tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57517693945354269892024-03-13T11:43:28.740-05:00Healthy Wealthy MomsA Blog that will inspire you to live life to the fullest, find recipes, craft tutorials, and soon giveaways.Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15042897424202312869noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751769394535426989.post-38029519383670566382012-12-27T13:18:00.001-06:002012-12-27T13:18:31.886-06:00It is with great sadness that Terri's family informs you that she passed away suddenly on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012.<div>
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Her blog, followers and fellow bloggers meant the world to her. She talked about you and promoted your blogs on a daily basis to family and friends and thought of all of you as her friends.</div>
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You meant the world to her and we, her family, <b>thank you very much</b>.</div>
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Should you look up into the sky one day and notice clouds that could be words you cannot quite make out, you will know it is Terri blogging away in heaven.</div>
Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15042897424202312869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751769394535426989.post-14375721495410126152012-11-17T09:58:00.000-06:002012-11-20T07:56:45.568-06:00Twinkies DIY recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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TWINKIES!</div>
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What, no more Twinkies?</div>
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Are you in a panic over the news that Hostess who makes Twinkies, DingDongs, Cupcakes, Snowballs are closing up shop? Since the 1930's families have bought and enjoyed the sweet, gooey treats as snacks.</div>
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Well calm down, just make your own....</div>
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See the video <b><a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38681430/ns/today-food/">here</a></b></div>
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Ingredients</h5>
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You will need a spice bottle, approximately the size of a Twinkie, ten 12 x 14 -inch pieces of aluminum foil, a cake decorator or pastry bag, and a chopstick.</div>
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees</div>
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Fold each piece of aluminum foil in half twice. Wrap the folded foil around the spice bottle to create a mold. Leave the top of the mold open for pouring in the batter. Make 10 of these molds and arrange them on a cookie sheet or in a shallow pan. Grease the inside of each mold with a light coating of non-stick spray.</div>
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Disregard the directions on the box of cake mix. Instead, beat the egg whites until stiff. In a separate bowl combine cake mix with water and beat until thoroughly blended (about 2 minutes). Fold egg whites into the cake batter and slowly combine until completely mixed.</div>
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Pour the batter into the molds, filling each one about 3/4 of an inch. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean.</div>
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For the filling, combine salt with the hot water in a small bowl and stir until salt is dissolved. Let this mixture cool.</div>
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Combine the marshmallow creme, shortening, powdered sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl and mix well with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy.</div>
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Add the salt solution to the filling mixture and combine.</div>
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When the cakes are done and cooled, use a skewer or chopstick to make three holes in the bottom of each one. Move the stick around inside of each cake to create space for the filling.</div>
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Using a cake decorator or pastry bag, inject each cake with filling through all three holes.</div>
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What blessings are you thankful for this Thanksgiving day 2012?</div>
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What traditions will you and your family enjoy while celebrating Thanksgiving day?</div>
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The traditional turkey dinner with dressing, and for dessert pies?</div>
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Watch all the football games, and the parade? Wonder if there will be the Macy's parade this year after the devastating hurricane in N.Y. </div>
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Whatever plans you have for Thanksgiving 2012 and will be enjoying this year with family and friends let's take time to say a prayer for those affected by hurricane sandy.</div>
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<br />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15042897424202312869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751769394535426989.post-60484566851231856372012-09-24T08:18:00.001-05:002012-10-17T07:53:04.715-05:00All about White PumpkinsNothing says Fall like Pumpkins do. The beautiful colors of Fall, oranges, yellows, reds...natures colorful display! Pumpkins are orange with green stems but lately the trend has been white pumpkins.<br />
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Which are your favorite? White or orange?</div>
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My fall mantel with pumpkins</div>
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I am wondering why this year white pumpkins are so popular. I have to admit that I never knew there were white pumpkins before seeing so many this year, some even paint the orange ones white. Somehow I can't imagine a white pumpkin pie! I'm a die-hard orange pumpkin fan.</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">Definition: </b>Orange is so yesterday. Here in New England, white pumpkins, once a novelty, are becoming increasingly common, and these intriguing white orbs are all the rage when it comes to chic autumn decorating.</div>
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<br />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15042897424202312869noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751769394535426989.post-9185993074625213732012-09-13T17:58:00.002-05:002012-09-16T10:38:04.701-05:00Mr. and Mrs. Jack'O LanternI just had to share these adorable pumpkins that were made by modpodging dictionary pages unto plastic pumpkins. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #878081; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">1. Line 9″ square pan with aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick spray.<br />2. Stir together first 6 ingredients in a 3½ quart saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer registers 234° (soft ball stage) or for about 12 minutes.<br />3. Once mixture reaches 234°, remove from heat and quickly stir in remaining ingredients until well blended.<br />4. Pour into prepared pan. Let stand 2 hours or until completely cool; cut fudge into squares.<br />Yield: About 3 pounds</span></b></div>
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I discovered several variations of copycat recipes to make your own Pumpkin Spice Latte at home for when you can't get to a Starbucks.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px;">3 tablespoons canned pumpkin<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored syrup<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />1 cup milk<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />3 ounces espresso (1-2 shots)<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />Directions:<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" /><br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />1<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />In a small saucepan, stir pumpkin puree into milk.<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />2<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />Add vanilla syrup and pumpkin pie spice.<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />3<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />Heat gently, continuing to stirring occasionally just until steaming and foam begins to appear.<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />4<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />Pour pumpkin flavored milk into a tall mug and pour espresso over.<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />5<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />Top with whip cream and a dash of pumpkin pie spice.<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />6<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />Note: If you like it slightly sweeter; add a bit of vanilla flavored coffee cream.<br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" /><br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" /><br style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" />Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte-copycat-270550?oc=linkback</span></div>
<br />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15042897424202312869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751769394535426989.post-35364092186435890442012-09-04T08:15:00.006-05:002012-09-04T08:51:30.970-05:00Breakfast tablescapeBreakfast is the most important meal of the day. Do you grab a piece of toast and coffee? (my favorite) Or do you prefer a bowl of cereal and fruit? Usually on weekends everyone enjoys a leisurely sit down bacon and eggs large breakfast. For those times that the family all gathers for a large delicious breakfast why not set the table with bright, fun table linens, dishes, bowls, serving pieces. Like the one pictured, from <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/content/how-to-set-the-table.do?ab=home:wk32:c:1:readmore">WorldMarket</a>.<br />
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Everything tastes better with a bright cheerful tablescape, don't you agree? Wake up your family this weekend with a delicious breakfast served on a cheerful good morning tablescape!! Make every meal a celebration of life!</div>
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a cookie basket DIY in 5 minutes, wow I can do that...:)</div>
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This cookie basket made in 5 minutes was so cute with it's pretty blue ribbon, and the starfish, looked very beachy to me which is my favorite craft design.</div>
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When I read more and discovered it was a paper plate basket I was surprised. The tutorial makes the entire project easy enough that even I can do it. Thinking of all the ways I can decorate it with twine, burlap, paint etc... Get your creativity on and lets see your paper plate baskets, soon as I can I will post photos of mine.</div>
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<br />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15042897424202312869noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751769394535426989.post-67047602639686687582012-07-30T08:37:00.001-05:002012-08-26T07:34:48.017-05:00The many uses of vinegarRecently out of necessity I rediscovered a household staple, vinegar. It happened one day after opening a cabinet and discovering dreaded ants had taken over. What a mess, had to throw away open containers of food. I went online searching for a natural way to kill the ants and that's when I read that vinegar in a spray bottle kills them and keeps them from returning. It did work.<br />
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After that fiasco I decided to search for other uses for vinegar and found quite a few good ideas. For example, vinegar will get rid of those ugly mineral deposits from faucets, shower doors, sinks, bathtubs,put some in a drain to freshen the drain.<br />
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Vinegar is not only a good natural cleaner it's also a disinfectant.<br />
It will get rid of smoky smells, by placing it in a bowl and leave till odors are gone.<br />
Use it to get rid of mildew stains.<br />
It will shine, brass, copper and silver.<br />
Removes sticky residue.<br />
Cleans your coffee pot.<br />
Will remove some carpet stains.<br />
Removes water stains from wood tables.<br />
Apple cider vinegar is a good diet aid.<br />
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Does all that for so little money, imagine how much money you can save by using this little miracle product.<br />
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<br />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15042897424202312869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751769394535426989.post-63905585185292521862012-07-21T08:57:00.006-05:002012-08-05T22:28:32.122-05:00Best of PinterestBy now you probably discovered Pinterest. What is Pinterest? It is a virtual pinboard that you can use to organize recipes, decorating ideas etc. I love it!<br />
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Plaid - PLAID- FolkArt <em style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">Chalkboard Paint</em> 8 Ounces-Green Now you can create a <em style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">chalkboard</em> writing surface on any piece of wood and even terra cotta ...</div>
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What craft projects can ChalkBoard paint be used for? There are tons of creative projects in Blogland, following are some unique ideas to spark your own creativity.</div>
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Look at these cute drink tags. See <a href="http://www.thehappytulip.com/2012/07/chalkboard-paint-stick-drink-tags.html#axzz20Ji4FnFl">HappyTulip</a> for instructions.</div>
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Frame ChalkBoard paints. See <a href="http://createlovegrow.blogspot.com/2010/04/create-diy-chalkboards.html">Createlovegrow</a></div>
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Time for all the fun, good food, parties and celebrations. I just discovered a really fun, informative blog <b>called <a href="http://www.chickabug.com/blog/2012/06/fabulous-4th-of-july-cake-recipes.html">ChickaBug</a>,</b> not only are there great recipes but there are freebies, party ideas, giveaways and much more! I could spend hours just enjoying the eye candy.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">We are all small and appear to be the same (like the caterpillar), but as we grow older our true beauty <a class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" href="http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_symbolic_meaning_of_a_butterfly#" id="itxthook2" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 100, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 0.1em; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; bottom: auto; color: darkgreen; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; left: auto; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: static !important; right: auto; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline; top: auto; white-space: normal;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w0" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-style: solid; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; bottom: auto; color: darkgreen; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: normal; font-weight: inherit; left: auto; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline !important; text-transform: none !important; top: auto; white-space: normal;">shows</span></a> (like the butterfly). Like a butterfly, we are all different, and beautiful in our own way. In the Christian religion, the metamorphosis a butterfly undergoes is symbolic of the spiritual evolution all Christians go through. Butterflies represent rebirth and a new beginning. For Christians, it is considered a soulful symbol. In ancient mythology, the butterfly stands for wisdom and everlasting knowledge.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span></span></div>
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Imagine the <i>whole of your life changing</i> to such an extreme you are unrecognizable at the end of the transformation. Mind you, this change takes place in a short <b>span of about a month</b>too (that’s how long the butterfly life cycle is).<br />
Herein lies the deepest symbolic lesson of the butterfly. She asks us to accept the changes in our lives as casually as she does. The butterfly <b>unquestioningly embraces</b> the chances of her environment and her body.<br />
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This unwavering acceptance of her metamorphosis is also symbolic of faith. Here the butterfly beckons us to <b>keep our faith</b> as we undergo transitions in our lives. She understands that our toiling, fretting and anger are useless against the turning tides of nature – she asks us to recognize the same.<br />
A quick-list of Butterfly animal symbolism:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love all things beachy and fell in love with these adorable pillows and am so thrilled to have won them. Thanks to Sally Lee By The Sea <a href="http://www.SallyLeeByTheSea.com/">Blog</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LemondaisyDesign">LemonDaisy Designs</a> for offering the opportunity to win this beautiful piece of art!</span></div>
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<br />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15042897424202312869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751769394535426989.post-77758595843338311382012-05-16T08:09:00.000-05:002012-05-17T16:05:21.664-05:00Chargers and Wall mirrorsHave you shopped for mirrors recently? We have and found them to be quite costly, so is there a better way to get a wall mirror to have to display? I bet the title gave you a clue to the answer.<br />
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Kim from the S<a href="http://www.sandandsisal.com/2012/03/turn-charger-into-mirror.html#">andandSisal</a> blog shared a clever creative idea turning chargers into mirrors.Thanks for the inspiration Kim.<br />
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Chargers turned into wall mirrors.</div>
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I went on to Pier One's website to see what chargers they offered that I could use to turn it into a wall mirror and here's what I found I would definitely use.</div>
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picture this one as a mirror, stunning.</div>
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This one is called mirror charger, silver will reflect the mirror in middle nicely.</div>
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beautiful wood charger turned mirror would be awesome</div>
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picture this mosaic charger turned mirror...wow!</div>
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What about taking this charger, and paste sea shells on it and turn it into</div>
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a beautiful seashell mirror.</div>
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(Thanks to Between Naps on the Porch blog for this idea)</div>
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A thrifty tip!</div>
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<b>Now to decide which one I will buy and change into a mirror.</b></div>
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<br />Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15042897424202312869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751769394535426989.post-4193942731138800102012-05-13T10:20:00.000-05:002012-05-13T10:20:58.443-05:00Before and AfterI think before and after photo's help when deciding how to place furniture and accessories. My newest purchase is a Sunburst mirror, it is striking has some bling to it and definitely brighten's up a corner area that is usually dark.<br />
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<br /></div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15042897424202312869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751769394535426989.post-66163267786542548622012-05-05T10:26:00.002-05:002012-05-13T10:28:37.655-05:00New beachy dresser and accessoriesMy last post was about the new things I purchased to decorate our condo, I showed photo's of our new bar stools, this is our new dresser we purchased and some cute accessories to complete the beach cottage look in the master bedroom.<br />
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White beachy cottage look dresser.</div>
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Recently I shared about selling our home of 25 years and moving into a condo rental. We were apprehensive of moving from a single family home to a multi-family apartment environment.</div>
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It's been both good and some bad, mostly a good experience so far. Transitioning fairly well.</div>
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The bar stools are a brown wood with gray, the detailing is stunning!</div>
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The condo is beautiful inside, a large kitchen with a beautiful all-around counter and island, the white moldings against a pretty beige makes it a strikingly beautiful contrast, very clean, crisp look. It has many large windows making it light and airy, charming white fans in most rooms, white fireplace. </div>
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Our next door neighbors welcomed us warmly and are fast becoming friends, they bring us warm baked goodies a lot of mornings. Couldn't asked for better neighbors and generally the entire complex has charm and is quiet. Seems most residents realize that we all contribute to keeping the complex a quiet safe environment to enjoy! </div>
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Okay that's the good, what's the bad you ask? A woman with 3 teen children who live above us. The woman is inconsiderate of others and a irresponsible parent, even after we respectfully asked her to tone it down. Imagine 3 teens and their friends throwing balls against walls and skateboarding in an apt above you. Noise decibels are off the chart! We are hoping that after talking with management they will find a more suitable place for her to move too.</div>
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Other than that, decorating our new condo with the help of my interior decorating daughter, has been fun and exciting. Buying new accessories and furniture is fun. I will share photo's of some of our new additions. For example these substantially made beautiful wood bar stools from PierOne, the seats are large, they are brown with gray wood, there is beautiful carved detailing, they fit comfortably in a little cove area. Giving us extra seating. The next photo's will show more of the bar and some of the rest of the condo. Stay tuned!</div>
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Spring Cleaning Wisdom - provocative title, yes? do I have your attention? Ah thoughts of spring also brings with it spring cleaning...<br />
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I have been reading a series on spring cleaning, sound boring? Believe me it was far from boring, not your usual how to make your floors sparkle type cleaning series. It was fun, uplifting, make-you-feel-good spring cleaning series.<br />
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Not only did I glean cleaning tips but came away with snippets of what I call "Spring cleaning WISDOM".<br />
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The first on the list of Apartment blogs is <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/">ApartmentTherapy</a> you will find a lot of good ideas from indoors to outdoors.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/">DesignSponge</a> offers DIY projects to make for apartment living.<br />
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There is a blog called <a href="http://tinyhouseblog.com/">TheTinyHouse</a> website features small homes.<br />
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A patio can become a beautiful garden<br />
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</span>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15042897424202312869noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751769394535426989.post-79654913086623978312012-04-06T07:56:00.001-05:002012-04-06T08:19:22.809-05:00Pop of spring colorsThe colors of spring burst forth in all their beauty and glory! I found a blog in blogland that represented the the pop of spring colors in a precious, creative way. I vote Shannon's post titled "How to bring Spring into the bedroom" on her blog <a href="http://foxhollowcottage.blogspot.com/">FoxHollowCottage</a>, most creative spring post, her blog is one of my favorite blogs to follow. There's always a lot of inspiration there.<br />
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Sharing some photo's that were my favorite:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bright and creative idea for a way to make your own matching pillows! Simply stuff a throw pillow into a matching pillowcase, fold it over, and cinch it, voila, beautiful matching pillows. Brilliant Shannon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love wreaths but displaying one in a basket like this was brilliantly creative don't you think?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have to say I could go on and on about each and every photo critiquing each one but I don't want to take away the joy of discovery for you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks Shannon for bringing us pop of spring colors to life! Good job! Did she inspire you with her ideas? Show us how you brought spring into your home........I will soon as I get totally unpacked in our new condo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15042897424202312869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751769394535426989.post-17407048653803326542012-04-05T07:39:00.000-05:002012-04-05T08:37:15.888-05:00Easter Lamb cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgole5ZKm6Oyc1T4HCSNypBEYFBpZhxd7RyyQLL9zNa0hRyhhAM3yduM08dbtz2tXXs7v50xpGVhnZcT80aBMsl4d4yjmOvCqd911MTw6zahftnzxeylApNNlw6Z_Z92wA_IHxfM4r9xps/s1600/lamb+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgole5ZKm6Oyc1T4HCSNypBEYFBpZhxd7RyyQLL9zNa0hRyhhAM3yduM08dbtz2tXXs7v50xpGVhnZcT80aBMsl4d4yjmOvCqd911MTw6zahftnzxeylApNNlw6Z_Z92wA_IHxfM4r9xps/s320/lamb+cake.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Easter Lamb cake</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Memories of Easter traditions reminded me of the star of the show, a Easter Lamb cake. Every Easter my aunt baked this cake in her antique cake mold pans. She used tons of real butter in her secret recipe, more like a butter pound cake. And her icing was rich and decadent, I think it was a cream cheese icing or possibly a buttercream icing. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Would love to bake one this year but finding the lamb cake pans may not be easy. My aunt's cake pans were heavy cast-iron molds as opposed to the lighter weight pans. Since I don't have her secret recipe I Googled to find one I can use.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Guess what I found as a "recipe", they suggest to get a pound cake mix, wow, how easy it that? Okay guess I am out of excuses now and will have to try to make one and continue the tradition!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Century Gothic', AppleGothic, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>LINKING TO : <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/2012/03/show-and-tell-friday_22.html">RomanticHome</a>, <a href="http://www.onsuttonplace.com/2012/04/lets-do-bunny-hop.html">BunnyHop</a>Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15042897424202312869noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751769394535426989.post-79861057513148017062012-04-01T13:16:00.001-05:002012-04-01T13:17:46.378-05:00If this is Good Friday, why doesn't it feel so "good"?I was compelled to share this for all my Christian friends, beautiful post by <br />
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Happy Easter!Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15042897424202312869noreply@blogger.com1