I've been without a computer for 2 weeks....yes sad to say I was totally lost. What did I do before computers? I finally got it back yesterday and was so excited. Then this morning I went to check my e-mails and couldn't get on. I called my web host they couldn't figure out what was wrong. I guess it will go back on Monday :-(
My grandson started kindergarten last Thursday. I went and stayed with them for a few days so I could be there for his first day. He was so darn cute. I had tons of pictures to bore you with but lost all them when my computer crashed. Luckily I had uploaded them to Snapfish before it crashed I just didn't get a chance to make a CD.
Not only did I lose my pictures I also lost all my recipes. This paperless world is great until your computer crashes. HA! I spent hours yesterday looking for this recipe I had just tried for baked pancakes. They were Delicious!!!! I finally found it :-) I think we will have them for breakfast tomorrow.YUMMMMM!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Pecan and Salted Caramel Cheesecake
I had some bannanas that need to be used up so as I was searching for a recipe for banana nut bread. (I'm still looking for a good one. I haven't found one I really like. Anyone have one that their family loves and want to share?) As I was searching I came across this recipe on bakeorbreak for Pecan and Salted Carmel Cheesecake. Did you ever try Starbuck's Salted Carmel Hot Chocolate? YUMMMMMM!!!! I'm not a big fan of sweet drinks but I was of this drink. It was sooooo good!!! So when I saw this recipe I knew I was going to have to try it.
Pecan and Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Crust
•1 & 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
•4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
•3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Preheat the oven to 325°. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. Press into the bottom of prepared pan. Set aside.
I like to bake my crust first for 10 minutes at 350 plus I added more butter so the crust would stay together better about 1/2 cup total.
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Filling
•32 ounces cream cheese, softened
•1 cup granulated sugar
•1 large egg yolk
•3 eggs
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until light, airy, and smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing completely after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until blended.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean and the center of the cheesecake is just set. Turn off the oven, leave door slightly ajar, and let cheesecake cool completely.
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Caramel
•1 cup granulated sugar
•4 tablespoons unsalted butter
•1/2 cup heavy cream
•1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
•1 large pinch sea salt
Stir together sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Let boil until amber in color, about 3 minutes. Immediately stir in butter. Remove from heat and stir in cream. Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
Pour caramel over cooled cheesecake. Sprinkle with pecans and sea salt.
Just wait until you sink your teeth into this one. OMG to die for!
Pecan and Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Crust
•1 & 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
•4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
•3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Preheat the oven to 325°. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. Press into the bottom of prepared pan. Set aside.
I like to bake my crust first for 10 minutes at 350 plus I added more butter so the crust would stay together better about 1/2 cup total.
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Filling
•32 ounces cream cheese, softened
•1 cup granulated sugar
•1 large egg yolk
•3 eggs
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until light, airy, and smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing completely after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until blended.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean and the center of the cheesecake is just set. Turn off the oven, leave door slightly ajar, and let cheesecake cool completely.
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Caramel
•1 cup granulated sugar
•4 tablespoons unsalted butter
•1/2 cup heavy cream
•1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
•1 large pinch sea salt
Stir together sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Let boil until amber in color, about 3 minutes. Immediately stir in butter. Remove from heat and stir in cream. Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
Pour caramel over cooled cheesecake. Sprinkle with pecans and sea salt.
Just wait until you sink your teeth into this one. OMG to die for!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Big Picture Scrapbooking
Have you heard Big Picture Scrapbooking is offering a free class called
BUSY WOMEN out of time, on a budget, but STILL INSPIRED
go to Big Picture Scrapbooking to register. This class is only offered during the month of August so don't miss it.
BUSY WOMEN out of time, on a budget, but STILL INSPIRED
go to Big Picture Scrapbooking to register. This class is only offered during the month of August so don't miss it.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
More on keeping cool!
Here is idea I saw over at Inspireco and I can't wait to try this one also.
The idea:
Freeze a bunch of waterproof toys into a block of ice. Just pour the water into the container (whatever will fit in your freezer) and pile in the toys. Little plastic animals where used here but you can use whatever your child likes. Give your little one some toy tools like a plastic hammer and a squirt bottle and watch the fun begin!
P.S. Sue the bunnies are growing fast. So are the baby quail.
The idea:
Freeze a bunch of waterproof toys into a block of ice. Just pour the water into the container (whatever will fit in your freezer) and pile in the toys. Little plastic animals where used here but you can use whatever your child likes. Give your little one some toy tools like a plastic hammer and a squirt bottle and watch the fun begin!
P.S. Sue the bunnies are growing fast. So are the baby quail.
HOT HOT HOT
The weather has been way to hot me. I guess by now you all know I'm pretty spoiled by the weather we have here in Ventura County. If the weather gets over 75 (which it has been lately) it's way to hot for me. I'm off to the beach but I wanted to show you this cute idea first.
I'm always looking for fun things to do with my grandsons when he visits. He doesn't like to go to the beach so I wanted something to keep him nice and cool. I found this cute idea on Little Hands,Big Work.
This looks like it would be so much fun in the pool or tub.
To Make fill muffin tins with water and add a drop or two of food coloring and freeze. The ice will immediately started melting and the colors start swirling in the water. It also makes for a great opportunity to talk about colors, melting, warm and cold. Warning: the water in the tub will be a funky brown by the end of the bath.
I can't wait to make a bunch of these up and keep them in the freezer so I'm ready for the next time my grandson visit.
I'm always looking for fun things to do with my grandsons when he visits. He doesn't like to go to the beach so I wanted something to keep him nice and cool. I found this cute idea on Little Hands,Big Work.
This looks like it would be so much fun in the pool or tub.
To Make fill muffin tins with water and add a drop or two of food coloring and freeze. The ice will immediately started melting and the colors start swirling in the water. It also makes for a great opportunity to talk about colors, melting, warm and cold. Warning: the water in the tub will be a funky brown by the end of the bath.
I can't wait to make a bunch of these up and keep them in the freezer so I'm ready for the next time my grandson visit.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Overcast and loving it!
I woke up today to a nice cool and over cast day. I never thought you would here me saying I'm happy about an overcast day but I have to say after all the hot weather I am so happy to see a nice cool day even if it is overcast! AHHHH a nice day of cool ocean breezes what could be better?
Well maybe this.... today is my first day of photography lessons. I'm finally going to learn how to use my camera. YEAH!
BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE....My photography teacher is also going to teach me how to use photo shop....could it get any better!!!
I really wasn't to interested in digital scrapbbooking but I have to say it has really peaked my interest....when I saw the girls at the retreat doing hybrid scrapbooking. I got so excited when I found out you could have any color of paper or embellishment from one item....just think I wouldn't have to buy flowers in ever color or every piece of paper in triplicate. For a girl who never thought she could get excited about digital scrapbookng I am very excited. Watch out you could be seeing some hybrid scrapbooking from me soon.
Well maybe this.... today is my first day of photography lessons. I'm finally going to learn how to use my camera. YEAH!
BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE....My photography teacher is also going to teach me how to use photo shop....could it get any better!!!
I really wasn't to interested in digital scrapbbooking but I have to say it has really peaked my interest....when I saw the girls at the retreat doing hybrid scrapbooking. I got so excited when I found out you could have any color of paper or embellishment from one item....just think I wouldn't have to buy flowers in ever color or every piece of paper in triplicate. For a girl who never thought she could get excited about digital scrapbookng I am very excited. Watch out you could be seeing some hybrid scrapbooking from me soon.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Crazy Life
My life has been a little crazy lately. I can't believe it's been so long since I've blogged.
The weather her at the retreat has been warm the past couple of weekends. It been around 80. Way to hot for this girl. Thank goodness for that nice mountain breeze or this girl would be in pure misery!
Here are some pictures of the wildlife we've been seeing in our yard lately. This little jack rabbit was so small he could have fit in the palm of my hand. We have so many baby jacks and cotton tails this year. Sue you would be in rabbit heaven! This is the smallest one. I also have some pictures of his brothers and sisters but they were almost twice his size.
We have a couple of covey's of quail. One of adults and one of babies. The babies are only about three inches tall. They are so darn cute.
We have so many different types of birds. The word must have gotten out that Mark is feeding them. We are gone for three days and the two feeders are empty. In fact this weekend it only took two days for the feed to be gone. Today we had blue jays, wood peckers, these adorable little red headed birds not sure what they are in fact we had about 5 different birds today I had no idea what they were. I'm going to have to get a bird book so I can find out what they are. They are so much fun to watch.
The weather her at the retreat has been warm the past couple of weekends. It been around 80. Way to hot for this girl. Thank goodness for that nice mountain breeze or this girl would be in pure misery!
Here are some pictures of the wildlife we've been seeing in our yard lately. This little jack rabbit was so small he could have fit in the palm of my hand. We have so many baby jacks and cotton tails this year. Sue you would be in rabbit heaven! This is the smallest one. I also have some pictures of his brothers and sisters but they were almost twice his size.
We have a couple of covey's of quail. One of adults and one of babies. The babies are only about three inches tall. They are so darn cute.
We have so many different types of birds. The word must have gotten out that Mark is feeding them. We are gone for three days and the two feeders are empty. In fact this weekend it only took two days for the feed to be gone. Today we had blue jays, wood peckers, these adorable little red headed birds not sure what they are in fact we had about 5 different birds today I had no idea what they were. I'm going to have to get a bird book so I can find out what they are. They are so much fun to watch.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Cricut Swap
I'm hosting a Cricut Swap....come on and join in on the fun.
Cricut Swap
Each person will choose their favorite cricut cartridge to use...once one
is chosen, you cannot pick it.
I will keep the list of cartridges that have been chosen posted here on my blog
This swap is limited to 10 people. So e-mail me along with your cartridge
choice as soon as possible so you don't miss out on your favorite
cartridge.
From your cartridge you will cut and embellish 10 of the same design. Each
design should be around 5x5". Doesn't have to be exact.
You will snail mail these to me along w/ a self-addressed, stamped bubble
envelope.
I will email all the participants my snail mail address.
At the end of the swap, each person will have 10 different embellished
cricut die-cuts.
Then I will post them here and we will vote on the best one. This
will be open to anyone who reads my blog. The winner will receive a gift
certificate for $25 off a visit to Scrap-N-Away! Come on girl's
lets have some fun with this!
I can't wait to see how creative you are.
Cricut Swap
Each person will choose their favorite cricut cartridge to use...once one
is chosen, you cannot pick it.
I will keep the list of cartridges that have been chosen posted here on my blog
This swap is limited to 10 people. So e-mail me along with your cartridge
choice as soon as possible so you don't miss out on your favorite
cartridge.
From your cartridge you will cut and embellish 10 of the same design. Each
design should be around 5x5". Doesn't have to be exact.
You will snail mail these to me along w/ a self-addressed, stamped bubble
envelope.
I will email all the participants my snail mail address.
At the end of the swap, each person will have 10 different embellished
cricut die-cuts.
Then I will post them here and we will vote on the best one. This
will be open to anyone who reads my blog. The winner will receive a gift
certificate for $25 off a visit to Scrap-N-Away! Come on girl's
lets have some fun with this!
I can't wait to see how creative you are.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Happy 4th of July!
We wish all of you a very Happy 4th of July.
I told you we are having our first Girlie Grand daughter. Grandpa is so excited he's already been shopping twice to buy her an outfit. This little princess already has him wrapped around her little finger and she isn't even here yet. I'm getting a little worried LOL!
I finally did it! I joined the gym and had my first workout this morning :-)I don't understand why it's always so hard for me to get there I love it once I get there and feel so good when I leave. I have some very high goals to keep so I'll keep you posted.
The kids are coming in from Texas tomorrow. We haven't seen them since Christmas so we are looking forward to our visit with them.
Have a Happy and Safe 4th!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
It's a girl!!!
We are having a GRAND DAUGHTER...we are sooooo excited! It's finally time for pink, ruffles and all the frills that go with a little girl. I'm off to go shopping. Have a wonderfully PINK day!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Back to Normal
Things are finally getting back to normal around here :-)
I've been busy finding new recipes to make, making new make-n-takes, and placing an order for new product. It feels so good to be back at work!
Just in case you need a MINI-SCRAP-CATION don't forget we have a few money saving weekends running this summer! So grab your supplies and come up for a 3 or 4 day weekend.
I have to finish up a project I am working on for a 4th of July Swap. I hope to have it in the mail soon. Thank you to my sweet partner who is letting me mail it late. You are a doll. I hope you enjoy all your goodies! I will show it to the rest of you soon but for now it is a secret.
Thanks again to all of you who sent cards, flowers, e-mails your support meant the world to Mark and I. Have a great day!
I've been busy finding new recipes to make, making new make-n-takes, and placing an order for new product. It feels so good to be back at work!
Just in case you need a MINI-SCRAP-CATION don't forget we have a few money saving weekends running this summer! So grab your supplies and come up for a 3 or 4 day weekend.
I have to finish up a project I am working on for a 4th of July Swap. I hope to have it in the mail soon. Thank you to my sweet partner who is letting me mail it late. You are a doll. I hope you enjoy all your goodies! I will show it to the rest of you soon but for now it is a secret.
Thanks again to all of you who sent cards, flowers, e-mails your support meant the world to Mark and I. Have a great day!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Thank you
I just wanted to say thank you to all of you who have been there for Mark and I in this difficult time. We have really appreciated it. My Mom passed away on Sunday. I am at peace with it. She has suffered for a long time with Parkinson's and it's a nice to know she is now longer suffering. Her services will be on Friday June 19 so the family will all be coming soon.
Mark's Dad had back surgery on Tuesday. He is in the convalescent hospital recuperating. Everything seem to have gone well. I stopped in and saw him on my way back to the retreat.
I also wanted to say a special thank you to the group of girls who were here on Sunday when I found out my Mom passed. Thank you for all your help and all the extra special things you did for Mark and I. You have no idea how much it meant to us both.
I'm still not sure how my son is doing. He is taking this very hard. I just received another phone call from his wife today saying she is still awfully worried about him. He tells me he's fine but she doesn't think he is. Please keep him in your prayers.
It's time to get ready for this weekends retreat so I better run. I know many of you have been wondering about my Mom. Thanks again for being there!
Mark's Dad had back surgery on Tuesday. He is in the convalescent hospital recuperating. Everything seem to have gone well. I stopped in and saw him on my way back to the retreat.
I also wanted to say a special thank you to the group of girls who were here on Sunday when I found out my Mom passed. Thank you for all your help and all the extra special things you did for Mark and I. You have no idea how much it meant to us both.
I'm still not sure how my son is doing. He is taking this very hard. I just received another phone call from his wife today saying she is still awfully worried about him. He tells me he's fine but she doesn't think he is. Please keep him in your prayers.
It's time to get ready for this weekends retreat so I better run. I know many of you have been wondering about my Mom. Thanks again for being there!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Weed Abatement Time :-(
It's Weed Abatement time again. Mark is going to spend the next week clearing our lot. I didn't think it was that bad but he says it's a mess. Anyone want to help? It's great exercise LOL.
Mark's Dad fell this past week and needs to be operated on. He dislocated a disk in his back and is in the hospital. We aren't sure when they will operate yet however they want to go in and glue his disk back together. I have to tell you life never gets dull around our house.
It's been a really rough week at home. Mom my is still hanging on. Please say a prayer that God will take her soon. She isn't suffering but it is so hard seeing like this. She was always such a lively person. I can't remember her ever sitting still for more than 5 minutes.
My Mom's sister is at our house along with Hospice. Hospice has been so wonderful. We have 24 hour care for her and they do a fantastic job of keeping her comfortable.
We are at the Retreat for a much needed break. Thanks to all of you who were here last weekend. The break really helped me make it through this past week. I now have everything done I can do until my Mom passes. I'm sorry I haven't had time to write each of you yet and thank you.
I have to go and get ready for our Retreat this weekend. Thanks to those of you who have sent e-mails and prayers. Have a great weekend!
Mark's Dad fell this past week and needs to be operated on. He dislocated a disk in his back and is in the hospital. We aren't sure when they will operate yet however they want to go in and glue his disk back together. I have to tell you life never gets dull around our house.
It's been a really rough week at home. Mom my is still hanging on. Please say a prayer that God will take her soon. She isn't suffering but it is so hard seeing like this. She was always such a lively person. I can't remember her ever sitting still for more than 5 minutes.
My Mom's sister is at our house along with Hospice. Hospice has been so wonderful. We have 24 hour care for her and they do a fantastic job of keeping her comfortable.
We are at the Retreat for a much needed break. Thanks to all of you who were here last weekend. The break really helped me make it through this past week. I now have everything done I can do until my Mom passes. I'm sorry I haven't had time to write each of you yet and thank you.
I have to go and get ready for our Retreat this weekend. Thanks to those of you who have sent e-mails and prayers. Have a great weekend!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Happy Memorial Weekend
We hope you and your family have a Happy and Safe weekend. We will be spending the weekend with some or our regulars at the retreat. We are so excited to be able to be here!!!
Some of you know my husband and I take care of my Mom who has Parkinson's. Last week she got phenomena and we had to admit her in the hospital. She was there for well over a week and all she wanted was to go home. So after much arguing and tears I finally got everything set up for her to go home with the help of Hospice. She is now home and resting peacefully with her sister and youngest daughter caring for her while Mark and I sneak away to hold a retreat. We are so thankful they were able to come and stay with her.
I wanted to thank all of you that rescheduled last weekend. Our emergency turned into way more than we ever expected. We are looking forward to seeing you soon
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Life has been handing out Lemons
Sorry for the lack of blogging lately. Life has been handing out a lot of Lemons lately so I'm trying to stay positive and make lemon aide.
We found out my Son has to have surgery on his arm. My other Son hurt his arm riding his motor cycle and can't use it and My Mom has a cold and keeps falling out of bed. Now you would think that would be enough for one day, however my neighbor knocked on the door to let me know that I just got a ticket. I got a ticket for having a plastic cover on my front license plate. $180 ticket YIKES!!!!! Who knew a plastic cover was illegal? I was so MAD. Don't they have anyone better to give a ticket to!
Today I went to the police department and they at least reduced the ticket to a fix it ticket and it is only going to cost $25. YEAH!!!! Life is much better today. Thank you.
Mark got off early today so we got to have lunch together. That's something we rarely get to do. It was nice sure nice.
The guy came and put full rails on my Mom's hospital bed so she won't be falling out of bed anymore.
Life is looking up again. The weather here is beautiful and the lemon aide is great! Hope life is treating you well. Have a great day.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Bazzill Matchmaker
I just found htis great link. If you've ever wondered what color of cardstock to use to match with your pretty paper this site will answer that questions and more!
BAZZILL MATCHMAKER
Let me know what you and how long you stay there.
BAZZILL MATCHMAKER
Let me know what you and how long you stay there.
Swingset Giveaway
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Cosmo Cricket
We just received Cosmo Crickets Snorkel line. I'll try to post some pictures of it soon. It is so cute!!!! I can't wait to use this paper. I have all these ideas running around in my head. We also just received the Glue Glider Pro in pink and green these are a must little gems are a definite must have. If you haven't found a tape dispenser you are really happy with you'll have to try this one. A friend bought me one and I'm hooked!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Heads up
I wanted to let you know about a couple of sales just in case you haven't heard.
Micheal's has cricut Disney cartridges on sale for 29.99. They still have a few left after I was there!
Also Me and my BIG ideas Warehouse Sale
May 15 - 16
Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-3pm
Open to the public
Scrapbooking & Crafting supplies up to 75% off!
stickers, paper pads, embellishments & more
MAMBI Warehouse
20321 Valencia Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Just off the Lake Forest Dr. and the 241 Tollroad
If you go to this think of me I can't make it I have a retreat or I would definitely be there. I've been to their warehouse before it is awesome
and full of such eye candy.
Micheal's has cricut Disney cartridges on sale for 29.99. They still have a few left after I was there!
Also Me and my BIG ideas Warehouse Sale
May 15 - 16
Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-3pm
Open to the public
Scrapbooking & Crafting supplies up to 75% off!
stickers, paper pads, embellishments & more
MAMBI Warehouse
20321 Valencia Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Just off the Lake Forest Dr. and the 241 Tollroad
If you go to this think of me I can't make it I have a retreat or I would definitely be there. I've been to their warehouse before it is awesome
and full of such eye candy.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Happy National Scrapbook Day
What are you doing today for National Scrapbook Day? We hope you have the chance to do something creative. We'd love to see what you're doing.
I have a new project I'm starting I will post a picture of her when I'm done. It will take me awhile since I'm still not suppose to be using my hand. I'm so excited! I hope it turns out like I imagine.
We have a new group of girls here at the retreat. We have some fun things planned for today with plenty of prizes. Wish you were here with us! I need to go give the first prize away! Have a great day!
I have a new project I'm starting I will post a picture of her when I'm done. It will take me awhile since I'm still not suppose to be using my hand. I'm so excited! I hope it turns out like I imagine.
We have a new group of girls here at the retreat. We have some fun things planned for today with plenty of prizes. Wish you were here with us! I need to go give the first prize away! Have a great day!
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