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Welcome to the 33rd week of Wake Up Wednesday “Linky” 
I’m currently suffering through the hottest month of the year when my desk fan becomes next to useless no matter how high I turn it up. Homemade ice cream recipes to the rescue!
Joanna’s Andalusian Zucchini Tortilla
Are you curious like me where the zucchini is?
Football season is just about underway! Whether it is a club, college, high school or professional teams are practicing and getting ready for another exciting season. My family loves to watch football. Of course football also means snacks, so to go along with our first game of the season I created this portable SNICKERS Pretzel Snack with cute little football bags.
How to Make Elderberry Extract
I had these delicious Bourbon-Map
le sweet potatoes as one of my sides. Ben doesn’t normally like sweet potatoes (which is one reason I ordered them!- kidding!) but he inhaled these babies. I decided to try to recreate the sweet potato recipe for our Thanksgiving meal and they were pretty spot-on.
Blairsden Mansion Tour: Part 2
In case you missed Part 1, I’m taking you on the mother of all house tours…
at Blairsden Mansion, in Peapack-Gladstone NJ.which was the site of a
Designer Showhouse fundraiser, back in May.
This frosty treat makes a refreshing ending to any summer meal. Simply scoop the slushy mixture into bowls or tall glasses and enjoy a refreshing dessert, all while still getting that melon flavor fix, albeit without all the dripping. Add a splash of vodka for an even sweeter summer adult beverage.
Finally, we found a dresser that fit out needs. It wasn’t too over-scale, had 9 drawers, and was only $100.
I was going to come up with a simple crock pot recipe, and then I found this decadent pumpkin butter recipe from I Bake, He Shoots. I tried it, loved it, and now…it’s the one I’m going to recommend. (Well, that’s an easy first day, isn’t it?)
Ever since I was five, my mother and I have always made this Classic Cherry Pie for special occasions or just dessert. I’ve never lost my taste for cherries…or dessert. This recipe has been a family favorite for years. A simple recipe easy to make for busy days.
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Thrifty Thursday…Glass Mushrooms for the Garden
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Crock Pot Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe
DIY: Cucumber Mint Body Scrub + Free Printable Labels
I know that we all need a little relaxation from time to time, and what better way than with a DIY Scrub? Not only is this perfect for relaxing at home, it also makes a wonderful frugal gift idea! Take an afternoon and create this easy DIY Cucumber Mint Body Scrub
I have been obsessed with Homemade Body Scrub recipes lately. I decided to whip up a Coffee Sugar scrub recipe of my own this morning. It is so easy and very inexpensive.
Another baby boy was born on the very day I posted a picture of a home made soft ball I had sewn for my nephew. A perfect opportunity to sew another one, don’t you think? This time, I added several loops.
Have you every heard of yellow squash in a quick bread recipe? I was first introduced to it last summer by my daughter. I love to bake with zucchini in bread, but never had made any with summer yellow squash.
Finally, I would like to share with you the last wall in my Kitchen……
And wrap up my Series on my Kitchen where I shared One Wall at a Time……
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I love Good Deals!
I love thrifty finds and turning them into something amazing I can use. Whether its just for fun or decorating project for the house.
This past week I was in my local Dollar General Store, when I came across white ceramic candlesticks on clearance for $1.50! Well, I don’t know about you but that was too good of a deal to pass up. My mind instantly started turning thinking of something I could make out of a candlestick.
Now don’t get me wrong, I could have just used it the way it was but it really didn’t match any decor in my home right now. Then I thought, if I attach a plate on the top I could turn it into a Cake Plate. BINGO!
I love cake plates, but gosh they are so expensive!
So I paid for my candlestick and headed home. Later in the week I drove to a nearby town to a Dollar Tree and picked up a white cermanic plate for $1. And then I was ready to craft!
I went home, pulled out my trusty glue gun/sticks and my E6000 glue, which by the way if you havent used to AWESOME, and started my project.
There is just something about a quiet “Crafternoon”, using my creativity and just relaxing. Sometimes when I’m by myself it’s a little too quiet, so I have to turn on my “Crafternoon” Playlist, which is my favorite music while working.
This playlist I call “ThriftedGrace”. I hope you guys will check it out!
Anyway, back to my cake plate. It’s so simple. Really guys, like 3 steps and your done! A 10 minute project which would be great decor for a party, or celebration such as a Baby or Bridal Shower or a Wedding. Mine I think will look just right on my kitchen island with a nice chocolate cake sitting on it! HAHA!
Items you need:
Candlestick
Plate
Glue Gun/Glue Sticks
E6000
1) Squirt E6000 around the edges and on top of Candlestick
2) Add hot glue to underside of plate
3) Even up and press the plate firmly on top of Candlestick
4) Bake a cake and enjoy your creation!
That’s all it is. $2.50 Project!
The E6000 works so well, the only thing I use the hotglue for is to set it in place til the E6000 settles good!
I was also looking around at the Dollar Tree and found short glass candlesticks and clear dessert plates that would make a really cute cupcake platter (for 1) or to serve a few cookies or tea sandwiches on. So many possiblilites. I don’t know if I will ever buy a “real” Cake Plate again!
So then I got to thinking……I know other bloggers/crafters have thought of this before, so i decided to find some! And what I found amazed me! I decided to share a few of my favorites with you!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/222435669066839074/ (Must try this one one)
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/222435669066789968/ (To serve candy! Love it!)
http://wanderingchopsticks.blogspot.com/2010/08/how-to-make-homemade-cake-stand.html (would be beautiful for a wedding)
Hope you enjoyed my DIY Tutorial on Cake Plates!
I love oatmeal. The love the texture of the warm gooey mess on any given morning. I know for some, oatmeal is a fall/winter breakfast item. For me it is plain and simple comfort food that brings back such warm memories of childhood that I enjoy it all year round. I can remember my momma cooking a big ole pan of oats in the morning. I can still remember the way she smelled of sugar and cinnamon after she was done. Oh sweet memories. Last week was the 11th anniversary of her trip heaven. Every year I try really hard to remain positive but the day still crashes down on me like it happened yesterday. My momma was my best friend, she was my rock, support and encourager. I was her baby. Remembering these precious memories are like a lifeline tom me. I get scared at times thinking I am going to forgot. It makes me feel better blogging about them and having them always.
I don’t know if anyone else has trouble getting kiddos to eat oatmeal, but it’s like pulling teeth around here. I have to sneak it in every form and fashion. What better way to sneak in wholesome oatmeal than in cookies! Especially when the cookies contain chocolate and peanut butter!
This recipe is one of the easiest I use!!
And they make a perfect after school/work snack. Hope you enjoy and as they make these, think about sweet memories of your childhood!
Ingredients:
1c sugar
1 c flour
2 c oats
2 teaspoons of vanilla
1teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of nutmeg
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 1/2 sticks of butter
1 cup peanut butter
3/4 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
Mix sugar, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg together. Add in butter (melted) and stir together. Next add in eggs and vanilla.
Sift flour and baking powder together and add in mixture
Now add in chocolate chips and peanut butter
Roll into golf ball size and place on ungreased cookie sheet
Bake apps 10-12 mins.
