Inspiration

Each and everyone of us has some talent, some ability. Remember you are special and so are your gifts.


What we are is God's gift to us.
What we become is our gift to God.
~ ~Eleanor Powell

Something to remember....to live by.

When you get discouraged and things seem to be going wrong.

Remember:

Don’t you quit.
You keep walking.
You keep trying.
There is help and happiness ahead—a lot of it—____years of it now, and still counting.
You keep your chin up.
It will be all right in the end.

Trust God and believe in good things to come.
source: LDS Church Leader

Remember!!

Super Easy Apple Dumplings

Here is a really easy and delicious way to make Apple Dumplings.

2 Granny Smith Apples
2 cans crescent rolls
2 sticks butter
1½ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
cinnamon
1 small can Mountain Dew (or 1/2 of a regular size can)

Peel & Core apples. Cut apples into 8 slices each. Roll each apple slice in a crescent roll. Place in a 9x13 buttered pan. Melt butter, then add sugar and barely stir. Add vanilla, stir and pour over apples. Pour Mt. Dew around the edges of the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake at 350 degrees for 40 mins. Serve with ice cream and spoon some of the sweet sauces from the pan over the top.

ENJOY!!!

My Dear Children...

MY DEAR CHILDREN
You are the poem
I dreamed of writing
the masterpiece
I longed to paint.
You are the shining star
I reached for In my
ever hopeful quest
for life fulfilled.
You are my children.
Now with all things
I am blessed.

~Author Unknown~

A Challenge.........

On Stacy Jullian's Blog she has challenged everyone to think about your TOP to dos. What are they?

What things, accomplished everyday keep you centered and focused? Even when the life serves up interruption after interruption with a side of distraction; What are the must dos that keep you breathing and balanced?


No matter what else I don't get done. I'm OK when ...

ONE. I Hug and Kiss my husband and children!

TWO. I get some Fresh Air!

THREE. Remember to not give up!

FOUR. Believe.

FIVE. I try to remember that someday Life will get better!

What are yours?

Win a New Camera!

Want to win a new camera?? I do!

Go to: http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/08/10/vote-and-win-a-sony-cybershot-top-five-photo-contest-finalists-are-unveiled/. All you have to do is vote for your favorite photo and you will be entered in a drawing for a free camera!!!

Good Luck!

Film Canister Rockets

Here is a fun little science experiment/activity!

FILM CANISTER ROCKETS

Material:
35 mm plastic film canisters. (Fuji brand works best.)
Alka Seltzer tabs
Water
Fill the canister about 1/3 full with water.
Add a quarter of an Alka Seltzer tab.
Quickly place the lid on the canister, make sure it's on tight and place - lid side down - on a flat surface. Stand back and watch. About 5-10 seconds later the pressure of the released carbon dioxide will blast the lid off and shoot the canister about a dozen feet high.
Great outdoor project!!
You can experiment with more or less water to see what works best!

Have fun!

Fresh Blueberry Pie!!!!

My favorite Blueberry pie and it is so easy to make!

FRESH BLUEBERRY PIE

1-¼ cup water
1-½ cup sugar
3 Tbsp cornstarch
4 cups blueberries
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Crush 2 cups blueberries and combine in saucepan with water, sugar and cornstarch. Bring to boil. Cook on medium heat until thick and clear. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Cool slightly and add rest of berries. Place in baked pie shell. Cool until set. Serve with whipped topping or ice cream if desired.

Enjoy!

Korker Ribbons

Here is an easy way to make those cute curly ribbons!



You will need the following:
Ribbon - preferably 3/8 " length (grosgrain works best)
Clothes Pins
A wooden dowel ( or a wooden spoon works fine) 1/4' thickness

Directions

Secure one end of ribbon to wooden dowel with clothes pin.
Then begin to wrap your ribbon tightly around your handle and keep going until you get to the end. You want it close together but NOT TOUCHING and you may find you need to keep adusting it to get your ribbon closer (this will give you more curl)

To set your ribbon:.
Preheat your oven to 200f ( you may need to experiment with this depending on your oven).
While your oven is preheating soak your ribbon - Immerse in a sink of water until all the ribbon is saturated....then gently shake off the excess water and lay in the oven on a baking sheet until dry.
Watch carefully for ribbon to dry. (very easy to burn)
Remove from the oven when dry and allow to completly cool (the longer you leave it the better)
Remove your pins, and again gently slip off the handle....your ribbon is done and ready to cut to use in your korker projects.

Enjoy!!

Blueberries

Are you looking for something to do with your Blueberries? Here is a refreshing treat on a hot day!

Blueberry Lemonade

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups water
2 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 sugar

Put all ingredients in blender, processing until smooth. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer placed over a pitcher. Discard pulp and serve over ice. Enjoy outside on your deck!

Enjoy!!!

Inspiration....

The Good Life
1. See the good.
2. Believe the good can be a reality.
3. People who live the good life – serve.
4. Keep trying.
5. Find the champion inside

Lemon Meringue Pie

This is a refreshing pie on a hot day.

LEMON MERINGUE PIE

1 baked pie shell
1-2/3 cup sugar
6 Tbsp cornstarch
½ cup REALEMON Lemon Juice from Concentrate
4 eggs, separated
1½ cups boiling water
2 Tbsp Margarine
¼ tsp cream of tartar


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In heavy saucepan, combine 1-1/3 cups sugar and cornstarch; add REALEMON. Gradually add water, stirring constantly. Over medium heat, cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens, about 8 - 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add margarine; stir until melted. Pour into pie shell.

In small mixer bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tarter until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, beating until stiff but not dry. Spread on top of pie, sealing carefully to edge of shell.

Bake 12 - 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Chill before serving.

Enjoy!!

Oriental Salad

This is a quick and easy salad to take along to summer parties or picnics.

ORIENTAL SALAD

½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 cup sugar
½ tsp pepper

Ramen noodles
Mozzarella Cheese
Salad greens


Mix all ingredients well.
Sauté broken ramen noodles in butter. Cool.
Toss noodles and cheese with salad greens (romaine is great). Serve dressing on side.

Enjoy!