tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92105663380119461432024-03-06T00:10:13.716-07:00*if i could...*ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.comBlogger403125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-62679918251036732312012-01-21T17:18:00.000-07:002012-01-21T17:18:42.151-07:00Tooth Pouch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEwNwVvNKhwfF3s6gkMQ-rCQ-mIW3JSEALSmDQtAlHr4iEg-jdspRpOu3PkOhoblhwroWMiESqkUc27Zl9IWTBMB_YMeUJgEJWgyZ7dyEXLQtoWI9nSmkVHUNvNCY8_mYgQqg9SHi_f3lH/s1600/IMG_4799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEwNwVvNKhwfF3s6gkMQ-rCQ-mIW3JSEALSmDQtAlHr4iEg-jdspRpOu3PkOhoblhwroWMiESqkUc27Zl9IWTBMB_YMeUJgEJWgyZ7dyEXLQtoWI9nSmkVHUNvNCY8_mYgQqg9SHi_f3lH/s320/IMG_4799.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">My little guy lost his first tooth! Lucky for me, the day before he lost his tooth I came across this </span><a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2012/01/tooth-fairy-pouches.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Tooth Fairy Pouch</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> from </span><a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Make it and Love it</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. Such a cute & quick project that made his day! If I were to do it again, though, I would have purchased a size bigger of button covers. It was so easy to make, I might just buy some bigger button covers and make another.</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-28094987805369395862011-11-20T23:06:00.000-07:002011-11-20T23:06:27.185-07:00Thanksgiving Tree<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRZuej0WzyLPyF0LFbuFrUHgE87j6IbnOAjM6TO_-xnVLV0UP2kF66KjzlkGUCMVe8TaKsTMIm9SbmRQfXVIUs6_hq1EB3JBK5FniIaBQ24mdyeYZZq_IErgS8AcUZWoGr5FVwszbyppe8/s1600/thanksgiving-tree-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRZuej0WzyLPyF0LFbuFrUHgE87j6IbnOAjM6TO_-xnVLV0UP2kF66KjzlkGUCMVe8TaKsTMIm9SbmRQfXVIUs6_hq1EB3JBK5FniIaBQ24mdyeYZZq_IErgS8AcUZWoGr5FVwszbyppe8/s400/thanksgiving-tree-11.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I've had this one on my to-do list for a long time... well, this year is the year (Kimi, get that Silhouette warmed up).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/11/05/thanksgiving-tree/" target="blank">Thanksgiving Tree</a> would be a fun activity to do with the kids this week in preparation for Thanksgiving. Young ones can even draw pictures of what they're thankful for. You could even do it on turkey day while you wait for the food & need to keep the kids occupied. Fabulous idea from <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/" target="blank">Skip to My Lou</a>... a great way to count your blessings. And you get a darling centerpiece out of it :)</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-68927849877693060482011-11-11T12:47:00.000-07:002012-01-13T09:29:41.467-07:00Young Women Values Subway Art **Free Download**<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXrk2imB12mJhle6O8TK4mTnFg-YHrAzw7uY3XFdiTjQughap_fApxAGxiZSiabT2gqUiqFJxLxQxtBoJnwOtCXb145jx_HThCwxQqRnsSsZItje0YF7FGm9hVmjICofPw5XMtb5AidiCp/s1600/YW+values+framed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXrk2imB12mJhle6O8TK4mTnFg-YHrAzw7uY3XFdiTjQughap_fApxAGxiZSiabT2gqUiqFJxLxQxtBoJnwOtCXb145jx_HThCwxQqRnsSsZItje0YF7FGm9hVmjICofPw5XMtb5AidiCp/s400/YW+values+framed.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Happy 11.11.11 to you!! Here's a free download to celebrate! No it has nothing to do with today, I have just been wanting to make a </span><a href="http://lds.org/service/serving-in-the-church/young-women?lang=eng" target="blank"><span style="font-size: large;">YW values</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> subway art and finally got around to it. Click </span><a href="http://www.4shared.com/folder/i5sLSmEj/YW_Values.html" target="blank"><span style="font-size: large;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> for the download :)</span> <br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">SWEET N' SOUR CHICKEN</span></u></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4-5 chicken breasts, chopped into 1-2" pieces</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 Tbs cornstarch</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 c brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2/3 cup red wine vinegar (can substitute with apple cider or just plain white vinegar, but you'll lose that reddish color)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 Tbs soy sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 can pineapple tidbits, drained</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 green pepper, chopped</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix cornstarch and brown sugar in saucepan. Stir in vinegar, soy sauce, pineapple and peppers. Bring to a boil and continue boiling 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Place chicken pieces into a 9x13 baking dish, greased with non-stick cooking spray. Pour sauce over chicken and cover with foil. Bake 20 minutes, remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Serve over rice. White rice if you like it super delicious. Brown rice if you're healthy like Kimi. Or serve it next to ham-fried rice if you're like me and got the chow mein.</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-73586628510502102572011-10-14T00:26:00.001-06:002011-10-20T17:22:03.182-06:00printable Keep Calm and Scary On **FREE DOWNLOAD**<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1J8jAh3vn4VB50MGqXhHqEpOVjRJCzuIkNXKr5wqFxcWaL0QIG8CxnXsN0VRYRWoOnKBO6ekDf9MPJgkNFE-UY1CuI3MjL9yOLy2lNjv4BZp4X14u7EiaTSjokoX_SdQrEPGD4AXl5gs_/s1600/Keep+Calm+and+Scary+On+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1J8jAh3vn4VB50MGqXhHqEpOVjRJCzuIkNXKr5wqFxcWaL0QIG8CxnXsN0VRYRWoOnKBO6ekDf9MPJgkNFE-UY1CuI3MjL9yOLy2lNjv4BZp4X14u7EiaTSjokoX_SdQrEPGD4AXl5gs_/s400/Keep+Calm+and+Scary+On+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Love the Keep Calm signage out there... I thought this Halloween version, <a href="http://craftily-ever-after.blogspot.com/2010/10/free-keep-calm-and-scary-on-printable.html" target="blank"">Keep Calm and Scary On</a>, from <a href="http://craftily-ever-after.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Craftily Ever After</a> was fabulous!!! Thanks to Jessica for the free download!</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-6064216267243844652011-09-26T10:57:00.001-06:002011-09-28T02:45:32.117-06:00Clutter-Free Entryway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5R0dk6Qo-85CjnvKBlfQuFo-jvfAR99POrC60pqZlHBBxXHcc0_lBvj0AMJ-NSIg2U9Lq-0TLNqQcxBIs1D4SzPAsnMn59Z6jiSxyMnbXHb95GokGBdVCBpRWJtVouW9aYykViDPL-wB-/s1600/OrganizedEntry1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5R0dk6Qo-85CjnvKBlfQuFo-jvfAR99POrC60pqZlHBBxXHcc0_lBvj0AMJ-NSIg2U9Lq-0TLNqQcxBIs1D4SzPAsnMn59Z6jiSxyMnbXHb95GokGBdVCBpRWJtVouW9aYykViDPL-wB-/s400/OrganizedEntry1.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I think this would be totally perfect for Missy's house (and mine). Check out the </span><a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2011/09/happy-and-organized-entry.html" target="blank"><span style="font-size: large;">entryway</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> organizing potential from </span><a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-size: large;">iheart organizing</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">- love her blog, SO inspiring!</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-65908471913767074252011-09-15T13:31:00.000-06:002012-01-13T09:29:41.470-07:00Printable 9 Be's **Free Download**<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXyMx8jNyLe1RvH2QJ4-wTuT7gPv-12yfQ4elJo3qtAiY4PbbPaxUzfiQ_cwPRFENxL6g7iunO74NGDO1FG_-qd5CTp7J5FAD0MPOxAi4lUq1B5JgCm_BSuwJvuYNr2i1tAmMq_-tQ7JT/s1600/9Bs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXyMx8jNyLe1RvH2QJ4-wTuT7gPv-12yfQ4elJo3qtAiY4PbbPaxUzfiQ_cwPRFENxL6g7iunO74NGDO1FG_-qd5CTp7J5FAD0MPOxAi4lUq1B5JgCm_BSuwJvuYNr2i1tAmMq_-tQ7JT/s400/9Bs.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">LOVE this </span><a href="http://www.keylimedigitaldesigns.com/2011/07/9bs-printable-freebie/" target="blank"><span style="font-size: large;">free printable</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> of </span><a href="http://lds.org/church/organization?lang=eng" target="blank"><span style="font-size: large;">President Hinckley</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">'s 9 "BE"s... fun fonts and a clean look <span style="font-size: small;"><em>(just my style)</em></span>. Thanks to </span><a href="http://www.keylimedigitaldesigns.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Key Lime digital designs</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> for the free download!!</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-74355620837441283932011-09-07T09:06:00.002-06:002011-09-07T09:13:21.190-06:00Stenciled Cupcake Stand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-Tka_cQ12k1w4jE54zg7AG-djDv6ks8DWB51z54t043by3kd2V3trUrTSBMxjRgovZYDlTsgddK7WtjtQdyWPRWdkFSeJ3E3fqAn2kNVCfxWzkVVRCDM6WjOMH67uWSsnTzhfc23tBUY/s1600/Stenciled+Cupcake+Stand+-+House+of+Smiths.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-Tka_cQ12k1w4jE54zg7AG-djDv6ks8DWB51z54t043by3kd2V3trUrTSBMxjRgovZYDlTsgddK7WtjtQdyWPRWdkFSeJ3E3fqAn2kNVCfxWzkVVRCDM6WjOMH67uWSsnTzhfc23tBUY/s400/Stenciled+Cupcake+Stand+-+House+of+Smiths.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">This one is so stinkin' cute, it speaks for itself. Love, love, love this <a href="http://www.thehouseofsmiths.com/2011/08/diy-stenciled-cake-stand.html" target="blank">stenciled cupcake stand</a> <em>(if you love the aqua paint, you should check out Shelley's </em><a href="http://www.thehouseofsmiths.com/2011/08/pretty-painted-pantry-door.html" target="blank"><em>aqua door</em></a><em>)</em>. Seriously.So.Adorable (<span style="font-size: small;">but would you expect any less from </span><a href="http://www.thehouseofsmiths.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-size: small;">The House of Smiths</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">?)</span>. Can't wait to try this one.</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-34048034635156513512011-08-26T10:12:00.006-06:002011-08-31T23:39:40.110-06:00Bathroom Wall Art *FREE DOWNLOAD!!*<span style="font-size: large;">So it took a while, but as promised, here is a <strong>free download</strong> for an original Bathroom Wall Art... click <a href="http://www.4shared.com/folder/sXYKaZHU/Bathroom_Wall_Art.html" target="blank">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<center></center>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-17375194360750749842011-08-22T22:55:00.001-06:002011-08-22T23:00:59.038-06:00School Paper Organizing (with a free download!!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixqYKF_yKm3i2BywNA7huoiVj3eOMPHi6_vyTvIybzTRcQ5zGb4D-6pNM3CpnYQoTs3dhMpTWeCTxiD7l9td4u4p4ioIXIvfFZoiCz5Y8t4SZvnHNSmDuZrM2IrEuIYOKtgHRzR-SN8F9/s1600/SchoolPaperworkOrganizing4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgixqYKF_yKm3i2BywNA7huoiVj3eOMPHi6_vyTvIybzTRcQ5zGb4D-6pNM3CpnYQoTs3dhMpTWeCTxiD7l9td4u4p4ioIXIvfFZoiCz5Y8t4SZvnHNSmDuZrM2IrEuIYOKtgHRzR-SN8F9/s320/SchoolPaperworkOrganizing4.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Anyone that knows me, knows that I completely lack the organizing gene. And paperwork is my kryptonite. I just don't know what to do with the endless incoming paper, so it just piles up. The thought of adding school papers back into the mess makes me reach for the Mylanta (or the Xanax). Seriously.</span></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love this </span><a href="http://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2010/05/mail-organizer.html" target="blank"><span style="font-size: large;">mail organizer</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">(also <em>perfect</em> for holding the homework assignments in progress)</span>, but I was thrilled to see this </span><a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2010/11/school-paperwork-storage.html" target="blank"><span style="font-size: large;">school paper organizer</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> from </span><a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-size: large;">iHeart Organizing</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> for all those reports and cute art projects I just can't toss <span style="font-size: small;">(and report cards)</span>. Just a simple file box, but Jen provides the free download for the labels and the coversheets <em>(hooray!)</em>. One file box for each kid - one folder for each grade. Neatly labeled, neatly contained. Love it. Thank you, thank you, Jen! So glad you came to my rescue!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdFqShDB3Jp2mjNmIo07wPYBObfd0THHzBCJzFvFm6jS3mG8c55pM_lw89dbA9ZKnMR5tmt40ICX4Ldq5-iW81GanySxavhj3VlI3KsXrYVLoaFYXUE_0dvPI-cYcu-qr3sD4NUUL5tM0/s1600/SchoolPaperworkOrganizing1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdFqShDB3Jp2mjNmIo07wPYBObfd0THHzBCJzFvFm6jS3mG8c55pM_lw89dbA9ZKnMR5tmt40ICX4Ldq5-iW81GanySxavhj3VlI3KsXrYVLoaFYXUE_0dvPI-cYcu-qr3sD4NUUL5tM0/s320/SchoolPaperworkOrganizing1.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-21474996781002020972011-08-18T23:54:00.000-06:002011-08-18T23:54:18.155-06:00Crocheted Flower Coasters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkxHTqya4SewyruH_yRg-rV91Rh0zXaz4_tSgdJwsYc4XbjGmGr8VhGRk5Y8ILB_kCpa8kcGMtExPBN90qv4BB5RMUEFBWcPlt1qDjTkjk37_NzC7qAajuRXKY8LdgZa3Ji7vymPlUCEM/s1600/coasters-099a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOkxHTqya4SewyruH_yRg-rV91Rh0zXaz4_tSgdJwsYc4XbjGmGr8VhGRk5Y8ILB_kCpa8kcGMtExPBN90qv4BB5RMUEFBWcPlt1qDjTkjk37_NzC7qAajuRXKY8LdgZa3Ji7vymPlUCEM/s640/coasters-099a.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I knit a little, but I absolutely <em>love </em>to crochet. So imagine how excited I was to see a tutorial for these adorable <a href="http://versusmag.blogspot.com/2011/08/jardain-crochet-coaster-tutorial-with.html" target="blank">crocheted flower coasters</a>! <span style="font-size: small;">and how cute is that teapot??</span> Thanks to Rebecca of <a href="http://www.inanook.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Nook</a> for posting this over at <a href="http://versusmag.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Versus</a>. LOVE THEM!!! (</span><span style="font-size: small;">Check out the cute way she gifted them... and don't miss her super cute granny square blanket).</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-80553587750370885252011-08-11T16:50:00.001-06:002011-08-18T23:46:43.398-06:00Zipper Pouches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5id-jF4s4jGKntOlqh3aXL8b66xX4kQjmYtxLVEi88jvkQdo06vHkRsrONSyqvLGIWIXs0idWURVMR6cLxlD1psuk5IFEIkRIanqdRQYq2H55CQ0-S5fqK1y6XHZ8TpJhI7AMyOcX4aKD/s1600/zipper+purse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5id-jF4s4jGKntOlqh3aXL8b66xX4kQjmYtxLVEi88jvkQdo06vHkRsrONSyqvLGIWIXs0idWURVMR6cLxlD1psuk5IFEIkRIanqdRQYq2H55CQ0-S5fqK1y6XHZ8TpJhI7AMyOcX4aKD/s400/zipper+purse.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I think these <a href="http://utahscraftychick.blogspot.com/2011/08/zipper-crafting.html" target="blank">zipper pouches</a> are just the cutest thing! I love zipper flowers (like <a href="http://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2010/05/zipper-flip-flops.html" target="blank">these</a>), but I've never seen a zipper pouch. The greatest part? It's just a zipper and some ribbon... yup, that's it. Thanks to <a href="http://utahscraftychick.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Utah's Crafty Chick</a> for the tutorial!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 c Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1-2 c shredded cheddar cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 can refrigerated <u>flakey</u> biscuits (8 biscuits - I buy the store-brand version of Pillsbury Grands)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Combine all ingredients except biscuits in saucepan over medium heat until cheese melts. Pour into 9x13 baking dish. Open the biscuits and try not to have a heart attack when it explodes (I seriously jump every stinkin' time). Peel each biscuit in half (so they're half as thick). Place the biscuits side by side on the mixture in the baking dish, 3x5. Yes, that's only 15... if it's just for your family and doesn't have to look pretty, just squeeze that extra one in somewhere - otherwise, just toss it out (or put it in a pie tin and bake for 8 mins).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. YUM!!!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>This is a recipe Kimi got from a host-family while touring with a choir, so I don't exactly know whom to credit this one to. Thank you to the anonymous creator!! This quickly became a family favorite - quick & delicious!!ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-80221248166975955132011-07-19T15:50:00.000-06:002011-07-19T15:50:26.130-06:00Garlic Scapes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38uV3WtWfH9k8huSMgUPZNA3zuR1E3G-JN-MALAEMmqfDtZK-CiaFfGM7BUf7LmF4jHnAVDKX84V0Bl4tBrlCsT9zrWO-jrT3D9g4Ok455v6zMKq9oJfj7o60wxWjSEBFbsA8WUIghnLj/s1600/garlic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj38uV3WtWfH9k8huSMgUPZNA3zuR1E3G-JN-MALAEMmqfDtZK-CiaFfGM7BUf7LmF4jHnAVDKX84V0Bl4tBrlCsT9zrWO-jrT3D9g4Ok455v6zMKq9oJfj7o60wxWjSEBFbsA8WUIghnLj/s320/garlic.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">What are garlic scapes, you say? I wondered the same thing when I read this post at <a href="http://www.theartofdoingstuff.com/flower-of-the-weekscapes/" target="blank">The Art of Doing Stuff</a>. I wish I could say that I looked it up in a gardening book or encyclopedia, but I don't have either of those. And since I'm not currently growing any garlic, I just googled it. Apparently garlic scapes are the curly stalks that grow up from the first leaves <span style="font-size: small;">(you can learn more about them <a href="http://gardening.about.com/od/herbsatoz/a/What-Are-Garlic-Scapes.htm" target="blank">here</a>)</span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm sure all you avid gardeners know to trim the scapes off so the bulb can grow. But did you know that they are edible? It turns out that garlic scapes also make beautiful arrangements... check out these beauties.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7tpdvglzDEXIcyYkT4oC9rQE2qseVINSow4Zj3rhUeybQ7vihga-kEhcN9n9h_Z-pI7VNBqU35nH6iTeYB8BMcrY4gMJLY1w_QCxiFS6cXHMTOaO-OkMXDmI4aABNWh3BY-Ha85B-tJB/s1600/garlic+scapes2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7tpdvglzDEXIcyYkT4oC9rQE2qseVINSow4Zj3rhUeybQ7vihga-kEhcN9n9h_Z-pI7VNBqU35nH6iTeYB8BMcrY4gMJLY1w_QCxiFS6cXHMTOaO-OkMXDmI4aABNWh3BY-Ha85B-tJB/s400/garlic+scapes2.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWa8kUYtHBXvD0boSozfQWLr5clDnHh6UgYB9Tea0u-krQy_qxYYuPfPe4aI9Bcd3xOxHYIfvlsxzGdv20ELAUJ3tkqfH26mUEj23b66_gXp7UY-zkkhKF5evvBWPekDG1N2TFDlJD6SWD/s1600/garlic+scapes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWa8kUYtHBXvD0boSozfQWLr5clDnHh6UgYB9Tea0u-krQy_qxYYuPfPe4aI9Bcd3xOxHYIfvlsxzGdv20ELAUJ3tkqfH26mUEj23b66_gXp7UY-zkkhKF5evvBWPekDG1N2TFDlJD6SWD/s400/garlic+scapes.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to Karen at <a href="http://www.theartofdoingstuff.com/" target="blank">The Art of Doing Stuff</a> for the inspiration. If you haven't been to her blog yet, take a minute to check it out... tons of great ideas <em>(plus she'll have you in stitches in no time!)</em>.</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-8060850162642309612011-07-05T11:34:00.000-06:002011-07-05T11:34:08.730-06:00Summer Reading Log<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTB5W1xP_3Hy_ACzhRJoYx6v-W_cf_we2A_W6OZ9P4VIpmYJ0m13cnpxV6KUmT-Cbuz_xZbCL2W_KVia1SLK-R0a4zZE6uLXn2IdYxsj3M-MTyhACEq6n3HxpvBK7xKJ61ro5JIq-g0P7M/s1600/reading+log.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTB5W1xP_3Hy_ACzhRJoYx6v-W_cf_we2A_W6OZ9P4VIpmYJ0m13cnpxV6KUmT-Cbuz_xZbCL2W_KVia1SLK-R0a4zZE6uLXn2IdYxsj3M-MTyhACEq6n3HxpvBK7xKJ61ro5JIq-g0P7M/s400/reading+log.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I cannot wait to make this <a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2011/07/summer-reading-log.html" target="blank">Summer Reading Log</a> this week with my kids. I think it will definitely get them inspired to keep reading. Thanks to <a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/" target="blank">eighteen25</a> for the fun idea and download!!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmja6chw-J3UyncuemmPMF0O-mp6UbB3OFzGD3WcKDDXgHcDoLg73WUS_QxMf18G8m4MbrR30XI7uZwuIKl1WqVAxBU1NvHjuEjYa2WB_89vmy1RAEQ8R6oTz3KtP1rxNn5LXKbhKGUwW9/s1600/reading+log2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmja6chw-J3UyncuemmPMF0O-mp6UbB3OFzGD3WcKDDXgHcDoLg73WUS_QxMf18G8m4MbrR30XI7uZwuIKl1WqVAxBU1NvHjuEjYa2WB_89vmy1RAEQ8R6oTz3KtP1rxNn5LXKbhKGUwW9/s640/reading+log2.jpg" width="424" /></a></div>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-13211862214972900522011-07-01T11:50:00.000-06:002011-07-01T11:50:45.059-06:00Ruffled Streamers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PGO_O7E8lrRm-imbmKD4kEEIk_zA7ic1tHw9d_FOvye7F_LyvisziGqswji4G0r_mF3bFVgbqxmf3OYBp-L0PDHZgAcWDGZEn8-i7lswnWKKXcwkLnqyS9apccSfQhUjBqAka6Gb8ltO/s1600/streamers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PGO_O7E8lrRm-imbmKD4kEEIk_zA7ic1tHw9d_FOvye7F_LyvisziGqswji4G0r_mF3bFVgbqxmf3OYBp-L0PDHZgAcWDGZEn8-i7lswnWKKXcwkLnqyS9apccSfQhUjBqAka6Gb8ltO/s400/streamers.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Wow - who'd have thought that you could turn plain ol' paper streamers into darling ruffled ones? Apparently Dana at </span><a href="http://www.dana-made-it.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Made</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> (wish I could say it was me). Thanks for the fun inspiration! Click </span><a href="http://www.dana-made-it.com/2011/07/getting-ready-for-4th-patriotic.html" target="blank"><span style="font-size: large;">HERE </span></a><span style="font-size: large;">for the link.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FFuzjMZl4i_1oi9ZhzJkyiSL0noN_aDeIEep2sJP3Yy54JWXG23dreHCu8gyGsVDsZsQgzRqeGh7gp1oZqjLVCsLGFJtNZQK-HjZ8-K10SnQ8oLj007T1IJADfNBzxuz1llmvNtV_9AL/s1600/streamers2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FFuzjMZl4i_1oi9ZhzJkyiSL0noN_aDeIEep2sJP3Yy54JWXG23dreHCu8gyGsVDsZsQgzRqeGh7gp1oZqjLVCsLGFJtNZQK-HjZ8-K10SnQ8oLj007T1IJADfNBzxuz1llmvNtV_9AL/s400/streamers2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-30534605549924152062011-06-25T12:18:00.000-06:002011-06-25T12:18:10.843-06:004th of July Subway Art **Free Download**<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76Ymlo8kFB4z44PtuIh2jrmJA_JoD9p42smUEjgJSCZggL1etfG_ZQo2cKv9yYvOGNaLBZmcGnMRHQglRXw_ps2zI6Ts6pj0qIBtXCJNQ4ysp0vQW9iYDmGsUXCgAhmTg0-gskt_BTR6_/s1600/sm-4th-of-july-subway-art-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76Ymlo8kFB4z44PtuIh2jrmJA_JoD9p42smUEjgJSCZggL1etfG_ZQo2cKv9yYvOGNaLBZmcGnMRHQglRXw_ps2zI6Ts6pj0qIBtXCJNQ4ysp0vQW9iYDmGsUXCgAhmTg0-gskt_BTR6_/s400/sm-4th-of-july-subway-art-2.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I <em>love</em> this <a href="http://thecraftingchicks.com/2011/06/4th-of-july-word-artfree-printable.html" target="blank">Fourth of July Subway Art</a>... I think the fonts are just perfect for Independence Day. Kudos to Jamie at <a href="http://thecraftingchicks.com/" target="blank">The Crafting Chicks</a> for the free download - thanks for doing all the work for us!</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-41274671730005473452011-06-15T09:49:00.000-06:002011-06-15T09:49:56.915-06:00Black Bean and Corn Salsa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcQCd4O-pQm0xrbXYwP7UthFZpPNtpjHx9KAWcP8B3PoBW4XvvGD10JeVZCEvpzjvLj4mX7i7yKeJDWo3Kg4IaxTvj-kr_58k1_H19KYLkBjt_5ze7m6BZOEXOjrCctvjDaCticlgmr31f/s1600/IMG_4960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcQCd4O-pQm0xrbXYwP7UthFZpPNtpjHx9KAWcP8B3PoBW4XvvGD10JeVZCEvpzjvLj4mX7i7yKeJDWo3Kg4IaxTvj-kr_58k1_H19KYLkBjt_5ze7m6BZOEXOjrCctvjDaCticlgmr31f/s400/IMG_4960.JPG" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This delicious black bean and corn salsa is the perfect complement to any southwest or mexican dish. We had it with <a href="http://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2011/05/baked-chicken-taquitos-quick-meal.html" target="blank">these baked taquitos</a> - so yummy together! It's also great to serve at a party instead of traditional chips and salsa. Enjoy!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 can black beans, drained & rinsed</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup frozen corn (no need to thaw - or substitute one can corn)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/8 c chopped red onions</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 chopped roma tomatoes (about 1 cup)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/3 c italian dressing</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">juice of one lime</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 tsp ground cumin</span> <br />
<span style="font-size: large;">salt and pepper to taste</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In large bowl, combine beans and vegetables. Stir in dressing and lime juice. Add cumin and salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight.</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-27231577397197555592011-06-14T11:55:00.000-06:002011-06-14T11:55:33.055-06:00Stuffed Fabric Turtles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTDaXlAfDMoGNphKezNzCtrx2Fz3rwh99fWtzGDe5k-MdzREK6gzdwZRegTqJRf-ijQWphxOmw5Wc0qRlqFvYGM-XqnrXRmJ-EBVLrN6OXJW9IP85ZAU7s5Ry-0HcXfwoNmSAXkcvgpUhu/s1600/turtles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTDaXlAfDMoGNphKezNzCtrx2Fz3rwh99fWtzGDe5k-MdzREK6gzdwZRegTqJRf-ijQWphxOmw5Wc0qRlqFvYGM-XqnrXRmJ-EBVLrN6OXJW9IP85ZAU7s5Ry-0HcXfwoNmSAXkcvgpUhu/s640/turtles.jpg" t8="true" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Ashley at <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/" target="blank">Make It and Love It</a> has posted a tutorial with <em>free printable patterns </em>for these <strong>a.dor.able </strong><a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2011/06/stuffed-fabric-turtles-with-pattern-pieces.html" target="blank">stuffed fabric turtles</a>. I'm seriously in love. I've decided to take a sewing class to <strike>finally learn how to sew</strike> brush up on my skills - and this will <em>definitely</em> be one of the projects I'll be working on!! Love it!</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-87469911190355487932011-06-06T19:58:00.001-06:002011-06-06T20:25:43.276-06:00Butterfly Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtekR088rahDmbtjIGVlXtem207BmeOuCqG9jssN3xNK2KTTGpQZsjE0NN-SCOT9mSne_l4RiheYJ4OJu3EDf-rSUBdMMVbgvBPBtgCSm6k2LUyY_9xh174Hr8wN54pNZt37NdU-uuGhi0/s1600/June+6+Download+015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtekR088rahDmbtjIGVlXtem207BmeOuCqG9jssN3xNK2KTTGpQZsjE0NN-SCOT9mSne_l4RiheYJ4OJu3EDf-rSUBdMMVbgvBPBtgCSm6k2LUyY_9xh174Hr8wN54pNZt37NdU-uuGhi0/s400/June+6+Download+015.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I have a little niece who just recently celebrated her FIRST birthday (Happy Birthday Lu!!). When I saw this </span><a href="http://sewingin-nomansland.blogspot.com/2011/04/butterfly-dress-pattern-tunic.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Butterfly Dress</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> on </span><a href="http://sewingin-nomansland.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Sewing in No Mans Land</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">- I knew that's what I wanted to make her. The pattern is great and the tutorial easy to follow- I had a little bit of trouble with the front opening, but I'm sure next time I'll do better... I would suggest practicing on a scrap before doing it in the actual dress. This was also the first time I'd ever used bias tape- fun to try something new! I also copied her tutorial for </span><a href="http://sewingin-nomansland.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-bonnet-headband-tutorial-and.html"><span style="font-size: large;">this headband</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. I loved the way it turned out (and if it looks huge in my picture, it was- apparently the size of my 2 1/2 year old's head is WAY bigger than a one year old girl. Luckily too big was easy to fix).</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-11930338359612217942011-06-06T19:37:00.000-06:002011-06-06T19:37:16.249-06:00Twirl Skirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzu6-wv_TVckfRu1SIbhJRq7-kEUjGiOheZ6ZTkA51tf_99sv697wf95-uEGfu0bNgvqVVvddV0D2lz0h4W7wzsa-asCwu4hq89yFeh04mdrG94hzki6P0eSpPd6kgQZ4MAuwVEuzep5h/s1600/twirly+skirt+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzu6-wv_TVckfRu1SIbhJRq7-kEUjGiOheZ6ZTkA51tf_99sv697wf95-uEGfu0bNgvqVVvddV0D2lz0h4W7wzsa-asCwu4hq89yFeh04mdrG94hzki6P0eSpPd6kgQZ4MAuwVEuzep5h/s400/twirly+skirt+2.png" width="266" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">One of Missy's girls had a birthday and I couldn't resist the urge to make another skirt. This </span><a href="http://houseonhillroad.typepad.com/photos/twirly_skirt/index.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Twirly Skirt</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> from </span><a href="http://houseonhillroad.typepad.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">House of Hill Road</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> has been on my to-try list for over a year; I love the way it turned out. The tutorial is very easy to follow with great pictures. She gives the dimensions that you need for your fabric pieces depending on the measurements of your skirt-wearer; very nice for when I make skirts for girls that do not live in my house!</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-48954211236045612412011-06-06T19:15:00.000-06:002011-06-06T19:15:03.883-06:0040 Sucks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/May-020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/May-020.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I loved this idea the instant that I saw it. The gallon size jar is SO cute- I can't wait to pick one up next time I'm at Wal-Mart. Thanks to </span><a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/"><span style="font-size: large;">Blue Cricket Design</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> for this </span><a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2011/06/40-sucks"><span style="font-size: large;">40 Sucks</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> birthday gift idea. My Mom turns '40' (or something like that) next month- I can't wait to make one for her!!</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-2249401843786498532011-05-26T00:30:00.000-06:002011-05-25T22:40:04.515-06:00Thumbtack Balls - Vase Filler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4y8J4QFG1HVpxQB7oNgGh3J-IIbBwd91XJikVT-3D14EYigqAYHFOIFSjTMKzpKHgTqX8gTug_hxkrabkIu8fYszbhg4m6GDBOuowMiLwDO6syufeGOnwW8PRd1WUcjkMNnFwFW3W-Zd/s1600/thumbtackfillers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4y8J4QFG1HVpxQB7oNgGh3J-IIbBwd91XJikVT-3D14EYigqAYHFOIFSjTMKzpKHgTqX8gTug_hxkrabkIu8fYszbhg4m6GDBOuowMiLwDO6syufeGOnwW8PRd1WUcjkMNnFwFW3W-Zd/s400/thumbtackfillers.jpg" t8="true" width="266" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><em>Well, now if these just aren't the cutest things I've seen in a long time...</em></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">check out these <em>adorable </em><a href="http://landeeseelandeedo.blogspot.com/2011/05/thumbtack-vase-fillers.html" target="blank">Thumbtack Balls</a>. Pretty sure I can think of a million places to put these and in a million different colors (blush & bashful, anyone?) I think a few metallic ones would look cute with the other decorative balls in my front room. DEFINITELY a craft to do SOON.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz1uwFS1FcvHsFHe-2fXE0zcRsVhptSRX5OIMNnIEqmf764em2BZDglVaVTxUr74b2-wB5GQGleZHa6HEt1PyM0RJ7QswOvOt99UMJ2nkSYGtdK3J7Fxtff_yezj-MRmO-LOq5kAEhzMqV/s1600/unpaintedthumbtacks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz1uwFS1FcvHsFHe-2fXE0zcRsVhptSRX5OIMNnIEqmf764em2BZDglVaVTxUr74b2-wB5GQGleZHa6HEt1PyM0RJ7QswOvOt99UMJ2nkSYGtdK3J7Fxtff_yezj-MRmO-LOq5kAEhzMqV/s320/unpaintedthumbtacks.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Anyone else have a stash of colored brads from old-school scrapbooking days? I bet they'd work too (and then you wouldn't have to paint them!). So glad I stumbled across <a href="http://landeeseelandeedo.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Landee See, Landee Do </a>- what a darling blog... and thanks for the inspiration!!</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-87432060345860585232011-05-25T00:30:00.000-06:002011-05-24T23:26:33.526-06:00Baked Chicken Taquitos *Quick Meal*<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_S4_py8AZ1G1bcRukgd0U-aDxOUApvEhsiWVgwmPuyDg9gO4_-di29OPHWEPwUD8k6vYk3wv6XGpdJMJIsgc2jhDJipuat7PO3c_NVCTHjLdhkxS54Sby1bZpbvyEBE7qAaNwZm-kAXq/s1600/taquitos+cr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_S4_py8AZ1G1bcRukgd0U-aDxOUApvEhsiWVgwmPuyDg9gO4_-di29OPHWEPwUD8k6vYk3wv6XGpdJMJIsgc2jhDJipuat7PO3c_NVCTHjLdhkxS54Sby1bZpbvyEBE7qAaNwZm-kAXq/s400/taquitos+cr.jpg" t8="true" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Found a new favorite dinner... these <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/04/baked-creamy-chicken-taquitos/" target="blank">Baked Chicken Taquitos</a> from <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/" target="blank">Our Best Bites</a> are amazing!! Funny, when my hubby saw me making these, he was positive they wouldn't be good (since they're not fried). I am a huge fan of the green salsa (never bought it before), but if you don't have any, you could use a can of diced green chilis. If you cheat and use canned chicken like I did, these are a super quick meal. Try them - you'll love them!</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9210566338011946143.post-35091234638588816612011-05-06T10:08:00.001-06:002011-05-06T10:11:16.693-06:00Shorts (with pockets!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqGX1Vuc4ntLzCGcxXKrbdt9FkkmUq68EZywIwcWSRDcq_zvV61Paofv8tryTjdNarLBzVntENNQ2ruMsjtg1WRA7mqSGLblnuZrIpyQDfnDmsbj1ZNU6-by7rlN57fTSOC_ox8Rpzn0AO/s1600/shorts-047-686x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqGX1Vuc4ntLzCGcxXKrbdt9FkkmUq68EZywIwcWSRDcq_zvV61Paofv8tryTjdNarLBzVntENNQ2ruMsjtg1WRA7mqSGLblnuZrIpyQDfnDmsbj1ZNU6-by7rlN57fTSOC_ox8Rpzn0AO/s640/shorts-047-686x1024.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Leave it to Linda at </span><a href="http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/" target="blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Craftaholics Anonymous</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> to come up with a great pattern and tutorial for these adorable </span><a href="http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/2011/05/shorts-with-pockets-tutorial.html" target="blank"><span style="font-size: large;">shorts with pockets</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. Don't you love her fabrics?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kimi is expecting her <em>4th boy</em> in a few months, so Kimi - you'd better get sewing (plus, I'm sure C would love some more comfy shorts)!!</span>ificouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826939966400848551noreply@blogger.com3