Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Under the Weather
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Friends

Such a sweet thing for her to do! We are planning to try to get together once a year. I am looking forward to next year!
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Welcome Fall!
As you walk up the sidewalk this is what greets you.
I intend to add a bale of straw and some pumpkins once we visit the pumpkin patch.
I put this wreath together several years ago.
Please come in and take a look at some of my indoor decorations!
These welcomes you as you enter the front door.
I scattered around a few small pumpkins.
I received this ceramic pumpkin from my previous employer. It was presented to me with a container of ivy placed inside. I have used this in the past as a candy dish. This year I decided to arrange flowers that I found on clearance several years ago at Michael's. I am pleased with the results. This is the center piece for a kitchen table. I used a foam pumpkin and cut off the top. I then used my clearance flowers and cute scarecrow to make the center piece.
Sorry for the quality of this picture. I took several and this was the best. I placed my F.A.L.L. candle holder on the window seal flanked by mason jar candles (I saw this last year at The Homespun Heart.) and added some leaves. (Also part of my clearance find!) This looks wonderful and feels very cozy at night!
As you leave through the back door these three little guys will see you to the back porch!
I hope that you enjoyed your visit. Please come back for a visit soon!
Friday, September 21, 2007
Oatmeal Kiss Cookies
In a mixing bowl cream butter, shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add to mixture. Stir in nuts and oats. Roll into 1 in balls and bake at 375 on ungreased sheet for 10-12 minutes. Immediately press a kiss in the center of each cookie. Move to wire rack to cool. Yield: 6 dozen Enjoy!
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Menu Planner
I had been writing my menu in a notebook. Sometimes the notebook page made it to the frig other times it sat on the counter all week. Not too appealing on the eyes. I printed off a blank menu planner I then used my trusty contact paper to laminate it. Now each week I can use my dry erase maker to write my menu. Not only is it a little more pleasing to the eyes it is also better for the environment. Thanks for the inspiration Monica!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Megan in Action
Homekeeper in training. Give the girl a duster and she happy for a long time. You may be able to notice the spot on her nose. Last week she took a tumble and got her first ouchie! She had a nice rug burn on her nose. Poor baby!




Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Give Thanks Blocks

I had Chuck cut scrap wood into the size I wanted. I then painted them orange. I printed out the wording in Word. I then placed the letter on top of the block and traced over the letters. It left enough of an imprint that I was able to fill in the letters with a sharpie. Not perfect, but that just ads to the homespun effect. The total cost of these.... FREE! I used materials I had on hand.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Sisters Swap Goodies





Friday, September 14, 2007
Pizza Friday
1 Tbs active dry yeast
1 c warm water (105-115)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 Tbs vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups flour
Dissolve yeast in water. Add rest of ingredients and mix together. On floured surface knead until smooth. About 5 minutes. Roll out & press down on greased pizza pan. Add toppings and bake 12-15 minutes at 450.
I doubled the recipe for a deep dish pizza. Just in case you are wondering how two people could eat such a large pizza, here is a picture of the leftovers that went into the freezer.
This will be tasty for night when I have had a busy day. Enjoy!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Tea Time

Wednesday, September 12, 2007
I Like Surprises!

Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Remember & Honor
Monday, September 10, 2007
Tex Mex Sundae

They were easy to make. Fry tortilla in 1/2 of oil heated over medium heat. To about 300. Fry golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. (Use fork to press down tortilla if it starts to puff up.) Drain on paper towel. Sprinkle with cinnamon & sugar. (1/2 cup sugar & 1 tbs cinnamon)
Top with ice cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Paula topped her tortilla with homemade cinnamon ice cream and a cherry. I did not have any cherries and used regular vanilla ice cream. You can go here for Paula's complete recipe. Enjoy!
Friday, September 07, 2007
Food for Thought
Hmm...... so true!
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Home is...
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Fall Candle Holders

You can use any glass votive holder that has smooth sides. I used the square holders because that is all that was available at my dollar store. I then covered them with scrapbook paper. Using my computer I printed out the word fall and cut each letter out in a circle. I then attached the letters to a larger circle and attached to the candle holder. To make it look like the letters were thumb tacked on I used some scrapbook buttons I found on clearance for $0.50. I then tied a piece of jute around the bottom of each holder. I did not have four votive candles so I used tea lights.

Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Donuts

I remember the first time I made donuts in middle school Home Ec. We used refrigerated biscuit dough. Do you still remember your Home Ec cooking experiences?