning something for crafts, I would have a studio built just for my use. Wouldn't that be divine? </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you could live anywhere, where would you live? <span style="color: orange;">I would live where it is warm year-around. Maybe with mountains and ocean together, so I am thinking Hawaii! Aloha!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What is your favorite season? <span style="color: orange;">Summer! I love flip-flops and shorts weather.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What is your favorite TV show? <span style="color: orange;">Justified!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you like sports? What's your favorite sport? <span style="color: orange;">We are huge baseball fans and I love watching Braves baseball. I also am a huge Dukes basketball fan. </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What is your current or latest project?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you craft for yourself or for gift-giving?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who is your favorite author?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you have a favorite blog that you have to read? If so, share the name and link. :)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Where is your favorite place to vacation?</span></li>
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<li><a href="http://livingforhisglory2.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://livingforhisglory2.blogspot.com/</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://lifewithremii.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://lifewithremii.blogspot.com/</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://stillwoodsfarmhouse.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://stillwoodsfarmhouse.blogspot.com/</span></a></li>
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<li><a href="http://ohforpaperssake.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://ohforpaperssake.blogspot.com/</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://blessedbeme-rita.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://blessedbeme-rita.blogspot.com/</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://southernchiclove.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://southernchiclove.blogspot.com/</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://graycardigan.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://graycardigan.blogspot.com/</span></a></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12678894493633365190noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964178514563732669.post-40914667227983168502012-11-12T10:51:00.002-05:002012-11-12T10:51:39.921-05:00A Month Of Thankfulness - Days 9, 10, 11 & 12<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have had an unusually busy last two weeks. I decided to take a weekend off from the blogging/online world and just spend time with my family and friends. Friday we had a Thanksgiving dinner at church. We have only been going there since April but already feel a connection with so many. We were blessed to be there and so,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Day 9 - I am thankful for <a href="http://www.seacoast.org/greenville/" target="_blank">Seacoast Church</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Saturday I spent the morning running errands while my guys went to the Clemson-Maryland game. Good thing they are Clemson fans and my hubby is an alumni. Bless Maryland's heart. Our son's girlfriend, Kristin, and I had a girls night and had dinner and a movie. Kristin had never seen Steel Magnolias and that was the choice for the evening. Many giggles and a few (her) or lots of tears (me) made a wonderful evening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Day 10 - I am thankful for my relationship with Kristin. Not only is she Cody's long-term girlfriend, I am honored to call her friend and a daughter of my heart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kristin and Cody. This was taken at the last Braves game of the season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stan and I went to early service yesterday morning and then spent the afternoon with my sweet niece, Jordan. She turned 6 in June and she is our little miracle. We are so blessed and thankful for each and every day of her sweet life. The saying about an adopted child being carried in the mother's heart instead of their womb is true for our entire family. Jordan climbed trees with her Uncle Stan and we colored and watched Scooby Doo. Then we took her to a friend's birthday party at Chuck e Cheese. When the 2 hour party was nearing the end, Stan looked at me and said he knew why grandparents napped, it was because they are tired!!! LOL. It has been a long time since we have run after a 6 year old all day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Day 12 - I am thankful for my sister, Angie. We fought like nobody's business as kids but have grown in to the best of friends. And she is willing to share her sweet baby with me. See day 11! :) Angie is a wonderful sister, aunt, wife, daughter and momma. I love you, sister!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, it is so sad I had to go all the way back to 2008 to find a picture of Angie and I together. And I am 30 pounds heavier with short hair! Ugh. New goal for 2013 is take lots of family photos. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12678894493633365190noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964178514563732669.post-16046404601750516392012-11-08T14:05:00.001-05:002012-11-08T14:05:24.129-05:00A Month Of Thankfulness - Day 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Day 8 - I am thankful for my momma. Not only is she a great mom but she was a great wife to my dad for 42 years. In the last months of his life, while battling cancer, she cared and nursed him daily, meeting all his needs. My mom is also a great nanny. My adult kids love and adore her and our sweet little Jordan, my 6 year old niece, does as well. Mom treats both her sons-in-law as her sons. And now my mom cares for her mother. My grandmother lived with her for several years and after a massive stroke, she lives in a nursing facility. My mom goes each day to check on her, do her laundry and love her when she isn't recognized by her mother. So, today and every day, I am thankful for my mom, Linda. Love you, Momma.</span></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12678894493633365190noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964178514563732669.post-45910758875576102352012-11-08T09:00:00.000-05:002012-11-08T09:15:37.731-05:00Here Come the Holidays - SPARK Link Party & Printcopia Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Printcopia is a photo printing company that creates personal photos on <a href="http://www.printcopia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">canvas prints</a>. The process is super user-friendly, just click the link and upload your photo. You even have to option to upload from Facebook or Instagram.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last week our daughter visited for a few days. We decided to do a bit of crafting, in anticipation of the holidays, while she was here. One of the first projects we worked on was the tried and true Cinnamon Ornaments. Oh, they made my house so divine. We made them to use on our gifts in place of bows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First we had to gather our supplies. This is such a simple recipe, not much was needed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 cup applesauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 to 1 & 1/2 cups ground cinnamon <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Walmart has a brand, 5th Season, for only .50 cents for 2.37 oz., I used almost 3 for the recipe)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mix in a large bowl 1 cup each applesauce and cinnamon. Mix. You will need to use your hands and mix well. If too soft and sticky add the extra cinnamon, if too stiff add just a bit of applesauce until you get a good consistency to roll with a rolling pin. This make take you a little bit of time but it is worth it to get it right.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Place wax paper on counter and sprinkle with cinnamon. Sprinkle cinnamon and rub it on your rolling pin. Place dough on to wax paper and roll to 1/4" thick. Using cookie cutters, cut out ornaments and place on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet. I used a wooden skewer to make a hole at the top of each ornament.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 200 degrees and bake 2 hours. Turn off and leave until oven is cool. We did these in the evening and just left them overnight. They turned out perfectly and my house smells oh, so delicious. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Beware!</span> Probably goes without saying, these are so not edible! My son came in while we were working on these, picked one up and almost had it to his mouth before Hanna realized it and stopped him. I cannot imagine the burn that much cinnamon would cause. Ugh! So not for eating, just smelling. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have stored our cinnamon ornaments wrapped in tissue paper and in a plastic storage bin. This will help the ornaments keep their wonderful scent until we are ready to use them for gift-wrapping. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>A Month Of Thankfulness - Day 7</b> - I am so thankful for the insurance representative I spoke to this morning. He went out of his way to be helpful and kind. I have severe asthma. I take three medicines. The one that helps me the very most, our insurance has stopped covering it. So, that one medicine cost me $225.00 a month! Yikes. We already pay almost a thousand a month just for our health premium. When I called to see if I could appeal the decision, etc. he was able to get me signed up for a three month mail order supply for $155.00!!! Wow, what a difference. I am so thankful for the $520.00 savings! Yay! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Day 4 - I am thankful for the gift of salvation and the opportunity to worship freely and honestly. We have been going to <a href="http://www.seacoast.org/greenville/" target="_blank">Seacoast Church</a> since April. Each week we are blessed to worship, hear God's word and leave knowing God is intimately at work in our lives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>1 Chronicles 16:34</i></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12678894493633365190noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964178514563732669.post-41042411404529295402012-11-03T20:52:00.000-04:002012-11-04T19:41:08.804-05:00A Month of Thankfulness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Each day leading up to Thanksgiving I will be sharing my thankful post. Some will be serious and some not so much. But all will be sincere. Will you share what you are thankful for today?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Day 1 - I am so thankful for my sweet husband, Stan. He is the best husband and father. 30 years and counting!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Day 2 - I am thankful for the first scent of coffee brewing when I wake each morning and then for that first sip...and three cups I consume.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Day 3 - I am so thankful for my two kids, Cody and Hanna. They have grown in to wonderful people and I am so proud of them. Every day they have blessed me beyond measure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They are also blessed with good youth genes. Cody is almost 26 and Hanna almost 24 but they both get told how much younger they look. They will love it in 20 years!</span></div>
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