My friend introduced me to this "Being Frugal Is Fabulous" web site and I love it. I especially love the Red Box code that is given out every Monday for a free movie rental. Have fun saving money!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Welcome
I am so glad you have all accepted the invite to be an author of this blog! Please feel free to post as often as you'd like- the theme is sharing your talents and anything that inspires you (hobbies, recipes, quotes, family activity ideas, tips on motherhood, etc.) will inspire us too. I am excited to learn from all of you amazing women!
PS- Let me know if there are any friends you would like to invite to this blog too. Just send me their email address and I will add them as an author. This blog is blocked for your safety. :)
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Art
Drawing is an art form that I have not practiced for years. I had recently found my old drawings while cleaning out a closet and am remembering how relaxing it was to draw. I loved art class!
Elementary work:
Jr. High:
High School:
College (this is where art just got weird and when I decided I wasn't that serious about it):
Mike's family members might recognize this one (I cut Craig out of the pic, though):
And what's an artist without a self-portrait? I know I look a little ornery, but you try sitting in front of the mirror for hours with a smile, it's just not possible:
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Peanut Butter Bars
So, I thought since I was making these this weekend and I talked to Sharolyn who doesn't have this recipe that it is something I can blog!
1/4 cup + 2 tsp. butter
1/2 cup + 2 tsp. brown sugar
2 eggs
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup + 2 tsp. peanut butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups oatmeal
Add all ingredients down to vanilla and cream with mixer. Add dry ingredients and blend well. Spread into 11x15 jelly roll pan (1g. cookie sheet with sides). Bake @ 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
While still warm, spread a thin layer of peanut butter over the top. When totally cool spread chocolate frosting on top of peanut butter.
1/4 cup + 2 tsp. butter
1/2 cup + 2 tsp. brown sugar
2 eggs
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup + 2 tsp. peanut butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups oatmeal
Add all ingredients down to vanilla and cream with mixer. Add dry ingredients and blend well. Spread into 11x15 jelly roll pan (1g. cookie sheet with sides). Bake @ 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
While still warm, spread a thin layer of peanut butter over the top. When totally cool spread chocolate frosting on top of peanut butter.
Friday, September 12, 2008
He Wouldn’t Let Go
Some years ago, on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore.His father working in the yard saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, he ran toward the water, yelling to his son as loudly as he could.Hearing his voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his father. It was too late. Just as he reached his father, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the father grabbed his little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the father, but the father was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard his screams, grabbed his gun, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator.Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches where his father's fingernails dug into his flesh in his effort to hang on to the son he loved.The newspaper reporter who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms,too. I have them because my Dad wouldn't let go!"You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. No, not from an alligator, but the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let go. In the midst of your struggle, He's been there holding on to you.The Scripture teaches that God loves you. You are a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way, but sometimes we foolishly wade into dangerous situations, not knowing what lies ahead. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril - and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack. That's when the tug-of-war begins and if you have the scars of His love on your arms, be very, very grateful. He did not and will not ever let you go.You just never know where a person is in his/her life and what they are going through. Never Judge another persons scars, because you don't know how they got them.
Some years ago, on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore.His father working in the yard saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, he ran toward the water, yelling to his son as loudly as he could.Hearing his voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his father. It was too late. Just as he reached his father, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the father grabbed his little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the father, but the father was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard his screams, grabbed his gun, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator.Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches where his father's fingernails dug into his flesh in his effort to hang on to the son he loved.The newspaper reporter who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms,too. I have them because my Dad wouldn't let go!"You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. No, not from an alligator, but the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let go. In the midst of your struggle, He's been there holding on to you.The Scripture teaches that God loves you. You are a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way, but sometimes we foolishly wade into dangerous situations, not knowing what lies ahead. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril - and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack. That's when the tug-of-war begins and if you have the scars of His love on your arms, be very, very grateful. He did not and will not ever let you go.You just never know where a person is in his/her life and what they are going through. Never Judge another persons scars, because you don't know how they got them.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Sausage Stars
Yummy party food! My friend served it at a play group we had today. So good!
25 count pkg won ton wrappers
1 1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 c. Ranch-style salad dressing
1 lb. sausage, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 c. monterey jack cheese, grated
2 1/4 oz. can sliced black olives
Press won ton wrapper in each cup of a muffin tin. Bake at 350 for 5 mins. Remove won tons and place on a baking sheet. Combine remaining ingredients well and fill baked wrappers. Bake at 350 for an additional 5 min or until bubbly.
Spaghetti Spaghetti Squash
So, my sister told me about this style of eating spaghetti squash- like it's real spaghetti. I was very doubtful at first, but had to try it. I served it to the rest of the family before I even tried it, that's how reserved I was about this idea. But as I watched them all dig in, I decided to help myself. It was just like eating spaghetti- amazingly.
So these are the instructions, simply: Bake spaghetti squash until done, remove seeds, scrape out insides and top with your favorite spaghetti sauce. It's great for cutting down on pastas.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
FHE Ideas
Hurray for the new Nursery manual! It also works great for FHE (especially for husbands who have a hard time paying attention...;)
http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,8184-1-4470-1,00.html
http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,8184-1-4470-1,00.html
Monday, September 1, 2008
The Divine Institute of Marriage
I've just been thinking a lot about this lately. My friend Hillary (you can find her name on my blog links under Hillary & Roger) wrote a terrific blog entry that perfectly paralleled my feelings. Here are a couple of links to read up on.
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