Spring Cleaning Recipe for the Grout
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7 cups water, 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/3 cup lemon juice and 1/4 cup vinegar - throw in a spray bottle and spray your floor, let it sit for a minute or two... then scrub :)
Insights, Recipes, DIY, and ways for your family to save money while living a greener, healthier life.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
New Car-or as I like to call it- New to Me Car...
So ever since Dallas mentioned that we would try to get me a new car I have been half way looking. I already have a general idea of what I want.....but I just don't see how we are going to be able to afford it. I mean I would have to sell a literal TON of Scentsy to be able to make a car payment.
He thinks we can do it....
I really want to think we can do it....
But I really don't think we can do it....
BLAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He thinks we can do it....
I really want to think we can do it....
But I really don't think we can do it....
BLAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
An Inspirational Story-
Letter from an airline pilot: He writes:
My lead flight attendant came to me and said, "We have an H.R. On this flight." (H.R. Stands for human remains.) "Are they military?" I asked.
'Yes', she said.
'Is there an escort?' I asked.
'Yes, I've already assigned him a seat'.
'Would you please tell him to come to the flight deck. You can board him early," I said..
A short while later, a young army sergeant entered the flight deck. He was the image of the perfectly dressed soldier. He introduced himself and I asked him about his soldier. The escorts of these fallen soldiers talk about them as if they are still alive and still with us.
'My soldier is on his way back to Virginia ,' he said. He proceeded to answer my questions, but offered no words.
I asked him if there was anything I could do for him and he said no. I told him that he had the toughest job in the military and that I appreciated the work that he does for the families of our fallen soldiers. The first officer and I got up out of our seats to shake his hand. He left the flight deck to find his seat.
We completed our pre-flight checks, pushed back and performed an uneventful departure. About 30 minutes into our flight I received a call from the lead flight attendant in the cabin. 'I just found out the family of the soldier we are carrying, is on board', she said. She then proceeded to tell me that the father, mother, wife and 2-year old daughter were escorting their son, husband, and father home. The family was upset because they were unable to see the container that the soldier was in before we left. We were on our way to a major hub at which the family was going to wait four hours for the connecting flight home to Virginia .
The father of the soldier told the flight attendant that knowing his son was below him in the cargo compartment and being unable to see him was too much for him and the family to bear. He had asked the flight attendant if there was anything that could be done to allow them to see him upon our arrival. The family wanted to be outside by the cargo door to watch the soldier being taken off the airplane. I could hear the desperation in the flight attendants voice when she asked me if there was anything I could do. 'I'm on it', I said. I told her that I would get back to her.
Airborne communication with my company normally occurs in the form of e-mail like messages. I decided to bypass this system and contact my flight dispatcher directly on a
Secondary radio. There is a radio operator in the operations control center who connects you to the telephone of the dispatcher. I was in direct contact with the dispatcher. I explained the situation I had on board with the family and what it was the family wanted. He said he understood and that he would get back to me.
Two hours went by and I had not heard from the dispatcher. We were going to get busy soon and I needed to know what to tell the family. I sent a text message asking for an update. I
Saved the return message from the dispatcher and the following is the text:
'Captain, sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. There is policy on this now and I had to check on a few things. Upon your arrival a dedicated escort team will meet the aircraft.
The team will escort the family to the ramp and plane side. A van will be used to load the remains with a secondary van for the family. The family will be taken to their departure area and escorted into the terminal where the remains can be seen on the ramp. It is a private area for the family only. When the connecting aircraft arrives, the family will be escorted onto the ramp and plane side to watch the remains being loaded for the final leg home. Captain, most of us here in flight control are veterans.. Please pass our condolences on to the family. Thanks.'
I sent a message back telling flight control thanks for a good job. I printed out the message and gave it to the lead flight attendant to pass on to the father. The lead flight attendant was very thankful and told me, 'You have no idea how much this will mean to them.'
Things started getting busy for the descent, approach and landing. After landing, we cleared the runway and taxied to the ramp area. The ramp is huge with 15 gates on either side of the alleyway. It is always a busy area with aircraft maneuvering every which way to enter and exit. When we entered the ramp and checked in with the ramp controller, we were told
That all traffic was being held for us.
'There is a team in place to meet the aircraft', we were told. It looked like it was all coming together, then I realized that once we turned the seat belt sign off, everyone would stand up at once and delay the family from getting off the airplane. As we approached our gate, I asked the co-pilot to tell the ramp controller we were going to stop short of the gate to
make an announcement to the passengers. He did that and the ramp controller said, 'Take your time.'
I stopped the aircraft and set the parking brake. I pushed the public address button and said, 'Ladies and gentleman, this is your Captain speaking I have stopped short of our gate to make a special announcement. We have a passenger on board who deserves our honor and respect. His Name is Private XXXXXX, a soldier who recently lost his life. Private XXXXXX is under your feet in the cargo hold. Escorting him today is Army Sergeant XXXXXXX. Also, on board are his father, mother, wife, and daughter. Your entire flight crew is asking for all passengers to remain in their seats to allow the family to exit the aircraft first. Thank you.'
We continued the turn to the gate, came to a stop and started our shutdown procedures. A couple of minutes later I opened the cockpit door. I found the two forward flight attendants crying, something you just do not see. I was told that after we came to a stop, every passenger on the aircraft stayed in their seats, waiting for the family to exit the aircraft.
When the family got up and gathered their things, a passenger slowly started to clap his hands. Moments later more passengers joined in and soon the entire aircraft was
clapping. Words of 'God Bless You', I'm sorry, thank you, be proud, and other kind words were uttered to the family as they made their way down the aisle and out of the airplane.
They were escorted down to the ramp to finally be with their loved one.
Many of the passengers disembarking thanked me for the announcement I had made. They were just words, I told them, I could say them over and over again, but nothing I say will bring back that brave soldier.
I respectfully ask that all of you reflect on this event and the sacrifices that millions of our men and women have made to ensure our freedom and safety in these USA, Canada, Australia New Zealand, England.
Foot note:
I know everyone who has served their country who reads this will have tears in their eyes, including me.
Please send this on after a short prayer for our service men and women.
They die for me and mine and you and yours and deserve our honor and respect.
'Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us..bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.. In Jesus Name, Amen.'
Just send this to people in your address book. Do not let it stop with you. Of all the gifts you could give a Marine, Soldier, Sailor, Airman, & others deployed in harm's way, prayer is the very best one.
GOD BLESS YOU!!! Bring the rest home safe and sound. We need to be there for them now more than ever.
My lead flight attendant came to me and said, "We have an H.R. On this flight." (H.R. Stands for human remains.) "Are they military?" I asked.
'Yes', she said.
'Is there an escort?' I asked.
'Yes, I've already assigned him a seat'.
'Would you please tell him to come to the flight deck. You can board him early," I said..
A short while later, a young army sergeant entered the flight deck. He was the image of the perfectly dressed soldier. He introduced himself and I asked him about his soldier. The escorts of these fallen soldiers talk about them as if they are still alive and still with us.
'My soldier is on his way back to Virginia ,' he said. He proceeded to answer my questions, but offered no words.
I asked him if there was anything I could do for him and he said no. I told him that he had the toughest job in the military and that I appreciated the work that he does for the families of our fallen soldiers. The first officer and I got up out of our seats to shake his hand. He left the flight deck to find his seat.
We completed our pre-flight checks, pushed back and performed an uneventful departure. About 30 minutes into our flight I received a call from the lead flight attendant in the cabin. 'I just found out the family of the soldier we are carrying, is on board', she said. She then proceeded to tell me that the father, mother, wife and 2-year old daughter were escorting their son, husband, and father home. The family was upset because they were unable to see the container that the soldier was in before we left. We were on our way to a major hub at which the family was going to wait four hours for the connecting flight home to Virginia .
The father of the soldier told the flight attendant that knowing his son was below him in the cargo compartment and being unable to see him was too much for him and the family to bear. He had asked the flight attendant if there was anything that could be done to allow them to see him upon our arrival. The family wanted to be outside by the cargo door to watch the soldier being taken off the airplane. I could hear the desperation in the flight attendants voice when she asked me if there was anything I could do. 'I'm on it', I said. I told her that I would get back to her.
Airborne communication with my company normally occurs in the form of e-mail like messages. I decided to bypass this system and contact my flight dispatcher directly on a
Secondary radio. There is a radio operator in the operations control center who connects you to the telephone of the dispatcher. I was in direct contact with the dispatcher. I explained the situation I had on board with the family and what it was the family wanted. He said he understood and that he would get back to me.
Two hours went by and I had not heard from the dispatcher. We were going to get busy soon and I needed to know what to tell the family. I sent a text message asking for an update. I
Saved the return message from the dispatcher and the following is the text:
'Captain, sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. There is policy on this now and I had to check on a few things. Upon your arrival a dedicated escort team will meet the aircraft.
The team will escort the family to the ramp and plane side. A van will be used to load the remains with a secondary van for the family. The family will be taken to their departure area and escorted into the terminal where the remains can be seen on the ramp. It is a private area for the family only. When the connecting aircraft arrives, the family will be escorted onto the ramp and plane side to watch the remains being loaded for the final leg home. Captain, most of us here in flight control are veterans.. Please pass our condolences on to the family. Thanks.'
I sent a message back telling flight control thanks for a good job. I printed out the message and gave it to the lead flight attendant to pass on to the father. The lead flight attendant was very thankful and told me, 'You have no idea how much this will mean to them.'
Things started getting busy for the descent, approach and landing. After landing, we cleared the runway and taxied to the ramp area. The ramp is huge with 15 gates on either side of the alleyway. It is always a busy area with aircraft maneuvering every which way to enter and exit. When we entered the ramp and checked in with the ramp controller, we were told
That all traffic was being held for us.
'There is a team in place to meet the aircraft', we were told. It looked like it was all coming together, then I realized that once we turned the seat belt sign off, everyone would stand up at once and delay the family from getting off the airplane. As we approached our gate, I asked the co-pilot to tell the ramp controller we were going to stop short of the gate to
make an announcement to the passengers. He did that and the ramp controller said, 'Take your time.'
I stopped the aircraft and set the parking brake. I pushed the public address button and said, 'Ladies and gentleman, this is your Captain speaking I have stopped short of our gate to make a special announcement. We have a passenger on board who deserves our honor and respect. His Name is Private XXXXXX, a soldier who recently lost his life. Private XXXXXX is under your feet in the cargo hold. Escorting him today is Army Sergeant XXXXXXX. Also, on board are his father, mother, wife, and daughter. Your entire flight crew is asking for all passengers to remain in their seats to allow the family to exit the aircraft first. Thank you.'
We continued the turn to the gate, came to a stop and started our shutdown procedures. A couple of minutes later I opened the cockpit door. I found the two forward flight attendants crying, something you just do not see. I was told that after we came to a stop, every passenger on the aircraft stayed in their seats, waiting for the family to exit the aircraft.
When the family got up and gathered their things, a passenger slowly started to clap his hands. Moments later more passengers joined in and soon the entire aircraft was
clapping. Words of 'God Bless You', I'm sorry, thank you, be proud, and other kind words were uttered to the family as they made their way down the aisle and out of the airplane.
They were escorted down to the ramp to finally be with their loved one.
Many of the passengers disembarking thanked me for the announcement I had made. They were just words, I told them, I could say them over and over again, but nothing I say will bring back that brave soldier.
I respectfully ask that all of you reflect on this event and the sacrifices that millions of our men and women have made to ensure our freedom and safety in these USA, Canada, Australia New Zealand, England.
Foot note:
I know everyone who has served their country who reads this will have tears in their eyes, including me.
Please send this on after a short prayer for our service men and women.
They die for me and mine and you and yours and deserve our honor and respect.
'Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us..bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.. In Jesus Name, Amen.'
Just send this to people in your address book. Do not let it stop with you. Of all the gifts you could give a Marine, Soldier, Sailor, Airman, & others deployed in harm's way, prayer is the very best one.
GOD BLESS YOU!!! Bring the rest home safe and sound. We need to be there for them now more than ever.
How To Make A Solid Perfume Locket...
This is a fantastic tutorial for making your own solid perfume with a sensual, seductive aroma and only natural ingredients. Plus it can be stored in a beautiful locket which gives it an almost antique like feel. This wonderful tutorial comes to via (http://www.designsponge.com)
Creating your own solid perfume is extremely satisfying. One of the joys of having a solid fragrance is that you can easily carry it with you, or even wear it on your body in a locket, without worrying about it spilling. I like to make perfume in small and beautiful containers that grow more precious and treasured with use. You can enjoy the experience of applying a solid perfume unobtrusively throughout the day in an earthy and sensual ritual that is quite different from dabbing on a liquid perfume. Solid perfume will scent only you, not the environment around you.
Materials
1. Pour jojoba oil into the shot glass. Add the drops of all four essential oils to the jojoba oil and stir.
2. Melt the heaping 1/2 teaspoon of beeswax.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the jojoba/perfume blend.
4. Reheat for just 10 seconds, stirring.
5. Immediately pour the mixture into your container.
6. Let cool undisturbed for 15 minutes.
Materials
- 1 1/2 tsp. jojoba oil (available at whole foods and natural grocery stores)
- 7 drops frankincense essential oil (you can get some of Mandy’s essential oils here)
- 7 drops of ylang ylang essential oil
- 5 drops fresh ginger essential oil
- 6 drops wild sweet orange essential oil
- heaping 1/2 tsp. grated beeswax (available here)
- eyedroppers (available at drug stores)
- small nonmetal pan for melting wax
- shot glass or small cup
- small compact or pillbox for finished perfume
1. Pour jojoba oil into the shot glass. Add the drops of all four essential oils to the jojoba oil and stir.
2. Melt the heaping 1/2 teaspoon of beeswax.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the jojoba/perfume blend.
4. Reheat for just 10 seconds, stirring.
5. Immediately pour the mixture into your container.
6. Let cool undisturbed for 15 minutes.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Why I Love My Mother.....(one reason among many)
If anyone was to ask me the parent I take after, it would be my Mom. We haven't always had the best relationship but I always know that when I go to her she will see where I am coming from...even if she tells me the way I see things, is the head up my ass view...
I recently got inducted into a Professional Fraternity Association of which has a chapter on my Campus. It was the most harrowing day of my life but so worth it, and afterwards we went........of course...to the mall.
Earlier in the week we had been discussing Nookers getting in the trash can, and in true Mom fashion, she told in me Yoda, that I was mistaken...
And the following conversation is why I love my Mother:
Me: I made it! I am exhausted, but I made it!
Mom: Congratulations!
(At this point there is a 4 ft tall Lego Yoda in the Lego Store display so I send it to my mom)
Me: Why are you in the Austin Mall?
Mom:Very funny yes you are!
Me: OMG lol, I love you mom
Mom: Love you I do
Me: You're right, that wasn't a bag of shoes in your hand, that couldn't be you
Mom: Shoes' love them I do...bought 2 pair today I did
(For those of you who don't know my mom, she literally owns like 200 pairs of shoes)
(at this point i send her two pictures of the shoe WALL at Forever 21)
Me: You win the most awesome mom ever award
Mom: OMG! Where are you and why aren't I there?
Me: LOL, I was in forever 21 in the Brush Creek Mall in Austin
Mom: Why do I win that?
Me: Cause only my mom would text in Yoda. They have a Michael Kors here...apparently according to the other girls that's impressive. I think they are just ugly purses.
Mom: OMG! Michael Kors! I LOVE his stuff! He is a judge on Project Runway!
Me: Yeah...there is one of this stores here and an apple store...
Mom: You are very wrong yes you are...think you not the purses are ugly...
Me: Trying to use the force on me mom....really?
Mom: The accessories for is strong with me..ummmm yes very strong indeed.
Awesome mom of the year award.....hands down....
I recently got inducted into a Professional Fraternity Association of which has a chapter on my Campus. It was the most harrowing day of my life but so worth it, and afterwards we went........of course...to the mall.
Earlier in the week we had been discussing Nookers getting in the trash can, and in true Mom fashion, she told in me Yoda, that I was mistaken...
And the following conversation is why I love my Mother:
Me: I made it! I am exhausted, but I made it!
Mom: Congratulations!
(At this point there is a 4 ft tall Lego Yoda in the Lego Store display so I send it to my mom)
Me: Why are you in the Austin Mall?
Mom:Very funny yes you are!
Me: OMG lol, I love you mom
Mom: Love you I do
Me: You're right, that wasn't a bag of shoes in your hand, that couldn't be you
Mom: Shoes' love them I do...bought 2 pair today I did
(For those of you who don't know my mom, she literally owns like 200 pairs of shoes)
(at this point i send her two pictures of the shoe WALL at Forever 21)
Me: You win the most awesome mom ever award
Mom: OMG! Where are you and why aren't I there?
Me: LOL, I was in forever 21 in the Brush Creek Mall in Austin
Mom: Why do I win that?
Me: Cause only my mom would text in Yoda. They have a Michael Kors here...apparently according to the other girls that's impressive. I think they are just ugly purses.
Mom: OMG! Michael Kors! I LOVE his stuff! He is a judge on Project Runway!
Me: Yeah...there is one of this stores here and an apple store...
Mom: You are very wrong yes you are...think you not the purses are ugly...
Me: Trying to use the force on me mom....really?
Mom: The accessories for is strong with me..ummmm yes very strong indeed.
Awesome mom of the year award.....hands down....
Saturday, April 27, 2013
My New Hero
So....I have a new hero.....
I do Direct Sales, I haven't reached the point where I can retire and do this exclusively....but it gives me a bit of leeway to help with the bills....because obviously working myself to death with my full time job just doesn't seem to make it work.....
I was speaking to someone who just recently placed an order with Happy Bunny Scentsy, my online Scentsy store (shameless plug: www.happybunny.scentsy.us)
She has been in Direct Sales for a while, and apparently use to sale vacuums...
Yes...................................
Vacuums....
I mean, I can't top that....
Epic......
I do Direct Sales, I haven't reached the point where I can retire and do this exclusively....but it gives me a bit of leeway to help with the bills....because obviously working myself to death with my full time job just doesn't seem to make it work.....
I was speaking to someone who just recently placed an order with Happy Bunny Scentsy, my online Scentsy store (shameless plug: www.happybunny.scentsy.us)
She has been in Direct Sales for a while, and apparently use to sale vacuums...
Yes...................................
Vacuums....
I mean, I can't top that....
Epic......
Botanical Gardens
I miss my membership to the Botanical Gardens....I think since it is starting to get warm again I will get it another one. It's only $40 for a couple.....totally do-able...this is one of the pictures I took last time I was there.
Silly things Couples do...
Dallas and I are doing our typical Saturday morning routine...him playing video games on his phone, my on Facebook, Pinterest and Blogging about all the cool DIY stuff I'm trying to save us money and make life easier....when I get the funny Boop that tells me I have a Facebook Message:
Dallas: Hi! I came across your page. I think your cool. Your pretty very pretty! Was wondering if we could get to know each other?
Now he does this all the time, and it is always cute as all get out...I mean, c'mon...your fiancee hitting on you via Facebook chat?
Me: Only if you bring me a bowl of cereal.
Dallas: Hi! I came across your page. I think your cool. Your pretty very pretty! Was wondering if we could get to know each other?
Now he does this all the time, and it is always cute as all get out...I mean, c'mon...your fiancee hitting on you via Facebook chat?
Me: Only if you bring me a bowl of cereal.
Then we'll talk.
And so Coco Krispies it is.....which was wonderful....exactly what the Dr ordered....if I had a Dr, which is another problem for another entry....
So, after making up a couple bottles of Gatorade in an effort to make me drink less Soda....
He comes back to bed with two plates...
Me: Whatever that is looks yummy....
Dallas: It's cheese tots and mini corn dogs...do you want some?
Me: (taking the plate of cheese tots)
Dallas: Hey! Leave me some! Be careful they're hot!
I eventually give him his tots back....and no I didn't eat them all....but I had to have a free hand to snag a mini corn dog or two...
So then Futrama...is over...and some movie starts...
Dallas: What's coming on?
Me: IDK, some movie (about the time the movie title flashes on the screen "Clueless", yeah sometimes I am)
Dallas: (steals the remote in the guise of wanting to hold my hand and proceeds to channel surf)
So now I am watching some Cop show set in Alaska and seriously thinking about going to look up how to make a dooms day device or something cool...
Or those deviled egg Peeps....those are awesome...
Who doesn't love a deviled egg that looks like a baby chick?
And now for your Random Picture for the day!
How To Make 3 Lavender Laundry Essentials- Lavendar DIY
Another DIY Essential this time from (http://campwander.blogspot.co.uk)
This is a great post from Rebecca from Camp Wander which reveals…
1. How to make a year’s worth of laundry soap for just $30.
2. How to make a lavender and vinegar softener.
3. How to make a lavender dryer ball.
2. How to make a lavender and vinegar softener.
3. How to make a lavender dryer ball.
These three tutorials will make your laundry FUN to do, it will be much cheaper and more natural, too!
One of my favorite presentationsfor sharing (and it's likely you'll share too) are 1/2 gal mason jars. I found mine at Ace Hardware. You can also find them at Kmart and Wal Mart.
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Laundry Essential #1
1 Box of Washing Soda
1 Box of Borax
3 Bars of Felsnaptha Soap
2 Tubs of Oxygenated Bleach
2 Cups Baking Soda
1 Box of Washing Soda
1 Box of Borax
3 Bars of Felsnaptha Soap
2 Tubs of Oxygenated Bleach
2 Cups Baking Soda
Grate soap in a food processor or blender w/ a little powdered bleach. Jillee's right...it helps the processing go a little smoother.
Now for the fun part!
Start dumping your boxes of ingredients and the processed soap into a very large tub and mix. I would suggest you do this outside because it's a dry mix. You'll have a bit of flyaway powder while mixing. I enlisted my favorite garden trug for the task!
Now you can fill those awesome jars with your ridiculously easy and affordable#1 Laundry Essential ~ the detergent.
Laundry Essential #2 is a new and exciting discovery for me!
How easy is this?
Purchase a one quart glass bottle of white vinegar, add 25 drops of doTERRA Lavender essential oil + 1 teaspoon rubbing alcohol (for emulsion). You now have a quart of naturally softening fabric softener! Good for your skin, good for your appliance and good for the planet!
Pour 1/2 cup into the rinse cycle or into a fabric softener receptacle and start the wash cycle.
Laundry Essential #3 is easy, fun and practical. The Lavender Dryer Ball, is made with a pair of crew socks. Your list of provisions for lovelier laundry includes: a pair of clean cotton crew socks and a bottle of doTERRA Lavender essential oil. This is almost too easy blog about!
Drop 15 to 20 drops of Lavender essential oil onto the foot section of {one} sock. Ahhhhhh...just imagine how your fresh, clean laundry's going to smell!
Now tuck scented sock up inside the tube section of the same sock. Push this balled up sock down into the toe of the second sock. Twist the second sock to adda little bulk to the Dry Ball...then pull the opening of the sock down onto itself until you have a tight ball. The tighter the better because in addition toscenting your laundry, the Dryer Ball will fluff the load of laundry too!
* Two Dryer Balls would be absolutely brilliant for fluffing and fresheningpillows in the dryer *
Friday, April 26, 2013
Sharing the love!
I plan on posting more personal, DIY, and recipes....if you want to make sure that you don't miss the fun be sure to either subscribe via email to the left or add me to your circle just above this post!
Remember,
Everyone needs a little love sometimes!
Random Picture Time!
Remember,
Everyone needs a little love sometimes!
Random Picture Time!
Weekends....Weekends.....Weekends.....
So, we got audited this week....Which meant me crawling and climbing looking for dusty files from 2010 so that we can check them off the auditors list....I resolved 11 of the 16 files...the remaining 5 go to my boss for him to deal with...
Come the end of today, I am exhausted! Had left overs with the family....Mom, Pops and I had left over spaghetti with hamburger bun toast......Hunny and the Brother in Law had quesadilla's and refried beans...all the while watching Resident Evil Retribution...
Confession.
I've never watched any of the Resident Evil's until today. Even then, I only caught about the last hour.
Pretty good.
Am I going to hell for not watching the others?
I may be okay with that.....
I turned 28 this year.....and consequently got engaged...fairly exciting things happening in 2013 let me tell you !
Now this weekend we are having a family bar be que...we do those frequently down here.....on the menu this weekend....
King Crab
Scallops
Shrimps...
and there will probably be some bacon thrown in there somewhere...
yeah....bacon....
I am determined to try to get to the beach this weekend....
so watch me.....
Your random picture for the day?
Come the end of today, I am exhausted! Had left overs with the family....Mom, Pops and I had left over spaghetti with hamburger bun toast......Hunny and the Brother in Law had quesadilla's and refried beans...all the while watching Resident Evil Retribution...
Confession.
I've never watched any of the Resident Evil's until today. Even then, I only caught about the last hour.
Pretty good.
Am I going to hell for not watching the others?
I may be okay with that.....
I turned 28 this year.....and consequently got engaged...fairly exciting things happening in 2013 let me tell you !
Now this weekend we are having a family bar be que...we do those frequently down here.....on the menu this weekend....
King Crab
Scallops
Shrimps...
and there will probably be some bacon thrown in there somewhere...
yeah....bacon....
I am determined to try to get to the beach this weekend....
so watch me.....
Your random picture for the day?
You're welcome.......................
Southern Creamy Pralines
This is a very old family recipe that we have been using since my great great grandmother. It was originally made in a cast iron dutch pot. We love it and there is no other recipe as rich as this one. Pralines are a big part of our Cajun family and we make them all the time. I know you will enjoy this as much as we do.
3 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 quart pecans
Combine sugar, buttermilk, corn syrup and salt in a very large pan (it will foam considerably when soda is added) and bring to a nice rolling boil. Add soda, stir and cook until soft ball is formed when dropped in cold water.Then remove from heat and add vanilla. Beat until color changes and candy thickens. Stir in pecans. Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheet. (DO IT FAST before the candy hardens)
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Maxi Dresses......
I never would have had the confidence to wear one of the BB (Before Brittany) and now all I want to do is find one....I searched high and low and finally gave up.
Then this evening I get an email....
http://www.nomorerack.com/daily_deals/view/323861?n=1767&pid=1&pc=59982
Apocalyptica.....yummmmm
Then this evening I get an email....
http://www.nomorerack.com/daily_deals/view/323861?n=1767&pid=1&pc=59982
Gorgeous Spring & Summer Maxi Dresses - Assorted Styles
With the warm weather in full bloom, you deserve a chic new dress to run around town to cutefy the city in. Available in your choice of 4 gorgeous long and short dress designs, each comes in your choice of 9 different brilliant colors. They're also made of incredible soft, stretchy fabric that's sure to show off your silhouette in all the right places. Slip them on with a pair of elegant, strappy sandals or espadrilles and sophisticated resort-style jewelry to look glam and feel beautiful. Whichever you choose, it's a fabulous piece that will take you effortlessly from day to evening in chic style
It is like they were begging me to buy them.....a full week before I get paid again.....
Damn.....them........
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Apocalyptica.....yummmmm
Mango Salsa Recipe
One of my families favorites is Mango
Salsa. It is easy to make and you can put it on chicken breasts, talapia or
even shrimp tacos!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced (about 1 1/2 cup) 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 Jalapeño chile, minced (include ribs and seeds for a hotter taste if desired)
1 small cucumber, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Also good with diced red bell pepper and jicama.
Method:
Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If the salsa ends up being a little too hot or acidic for your taste, you can temper it by adding some diced avocado.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced (about 1 1/2 cup) 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 Jalapeño chile, minced (include ribs and seeds for a hotter taste if desired)
1 small cucumber, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Also good with diced red bell pepper and jicama.
Method:
Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If the salsa ends up being a little too hot or acidic for your taste, you can temper it by adding some diced avocado.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Just Random....
That is what this post is going to be....random....
We have a routine during the week.....I go to work, go to school, come home, eat something quick and probably not that healthy for me, watch American Dad, Family Guy and The Big Bang Theory (if it is T-R) and go to bed....
I am on call every third weekend.....
That is about it......
No wonder I feel like I should jump off a bridge.....
Mama needs a vacation!
Thankfully, I plan on trying to take it easy this summer.....
I recently pledged to be part of a certain professional fraternity association....as such my grades took a nose dive this summer....I can only multi-task so much! I may end up having to pay for a class or two until my GPA gets back up so that I can get funding again....not what I wanted to happen, but, c'est la vie!
You're random picture of the day:
We have a routine during the week.....I go to work, go to school, come home, eat something quick and probably not that healthy for me, watch American Dad, Family Guy and The Big Bang Theory (if it is T-R) and go to bed....
I am on call every third weekend.....
That is about it......
No wonder I feel like I should jump off a bridge.....
Mama needs a vacation!
Thankfully, I plan on trying to take it easy this summer.....
I recently pledged to be part of a certain professional fraternity association....as such my grades took a nose dive this summer....I can only multi-task so much! I may end up having to pay for a class or two until my GPA gets back up so that I can get funding again....not what I wanted to happen, but, c'est la vie!
You're random picture of the day:
Nom.................Nom......
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Somethings are more Important.....
This hits home to me more and more as I find myself missing out on things and giving up things to make a paycheck, there has to be a way to find a balance or otherwise focus more on the things that are important.
SON: "Daddy, may I ask you a question?"
DAD: "Yeah sure, what is it?"
SON: "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?"
DAD: "That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?"
SON: "I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?"
DAD: "If you must know, I make $100 an hour."
SON: "Oh! (With his head down).
SON: "Daddy, may I please borrow $50?"
The father was furious.
DAD: "If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I work hard everyday for such this childish behavior."
The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.
The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?
After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think:
Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $ 50 and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.
DAD: "Are you asleep, son?"
SON: "No daddy, I'm awake".
DAD: "I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier. It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $50 you asked for."
The little boy sat straight up, smiling.
SON: "Oh, thank you daddy!"
Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.
DAD: "Why do you want more money if you already have some?"
SON: "Because I didn't have enough, but now I do.
"Daddy, I have $100 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you."
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness. It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $100 worth of your time with someone you love? If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family and friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than to our family.
Some things are more important.
DAD: "Yeah sure, what is it?"
SON: "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?"
DAD: "That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?"
SON: "I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?"
DAD: "If you must know, I make $100 an hour."
SON: "Oh! (With his head down).
SON: "Daddy, may I please borrow $50?"
The father was furious.
DAD: "If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I work hard everyday for such this childish behavior."
The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.
The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?
After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think:
Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $ 50 and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.
DAD: "Are you asleep, son?"
SON: "No daddy, I'm awake".
DAD: "I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier. It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $50 you asked for."
The little boy sat straight up, smiling.
SON: "Oh, thank you daddy!"
Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.
DAD: "Why do you want more money if you already have some?"
SON: "Because I didn't have enough, but now I do.
"Daddy, I have $100 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you."
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness. It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $100 worth of your time with someone you love? If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family and friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than to our family.
Some things are more important.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Ginger Sugar Scrub for Face and Body
I found this recipe on (http://foodformyfamily.com/) and I seriously have not bought Sugar Scrub again. I simply make my own! They also make great Christmas Gifts!
Making Your Own Sugar Scrub:
- Use this to exfoliate every other week or so in the winter on your face as a way to rejuvenate the skin and shed dead skin cells. It’s like a homemade facial.
- Why ginger? Ginger is great for sensitive skin, acting as an anti-inflammatory agent to decrease redness and help with skin disorders. It also works to energize skin, making your skin tighter and more youthful, and I’ve heard it’s been used on other problem areas, too.
- The coconut oil is solid at room temperature, so this will be a bit thicker when mixed with the other oil, which I appreciate. It’s soft enough to scoop out, but it’s not runny. You could always use all cold-pressed oils if you want a thinner scrub consistency.
- It may seem counter-intuitive, but oil will not cause your face to be greasy. On the contrary, healthy oils will dissolve the dirty oils that collect on your face, leaving you with clean, clear and moisturized skin naturally.
- Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and a jar of this would make a wonderful gift to the special people in your life. We can all use a little bit of pampering every now and then.
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon ginger, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup cold-pressed oil (tea seed, jojoba, sunflower, or almond oil)
3/4 cup granulated or turbinado sugar
1/4 cup kosher salt
1-4 drops essential oil (I used lemongrass)
In a small saucepan over low heat heat the coconut oil and ginger pieces. Continue heating for 5-10 minutes until ginger scent and juice has transferred into the oil. Remove from heat and press through a fine mesh sieve or through a coffee filter.
While the oil is still warm, mix together with cold-pressed oil. Stir to combine and allow to come to room temperature. Stir in sugar and salt. Scent with essential oils as desired. Pack into a container.
To Use: Massage into damp skin and allow to sit 2-4 minutes. Using a washcloth covered in warm water, steam over face or stand in a steamy shower for a minute. Using the wet washcloth, wipe excess from skin. Rinse and repeat until oil is washed away.
Makes approximately 8 ounces sugar body scrub.
1 tablespoon ginger, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup cold-pressed oil (tea seed, jojoba, sunflower, or almond oil)
3/4 cup granulated or turbinado sugar
1/4 cup kosher salt
1-4 drops essential oil (I used lemongrass)
In a small saucepan over low heat heat the coconut oil and ginger pieces. Continue heating for 5-10 minutes until ginger scent and juice has transferred into the oil. Remove from heat and press through a fine mesh sieve or through a coffee filter.
While the oil is still warm, mix together with cold-pressed oil. Stir to combine and allow to come to room temperature. Stir in sugar and salt. Scent with essential oils as desired. Pack into a container.
To Use: Massage into damp skin and allow to sit 2-4 minutes. Using a washcloth covered in warm water, steam over face or stand in a steamy shower for a minute. Using the wet washcloth, wipe excess from skin. Rinse and repeat until oil is washed away.
Makes approximately 8 ounces sugar body scrub.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
My Christmas Cake Recipe...
I know that Christmas is still a ways a way....but I feel that when it comes to festivities there is no season! Therefore, this treat (which is a must have at my Christmas gatherings as well as Office Parties) is a must have all year long!
Enjoy!!
Once again this year, I’ve had requests for my Vodka Christmas Cake recipe so here goes.
Sample a cup of Vodka to check quality.
Enjoy!!
Once again this year, I’ve had requests for my Vodka Christmas Cake recipe so here goes.
Please keep in your files as I am beginning to get tired of typing this up every year! (Made mine this morning!!!!)
1 cup sugar,
1 tsp. baking powder,
1 cup water,
1 tsp. salt ,
1 cup brown sugar,
Lemon juice,
4 large eggs,
Nuts,
1 bottle Vodka,
2 cups dried fruit.
Sample a cup of Vodka to check quality.
Take
a large bowl, check the Vodka again to be sure it is of the highest quality then Repeat.
Turn on the electric mixer.
Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.
Add 1 teaspoon of sugar. Beat again.
At this point, it is best to make sure the Vodka is still OK.
Try another cup just in case.
Turn off the mixerer thingy.
Break 2 eegs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit.
Pick the fruit up off the floor, wash it and put it in the bowl a piece at a time trying to count it.
Mix on the turner. If the fried druit getas stuck in the beaterers, just pry it loose with a drewscriver
Sample the Vodka to test for tonsisticity.
Next, sift 2 cups of salt, or something.
Check the Vodka.
Now shit shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.
Add one table. Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find.
Greash the oven. Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over.
Don't forget to beat off the turner.
Finally, throw the bowl through the window.
Finish the Vodka and wipe the counter with the cat.
Enjoy!
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Enjoy!
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Mwah......ha.....ha.............
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