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03:30 Mar 29 2013
Times Read: 725

Taking Ty to see the Easter Bunny at the mall tomorrow and then taking the boys out to lunch.



We will have all the kids here this weekend decorating eggs and making cupcakes on Saturday.



Gasps....Yes I do things with my kids all the time. They are both spoiled rotten and very happy. They are both very much loved and cherish by both of us. But ya know there is always some asshole who thinks that they are not taken care of .



I got news for you, your opinion doesn't mean a thing to me. Why? Because you are nothing to me and there for I don't care at all what you think. Because I know, and the people that are in my life know that the accusations and assumptions are just bullshit.



So let me just clear this up for you. I am not all alone and unhappy and miserable. I am very happy and my family means the world to me. Things are great, I wouldn't change a thing about my life. I have no regrets and the future is bright. Ya know why don't you step outside go for a walk warm weather is almost here go for a swim. Oh ya that's right.... never mind.



True colors, it is always interesting to watch as they unfold for the world to see.

20:58 Mar 27 2013
Times Read: 730

Had a nice day out getting the boys some new cloths. Looked at some flowers to plant once the warm weather comes back next week. We have had tulips and daffies up for about a month now.



I think I am going to get some Heathers and lavender to plant infront of the big picture window. Maybe add some lambs ear and dusty miller to make a nice purple and silver garden. I want to add a white and purple fancy dature to place infront of the two smaller front wndows.



Came home and odered pizza for the boys. Ty was out in his Tigger outfit today beeping at people in the store with his little attachable steering wheel for his jeep stroller.



Got easter stuff for the kids baskets and a bunch of plastic eggs to fill with candy for the egg hunt sunday. The nephews and brother in law will be over for dinner. Making a nice honey ham with all the fixings and bunny cake for dessert.

Pop overs with dinner...
22:35 Mar 25 2013
Times Read: 737

These are really easy to make and taste so good with a pat of butter and some honey.



Heat over to 450 make sure you rack is in the middle.



2 cups milk at room temp or just nuke it for 45 seconds



4 eggs at room temp



2 cups all purpose flour



1 teaspoon salt



Beat the eggs and then add the milk and flour and salt. Do not over beat just mix until well blended.



Grease a 12 cup muffin pan with spray or what ever you use. Fill the tins. place on center rack and bake for 22 minutes once in the oven DO NOT OPEN the oven.



Enjoy !

Vanilla Lavender Cookies
05:45 Mar 23 2013
Times Read: 747






Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min. Makes about 7 dozen cookies



•1/2 cup shortening

•1/2 cup butter, softened

•1-1/4 cups sugar

•2 eggs

•1 teaspoon vanilla extract

•1/2 teaspoon almond extract

•2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

•4 teaspoons dried lavender flowers

•1 teaspoon baking powder

•1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions



•In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, lavender, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.



•Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets lightly coated with cooking spray.



•Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 7 dozen.



Editor's Note: Look for dried lavender flowers in spice shops. If using lavender from the garden, make sure it hasn’t been treated with chemicals.





Nutritional Facts

1 cookie equals 46 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 31 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

23:08 Mar 22 2013
Times Read: 755

Got some new tea today to try. They are made by Yogi. One is Soothing Caramel bedtime tea and the other is Honey Lavender.

15:35 Mar 21 2013
Times Read: 769

Perfect boiled egg recipe at Simply Recipes



After you’ve boiled your eggs – and even while you are boiling them – you can start the dye-making process.



Twinkle’s Easter Eggs Au Naturale



Time: 1-2 hours, including dyeing of eggs



List of ingredients:

2 dozen boiled eggs

1 cup of red onion skins [saved from approximately 2-3 onions] (red)

1 large beet, diced (magenta)

1 cup of blueberries (purple)

3 tbs turmeric (yellow – orange)

2 cups of spinach (light green)

2 cups of chopped red cabbage (blue)

2 tea bags (brown)

Approx. 2 cups of white vinegar (each dye will use approx. ¼ cup, so enough for the number of dyes you choose to create)

Wide-mouthed cups or jars for dipping eggs in dye

Slotted spoons







The basics are pretty simple.



1 – For each color, sans the turmeric, shred or finely chop ingredients and place on the stove in a pot covered in about an inch of water and ¼ cup of white vinegar.



2 – Quickly bring to a boil, and then reduce heat and let simmer from anywhere between 20 minutes to an hour. Longer simmer times mean a darker hue.



3 – After the dye has cooled, pour into jars or cups and begin dyeing by dropping your eggs gently inside the color.



4 – Leave eggs in dye for at least 10 minutes for a lighter hue, and longer if you want a richer, darker color.







If you’d like to take your eggs to the next level, we also experimented dyeing with the eggs wrapped in onion skins and herbs.



Onion skin and herb dyed eggs



What you’ll need:



Fresh herbs

A teaspoon or so of uncooked rice

Leaves

Yellow and red onion skins

A few feet of twine

Several 6” x 6” squares of muslin or cotton fabric (one for each egg you intend to boil & dye)

Uncooked eggs



1 – Wrap uncooked eggs with yellow and red onion skins, fresh herbs and uncooked rice.



2 – Take eggs and gently wrap with muslin or cotton fabric and tie with string or twine.



3 – Boil for the allotted time according to the Perfect Boiled Egg recipe.



You’ll end up with beautifully patterned, naturally-dyed eggs to share with your family this spring.







After the hunt



My favorite thing to do after the egg hunt is to take the boiled eggs and make a big batch of my grandmother’s Egg and Olive Salad.



Mamaw Gean's Egg and Olive Salad



Ingredients (Makes 10 sandwiches):

8 peeled boiled eggs

1 8 oz jar of Spanish olives

½ cup of mayonnaise

1 tbs. yellow mustard

Salt and pepper to taste



1 – Slice eggs in half and scoop out the yolks. Mash yolks in large bowl and finely dice the whites and add to the yolks.



2 – Chop olives and place in bowl with the eggs.



3 – Add the mayo and the mustard and blend until just mixed. Add salt and pepper and stir and refrigerate.



The salad is best served on butter croissants, crackers or just by itself.







Pro-tip: Fresh eggs are harder to peel, so try and purchase your eggs at least a week before dyeing. You can also add a few teaspoons of salt to the water to increase the ease of peeling.

22:40 Mar 16 2013
Times Read: 797




VW I think this woud look beautiful on you. I know your amazing with your make up crafting.