Monthly Archives: August 2012

Organic Bloom frames

What a great idea when you don’t know what to get. I just love these. From Small and Chic Home

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Dipped Gingersnaps

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1-1/2 cups canola oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking soda 3 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt Additional sugar 2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips 1/4 cup shortening Directions In a … Continue reading

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What???

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Question of the day from Jenny

Can you fake any accents?

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T.G.I.F.

It’s Friday!  That alone, makes me smile. 🙂 It’s our last weekend before school starts, and it’s a long weekend. Even better. Tonight (Friday) we have another scrimmage game. Unlike last Friday night, this one will be played to win. … Continue reading

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Shrimp with Dill and Capers

I must try this very soon. It incorporates three of my favorite flavors… shrimp, dill, and (duh) capers! YUMMY!! recipe and photograph respectfully swiped from Kalofagas.ca 1/4 c. Olive Oil, plus extra 1 lb of Raw Shrimp, cleaned 3 tbs. … Continue reading

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Your face is just fine…..

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Question of the day

How are your gardens? Are they done? Did you can anything?

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Do You Believe in Prayer?

M*A*S*H is one of my all-time favorite TV shows, and I remember one episode, where a wounded soldier came in who had no wounds, but had declared himself to be Jesus Christ. All the characters had their opinions, from Fr. … Continue reading

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Clementine Candle

I can NOT wait to try this. I’ll bet it really smells good. From Gramkin Paper Studio

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what makes you think that?

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Question of the day from Jenny

What’s your favorite fair food?

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Mattress’s

Can you even imagine a $$33,000 mattress? Check out this Good Question. You’d think it would be filled with gold dust. Do you think a mattress affects the way you sleep? I do. Before I got my new mattress, I hadn’t … Continue reading

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Old books

21 uses for old books! Really cool ideas. I’m not sure I could wreck a book but I guess if I wasn’t going to read it again I could. These are some really neat ideas that I like a LOT. … Continue reading

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@#$&% liar!

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Question of the day

Are you a rule keeper or a rule breaker?

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What Do You Think About Armstrong?

Well, the news came out yesterday… Lance Armstrong has finally quit something. After 13 years of trying to prove his innocence, he has given up the fight against the US Anti-Doping Agency and refused to go to arbitration. The USADA … Continue reading

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Cheese Potato Packet

2 medium potatoes, sliced 3 tablespoons water 2 bacon strips, diced 1 small onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed 3 tablespoons butter, cubed Directions Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes … Continue reading

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There was a mouse

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Question of the day

Would you rather be stranded be at sea on a sturdy boat with no provisions-OR-on a flimsy raft with a box of food?

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Pull Up a Leaf

Yeah, yeah, I know. We’re not even through August yet. But I’m already pretty stressed, and I need a long walk down a quiet path in the woods, with the leaves crunching under my feet. While I did get a … Continue reading

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Shrimp Ceviche

1 pound medium-small shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 Tbsp salt 3/4 cup lime juice (juice from 4-6 limes) 3/4 cup lemon juice (juice from 2-3 lemons) 1 cup finely chopped red onion 1 serrano chile, ribs and seeds removed, minced … Continue reading

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Yelling AND Pointing????

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Question of the day

Do you watch anything in the morning? News or talk show?

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Turn your family pictures into fun coloring pages

How fun is this idea? I know FOR SURE I’ll try it. Upload any pic and convert to a coloring page! Think of the fun possibilities.   From whatever Dee-Dee wants

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