Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Edible Play Dough Cookies




So much fun this was! Chicken Little and I had just enough time before our festivities began to make these colorful treats. Thanks to Make It & Love It's link to this fun recipe.

Note: I used neon food coloring and the colors came out very bright.


http://sitsgirlsrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/09/somewhere-over-rainbow-by-little-momma.html

Play Dough Cookies
3/4 C butter
3 ounces cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 t vanilla extract
2 and 3/4 C flour
1 t baking powder
1/4 t
salt
assorted food coloring (gel or paste works best)
...

1. In a bowl cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

2. In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir until soft dough forms. Divide dough into Fourths. Tint each with a different food coloring. Wrap in plastic and chill for two hours. (I stuck it in the freezer for 15 minutes because I hate to wait!)

3. Preheat oven to 350. Shape colors into 3/4 inch balls. For each cookie place one pink, one orange, one green, and one blue ball together and roll to make one giant ball. Roll into a 12 inch long snake, and then starting at one end coil roll to make a cookie. Place cookies 2 to 3 inches apart on greased cookie sheet to allow for spreading.

4. Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and store in an airtight container. Enjoy!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Happy Birthday!


Bought two sweaters from the local consignment shop.. total cost= simply under $5



It's a start. First dress I have ever made and it's for a little birthday girl.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

This Old Door.


Unique and Antique.
Purchased this old door from one of my favorite country stores. Suggs Farm
Eaton, OH

A talented carpenter took an old farm door, heavy and imperfect the way it is, and built a shallow bench ledge to the front with a small storage unit underneath. He added some simple details to the design and painted it roughly. I would have to say this is one of my favorite "primitive" pieces in our home. As the seasons change I dress it up with odds and ends and every time I walk by I get the whiff of an old rustic home.

Thanksgiving Leftovers are on their way...

lol! I love this title.

Thanksgiving is 3 weeks away and we all know what that means... Leftovers! Enough for the entire week is what my family sends home and we usually end up tired of it before then... so.. I have a recipe to prevent the "groundhog day" of leftovers. :)

You will need:
Leftover Turkey (shredded into moderate size)
Chicken broth
Chopped Celery
Chopped Carrot
Barley
Salt and Pepper to taste

Throw all into a Stew pot, set to medium heat and let it go until Barley and vegetables are tender.

Momma's Easy Chicken Potpie

Easy to do in a quick amount of time...
2 to 3 chicken breasts fully cooked

your choice of vegetables (use frozen, thawed)

1 to 2 cans cream of chicken
(depending on size of dish)

Bisquick biscuit mix (fix according to package)

In a deep dish, layer chicken, vegetables and cream of chicken, salt and pepper to taste. After preparing the biscuit mix, spread dough over top. I only use half the biscuit dough for smaller dishes.
Preheat to 350*
Bake 15 minutes
Raise temperature to 400*
Bake another 15 to 20 minutes until top is golden and biscuit is done.
Simple and yummy!

Thursday, November 5, 2009

The best reward! Girl Scout cookies!

The end of the year is on its way and I have been contemplating a few goals for the new year. Resolutions are resolutions that last for 3 months. I'm trying out a different approach this year.

Who doesn't love to see that table at the grocery store set up with all those boxes of Girl Scout cookies? (um we are all guilty even though we say we aren't going to eat the whole box) So this coming year I have decided to volunteer as a Girl Scout leader. Our chicken lil is seven and has struggled with her interests in extra activities. We have tried cheerleading and came out with a broken arm and anything else is down hill from there.. :) She loves making friends and talking.. so I have decided that we can put these "skills" to great educational use. With her being an only child and mostly hanging out with adults majority of the time gives her little exposure to being a kid and doing kid things. My goal/resolution is to give this back to her. Including all the other little girls for whatever "skills" they may share.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

The Hunt for Santa..

I know, I know... Who is possibly thinking about Christmas yet right? Not that I'm in a hurry for it to be here, but I am anxious to put my tree up and see some snow. Just a tiny bit will suit me just fine :)
Anywho, I'm on the search for Santa! Or a few tidings before that time gets here. My tree is in need of a few more vintage ornaments. I have a few and the colored lights but it just isn't enough. I'm in the mood to be crafty if anyone has any ideas... Looking for things from the 80's such as an old vintage santa, rosy cheeks and glitter; a tree topper; old looking ice cycles; and whatever else has this vintage appeal. I love glitter and anything that looks old.

Any suggestions?

Monday, October 19, 2009

DIY HandyWoman!

I'm not sure how many women like to do things around the house themselves, but that is me! I'm not one to wait around on him to get to it. I don't know what it is , but I have to at least try first :) (No offense guys!) I may end up with 3 or 4 or 5 holes in the wall before it's done and over with, but hey, my man appreciates my effort (I hope :))

So, if you are a DIY gal I have the best man made tool ever. I discovered this tool at Lowes and am bound to buy all my girlfriends one too! ($20 bucks, if that) It's a handy level with sliding notches to hang whatever you want. Just turn your picture over and slide the notches to match up with the picture hangers. Put your level on the wall, mark the holes and wallahh! Your picture is hung in no time without the multiple imperfections and it won't be crooked. Something to impress him with :) I love it!

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Little toes, little nose, big ideas..

Nothing is more inspirational than life's precious ones! From the cutest noses and the sweetest grins. How much better can it get?

Every other weekend we get the cutest little person on earth, in my opinion, and she always has something new to share. If it's not a funny story, it's a simple remark that makes you chuckle or your heart melt in her hands. I am truly amazed at the things she can come up with also :) Her creative little mind has the sky for the limit! Always suggesting her ideas whether they are realistically possible or not :) I wish my brain was a little less clouded and more focussed on the fun things, but to be an adult it doesn't work out that way.

So with creative thoughts a stirring, together we are going to work on a few crafty creations and I couldn't have a better partner. I can't wait to get started!

Keep ya posted on our progress! :)

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Sweet Success

I have to say that I have gained unbelievable confidence in myself as a woman over the past year. Some say people change with the season and to an extent, I believe it is true. I also believe patience and experience along with forgiveness helps this matter as well. We all want better things in life, but what determines this worth. Do we let value, looks, jealousy or simple greed take over or do we allow patience, hard work, and self reward take place instead.

I find myself frustrated at times with past job expectations. Looking for the positive to take along with me is difficult at times. Looking at it like a small detour in life sometimes helps. :) Between the work life and general life, I am coming out grateful for things happening the way they have. I'm truly stronger, wiser, and more open hearted than I ever have been and it's been a great feeling!

Once upon a...

Promise: not to be a workaholic, but to be an efficient provider.

Imperturbable Equal: not to be quick to disagree, but to listen and balance decisions
and others.

Dreamer: to work towards the home and title I seek.

An Aspiration: to bring self accomplishment in career and love.

Seeker: to endear new friends, and share common interests.

Goal(s): healthier life
crafting
photography
$ saving
less emotion spending
making time valuable.