Thursday, August 29, 2013

Favorite Things


There...that's better.  I got pretty tired of looking at my clean kitchen sink!  Another new favorite thing to share.....THANKS TO STARBUCKS!  Since we've retired and moved far away from the nearest Starbucks we've been brewing our own.  Though I use their coffee, and even bought several of their cups, I felt like something was missing.   It was the paper cup experience!  The next time I stopped in to  Starbucks for a coffee...low and behold....reusable, recycleable paper cups!  Thank you, thank you thank you!  They are the best!

Thursday, April 25, 2013

FAVORITE THINGS





It's been a long time since my last post.  I'm finding it's much more fun to read other blogs than work on my own.  But, today, I just have to share my new "favorite thing."  BAR KEEPERS FRIEND!  I grew up in a house loyal to Comet...first the powder, then the soft scrub.  Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to clean my porcelain sink as well as I'd like.  So, while looking through one of my favorite, amazing blogs, For The Love of A House, I read Joan's post on the 10 household things she can't live without.  They are all great products, but I was most curious about her Bar Keeper's Friend.

I've tried it...and it is AMAZING.....my sink looks brand new!  Put it on your shopping list.  You won't be disappointed!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Favorite Things



Out of this world delicious...with the added bonus of being good for you (in moderation of course)!  Brookside Dark Chocolate Acai.  You have my attention!

Friday, February 22, 2013

Yet Another Winter Storm



Another snow day here in the Midwest.  Much as I've enjoyed sitting by the fireplace, reading a book and watching it snow....I'm looking forward to spring and warm summer days relaxing on the screen porch.



In the meantime, here's a new item I'm adding to my Favorites List.  It's Noosa Greek Yogurt...their strawberry/rhubarb is out of this world good.  I'm not a yogurt fan, but the folks at Noosa have my attention!








Thursday, January 31, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 31...............................

Me

....And that's it folks...31 days of pictures!

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 30..............................

Down



Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 29.............................

Grow




Monday, January 28, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 28............................

Through

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 27...........................

Sun


Saturday, January 26, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 26..........................

Together

Friday, January 25, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 25.........................

Landscape


Thursday, January 24, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 24........................

Stripes

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Monday, January 21, 2013

Picture A Day



What I Do


...Life is good!

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 20....................

Something I Saw



Saturday, January 19, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 19...................

Delicious


What's so delicious you ask?  Ginger Creams...that's what!

My mother used to make these and I revisit this recipe every so often.  Why sure...I'd love to share the recipe!

GINGER CREAMS
    350 degree oven

1 Cup granulated sugar
3/4 Cup shortening
2 beaten eggs
2/3 Cup molasses (dark)

3 cups flour
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/3 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Add 1 tsp. baking soda to 1 cup lukewarm water


Cream sugar and shortening.  Add beaten eggs and molasses.  Combine flour and spices.  Add baking soda to lukewarm water and add alternately with dry ingredients.

Bake in greased and floured jelly pan for 20 to 25 minutes.  Let cool

FROSTING

1 lb. powdered sugar
2/3 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Enough milk to reached desired consistency

Frost...eat...Delicious!



Friday, January 18, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 18..................

Shadow

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 17.................

Ready



Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 16................

Two Things


Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 15...............

An Ordinary Moment


Monday, January 14, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 14..............

Something Yellow


Sunday, January 13, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 13.............

Circle


Saturday, January 12, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 12............

Surprise

Surprised the grandkids with Boo bags for Halloween...they were a hit!

Friday, January 11, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 11...........

Water

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 10..........

One O'clock

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 9.........

Paper

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 8........

Something That Begins with T


Monday, January 7, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 7.......

Street

Caye Caulker 2007

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 6......

Mine

A loyal follower...love all 10 you you guys...suggested I add the story behind all my silver bangle bracelets.  Thanks Mara, I'd be delighted!

Mr. A's sister had an arm full of bangle bracelets.  When he returned from his tour in Vietnam he brought her a few more for her collection.  We married in 1970 and I suggested we start a collection for me, adding a new bangle every anniversary.  Mr. A thought it was a great idea....no worries about flowers or candy for him!  If you're doing the math...that would make 42 bracelets!  The collection started with  very narrow silver bracelets.....which I NEVER take off by the way.  Over the years, the narrow bracelets would break and were replaced with one wider bangle.  We love the hunt...searching antique stores and art fairs for the perfect addition to my collection.

Cute story:  at the time our daughter was in preschool (I had about 10 bracelets), an inquisitive toddler asked about my bangles so I shared the story.  He went home and told his mother the story....changing it just a bit....to I got a bracelet for every time I was married!  

There you have it!


Saturday, January 5, 2013

Friday, January 4, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 4......


The View From Here

Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 2...Something New

Something New

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Picture A Day


Day 1
Today

Happy New Year!  We've made it to 2013...the world did NOT come to an end....the fiscal cliff still looms over us but...I'm hopeful!

I decided to accept the challenge presented by Fat Mum Slim on Facebook to post a Photo a Day for the month of January.  Let's see how far I get!

Gracie just can't get enough of Michael.  I think he may be her favorite....unless Kim happens to come home with him...then it's a toss up!