Magnetic Bulletin Board

It’s done! Here are some of the things I used: For the magnets, I used origami paper, glass pebbles with flat sides like you use in floral arrangements (I used ones at least 1″ wide), Mod Podge and varnish. You put your bead over the paper and then trace, then cut out the shape you [...]

Making a List

Things to do before Saturday’s luncheon – Clean the bathrooms (today, Thurs, Fri) – Buy paper plates, bowls, glasses, napkins – Buy iced tea, sodas and chill in fridge – Clean the ceiling fan in the living room (hubby’s help needed) – Change the burnt light bulbs in the kitchen and kids’ bathroom – Steam [...]

Spinach and Chicken Pasta

A very rough-around-the-edges recipe because I guesstimated amounts. Very quick to make. 1 package penne 2 tbs. olive oil 1 large scallion, minced 1 1/4 c. whipping cream (see apology notes) 1/2 c. shredded parmesan 1 c. (or more) cooked and chopped chicken 1 c. frozen spinach, chopped into pieces too small for little ones [...]

Coffee Mug Chocolate Cake

I came across this recipe on the Feingold Diet member forum and tried it this afternoon. It’s pretty yummy! There are a few versions of this recipe around apparently, but the one I used is below. I added the salt and used white chocolate chips. The kids give it a thumbs up. She noted the [...]

Ike Haiku*

Clouds, clouds many clouds Promising rain, giving not Shuns Central Texas [bow] *My apologies To real haiku-ist poets Mine is just silly

Thankful Thursday

Thank You, Lord for strong men and women who put themselves in harm’s way so that we can sleep in safety. Thank You for those in authority over us to keep us safe, keep us from chaos and keep us moving forward. Thanks for police officers, firemen/women, the fighters and tacticians of the military and [...]

To Remember

Dear NM, (One day you’ll ask me why I don’t use your name, won’t you?) I have to make a point of writing down something you did today, a big thing. You are learning to make wise choices and it’s great that you can be motivated in that direction. After the frenzy that you and [...]

To Remember

Dear J, You know, I have to write this down so that we can remember those wonderful things you do that remind me that you do love Jesus so much. Once again, you showed the generosity that God’s given you. God loves a cheerful giver and you are one! Miss J was so proud of [...]

September 9

Today is my daddy’s birthday. He would have turned 92. I have yet to finish writing about my mom (got to get over the painful parts) so I can move on to my dad, but just some random things about him that I remember or was affected by the most: – My dad was a [...]

Whole Wheat Waffles and Strawberry Banana Syrup

From Staten Island Live.com Whole Wheat Waffles With Strawberry and Banana Syrup (Makes 8 waffles) 2 cups whole-wheat flour 3 tablespoons natural sugar or sugar substitute 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 cup canola oil 1 1/2 cups milk Preheat waffle maker. Place flour, salt, [...]

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