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In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, flax seed, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and applesauce. Add flour mixture to egg mixture, stir well. Fold in banana, carrot and nuts. Fill 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes. Makes 1 dozen.</div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WKLeQe_EG-0/TeE9COyLCXI/AAAAAAAAAbU/KyZ96sQrorU/s1600/etc+132.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WKLeQe_EG-0/TeE9COyLCXI/AAAAAAAAAbU/KyZ96sQrorU/s320/etc+132.JPG" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7YjJhSJaR00/TeE9ytEA22I/AAAAAAAAAbY/NXvkQGjj6zY/s1600/etc+133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7YjJhSJaR00/TeE9ytEA22I/AAAAAAAAAbY/NXvkQGjj6zY/s320/etc+133.JPG" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then with some sanding and paint this is what it looks like now...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7Gah_MIVe0g/TeE-mxMINLI/AAAAAAAAAbc/o5hUC0RQ7Vk/s1600/etc+135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7Gah_MIVe0g/TeE-mxMINLI/AAAAAAAAAbc/o5hUC0RQ7Vk/s320/etc+135.JPG" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12879268240842030860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187655910455171638.post-4017200481414047432011-02-24T12:54:00.000-05:002011-02-24T12:54:15.000-05:00In Memory of Linda Austin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QQdN_dyXHjU/TWaXzunrfeI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/CJJy56HY5XU/s1600/linda+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" l6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QQdN_dyXHjU/TWaXzunrfeI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/CJJy56HY5XU/s320/linda+001.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is one of those times in life where it is hard to say anything. I lost someone yesterday who was apart of my life for years, my best friend Stephanie's Mom. Its not hard to pay tribute to someone like her. She was kind to everyone and was so much fun to be around. There have been so many memories flood my mind this past 24 hours. Stephanie and I even talked about some of those memories last night laughing through the tears.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I spent so much time with her when I was in junior and senior high. I had so many fun times with her and her whole family. I loved how she always told it to you straight she would give you her opinion in a nice loving way. I loved how she would make popcorn on the stove and not out of a bag. I loved how she would scratch my back and fix my hair. I loved how she fixed her wonderful cornbread and friend apples. I loved how she loved her husband, children and grandchildren... I am so blessed that she was apart of my life and that will stay with me forever</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Even though the past few years I didn't see her much I new she loved me and was there for me. I know her husband Mickey her kids Stephanie and her brother Steven will miss her like crazy, but know she is in a better place. I hold on to the fact that I will see her again. Ecc 3:1</span>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12879268240842030860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187655910455171638.post-66421369713832479632011-01-27T13:09:00.000-05:002011-01-27T13:09:15.933-05:00Look what I got in the mail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TUG0R482l1I/AAAAAAAAAbI/9Mi1FiyNskg/s1600/granola+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TUG0R482l1I/AAAAAAAAAbI/9Mi1FiyNskg/s400/granola+003.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I won the free coffee Friday from Coffee Mate. I had all of this in a box that came last night. I was so excited, it was like Christmas. Now to plan a coffee party. :)</span>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12879268240842030860noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187655910455171638.post-51966497378382554072011-01-27T13:04:00.000-05:002011-01-27T13:04:10.378-05:00Homemade Granola<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love granola! I have tried several recipes over the years. I found one in my family feasts for 75.00 a week cookbook. I changed a few things, but I wanted to share.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">12 cups quick cooking oats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">1/2 cup all purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">1 tablespoon ground cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">4 cups of goodies (Nuts, raisins, sunflower seeds coconut,dried fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">1 cup vegetable oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">1 cup honey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 325. Grease 3 large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">In a large bowl combine oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and any add ins. Mix well</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">Combine oil and honey in a 2 cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on High for 2 to 3 minutes until hot. Pour over dry ingredients.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">Spread over baking sheets; bake until light to medium brown 15-20 minutes. Its best to bake each pan individually on the center rack of the oven.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">Let the granola cool. It will break up somewhat as you transfer it to a storage container. Store in airtight container for up to 4 weeks.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">1 cup warm water</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">1 Tablespoon yeast</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">1 Tablespoon sugar</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Let these ingredients set for about 5 minutes until the yeast activates. Then add about 4 1/2 cups of flour. I add a cup at a time until I get a smooth consistancy. Let rise for about 10 minutes and flatten out onto a pizza pan or stone. Add your toppings and bake at 450 about 12 minutes or until brown.</span>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12879268240842030860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187655910455171638.post-2578106435876409512011-01-12T16:17:00.000-05:002011-01-12T16:17:57.284-05:00M & M'sJust wanted so share a tip with you. Do you have leftover christmas M & M's? If you do divide the colors into red and green and use one for Valentines day and the other for St. Patricks day. I bought this huge bag on clearance at Sam's Club for 4.50. Now I have plenty for decorating.<br />
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Grab a very large mixing bowl, or a large container that you can cover. In it, mix the water, yeast, and salt. You don’t have to heat up the water to a precise optimal temperature for the yeast. I’ve even used just regular tap water, and it’s worked well for me. Just let that sit together for a while (you don’t have to wait for the yeast to dissolve completely), then dump the flour all at once and stir with a wooden spoon. You don’t need to knead this, and you’re not looking to make it come together into a dough ball. You just want everything mixed well, with no streaks of flour left, and you’re done.<br />
Leave it in your container, covered (but not airtight, or it’ll pop), for a few hours. When it has risen and then deflated a bit, your dough is done. It’s ready to be used or stored in the refrigerator.<br />
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To bake the bread, just grab a chunk of dough, about the size of a grapefruit. Dust your hands with flour to help prevent sticking, and gently pull the sides of the dough toward the bottom, rotating the dough, until you get a roundish shape with a smooth surface. It should only take you about a minute or less to do this. The dough won’t be entirely in the bottom, where it may look bunched up, but don’t worry about it.<br />
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Twenty minutes before you are ready to bake, put a cast iron skillet (or a pizza stone) in the middle rack of your oven, and put a broiler pan (I used a cookie sheet) in the bottom rack. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Dust some flour on the top of your loaf, and slash the top, about 1/4-inch deep.<br />
After twenty minutes of preheating, it’s time to bake. (You can put the bread in after 20 minutes, even if your oven hasn’t reached 450 degrees yet.) Slide the loaf onto the baking stone, and then quickly pour 1 cup of hot tap water into the broiler pan. Then quickly shut the oven door to keep the steam inside.<br />
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To help with storage I put it on the back of the Patriotic board.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">1. Cut your fabric in whatever shape you want your pumpkin. Place right sides together.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TKN-zRq9q6I/AAAAAAAAAaY/oYMRQQ9_xW4/s1600/pumpkins+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TKN-zRq9q6I/AAAAAAAAAaY/oYMRQQ9_xW4/s320/pumpkins+011.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Then you have your finished product!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TKN_e89HX3I/AAAAAAAAAac/oBHwU7zg9Rw/s1600/pumpkins+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TKN_e89HX3I/AAAAAAAAAac/oBHwU7zg9Rw/s320/pumpkins+012.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12879268240842030860noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187655910455171638.post-64781684323601170872010-08-27T09:17:00.000-04:002010-08-27T09:17:34.178-04:001st day of school<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/THeqDyRGTbI/AAAAAAAAAY0/PREQm57ELZk/s1600/school+026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/THeqDyRGTbI/AAAAAAAAAY0/PREQm57ELZk/s320/school+026.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Mommy with her babies!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/THerPheoGXI/AAAAAAAAAZE/wBtqloiP9hk/s1600/school+028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/THerPheoGXI/AAAAAAAAAZE/wBtqloiP9hk/s320/school+028.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Daddy and his babies!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: large;">Wednesday was a day filled with many emotions. Our baby was starting kindergarten! Where had the time gone. I had been at home with a child for over 10 years and now in a moment life was changing. Carson was thrilled to be going to school just like Savannah and Connor. Thank goodness my wonderful husband took the day off to spend with me or I think I would have been a huge puddle in the school parking lot. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: large;">We are all looking forward to this new stage of life we are starting.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/THetCvTVGTI/AAAAAAAAAZM/X5q5baQfx-o/s1600/school+014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/THetCvTVGTI/AAAAAAAAAZM/X5q5baQfx-o/s320/school+014.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/THetnN3d6FI/AAAAAAAAAZU/rFKmsKj8tMk/s1600/school+015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/THetnN3d6FI/AAAAAAAAAZU/rFKmsKj8tMk/s320/school+015.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/THe6l5HJwUI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/AFr0h956XHc/s1600/school+032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/THe6l5HJwUI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/AFr0h956XHc/s320/school+032.JPG" /></a></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12879268240842030860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187655910455171638.post-30521791050574640152010-07-19T18:36:00.000-04:002010-07-19T18:36:33.720-04:00Bruschetta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TETOoEXZlvI/AAAAAAAAAYc/C1WKXkN9W9M/s1600/tomatoe+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" hw="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TETOoEXZlvI/AAAAAAAAAYc/C1WKXkN9W9M/s200/tomatoe+001.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">What to do with all of the tomatoes? I love, love, love tomatoes. I had a friends say on facebook that she was making bruschetta which I love but have never made. She shared the recipe with me yesterday so we made this for dinner tonight. Let me just say it was fabulous!! My kids could not get enough of this. So I know now what I will be making a lot of now. I hope she doesn't care that I shared. Thanks Heather!</span></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">2-3 seeded & chopped tomatoes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">3 TBSP chopped fresh basil</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">1 TBSP balsamic vinegar</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">2 TBSP olive oil</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Finely chopped clove of garlic</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Salt & pepper to taste</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">~Mix all of these ingredients and refrigerate for a few hours</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">~Slice a French baguette and butter slices (you could use a garlic spread instead of butter); broil until golden brown</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">~Top with the tomato mixture and sprinkle with fresh Parmesan (I like to stick it back under the broiler for another minute)</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TETTQi6YXNI/AAAAAAAAAYs/jXsSj20ITK4/s1600/brusetta+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TETTQi6YXNI/AAAAAAAAAYs/jXsSj20ITK4/s320/brusetta+008.JPG" /></a></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12879268240842030860noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187655910455171638.post-80263772547286677132010-07-09T07:00:00.001-04:002010-07-09T07:00:07.175-04:00Couponing 101<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDO8MUtHypI/AAAAAAAAAYE/Xpx26pKn3Dk/s1600/tomato+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDO8MUtHypI/AAAAAAAAAYE/Xpx26pKn3Dk/s320/tomato+006.JPG" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: large;"> My coupon book</span><br />
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This is my second coupon book. A few weeks ago I must have left mine in a cart at a store, when I realized it was gone I started checking stores I go to and there was no sign of it. Somebody must have hit the jackpot because it was FULL of coupons! I keep trying to remind myself not to get mad about losing it, someone may have needed it more than me. A very sweet friend surprised me and made me a new one. She even decorated it for me with my family pictures. This time I put my business card at the top and taped it in so it is easier to see. I carry this book everywhere that I shop. You may know this but you can combine a store coupon with a manufactures coupon at most places. Take advantage of this. Go through your adds such as <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% yellow;">Walgreens</span> on Sunday and see what coupons you can stack. This can really save lots!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I use a plain notebook and baseball card holders. I have each section divided into categories such as pantry, dairy, freezer, cereal, toiletries, cleaners,produce.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDO_0g8Q80I/AAAAAAAAAYM/eLfyhE7TunQ/s1600/tomato+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDO_0g8Q80I/AAAAAAAAAYM/eLfyhE7TunQ/s320/tomato+007.JPG" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I put each coupon in one of the card slots so I can see each one of them. I think this makes it easier to see what I have coupons for when I am shopping.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDPBNxZNVQI/AAAAAAAAAYU/nCkuvU_XVLg/s1600/tomato+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDPBNxZNVQI/AAAAAAAAAYU/nCkuvU_XVLg/s320/tomato+008.JPG" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"> I know you are thinking this is a lot of work. I promise you it is worth it for the money that you can save just by taking the time to sort your coupons.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few websites I use a lot to help me.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://hip2save.com/">Hip2save.com </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://couponingtodisney.com/"><span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% yellow;">couponingtodisney</span>.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://southernsavers.com/"><span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% yellow;">southernsavers</span>.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://shesaved.com/"><span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% yellow;">shesaved</span>.com</a></span><br />
<a href="http://saveathomemommy.com/"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% yellow;">Saveathomemommy</span>.com</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If you have any questions about any of this please let me know. </span>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12879268240842030860noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187655910455171638.post-48554671381112245482010-07-08T07:00:00.001-04:002010-07-08T07:00:02.605-04:00Waiting...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDO6xcTKDlI/AAAAAAAAAX8/E9IU6Ga_Zgc/s1600/tomato+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDO6xcTKDlI/AAAAAAAAAX8/E9IU6Ga_Zgc/s320/tomato+001.JPG" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I cannot wait to cut a tomato up from my garden. Hopefully not too much longer!</b></span>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12879268240842030860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187655910455171638.post-7330238095298419092010-07-07T07:00:00.001-04:002010-07-07T07:00:02.426-04:00DC Trip<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><b>Last week our family headed up to DC for a few days. My husband's brother and his family live near there so it was a time to visit family. We decided to go into downtown DC for a tour. We went on the <a href="http://www.dcducks.com/">DC Duck tour</a></b>. <b>This is an amphibious vehicle that tour you around all over DC then turns into a boat and you float down the Potomac River. </b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNbk06SuII/AAAAAAAAAWk/erGhm_Eli3U/s320/DC+trip+085.JPG" /></div>We were able to see all the sights in DC. With a total of 6 children this is the way to go. Our next visit we will go to a museum, but this was a good way to break them in to all there was to see.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNc3CBjzWI/AAAAAAAAAWs/rmE68WxNGFI/s1600/DC+trip+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNc3CBjzWI/AAAAAAAAAWs/rmE68WxNGFI/s320/DC+trip+005.JPG" /></a></div> Union Station<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNeUTZYecI/AAAAAAAAAW0/5oBRbZ7B5yM/s1600/DC+trip+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNeUTZYecI/AAAAAAAAAW0/5oBRbZ7B5yM/s320/DC+trip+008.JPG" /></a></div> Capital<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNfGPSnb-I/AAAAAAAAAW8/Leh4wyHpvHQ/s1600/DC+trip+019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNfGPSnb-I/AAAAAAAAAW8/Leh4wyHpvHQ/s320/DC+trip+019.JPG" /></a></div> White House<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNf5-0Hh1I/AAAAAAAAAXE/m7P9mGiGer4/s1600/DC+trip+026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNf5-0Hh1I/AAAAAAAAAXE/m7P9mGiGer4/s320/DC+trip+026.JPG" /></a></div> Lincoln Memorial <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNgp2i3aQI/AAAAAAAAAXM/Ux8-PC5OkVQ/s1600/DC+trip+049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNgp2i3aQI/AAAAAAAAAXM/Ux8-PC5OkVQ/s320/DC+trip+049.JPG" /></a></div> Washington Monument <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNhzNxFsLI/AAAAAAAAAXU/owk8bLzmXmg/s1600/DC+trip+058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNhzNxFsLI/AAAAAAAAAXU/owk8bLzmXmg/s320/DC+trip+058.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNi_BoJmNI/AAAAAAAAAXk/nzpJu3ShDKI/s1600/DC+trip+060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNi_BoJmNI/AAAAAAAAAXk/nzpJu3ShDKI/s320/DC+trip+060.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNif8lVATI/AAAAAAAAAXc/yKPc17vQxQU/s1600/DC+trip+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNif8lVATI/AAAAAAAAAXc/yKPc17vQxQU/s320/DC+trip+002.JPG" /></a></div>The yellow things in the boys mouths they called "<span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% yellow;">quackers</span>" These make duck sounds that will drive you up a wall but the kids loved them! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNly1mc9DI/AAAAAAAAAX0/jkmnAiLX22g/s1600/DC+trip+108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNly1mc9DI/AAAAAAAAAX0/jkmnAiLX22g/s320/DC+trip+108.JPG" /></a></div> The kids had a wonderful time with their cousins! Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12879268240842030860noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187655910455171638.post-43665378413584901062010-07-06T10:54:00.000-04:002010-07-06T10:54:21.288-04:00Homemade Ice Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNAtxriEhI/AAAAAAAAAWU/9FXPPU8wltg/s1600/ice+cream+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NX-uK_OUP-I/TDNAtxriEhI/AAAAAAAAAWU/9FXPPU8wltg/s320/ice+cream+001.JPG" /></a></div>4th of July would not be complete without homemade ice cream! Here is a wonderful recipe a friend shared with me.<br />
2 cans evaporated milk<br />
1 pint whipping cream<br />
2 1/4 cups sugar<br />
dash salt<br />
3 tsp vanilla<br />
4 eggs<br />
Combine all ingredients and cook on medium heat on the stove. I cook it until it is warm about 10 minutes. Pour through a stainer into a large bowl to make sure there are no cooked eggs floating around in it. Refrigerate overnight.( If you want fruit in your ice cream add 1 cup of chopped fruit before putting in your ice cream freezer.) Add the mixture to your ice cream freezer and fill will whole milk about 1 inch from the top. (Usually there is a fill line in the freezer) Follow the manufactures directions for your freezer and then enjoy your homemade ice cream!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My family went to see Toy Story 3 today and I couldn't go because I would look like a freak scratching myself. They did say it was really good. I was able to watch a couple of movies here.</span></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I liked Valentines Day, it was a cute movie, but my husband would have hated it. So it was good I watched this movie alone.</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B002RSDW80/sr=1-1/qid=1276988145/ref=dp_image_z_0?ie=UTF8&n=130&s=dvd&qid=1276988145&sr=1-1" onclick="return amz_js_PopWin(this.href,'AmazonHelp','width=700,height=600,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,status=1');" target="AmazonHelp"><img alt="Julie & Julia (Ws Dub Sub Ac3 Dol)" border="0" height="300" id="prodImage" onload="if (typeof uet == 'function') { uet('af'); }" onmouseover="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HX9kZx9iL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="300" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Next I watched Julie and Julia, which I thought was fabulous!! I love to cook so I enjoyed that part of the movie. Also, as a blogger it is very inspiring if you haven't seen it you should rent it!</span></span><br />
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1 cup sugar<br />
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon<br />
3 Tbsp. cornstarch<br />
1 cup cold water<br />
1 Tbsp. butter<br />
Biscuit Topping:<br />
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour<br />
1 Tbsp sugar<br />
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp. salt<br />
1/2 cup cold butter<br />
1/2 cup 2% milk<br />
Whipped topping or vanilla ice bream, optional<br />
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In a large saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar and cinnamon. Cook and stir until mizture comes to a boil. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth: stir into fruit mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour into greased 8 Inch square baking dish. Dot with butter.<br />
For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by tablespoons onto hot berry mixture.<br />
Bake uncovered, at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream.<br />
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