tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78217780963629384642024-03-05T21:13:19.821-08:00My LilliBeanGianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-8407654909153777712011-06-27T23:45:00.000-07:002011-06-28T22:31:36.255-07:00We're Going Digital-Honey Do List<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVmZPz50twzcXQtolFzEybEF_Zz5yBQT0PMg5KGUKq_tr7u9fx-JM_ah4bzwLINfqrV8EgH0yIRr9MExmvQfh1z57xG7uRtiZ4R38F6aBx0iI0yzz5YeV6JhSpINjt2LmP4yYBFfs_ZyQ/s1600/ScreenShot054.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVmZPz50twzcXQtolFzEybEF_Zz5yBQT0PMg5KGUKq_tr7u9fx-JM_ah4bzwLINfqrV8EgH0yIRr9MExmvQfh1z57xG7uRtiZ4R38F6aBx0iI0yzz5YeV6JhSpINjt2LmP4yYBFfs_ZyQ/s200/ScreenShot054.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623510118571611922" border="0" /></a>Hold on to your hats people we are <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:130%;" >Going Digital</span>!!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I thought it would be fun to share one of my <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">digital creations</span>, just because!<br /><br />If you're anything like me, <span style="font-size:85%;">(crazy) </span>and you run your house anything like I do, <span style="font-size:85%;">(organized chaos) </span>then you have lists and calendars every where and for everyone. My husband sadly is not an exception to my lists. In fact truth be told he gets hit pretty hard.<br /><br />He's a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">trooper</span> however and though he rarely hits 100%, he does pretty well. Solid B I'd say!<br /><br />Weekly I write him up a list... a <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Honey-Dew List</span></span>, <span style="font-size:85%;">(nice play on words)</span> and let him know what I errands, chores...I need him to take care of. I have been utilizing one of my many, many notebooks but recently I decided to play in the digital world. I created myself a dry erase, reusable Honey-Dew list in an effort to be more green or just because I have a weird obsession with my lamination machine & dry erase markers <span style="font-size:85%;">(a little from column A, a little from column B...)</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/58948778"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dKaVkSY_Ruwiw4sYrPLWOPTPpCRhE5V130ZJLCar7o5RL4YKeP7Drw_l609tKGqFX6hGNWFkxPwcNFvudT4EyvxT5HYhK2fGS7LIq5JY4Ja0KfAInfZjhfs3kvg3DtdC-trQJJCOV6s/s200/menu-002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623498475541377042" border="0" /></a><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class=" down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span><br />The plan? To hang this bad boy right up on the fridge <span style="font-size:85%;">(see it's clever because I know that he'll quite often go to the fridge)</span>.<br /><br />I've linked this so that you can download it for yourself if you want, otherwise you can find it in my "<a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://mylillibean.blogspot.com/p/freebies.html">freebies</a>." Just print the size you want, laminate and <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">BAM</span></span>! you're ready to pull out those dry erase markers and get to listing!<br /><br />Fair warning though Dry Erase at your own risk-I can not be held responsible for you getting carried away and this list becoming a mile long. Use discretion ladies!<br /><br /><br />And, because I'm feeling <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">CRAZY</span></span> today I'm also going to throw in my matching grocery shopping list!<br /><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/58948781"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbAv-mg0FXntvzxT9g6uBbvfYq1qe0Q_4y2s6PfohX-rOZSPH1gxSZaeKTWNek123IpX8lwIQ6zGzZN7CZ2uCI2Y0ujesYPxYqtCRbkLhQQ9_yih2fxhlnbJrUDFxYwAbdQ8MHEtUdgLY/s200/menu-003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623498478168273266" border="0" /></a>I do the same here, print, laminate, fridge it, and dry erase mark that sucker up!<br /><br />Hope you guys enjoy!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:180%;" >Happy Dry Erasing!!</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-55720291997916369602011-06-27T22:58:00.000-07:002011-06-28T10:22:03.103-07:00Two-fer Tuesday-Two Great Sites<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx41G7ZhHPfs2fdvrlNP8wEwA0cmOM_kw-lC_AB3iOaCkpzzJmzwt7t8KZTFHFQffGNimx8Dapq8GT_6QnDORXfzXdxai2ReDNsXWEZ8R-DTF9jSnWL4h4ZnkjO77NDWaJSvh9a_gKmd4/s1600/ScreenShot051.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx41G7ZhHPfs2fdvrlNP8wEwA0cmOM_kw-lC_AB3iOaCkpzzJmzwt7t8KZTFHFQffGNimx8Dapq8GT_6QnDORXfzXdxai2ReDNsXWEZ8R-DTF9jSnWL4h4ZnkjO77NDWaJSvh9a_gKmd4/s200/ScreenShot051.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623317455612972626" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Two-fer Tuesdays is back!!!</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Yay!!!<br /><br />Okay let's jump right in. Today I thought it would be fun to share two great websites with you, these sites are super fun, and they will be a life saver to you this Summer!<br /><br />The first site is one that I found to be a great tool to keep my kids sharp during the Summer months when they are off of school while also buying me a little time to get some work done.<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.tlsbooks.com/firstgradeworksheets.htm">TLS Books.com</a></span><br />This site is offers free printable worksheets for each subject and grade level from Preschool to Sixth Grade, and best of all they are <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">FREE!</span></span> <span style="font-size:85%;">(you may cheer now for free, b/c who doesn't cheer for free?)</span><br /><br />My second Summer-saving site is perfect for when you want to switch gears and put on your crafting hat. I always like to incorporate a little craft time in with my kids...<span style="font-size:85%;">(I'm hoping to inspire the next generation of craft bloggers)<br /><a href="http://www.education.com/activity/arts-and-crafts/?cid=55000.0066134072&s_kwcid=TC%7C8363%7Ckids%20craft%7C%7CS%7Cb%7C3815570665&gclid=CPe7jLiL2akCFQFvbAodPiShLg"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:180%;" >Education.com</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">This site offers a wide array of crafting ideas do keep those little hands busy this Summer. You can choose activities by subject, grade level, or theme, and you can stop holding your breath because these are also <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">FREE</span></span>!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">YAY! Too Much Fun!</span><br /><br />If you haven't already <span style="font-size:85%;">(shame on you)</span> you should rush over and find yourself some lovely activities to do with your own little monkey's this Summer!! You know, for when it's just <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">too</span></span> hot <span style="font-size:85%;">(not possible if you ask me)</span> outside, or it's inside, calm down, mommy needs a minute time (we all have those moments...right?)<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:180%;" ><br />ANNOUNCEMENT</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">:</span></span> Hold on to your hats folks it's a doozy...<br /><br />I will also be starting a new feature <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Crafty Kids Corner</span> where once a week I will share activities and ideas for crafty fun with your little ones, so be looking out for that.<br /></span></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-82703896608060941442011-06-27T07:53:00.001-07:002011-06-28T14:28:40.356-07:00New To The Shop!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7RaO-sUP1OBBm13-nbs1J4HQyaGC7c7cDcIi9oBbvKAdl1e7fIasspyrEWa_logGJiPJygmKA07T58-vlmUDjRfBAiHrffl1jdLu17umhuIu3QImhrP2ntAnWZPYFfIo40lppZjPeMI/s1600/IN+STORE.jpg"><br /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlh80aBiGXOo3W54mKGwLUDwPXHdIsXZw2Sizk1fWD1ZJaxHDL1kcPW5pylA8cHammweTVD5LCPFl0BTdHNDM8JHeJJSzG2c-up5X_1CKoiVSMxklM2Efh6iO17u-bTBsbCI0-pQexnXI/s1600/ScreenShot023.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlh80aBiGXOo3W54mKGwLUDwPXHdIsXZw2Sizk1fWD1ZJaxHDL1kcPW5pylA8cHammweTVD5LCPFl0BTdHNDM8JHeJJSzG2c-up5X_1CKoiVSMxklM2Efh6iO17u-bTBsbCI0-pQexnXI/s200/ScreenShot023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622913025914932882" border="0" /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class=" down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In case you missed it, here is a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">snippet</span> of all the wonderful new <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">goodies</span></span> we have added to the <span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.mylillibean.com/">shop</a></span> since last time!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7RaO-sUP1OBBm13-nbs1J4HQyaGC7c7cDcIi9oBbvKAdl1e7fIasspyrEWa_logGJiPJygmKA07T58-vlmUDjRfBAiHrffl1jdLu17umhuIu3QImhrP2ntAnWZPYFfIo40lppZjPeMI/s1600/IN+STORE.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7RaO-sUP1OBBm13-nbs1J4HQyaGC7c7cDcIi9oBbvKAdl1e7fIasspyrEWa_logGJiPJygmKA07T58-vlmUDjRfBAiHrffl1jdLu17umhuIu3QImhrP2ntAnWZPYFfIo40lppZjPeMI/s200/IN+STORE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623385605746912770" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Check them out, and if you feel so inclined make an order to two!!<br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-22485671240426628502011-06-27T07:52:00.001-07:002011-06-28T08:49:23.722-07:00Family Home Evening-Reverence is Love<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkID4-CQXtY3pPKxJSRIZy3v_Y9t7hbi5qH4UaNdCWbNSPSRyit9susAM3_8hZr0hsWuOenRYoOYT_NBsHhf1j-iqvnZ6jRV6YMJuo6Rh4O1GDUqwMVi5UrWxF7crFzXhbnL-3NpsZe0A/s1600/ScreenShot050.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkID4-CQXtY3pPKxJSRIZy3v_Y9t7hbi5qH4UaNdCWbNSPSRyit9susAM3_8hZr0hsWuOenRYoOYT_NBsHhf1j-iqvnZ6jRV6YMJuo6Rh4O1GDUqwMVi5UrWxF7crFzXhbnL-3NpsZe0A/s200/ScreenShot050.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623298208333083954" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Reverence is Love</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">(It's True)</span><br /><br />With our <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://mylillibean.blogspot.com/2011/06/family-home-evening-summer-bucket-list.html">Summer Bucket List</a> well under way, <span style="font-size:85%;">(no seriously we are knocking things off left and right...update on that coming soon!)</span> this week we turned our F.H.E. attention back to the gospel.<br /><br />As I have mentioned before, we often try and tailor our F.H.E. lessons toward principles we feel our kids, family or home are in need of, or could benefit from at this moment. It's sometimes apparent to us what that lesson might be and some times we have to ask for a little inspiration to guide us toward the right lesson.<br /><br />This week was one that let's say manifested itself to me a few times over the last few weeks. It appears that our kids are in desperate need to be reminded of the basic principle of Reverence. They're still pretty young, (6,4,3 and 10 months), so we try to go over basic principles such as this every now and again to refresh their memories.<br /><br />Of course for this lesson I went straight to my favorite F.H.E. site for a little guidance. Have I mentioned how much I <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">adore</span></span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://ayearoffhe.blogspot.com/">A Year of F.H.E.</a>? In case you missed it, I <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">love love love </span>this site! It has everything and anything you are looking for, it's easy to use and follow, and it's <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">FREE</span></span>! Who doesn't like Free?? If you check it out and love it as much as I do, please consider making a donation. <span style="font-size:85%;">(It not only let's them feel the love, but also helps to keep the site Free)</span>.<br /><br />So I went to my trusty F.H.E. site and back in the lessons for 2010 I found exactly the lesson I was looking for. Check it out<a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://ayearoffhe.blogspot.com/2010/11/week-49-being-reverent.html"> here</a>. It came complete as all their lessons do, with the lesson, song choice, activities and printables. It is seriously a one stop shop there, so easy!<br /><br />I printed up all my goodies, pulled out my laminator and we were set and ready to go for a <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">fantastic</span></span> F.H.E.<br /><br />Easy peasy lemon squeezy, and the whole process from start to finish took me probably under half an hour! Can't beat that...I dare you to try!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Oh </span></span>I almost forgot click <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/giannina.burt/recipes/vanilla-mousse-cheesecake">here</a> to see our Family Home Evening Treat, <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/giannina.burt/recipes/vanilla-mousse-cheesecake">Vanilla Mousse Cheesecake</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixgOq6b8ORd67_6GxeAfB8ew3ML0C-5JzvbvUTjcoXauzUgjdFPmTTSOIHNQ6Ttq-RmS0YPwHsBEOwPRwJN8tV4W8zDKZFJM-qg_7sMHsVbdNUOp2YG3a7-RcZRAJpg6oDGSNbUrkfsZw/s1600/Philadelphia-Vanilla-Mousse-Cheesecake-25081A.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixgOq6b8ORd67_6GxeAfB8ew3ML0C-5JzvbvUTjcoXauzUgjdFPmTTSOIHNQ6Ttq-RmS0YPwHsBEOwPRwJN8tV4W8zDKZFJM-qg_7sMHsVbdNUOp2YG3a7-RcZRAJpg6oDGSNbUrkfsZw/s200/Philadelphia-Vanilla-Mousse-Cheesecake-25081A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623290310041069458" border="0" /></a>because you can't have F.H.E. without a treat! <span style="font-size:85%;">( seriously you can't it's in the rules)</span>.<br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"> <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-59231426027404728332011-06-26T06:31:00.000-07:002011-06-27T07:19:50.379-07:00Winner Winner What's For Dinner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAS9a8bBFnVttKMprHm6HPvBMMZFUtnG4WKEyGGy7U3Vozgl9fS1l7JX-zNMZj4GH4530fU76e-ymZnaMm7lE81HPXoks5Bo2CHpcN4PGvTcjJuYhiDNVRux2PU_aIS6ubl79ir7rhBE/s1600/Philadelphia-Vanilla-Mousse-Cheesecake-25081A.jpg"><br /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaKzvB3q2maZcAeLdAzs3gfTR9Jo2uPXYKSx08SIk-yuphtKuWYJi7Jdbsk-ri6wqbpaAh910J1u2PT2KboA65DpBbjLhZ2qAoIRilOto1GyWRRqlljxHUw9tNzjcH48BsxG_xZlyQpOY/s1600/Paula-Deen-Home-Paulas-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-in-Linen+button.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaKzvB3q2maZcAeLdAzs3gfTR9Jo2uPXYKSx08SIk-yuphtKuWYJi7Jdbsk-ri6wqbpaAh910J1u2PT2KboA65DpBbjLhZ2qAoIRilOto1GyWRRqlljxHUw9tNzjcH48BsxG_xZlyQpOY/s200/Paula-Deen-Home-Paulas-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-in-Linen+button.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622892092018943826" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Here is our Yummy Menu for this Week!</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.campbellskitchen.com/RecipeDetail.aspx?recipeId=25361&ref=%2fSearchRecipesResult.aspx%3ffilter%3d%26q%3dbaked%2bziti%26fbid%3dqfcMjl5JKOI&fbid=qfcMjl5JKOI">Baked Ziti</a>, Garlic Bread, Poppy Seed Bacon & Mozzarella Salad <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtQExrMTYoU55TMfUAaZE1OSYhsevbINnxsLB_aBessecxVbDKHIkTinS0edppuX9laYCFfNYVSzmSWmZNAmPCxRcv0BF-pIghKd9Cfbvjh9aaoLYSvmqhrxy-8xo76BqcUMFmDnLZ3s/s1600/xlarge_25361.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtQExrMTYoU55TMfUAaZE1OSYhsevbINnxsLB_aBessecxVbDKHIkTinS0edppuX9laYCFfNYVSzmSWmZNAmPCxRcv0BF-pIghKd9Cfbvjh9aaoLYSvmqhrxy-8xo76BqcUMFmDnLZ3s/s200/xlarge_25361.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622896767717339874" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Tuesday:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/04/bacon-wrapped-teriyaki-chicken-skewers/">Bacon-Wrapped Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2008/03/caramelized-green-beans/">Caramelized Green Beans</a> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJJLg5ZeQkH5W8hg3tu8s51ySlE4w2MGapKdcwWLuV5tA4nGcy4IDv1Q1VibWbIh-dHyi-itYxiV0f9HWD8EZiH3Mn40RYue3Sr909Q7_GpWo8OzFtC8Mt65-y-CRGxua3-snklL2ld0/s1600/Bacon-Wrapped+Teriyaki+Chicken+Skewers+4+cr.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJJLg5ZeQkH5W8hg3tu8s51ySlE4w2MGapKdcwWLuV5tA4nGcy4IDv1Q1VibWbIh-dHyi-itYxiV0f9HWD8EZiH3Mn40RYue3Sr909Q7_GpWo8OzFtC8Mt65-y-CRGxua3-snklL2ld0/s200/Bacon-Wrapped+Teriyaki+Chicken+Skewers+4+cr.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622899109986168818" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Wednesday:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/cafe-rio-sweet-pork">Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Burritos</a>, Melted Beans, Salad <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Thursday:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/05/asian-bbq-chicken/">Asian BBQ Chicken</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2008/06/lime-cilantro-rice-with-pineapple/">Lime-Cilantro Rice</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHb-Xfeacm6bTcT9M70A2azT99bx33fD5XPTIFOSR2qd2wotLU6Am1WGsRYK72JuKjjjpjjoM76pEoPcKVIRencjHzchcVktYI0n-SxmzfjRpYiHSbfYeEsodP6rPBS6yjmrGapKh8Yr0/s1600/Asian-BBQ-Chicken.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHb-Xfeacm6bTcT9M70A2azT99bx33fD5XPTIFOSR2qd2wotLU6Am1WGsRYK72JuKjjjpjjoM76pEoPcKVIRencjHzchcVktYI0n-SxmzfjRpYiHSbfYeEsodP6rPBS6yjmrGapKh8Yr0/s200/Asian-BBQ-Chicken.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622899358839248290" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday:</span> Gone for the 4th of July weekend <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Saturday Morning Breakfast:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/giannina.burt/recipes/german-pancakes">German Pancakes</a> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Sunday Dinner:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/giannina.burt/recipes/root-beer-pot-roast">Root Beer Pot Roast,</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span>mashed potatoes</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />This Week's<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> Sweet Treat</span>:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/giannina.burt/recipes/vanilla-mousse-cheesecake">Vanilla Mousse Cheesecake</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAS9a8bBFnVttKMprHm6HPvBMMZFUtnG4WKEyGGy7U3Vozgl9fS1l7JX-zNMZj4GH4530fU76e-ymZnaMm7lE81HPXoks5Bo2CHpcN4PGvTcjJuYhiDNVRux2PU_aIS6ubl79ir7rhBE/s1600/Philadelphia-Vanilla-Mousse-Cheesecake-25081A.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAS9a8bBFnVttKMprHm6HPvBMMZFUtnG4WKEyGGy7U3Vozgl9fS1l7JX-zNMZj4GH4530fU76e-ymZnaMm7lE81HPXoks5Bo2CHpcN4PGvTcjJuYhiDNVRux2PU_aIS6ubl79ir7rhBE/s200/Philadelphia-Vanilla-Mousse-Cheesecake-25081A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622898423188300418" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Enjoy! </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Happy cooking!</span><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-73765039177489707242011-06-24T22:39:00.000-07:002011-06-25T07:29:56.558-07:00Family Home Evening-Summer Bucket List<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:180%;" >Summer Bucket List</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">(Woot Woot)</span><br /><br />Okay so it is officially Summer, <span style="font-size:85%;">(can I get a </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:85%;" >Woot Woot</span><span style="font-size:85%;">!?)</span>and even though the boy doesn't get out of school until the 1st of July <span style="font-size:85%;">(that's year round school for ya...</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:85%;" >L.A.M.E.</span><span style="font-size:85%;">)</span>, we are starting our Summer Celebrations tomorrow!!!<br /><br />And so the hubs and I decided that for our Family Home Evening this week we would kick off our Summer Fun by making a plan so that we could be the Clan with a Plan, <span style="font-size:85%;">(Dorky I know but admit that it made you chuckle a little...)</span><br /><br />I saw<a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://thecraftingchicks.com/2011/05/summer-fun-chart-and-photo-journal.html"> this</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUixY_3RXvuwHHyztjzDiR8UvaLqd2PLPLYOC9IgWKihaeIvsSLtvSIr-SEMWV3XsgjTO5rkEzjrgI6xtx5ZyOgyglKxdPlMWX2ZQ9erg9lh2ejEoqXtdVGgfXK06DZToBAw6uZvboDkg/s1600/web-summer-fun-chart-1drafting+chicks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUixY_3RXvuwHHyztjzDiR8UvaLqd2PLPLYOC9IgWKihaeIvsSLtvSIr-SEMWV3XsgjTO5rkEzjrgI6xtx5ZyOgyglKxdPlMWX2ZQ9erg9lh2ejEoqXtdVGgfXK06DZToBAw6uZvboDkg/s200/web-summer-fun-chart-1drafting+chicks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620548985900855890" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:130%;" >amaze-balls</span> Summer Fun chart <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://thecraftingchicks.com/2011/05/summer-fun-chart-and-photo-journal.html">here</a> (F.Y.I. these girls are <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">amazing!!</span>) and long story short I had to have one of my very own...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSQTTKCi0BnxMhYGRfBVXjv5-RaZHP11-IyqQnOS6GRld_lbhnpo12d0glGHaOjhLQGDmlKFMMtgRWNVJGf-fEdcZjypjg_D_oysrO_bGnxfCVaTWCkkafa6ZYym4Q9PA8ECKrXQquik/s1600/DSCN1287.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSQTTKCi0BnxMhYGRfBVXjv5-RaZHP11-IyqQnOS6GRld_lbhnpo12d0glGHaOjhLQGDmlKFMMtgRWNVJGf-fEdcZjypjg_D_oysrO_bGnxfCVaTWCkkafa6ZYym4Q9PA8ECKrXQquik/s200/DSCN1287.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622162520747342466" border="0" /></a><br />With slight modifications of course.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(Vintage G... I like to get inspiration and then tweak ideas to make them a littler more my own.)</span><br /><br />I <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:130%;" >HAD</span> to have the journal to go along with it though... <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3m5AoNvgDe_9CNuz9UdSIh4YFnTbWqHvPFjtnhS-NGe5F6ePCnVsuae6Lkmkkh2xPDtXbLcFZytGrsBA0BNZAcK_8hr6Cr71VC6EwmD-dxTMhQtejnVZU8bw9vLkrseH4d80INmBNKqA/s1600/DSCN1449.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 181px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3m5AoNvgDe_9CNuz9UdSIh4YFnTbWqHvPFjtnhS-NGe5F6ePCnVsuae6Lkmkkh2xPDtXbLcFZytGrsBA0BNZAcK_8hr6Cr71VC6EwmD-dxTMhQtejnVZU8bw9vLkrseH4d80INmBNKqA/s200/DSCN1449.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622162520271084050" border="0" /></a><br />it's just way to cute an idea!<br /><br />Monday night for F.H.E. the kids, the hubs and I sat down and created our Summer Bucket List of 50 fun activities and adventures to embark on this Summer! The kids had a blast naming off every fun thing they could think of and every yummy treat from here to Texas!<br /><br />Needless to say that our Summer Bucket List sure got me super <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">excited</span> to start checking off our Summer adventures, and you can only imagine how excited my little tykes are! They're <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">pumped</span> to say the least!!<br /><br />Our plan is to come as close as we can to checking off each activity as we can...we're shooting for 100% but we'll have to see how things shake out. Our mission is to photo journal each activity we do and add it to our journal.<br /><br />Every now and then I'll try and share our progress and a few of our pics just for kicks. I'm listing in the <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://mylillibean.blogspot.com/p/freebies.html">freebies</a> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">our</span></span> list of 50 Summer Adventures just in case you want some inspiration for your Summer or you want to join in on the fun.<br /><br />Also if you click <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://thecraftingchicks.com/2011/05/summer-fun-chart-and-photo-journal.html">here </a>you will actually be able to get the printables and instructions from <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://thecraftingchicks.com/2011/05/summer-fun-chart-and-photo-journal.html">The Crafting Chicks </a>to make a Summer Fun chart of your very own!<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(I'm hoping that that sentence was met with Oprah giveaway type acclaim...)</span><br /><br />Here also is a link to our FHE Sweet Treat for the week: <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/giannina.burt/recipes/creamy-lemon-squares">Creamy Lemon Squares</a> they are mmm...mmm...<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">good</span></span>!<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Remember: A silly family is a happy family!</span><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-36829670134539179462011-06-23T23:02:00.002-07:002011-06-24T09:16:29.715-07:00Let's Get Homey-Birthday Countdown Blocks<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:180%;" >Yay for Birthdays!!!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Birthdays are kind of a big deal around here, at least for me! I <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">love</span> birthdays...even my own <span style="font-size:85%;">(weird thought huh?) </span><br /><br />I love making a big deal out of birthdays, especially when it comes to my kids or the hubs. I plan them for months in advance, thoughtfully consider each gift, and I'm pretty sure whether it's my birthday or not I'm the most <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">excited</span> person in the room!<br /><br />While I love celebrating birthday's and going all out, I am a woman of <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">reason</span> with <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">limits</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> (Did you just hear someone laugh?)</span>. As a general rule, like most of you out there I'm sure, we try really hard not to spoil our kids. Don't misunderstand me we still gift, but they're smaller more meaningful gifts, and just 1 or 2. We leave the spoilin' to the grandparents...because who are we kidding really it's their right.<br /><br />And since our kids are drowning in grandparents, the hubs and I decided last year that we would <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">shift gears </span>when it came to birthdays and focus more on making each birthday a memorable experience.<br /><br />How you ask?<br />By jam packing each birthday with <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">FUN</span></span> of course!<br /><br />So fast forward to the present...my little man is turning <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">6</span></span>, and I'm of course<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> super</span> pumped to stuff this birthday with fun until it<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> pukes</span></span> <span style="font-size:85%;">(confetti is what I imagine a birthday would puke?)</span> and this is what I created as our helpful family birthday visual aid <span style="font-size:85%;">(because there has to be a visual aid...<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">no doy</span>...yea that just happened)</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr421-hQ1Pd1geG4AJYM2v_QQ-O-JF8u9JhYVEENodST4zxxWf16LNMJgCRAJwWt-y1HVOO_SjvAnG7q53KFhw9amAUti2Kt36VjP_T_4vT1Q_lpNSmCKoqC244P8yNOq8HimGf5kAZcw/s1600/DSCN1250.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 169px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr421-hQ1Pd1geG4AJYM2v_QQ-O-JF8u9JhYVEENodST4zxxWf16LNMJgCRAJwWt-y1HVOO_SjvAnG7q53KFhw9amAUti2Kt36VjP_T_4vT1Q_lpNSmCKoqC244P8yNOq8HimGf5kAZcw/s200/DSCN1250.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621816755133278914" border="0" /></a>Our Family Birthday Countdown Blocks!!!<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Ta DA!</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Are you loving it as much as me?</span><br /><br />Here's how these bad boys work:<br />Okay so to truly make each birthday a <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">CELEBRATION</span></span>, we've got to really celebrate it. With the countdown blocks we are doing just that...celebrating for an entire week! Yea you read that right...I said <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">a week of birthday</span>...Genius Right?<br /><br />So what I do is have the birthday boy/girl sit down and think up 8 fun things that they want to do to celebrate <span style="font-size:85%;">(within reason... I'm not flying anyone to <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Paris </span>here just going mini golfing</span>). This is key to ensuring a memorable birthday celebration! So the 8th event of course is the major event that they actually want to do on their birthday. For us this usually entails an entire day of "whatever you want." Your favorite breakfast, favorite lunch, favorite activity, and favorite dinner and dessert. <span style="font-size:85%;"> (Get the drill?)</span><br /><br />Each candle holds one event, the biggest candle in the middle holds the Birthday day celebration. A week before the birthday we fill out the candles, and each day the birthday boy/girl picks a candle from the countdown and we do whatever fun activity is listed on the back. Easy Peasy right?<br /><br />I didn't do it for this birthday, but from now on out I'm thinking we should add a photo journal showcasing photos of each event- you know for <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">memories</span>. Who doesn't love memories?<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">So, Would you like to make your <span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">own</span> </span>Family Birthday Countdown Blocks?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">First thing you want to do is to cut, sand, and paint your blocks. My blocks were 3 1/4x3 1/4x10", 3 1/4x3 1/4x7", and 3 1/4x3 1/4x4"<br />After sanding, paint them up whatever color floats your boat and let dry completely.</span> <span style="font-size:78%;">(I spray painted mine for faster drying and because as we know I am impatient)</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw8VSE43V2wbdy9CP_cL4g74Lt5svXEBTuKW7gy72uwVXRb7V6pNsJud_-ktPA5Js3ttuW1tP9Zevwb4m2ksQxfOew2ivbFgixX1B7qHtJgNWd4l_5SGb4Ydo9dPMGC_HOCE4tR5KZ-sk/s1600/DSCN1181.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw8VSE43V2wbdy9CP_cL4g74Lt5svXEBTuKW7gy72uwVXRb7V6pNsJud_-ktPA5Js3ttuW1tP9Zevwb4m2ksQxfOew2ivbFgixX1B7qHtJgNWd4l_5SGb4Ydo9dPMGC_HOCE4tR5KZ-sk/s200/DSCN1181.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621815997029415442" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHPQx0B2G-U0u11BJTGq_VHAgxZ_l5ZpRphc8W9qCLqXOJfn2Nx-DA9PPSzS1UgWG-EcIOCtovEIIBn2QwMbV61hPbfAL2jjFyTMSUAAByTVkVCCfPze4Q1gdjpuulkJQ5aNsmd1KUlY/s1600/DSCN1206.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHPQx0B2G-U0u11BJTGq_VHAgxZ_l5ZpRphc8W9qCLqXOJfn2Nx-DA9PPSzS1UgWG-EcIOCtovEIIBn2QwMbV61hPbfAL2jjFyTMSUAAByTVkVCCfPze4Q1gdjpuulkJQ5aNsmd1KUlY/s200/DSCN1206.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621816374492005218" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Next you'll want to get out your cutsie stock pile of scrapbook paper, find a few sheets you love and that match and cut some pieces to cover the front of your blocks.</span> <span style="font-size:78%;">(I just traced the blocks to find the size and cut a little smaller to show edging)</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBpay75v9gU2kL49x7TlbftvsUXv2I7DHrK7XqMuxY5JK5lx082xvktKcDHc8KXI8hPLvGv1od88KpHOvAU1WUjSy5IXQkjPXcSLQgw4rYDbb4qXV1SvAlIuMOdiIM6tHib1HrqXk-4k/s1600/DSCN1207.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBpay75v9gU2kL49x7TlbftvsUXv2I7DHrK7XqMuxY5JK5lx082xvktKcDHc8KXI8hPLvGv1od88KpHOvAU1WUjSy5IXQkjPXcSLQgw4rYDbb4qXV1SvAlIuMOdiIM6tHib1HrqXk-4k/s200/DSCN1207.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621816376373478514" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Mod Podge those suckers on, use a credit card or scrapping tool and start from the middle and go out to the edges to help avoid bubbles.</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">Let dry completely.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGBZeBqI0yBqek0pJeq4O-cXunMMYiVrzQAhAqwMA1Jbf_CiaquOiSuJBrj45mGyu-cLcLOLUvMYeMA4HTD5ER2ZAJsNfPj4R6WlSnQQA8g9nfLOheqoG7WckwKGx1Rco3jb8NyHNqwHo/s1600/DSCN1211.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGBZeBqI0yBqek0pJeq4O-cXunMMYiVrzQAhAqwMA1Jbf_CiaquOiSuJBrj45mGyu-cLcLOLUvMYeMA4HTD5ER2ZAJsNfPj4R6WlSnQQA8g9nfLOheqoG7WckwKGx1Rco3jb8NyHNqwHo/s200/DSCN1211.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621817529293183522" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsKzSn-EVlS_lJbgx-wPHrbPcTiZCYVmIKLkYs_MQi53fz1Xx-1_yBUG85enBSfo8725rpwMvxmy2N-IkRtRREY1L7kK1VBSTs7mYp-nlvg9ksm7O0GaB2AZqsx6wGK6PnezxoP5A8oiU/s1600/DSCN1208.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsKzSn-EVlS_lJbgx-wPHrbPcTiZCYVmIKLkYs_MQi53fz1Xx-1_yBUG85enBSfo8725rpwMvxmy2N-IkRtRREY1L7kK1VBSTs7mYp-nlvg9ksm7O0GaB2AZqsx6wGK6PnezxoP5A8oiU/s200/DSCN1208.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621816381319176546" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Once your blocks are dry, or slightly before if you can't wait like me, you'll want to take the top block and poke 8 holes randomly in the top of the block for the candles <span style="font-size:78%;">(be sure to center 1 hole)</span>. I did this with a nail, hammer and my brute strength</span> <span style="font-size:78%;">(seriously do you keep hearing someone laughing?)</span><span style="font-size:85%;">.</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">You'll want to make sure your hole size coincides with the gauge of your wire. Also, poke your holes about 1/4-1/2 of an inch deep.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYOlWx4sEtniefqlpEwVDsuLgXVsN524R71ZwfJeYgzfWbuwToeqlovVQndy-9ijJ_9_kwrwlqjTmCR3mAkQPQ90HqUfx-Kpnmc-xE5ac-gMes8N46JQNfb94HSGqjLINpN61dtRhZiHE/s1600/DSCN1209.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYOlWx4sEtniefqlpEwVDsuLgXVsN524R71ZwfJeYgzfWbuwToeqlovVQndy-9ijJ_9_kwrwlqjTmCR3mAkQPQ90HqUfx-Kpnmc-xE5ac-gMes8N46JQNfb94HSGqjLINpN61dtRhZiHE/s200/DSCN1209.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621816382418707778" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Take your wire, and wire cutters and cut yourself 7 pieces of about equal length and 1 slightly longer. You'll first have to eyeball how tall you want your candles to stick up, to decide how long to cut your pieces.<br />For mine, I wanted the candles in total to be about 5-5.5 inches tall. The candles themselves are about 4 inches with the middle candle slightly taller so I cut my wire 2 inches long and 1 about 2.5.</span> <span style="font-size:78%;"><br />(you have to add a little for the 1/2 inch deepness of the hole and also for the curling of the wire)</span>. <span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Once you have your pieces cut, take your pliers or fingers and curl your wire into a spiral <span style="font-size:78%;">(I just curled twice)</span>.<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUl-NJnARFsDcHDyx0zfCmtKFSjOfA2J3Q22GzP6LRr6ugYF9hboAjtntCn4ETsYUm0TGpvShVaHLE95FUIhyZfqKGJEGXzPGfpVpK_iIXg8UV118Bu6Igv8amGMhmTMTNkCg3UR1Ap7Q/s1600/DSCN1186.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUl-NJnARFsDcHDyx0zfCmtKFSjOfA2J3Q22GzP6LRr6ugYF9hboAjtntCn4ETsYUm0TGpvShVaHLE95FUIhyZfqKGJEGXzPGfpVpK_iIXg8UV118Bu6Igv8amGMhmTMTNkCg3UR1Ap7Q/s200/DSCN1186.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621816002807077010" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Really just play around with it until you like the look. Keep the spiral fairly tight so that it can hold the candle. </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDRlBQrUyxBg68q-qlheUEczDOwhhaW33ANlPvvPd9xiixl_GaxKtcHqbLKpAHPulxFMeoD9tcPmHfA-hGGTAmsuZ-IclFQTAHKK6Sv290apu6Wo_3IrA8eyzhi9sM9APYWhHEqUM7Av0/s1600/DSCN1190.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDRlBQrUyxBg68q-qlheUEczDOwhhaW33ANlPvvPd9xiixl_GaxKtcHqbLKpAHPulxFMeoD9tcPmHfA-hGGTAmsuZ-IclFQTAHKK6Sv290apu6Wo_3IrA8eyzhi9sM9APYWhHEqUM7Av0/s200/DSCN1190.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621816002827096978" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">On to the Candles...for this part we need the services of our handy dandy Silhouette Machine. So bust that bad boy out!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I first visited the Silhouette Store and found myself some lovely birthday candles, and for this particular project we used the print and cut feature. I colored in my candles to my liking,<br /><br />INSERT PIC OF PRINT SCREEN OF CANDLES<br /><br />printed and then cut out each candle and...<br />Voila!</span><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4gayjTMTikkeXya9DXuFeoTJBN_PKbMR5B4oc1LmpU3JIlJOzwJ7LtBx3zuAR5U9xviCbvnRHomDgDdPDeNPh6qS7aqthY2bbupqSS4Gjmz4W3HtQqzPSWNdK92v14C5GN-ymglHC9nU/s1600/ScreenShot024.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4gayjTMTikkeXya9DXuFeoTJBN_PKbMR5B4oc1LmpU3JIlJOzwJ7LtBx3zuAR5U9xviCbvnRHomDgDdPDeNPh6qS7aqthY2bbupqSS4Gjmz4W3HtQqzPSWNdK92v14C5GN-ymglHC9nU/s200/ScreenShot024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621816757068813522" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAVNgotKT6JHslKbILsbMwiIGt4Iu8juLkCSVeP7yg0bIPqiP1tA7KDYwM-5uN53b3MymZNSaL8o1zJ2suGVD8PmQwO234kcEsyvuUxxZczdzvryQ-AZa7Ig4gHlnRTiqMXbihrsIoq-Q/s1600/ScreenShot025.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAVNgotKT6JHslKbILsbMwiIGt4Iu8juLkCSVeP7yg0bIPqiP1tA7KDYwM-5uN53b3MymZNSaL8o1zJ2suGVD8PmQwO234kcEsyvuUxxZczdzvryQ-AZa7Ig4gHlnRTiqMXbihrsIoq-Q/s200/ScreenShot025.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621816758416263906" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSDEe9mga7KxkvffHwobnlE0H2Q-NPots6KtDV-fd2AWhWBNObE-F2ZBQrnIwTYkOUcV6_MwEi13IVFCFi_nHZZeklYazAcQHYnxLGP2f4284ISmLRNgNI_kSm011lEfeJteUC2Tf3NM/s1600/DSCN1203.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSDEe9mga7KxkvffHwobnlE0H2Q-NPots6KtDV-fd2AWhWBNObE-F2ZBQrnIwTYkOUcV6_MwEi13IVFCFi_nHZZeklYazAcQHYnxLGP2f4284ISmLRNgNI_kSm011lEfeJteUC2Tf3NM/s200/DSCN1203.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621816007373853618" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">At this point I had my little man fill out each candle with his chosen activities</span>...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPQy40yDAtZjGjrH9yDlOmQiX52tP-I0oSo0TNpkhoJflKxh_UiIIKb2XPEWnDfGIVCc9Z_dQS-tkODTc78b4f8jPpq-niSQDoauUDZdZh95nCgkomHlQzlaxpVS8mdTWz91iHWAJgTO4/s1600/DSCN1202.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPQy40yDAtZjGjrH9yDlOmQiX52tP-I0oSo0TNpkhoJflKxh_UiIIKb2XPEWnDfGIVCc9Z_dQS-tkODTc78b4f8jPpq-niSQDoauUDZdZh95nCgkomHlQzlaxpVS8mdTWz91iHWAJgTO4/s200/DSCN1202.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621816006612176226" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Here's the activities my little man choose:<br />1. Photo Shoot for 6 year pics (that one was mine)<br />2. Bouncy House<br />3. Day @ the Park<br />4. X-Box Kinect Day<br />5. Library<br />6. Wii Day<br />7. Bake Cookies<br />8. The big one: Chocolate Chip Muffins for Breakfast, Grilled Cheese for Lunch, Rumbi for Dinner (Hawaii Noodles as we call them around here), Fun Day @ the Family Fun Center (mini golf, bouncy house, bowling...), and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake for Dessert.<br /><br />Next, add each candle to the wire spirals and adorned them to the top of the cake.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQ2xJ6zQvmmeMkKtXNNEo7HpK-xwsc-tMTd2cjhFU8_P-1gwtXYy8p6ZcefjryUgg4HNF1mAGuGrySLVFRQUsIizE9HFRR9I2xHXRdQD6bJTBDHAZBVRr7_8lrNtCi-LRv7Sn-hKlSAs/s1600/DSCN1214.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 169px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQ2xJ6zQvmmeMkKtXNNEo7HpK-xwsc-tMTd2cjhFU8_P-1gwtXYy8p6ZcefjryUgg4HNF1mAGuGrySLVFRQUsIizE9HFRR9I2xHXRdQD6bJTBDHAZBVRr7_8lrNtCi-LRv7Sn-hKlSAs/s200/DSCN1214.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621816753374005026" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">For a final touch I cut out some vinyl lettering and there you have it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">All ready to make those birthday's something special to remember!</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr421-hQ1Pd1geG4AJYM2v_QQ-O-JF8u9JhYVEENodST4zxxWf16LNMJgCRAJwWt-y1HVOO_SjvAnG7q53KFhw9amAUti2Kt36VjP_T_4vT1Q_lpNSmCKoqC244P8yNOq8HimGf5kAZcw/s1600/DSCN1250.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 169px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr421-hQ1Pd1geG4AJYM2v_QQ-O-JF8u9JhYVEENodST4zxxWf16LNMJgCRAJwWt-y1HVOO_SjvAnG7q53KFhw9amAUti2Kt36VjP_T_4vT1Q_lpNSmCKoqC244P8yNOq8HimGf5kAZcw/s200/DSCN1250.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621816755133278914" border="0" /></a>If you're lucky like me, all your hard work will pay off with your little one telling you as you tuck him in that final night "This was the best birthday EVER!"<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(You better believe that brought on the waterworks!!)</span><br /><br />Happy Crafting!<br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-83094730071523918982011-06-21T20:01:00.001-07:002011-06-21T20:01:28.499-07:00Two-fer Tuesday-Love & Hate
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<p> <span class='placeholder'><a href='http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/N5589.izea.comOX5264/B5173762.4;sz=1x1;pc=[TPAS_ID];ord=[timestamp]?'> <img alt='Advertisement' height='1' width='1' border='0' src='http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/N5589.izea.comOX5264/B5173762.4;sz=1x1;pc=[TPAS_ID];ord=[timestamp]?'/></a></span>It's that time again...time for another installment of Two-fer Tuesday. A little late I know but hey better late than never right? (That's what I'm hoping anyways)</p>
<p> So today I thought I would share One Love & One Hate. One plus one equals two...Two-fer Tuesday...get it?? I'm a jokester what can I say.</p>
<p> First up, my Hate, but before I get to that let me preface it by saying that I have never in my life had any kind of issues with allergies. They've plagued many that I know, but I have never been on the receiving end, I guess I forgot to do the "knock on wood" part because as you can possibly guess...I HATE allergies!!</p>
<p> Blame it on karma or blame it on the unseasonably wet Spring here in Utah either way I keep hearing that allergies in the state are the worst they've been and man I'm feeling the itch! Itchy, watery, red eyes, itchy runny nose, endless sneezing...I've got it and I've got it BAD! While I know have a newfound understanding and empathy for my fellow allergy sufferers I also landed myself with a new dislike to add to my growing list and I NEED Relief!</p>
<p> RELIEF...ha ha this brings me to my new LOVE! In my desire to alleviate my suffering the hubs escorted me to our neighborhood</p>
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<p> Walgreens and straight up to the pharmacist, I wasn't playing around here, I wanted relief , I wanted the good stuff, I wanted a product that came pharmacist recommended! And I wanted it at a price that didn't leave me feeling robbed. Hey we're on a strict budget these days...who isn't right?? Gotta pinch those pennies.</p>
<p> This brings me to my new LOVE...Walgreens Wal-Fex 24 hour Allergy Relief Tablets!! <img src='http://img2.walgreens.com/dbimagecache/31191712269_220x220_a.jpg' alt=''/></p>
<p> I wouldn't have thought it, because I'm normally a name brand kinda gal when it comes to meds, but these babies REALLY work and the pharmacist assured me that in addition to being an exceptional value, Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products are Walgreens pharmacist recommended! Can't ask for more than that!</p>
<p> On my little educational trip to Walgreens I also picked up this little tidbit of knowledge that I wanted to pass along to all my lovely little thrifty ladies out there. I know financially speaking times are tough and a lot of the burden to stretch that dollar falls squarely on our shoulders so whenever I can pass along a tip to make things easier I will. I hadn't realized that Walgreens actually carries a line of Walgreens brand meds that are amazing and better yet affordable! <a rel='nofollow' href='http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid=9892&oid=3651102'>Walgreens Brand Health & Wellness Products! </a>We all know meds can get pretty pricey, so this news was music to my ears.</p>
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<p> I'll admit being a brand girl I was a little skeptical, but let me just say that with my Wal-Fex I am one happy blogging lady! It relieved all of my icky symptoms, I don't feel drowsy and I'm back to feeling almost 100%.</p>
<p> If you're one of the unlucky allergy stricken out there and you're looking for relief...affordable relief then have I got great news for you, (read that in your best game show host voice as I intened...it's more fun).</p>
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Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-30159485541395702592011-06-20T21:56:00.000-07:002011-06-20T22:26:31.368-07:00Winner Winner What's For Dinner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMULLI-9WBMA3ICltVdPTdCWcZZ-87d-xFSPlV9X14h3IVAdJ5tgOyuCjAWGvb-au21xrJ-ZzdzHOm4OG-qtJ09KCsEO1W_peUUhNvIVhxdo3aM4aAgUcVxXSNPvq8KINgBDc-6-nvtM/s1600/Paula-Deen-Home-Paulas-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-in-Linen+button.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMULLI-9WBMA3ICltVdPTdCWcZZ-87d-xFSPlV9X14h3IVAdJ5tgOyuCjAWGvb-au21xrJ-ZzdzHOm4OG-qtJ09KCsEO1W_peUUhNvIVhxdo3aM4aAgUcVxXSNPvq8KINgBDc-6-nvtM/s200/Paula-Deen-Home-Paulas-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-in-Linen+button.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620533011616439106" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here is my Menu for the Week...Enjoy!<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />I swear one day I'll get it together and this post will come out on time, but for now enojy, I hope you find some inspiration for you week, and<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> YAY</span>! I did implement the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://mylillibean.blogspot.com/2011/05/winner-winner-whats-for-dinner_29.html">changes</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>that we talked about!<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">I don't usually like to toot my own horn, but this one time..</span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">.</span>Go ME!!</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Monday:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/04/baked-creamy-chicken-taquitos/">Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos</a>, Melted Beans, Spanish Rice<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Tuesday: </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Creamy Chicken Alfredo w/Broccoli,</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/05/cheesy-garlic-herb-bread/">Cheesy Garlic Herb Bread</a></span></span><span style="display: block; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class=" down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Wednesday:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2008/05/babyback-ribs/">Slow Cooker BBQ Babyback Ribs</a>, Mashed Garlic Potatoes<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Thursday:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/rosemary-ranch-chicken-kabobs/detail.aspx">Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/kristens-bacon-ranch-potato-salad/detail.aspx">Bacon Ranch Potato Salad</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Friday:</span> DATE NIGHT (much needed...it's been a while!)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Saturday Morning Breakfast:</span> Biscuits and Gravy, Country Sausage<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Sunday Dinner:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/herbed-apricot-pork-loin-roast">Herbed Apricot Pork Loin Roast</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/onion-potatoes">Onion Potatoes</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">This Week's Sweet Treat:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/giannina.burt/recipes/creamy-lemon-squares">Creamy Lemon Squares</a> (mmm mmm...good!)<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Happy Cooking & Baking!!<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-30723309732625581102011-05-31T15:31:00.001-07:002011-05-31T22:22:58.012-07:00Family Home Evening-Intro<div style="text-align: center;">So I've decided to attempt to add sharing our <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://lds.org/manual/duties-and-blessings-of-the-priesthood-basic-manual-for-priesthood-holders-part-b/lesson-13-strengthening-the-family-through-family-home-evening?lang=eng&query=family+home+evening">Family Home Evening</a> Lessons for all, to hopefully help inspire ideas for your own <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">F.H.E. </span>nights.<br /><br />I love having Family Home Evening! In our family it is a nice way to dedicate at least one day a week as "Family Day." We figure while this isn't a big deal now since everyday is practically family day, it's a good habit for our family to have for when the kids get older and they actually want to leave...oh oh wait! Monday is Family Night! <span style="font-size:85%;">(See how that works?)</span><br /><br />So this post is our intro post into <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">F.H.E.</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">(family home evening)</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Burt Family Style</span>!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">F</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >irst,</span> we like to mix things up sometimes we have a lesson, sometimes we just go out and do something together as a family, sometimes we just work on craft projects together. Do what works best for your family as long as you do it <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">TOGETHER</span>. For us this works, our kids are all little (6, 4, 3, and 9 months) and have little attention spans so hammering home a lesson every week gets a little tired for them and for us.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Second, </span></span>for us it has worked well when we do have a lesson to tailor it to the needs of our family that particular week. For example, if we've had a hard week of naughtiness in our house we might have a lesson on obeying, honoring your mother and father, or maybe on doing your part to make a happy home.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another example, my brother in law just recently left for his mission, for our kids this is a new concept and something they didn't quite understand. So for <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">F.H.E.</span> we had a lesson on Missionaries, what they are, what they do, and we had the kids write a letter to him at the MTC.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We often will do craft projects that coincide with Holiday's or Birthday's that might be coming up, or we'll take the kids to do something fun that maybe they've been asking to do.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And of course when in doubt pick a gospel lesson! We do throw in a gospel principles lesson I would say 2/4 F.H.E.'s at our house.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Third,</span></span> the key to lessons is to keep them short and simple, keep them age appropriate, keep your kids involved, throw in an activity and always, <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">ALWAYS</span> end F.H.E. with a<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;"> TREAT!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fourth, </span></span>get <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">organized</span> and get the whole family involved. The reasoning for this is twofold, one if you get everyone involved not only are they more <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">excited</span> for F.H.E. it also holds more meaning for them because they were involved. Second, it takes all the pressure off of you. Don't let F.H.E. be a one woman show, and don't take on all the burden. For me I've come to learn that when the burden of F.H.E., falls solely on me it becomes more of a chore...and more of a chore that I end up not looking forward to. Having everyone hold a certain responsibility is a game changer. The best way I've found to do this is to get some kind of F.H.E. board. There are printable versions such as the one <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://ayearoffhe.blogspot.com/2009/12/fhe-assignment-charts.html">here</a>, and there are also wooden boards you can find such as the ones<a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://deseretbook.com/Family-Home-Evening-Board-wTags-DB-Imports/i/5027281"> here</a> or chalk board ones like <a style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://deseretbook.com/Family-Home-Evening-Chalkboard-Hanging-Ribbon-DB-Imports/i/5051160">this</a>. Or make your own. However you do it, <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">DO IT!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Finally,</span></span> here are a list of great resources that I frequently quite regularly to help me find inspiration for my lessons:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://ayearoffhe.blogspot.com/">A Year of F.H.E.</a><span style="font-size:85%;"> (they are on my list of favorite blogs, she is awesome, lessons are free, and if you want you can follow her lesson plan for the entire year!)</span><br /><br />2. <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://www.lds.org">LDS.org</a><br /><br />3. <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://scriptures4kids.com">Scriptures 4 Kids</a><br /></div></div><br />Maybe in my next post I'll show you my giant Family Home Evening Binder...it's a whopper!<br /><br />Good luck with your own F.H.E. adventures and please feel free to share any great resources or tips/tricks that you use to make your Family Home Evenings go off without a hitch!<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-1495942549782226782011-05-31T14:54:00.000-07:002011-05-31T22:27:12.808-07:00It's Going Sew-So-Books!!!<div style="text-align: center;">Yay I love getting packages!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBkrZ7yza6mZPki3A2B24Mo7iQ4egzA36RnsVAlgg9BfKn_EzmTlCTG4mJ0p5Duos3eUtW-lOf8csxlBrJfCb8KUMzUr6bHS-B4vzyZGxA8pP8AH9NC-Kys9NXlHF5Gw9ZFb9VtplX7Mk/s1600/DSCN1216.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 169px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBkrZ7yza6mZPki3A2B24Mo7iQ4egzA36RnsVAlgg9BfKn_EzmTlCTG4mJ0p5Duos3eUtW-lOf8csxlBrJfCb8KUMzUr6bHS-B4vzyZGxA8pP8AH9NC-Kys9NXlHF5Gw9ZFb9VtplX7Mk/s200/DSCN1216.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613117955718793730" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">(oh what oh what could it be???)</span><br /><br />So as you all know I'm on a <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://mylillibean.blogspot.com/2011/04/two-fer-tuesday-two-confessions.html">quest</a> to teach myself how to sew for once and for all in an effort to be self sufficient and stop hounding the people around me to sew up my projects. I vowed to teach myself how to sew because I have a hard time learning from others, click <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://mylillibean.blogspot.com/2011/04/two-fer-tuesday-two-confessions.html">here</a> to hear the gory details on that if you dare.<br /><br />As part of my quest I decided I better get some kind of teaching/learning materials and not go at this blind...that would not turn out well.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">(Surprise!)</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6eiHxLaYBjR2nTV_o2KoB4dXuN5vGNpJSmeK_p12AH7yVUVJ4MaeN0akwTOjALLM8uMj06zbX5pAxE4GwZqWBrXK-VkV-tBzS746S_dpzaST-jTkYsCqzM6AxV-_M5i_O4egHFwzlGz0/s1600/DSCN1218.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 167px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6eiHxLaYBjR2nTV_o2KoB4dXuN5vGNpJSmeK_p12AH7yVUVJ4MaeN0akwTOjALLM8uMj06zbX5pAxE4GwZqWBrXK-VkV-tBzS746S_dpzaST-jTkYsCqzM6AxV-_M5i_O4egHFwzlGz0/s200/DSCN1218.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613117959053741794" border="0" /></a><br />So I ordered me up some books to help lead my way on this sewing adventure!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEl8MBBWvZon2FVeTmP1iQOQ_lQceHCEy632Je9NkrYA3CAfAnqtbsoc9fE3gZVaVSbp9IzSjypHJZ20Kla2CTKjyoOCIwDJFZrAkiEt2OxJprPB7jQhILAd7flYzFHX6lxKyeBx5iJ0A/s1600/DSCN1219.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEl8MBBWvZon2FVeTmP1iQOQ_lQceHCEy632Je9NkrYA3CAfAnqtbsoc9fE3gZVaVSbp9IzSjypHJZ20Kla2CTKjyoOCIwDJFZrAkiEt2OxJprPB7jQhILAd7flYzFHX6lxKyeBx5iJ0A/s200/DSCN1219.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613117964228433938" border="0" /></a><br />Here's what I got:<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://www.crafterschoice.com/sewing-books/fashion-sewing-books/one-yard-wonders-by-rebecca-yaker-1047779011.html"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">One Yard Wonders</span><br /></a><br /><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sew-Serendipity-Fresh-Pretty-Designs/dp/1440203571">Sew Serendipity</a><br /><br />and<br /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class="" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://www.amazon.com/Simply-Sublime-Gifts-High-Style-Projects/dp/0307464466/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1306880854&sr=1-1">Simply Sublime Gifts</a><br /><br />I can't wait to look through them and pick my first projects!<br /><br />Stay Tuned!<br /><br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-54460965674376494152011-05-31T14:36:00.000-07:002011-05-31T14:56:53.007-07:00Two-fer Tuesday-Two Confessions<div style="text-align: center;">It's that time again...Time for Two-fer Tuesday!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">(<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Woot Woot!</span>)</span><br /><br />Today I decided since it's been a while that I'd share two confessions...(<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Da Da Da</span>)<br /><br />These are <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">100% true</span> confessions, but they are nothing too profound or deep...they're mostly just so you can get to know me a little better...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:180%;">1.</span> I am not a movie lover...far from it...I actually kind of really don't like movies... in general.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmORYNRngRjRdfXk6fi8xs-GqFiEGuaVjNzDHVA3R1S9vStr4BCaoDng_OZOi08fKVlzelWbzZsxg2afSf6z_gB2AoW9WQauHRtHvYzQZp12l448Bqv0LtgjWG578hSvGPpDuF6ETHH4/s1600/popcorn_movies12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 189px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmORYNRngRjRdfXk6fi8xs-GqFiEGuaVjNzDHVA3R1S9vStr4BCaoDng_OZOi08fKVlzelWbzZsxg2afSf6z_gB2AoW9WQauHRtHvYzQZp12l448Bqv0LtgjWG578hSvGPpDuF6ETHH4/s200/popcorn_movies12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612772124199433906" border="0" /></a>I know this is <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">really weird</span>...people always look at me funny when I tell them..."Movies? Who doesn't love a good movie?"<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Me.</span><br /><br />Don't get me wrong, I <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">love</span> myself a good comedy or chick flick but what gal doesn't?<br />Besides those two genres (and even within those I'm picky), count me out.<br /><br />I'm not really sure why this is? I just don't get it? It's not real. It probably wouldn't happen in real life, what's the point? On top of that if I've seen a movie once I rarely, if ever want to see it again. I have a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">great memory</span> and I already know what's going to happen. Why see it again? The ending isn't going to be different...right? That doesn't happen does it?<br /><br />I guess maybe I'd rather live in reality then in fantasy?<br /><br />...and I'm just spitballing ideas here, it may also just be that I'm completely <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">nutz</span>!<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(I'm leaning toward the latter.)</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Okay on the subject of<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> "reality"</span>, that brings me to my second confession:<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:180%;">2.</span> I <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">LOVE</span> Reality T.V.<br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">(did you see that one coming?)</span><br /><br />I'm addicted to reality T.V. it's a sickness...I can't get enough! I can't help it they suck me in.<br /><br />I know you can make the claim that reality T.V. isn't in fact <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">REAL</span>, but I don't care...I can't stop watching!<br /><br />I've got a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">looong</span> list of the shows I watch from the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">guilty pleasure kind</span> that you hide from your friends, to the super cool ones that I don't feel bad if someone were to see it recorded on my D.V.R.<br /><br />So you get a good read on how deep this addiction goes here's a list of the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">"Reality" </span>shows I'm in to, and these are just the ones I can remember I'm sure there are more that I've forgotten.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:130%;" ><br />Guilty Pleasures:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_xWVjgtblZiLZ-NWj3BvgqAXKrnk7A77oQfXYrcnaPBfLNkJIL51YjfuGM-RzJteCFeS2IlTwUso2-50C342ZrZLA0P_1kieaxEExeBZ66RSlyCqY1X7i99YXv_WpAqlGAMa0nyg3FA/s1600/real-housewives-of-orange-county.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 94px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_xWVjgtblZiLZ-NWj3BvgqAXKrnk7A77oQfXYrcnaPBfLNkJIL51YjfuGM-RzJteCFeS2IlTwUso2-50C342ZrZLA0P_1kieaxEExeBZ66RSlyCqY1X7i99YXv_WpAqlGAMa0nyg3FA/s200/real-housewives-of-orange-county.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612999948465876674" border="0" /></a>Real Housewives<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(ALL OF THEM, Orange County, Atlanta, Jersey, Beverly Hills, New York, Miami...)</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikRdNjPY7_nNdCpmcyyV3opXlrYo4jEc98Oxux51tzy29Ty9NkSWaZr5LDYLtivGSC5M4VvTFfEh_h3Z8U3NRLnzom6IAeh8uzhLrEo7wIK_M3JDnMKxUz8299qP1XYz5dnJQq1kZEWnE/s1600/Jerseylicious.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikRdNjPY7_nNdCpmcyyV3opXlrYo4jEc98Oxux51tzy29Ty9NkSWaZr5LDYLtivGSC5M4VvTFfEh_h3Z8U3NRLnzom6IAeh8uzhLrEo7wIK_M3JDnMKxUz8299qP1XYz5dnJQq1kZEWnE/s200/Jerseylicious.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612999960113377090" border="0" /></a>Jerseylicious<br /><br />Klohe and Lamar<br /><br />Keeping up with the Kardashians<br /><br />Courtney and Kim/Klhoe take...<span style="font-size:85%;">(where ever they may be that season)</span><br /><br />Big Brother<br /><br />Giuliana & Bill <span style="font-size:85%;"><br />(I'm bummed though because it doesn't look like it's coming back)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:130%;" >Less of a Guilty Pleasure more Awesome:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjR4J3sBDOdJMmqIw8Z_hsc5nFymOcIFfTugA09Idl_ztFAUcxEQwkJFK9OgWRnxaJHp_9MJWkkc8SyETL3NTgDImcWsg_-XFL4vyJLdTvS2mdLA4wNQvgS05LCClqh2-7lo4_ERo1540/s1600/key_art_top_chef2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 94px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjR4J3sBDOdJMmqIw8Z_hsc5nFymOcIFfTugA09Idl_ztFAUcxEQwkJFK9OgWRnxaJHp_9MJWkkc8SyETL3NTgDImcWsg_-XFL4vyJLdTvS2mdLA4wNQvgS05LCClqh2-7lo4_ERo1540/s200/key_art_top_chef2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612999955617609602" border="0" /></a>Top Chef<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLL_V2dGm6_BSRUKBgiaSn5qd3KV4t05_avYhI6u416iaanwihiKyUgdIha_pfhz2cvNmRMO-_jOSnuYbxFCttHRxCi9XH1boWkqoxvtcvStK0NSQrA9p5_g85yM2b4OY4T4WlwILlP-8/s1600/Reality-TV.jpeg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLL_V2dGm6_BSRUKBgiaSn5qd3KV4t05_avYhI6u416iaanwihiKyUgdIha_pfhz2cvNmRMO-_jOSnuYbxFCttHRxCi9XH1boWkqoxvtcvStK0NSQrA9p5_g85yM2b4OY4T4WlwILlP-8/s200/Reality-TV.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612999962275522754" border="0" /></a>Biggest Loser<br /><br />Next Food Network Star<br /><br />Next American Restaurant<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjFtieuFpjmg1ukrSH8UK5wfcNxwd0gOsxXXTQiNXfigQPiY44BWuJhlt4VRZTGHHpSYPuRkNJvFYFdS0MKUb2unF2xs4Suq7moYIBBKgDVl6GkUkzquWJdZc4A5z0HIoErHw53fOa90Y/s1600/Watch+The+Amazing+Race+Season+18+Episode+1+-+Head+Down+and+Hold+On.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 65px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjFtieuFpjmg1ukrSH8UK5wfcNxwd0gOsxXXTQiNXfigQPiY44BWuJhlt4VRZTGHHpSYPuRkNJvFYFdS0MKUb2unF2xs4Suq7moYIBBKgDVl6GkUkzquWJdZc4A5z0HIoErHw53fOa90Y/s200/Watch+The+Amazing+Race+Season+18+Episode+1+-+Head+Down+and+Hold+On.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612999966939970546" border="0" /></a>Amazing Race<br /><br />The Voice<br /><br />America's Got Talent<br /><br />Extreme Make-over Weight Loss Edition (new one!)<br /><br />The Little Couple<br /><br />Cake Boss<br /><br />Cupcake Wars<br /><br />Say Yes to the Dress<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(all the editions)</span><br /><br />I know there are soooo many more that I'm spacing on right now but hey that gives you a little preview anyways...Don't judge me...it's awesome and you know you're watching too!<br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-3986095624211356402011-05-29T22:56:00.000-07:002011-05-30T07:38:48.477-07:00Winner Winner What's For Dinner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEWkkiMJhkyiEobLWOndua3Oh7_oOLkxPGo5azT68Yj_TbXGy7vM1FUR7nZQ26yd6ZBjJfq1DOyoGG0bKDZtTujVxTFSSvsZoVofWZs0Ijs7GGAYipRIMD-P9tW8yqUi-58QW91ltwxM4/s1600/Paula-Deen-Home-Paulas-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-in-Linen+button.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEWkkiMJhkyiEobLWOndua3Oh7_oOLkxPGo5azT68Yj_TbXGy7vM1FUR7nZQ26yd6ZBjJfq1DOyoGG0bKDZtTujVxTFSSvsZoVofWZs0Ijs7GGAYipRIMD-P9tW8yqUi-58QW91ltwxM4/s200/Paula-Deen-Home-Paulas-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-in-Linen+button.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612508283400033618" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Menu </span>For The Week:<br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Monday</span>: Three Cheese Tortellini in <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/tomatobasil-cream-sauce">sweet basil marinara</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/08/cheesy-garlic-bread-swirls/">Cheesy garlic bread swirls<br /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Tuesday</span>: <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/bbq-pulled-pork-sandwiches-sammies">BBQ Shredded Pork Sandwiches </a>& Homemade French Fries<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Wednesday</span>: <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/04/baked-creamy-chicken-taquitos/">Creamy Chicken Taquitos</a>, Melted Beans & Spanish Rice<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Thursday</span>: <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/chicken-tortilla-soup">Chicken Tortilla Soup</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Friday</span>: Out to Eat...My Baby Boy its turning<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> 6 </span>(I can't believe it!) and has requested "Hawaii Noodles" (<a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.rumbi.com/">Rumbi</a>) for his birthday feast! What can I say, the boy loves noodles!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Saturday</span>: <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/05/easy-potato-and-bacon-breakfast-casserole/">Easy Potato and Bacon Breakfast Casserole</a>-gone/eat out/reserve lunch and dinner<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Sunday</span>: BBQ Chicken, <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2008/11/garlic-herb-scalloped-potatoes/">Garlic- Herb Scalloped Potatoes</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/garlicherb-butter">Garlic-Herb-Butter</a> Grilled Sweet Corn<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Weekly Dessert</span>: <a href="http://wegottaeat.com/giannina.burt/recipes/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-cheesecake"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake</span><br /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, if you're still with me and you haven't passed out from the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">shear shock</span> of seeing meals actually planed to be cooked on the weekend, (yea, the weekend...madness I say!) let me explain myself...<br /><br />The hubster got together and talked and we decided to <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">tweak</span> our weekly menu threefold:<br /><br />1. We will plan a grand breakfast feast for Saturday mornings<br /><br />2. We will plan a Sunday dinner on the nights that we are not visiting family<br /><br />3. We will plan a weekly dessert (on top of the F.H.E. treat we plan every week which I will also start sharing in our F.H.E. posts that I am also going to start soon) Whew I've got a lot to do!<br /><br />I hope you like our changes...it does include more recipes so that's always good, hope you find some inspiration for your weekly menu and as always<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Happy Cooking!</span><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-88430132140758501982011-05-26T22:36:00.000-07:002011-05-27T01:00:07.177-07:00New To The Shop!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjszvxn2cC1uj5teN2z2wVxFj4npviJBv7JZJpqWAkiGg1TXphiE8z1su_QuXeoeoe5hUxU_uFigJJUj4K3UbrF_ltmPj8M_R1faS65S5Wk883Q1Wg6UrD76eSI-CLYWLbgU7upPUZVhTA/s1600/ScreenShot023.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjszvxn2cC1uj5teN2z2wVxFj4npviJBv7JZJpqWAkiGg1TXphiE8z1su_QuXeoeoe5hUxU_uFigJJUj4K3UbrF_ltmPj8M_R1faS65S5Wk883Q1Wg6UrD76eSI-CLYWLbgU7upPUZVhTA/s200/ScreenShot023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611290767352116482" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I'm introducing a new feature post that I hope to run every Friday showcasing the new items in the <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.mylillibean.com/">shop</a>! I try to add 3-4 products every week or so, so I'm thinking it would be fun to just highlight the newbies every now and then!<br /><br />I try to add new products to my <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Syracuse/My-LilliBean/129563137107217">Facebook page</a>, as soon as I get them done, so if you are one of my faithful Facebook followers you get to preview these items first (<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">YAY!!</span>) If you're not a faithful follower but you wanna be since it's got <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">AWESOME</span> perks click<a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Syracuse/My-LilliBean/129563137107217"> here</a> and their may just be a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">special discount code</span> when you visit the store tab and become a fan!<br /><br />No worries if you are already a follower, you can visit the store tab and get your discount code too! (let's hear another <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">YAY</span>!!!) Hurry though because this code will only be available for a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">limited time</span>!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Now-- on to what's new in the <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.mylillibean.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SHOP</span></a>!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3JN0Wa5AFRpyPgKpQJhMI3ArwbVQcpZDwyvfmLLFO1EqaH2raTJZpF7xfUmkJaF6gqMkWMy9DKn4e39upum1PVGbuz9WdnEqkzWUB4Tmm5wdVbsLE_tRpsgcvVhAidS5QJ7CY0VpUQ4I/s1600/2011-05-27.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3JN0Wa5AFRpyPgKpQJhMI3ArwbVQcpZDwyvfmLLFO1EqaH2raTJZpF7xfUmkJaF6gqMkWMy9DKn4e39upum1PVGbuz9WdnEqkzWUB4Tmm5wdVbsLE_tRpsgcvVhAidS5QJ7CY0VpUQ4I/s200/2011-05-27.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611300130971020994" border="0" /></a>So???<br />What do you think?<br /><br />We've got pettiskirts, tutus, floppy summer hats, headbands, <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">two</span> new newsboy versions, adorable new sandals, and a super cute owl purse...<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Oh MY</span>!<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(are you winded? I'm winded just thinking about it)</span><br /><br />If you want a closer look at any of these little <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">lovlies</span>, please take a cyber stroll down to my <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.mylillibean.com/">shop</a> at check them out!!<br /><br />Oh and also I wold love to hear what item is your favorite, and what you might want to see more of?<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(Pretty Pretty Please)</span><br /><br />Have a fantastic weekend!!<br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-22056951642386992052011-05-23T21:59:00.000-07:002011-05-23T22:17:21.487-07:00Two-fer Tuesday-Two Random Thoughts<div style="text-align: center;">Two-fer Tuesday!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />So today I have two random thoughts for you that have been rattling around my brain the last few days.<br /><br />1. Why can I ask the hubs to take care of an errand <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">for me</span> over and over again to the point where I have to "lose my cool" (trust me it's not a pretty picture) for it to get done?<br />Yet I make one call to him to let him know our TV, a.k.a. his one <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">true love</span> (it's okay I made my piece with it a long time ago) is on the fritz and in <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">5 minutes </span>(probably less actually) he's all of a sudden Johnny on the Spot and handling his business??<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(It's more of a rhetorical question...sadly I know the answer to this one.)</span><br /><br />2. For the first time the other day I heard someone (Marti Skold...Good Things Utah for you home-towners) refer to "<a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.target.com">Target</a>" (yes, the glorious store) as the "<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Bullseye Boutique</span>" (rolls right off the tongue doesn't it?)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">WHY,</span> I ask is this not catching on as fast as I would like it too?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1pzA3HlFRHtHre2mgSmTScaeywXM_aiGU8NJCT0aeGA4dFpGSvVtc3yj18snm7kHo1XJ5oIUC_duTrOgdq_iHAg6rn_mQ34zxuZ9KdD7sU-R-Wqh26fzK7UW-J-kRkSQhDpabB8HxIYE/s1600/images+target.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1pzA3HlFRHtHre2mgSmTScaeywXM_aiGU8NJCT0aeGA4dFpGSvVtc3yj18snm7kHo1XJ5oIUC_duTrOgdq_iHAg6rn_mQ34zxuZ9KdD7sU-R-Wqh26fzK7UW-J-kRkSQhDpabB8HxIYE/s200/images+target.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610145643591905666" border="0" /></a>...and for that matter what the heck ever happened to Bullseye the puppy?<br /><br />Anyone out there have anything equally random floating around in their head or am I the only one slightly off kilter?<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-59042565413116623242011-05-23T05:35:00.000-07:002011-05-26T23:51:50.612-07:00Winner Winner What's For Dinner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhanvtPshFUJC_P_i7qI26JOHLI7uQ7LZ6iUCWQ8Ht0z2FZsJVDEQycyr6lIEOu9Hqu2PiYGiUsbLfb2grMhNxWxKKwQIQBb_AxM318EFM4G4rYhpsXuin211TfZw0Vgw6ptpAHdN1H73k/s1600/Paula-Deen-Home-Paulas-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-in-Linen+button.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhanvtPshFUJC_P_i7qI26JOHLI7uQ7LZ6iUCWQ8Ht0z2FZsJVDEQycyr6lIEOu9Hqu2PiYGiUsbLfb2grMhNxWxKKwQIQBb_AxM318EFM4G4rYhpsXuin211TfZw0Vgw6ptpAHdN1H73k/s200/Paula-Deen-Home-Paulas-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-in-Linen+button.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611285010832588690" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here is our Menu for this week. <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Enjoy</span>!<br /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class=" down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Monday:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/sausage-stuffed-shells">Sausage Stuffed Shells</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/twisty-buttery-garlic-breadsticks">Twisty Garlic Breadsticks</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Tuesday:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/herbed-apricot-pork-loin-roast">Herbed apricot pork loin roast</a>, Mashed potatoes, Green beans<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Wednesday: </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/chicken-flautas">Chicken Flautas</a>, Spanish Rice, Melted Beans<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Thursday:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/slow-cooker-hearty-beef-chili">Slow Cooker Hearty Beef Chili</a>, Cornbread<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Friday:</span> <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/mamma-gs-meatballs">Meatball Subs</a>, French Fries<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Sat/Sunday:</span> Gone/Leftovers/Reserve/Eat Out<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you find something <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">yummy</span> for your dinner table!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Happy cooking</span>!<br /></div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-85856024211983096142011-05-17T22:26:00.000-07:002011-05-21T10:19:10.564-07:00Two-fer Tuesday-Two Favorite Deal Sites<div style="text-align: center;">Loving me some Two-fer Tuesday!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Almost as much as I <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">love</span> DEALS!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjys3PszG3pKy05dF6hqPUW2mBZ8ebt0vSrgH8YkQ0IR44PeDGrVvV9d6JL0y8oZZk_VJ5QTC5rK5l_53P_NiA1bEMZJ7-rEXsGR7-75wKco-9vZnuWKEDSZthwuEReMDA2yCsrZfkhJFY/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 69px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjys3PszG3pKy05dF6hqPUW2mBZ8ebt0vSrgH8YkQ0IR44PeDGrVvV9d6JL0y8oZZk_VJ5QTC5rK5l_53P_NiA1bEMZJ7-rEXsGR7-75wKco-9vZnuWKEDSZthwuEReMDA2yCsrZfkhJFY/s200/Picnik+collage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607932563114528274" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:webdings;">(see I love Deals!)</span></span><br />Today I decided to share with you guys two of my favorite deal sites, because as we know I'm a tad obsessed with <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://mylillibean.blogspot.com/2011/03/two-fer-tuesday_31.html">Deal Sites</a>...I can't get enough...who can though? They <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">ROCK</span>!<br /><br />So I saw a report the other day on these deal sites, click <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7366224n">here</a> to see it.<br /><br />If you're lazy like me, or in a hurry here's the low down on it:<br /><br />Basically use common sense. If it's not something you need or in my case <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">REALLY REALLY </span>(yes you have to use "Really" twice) want, or something you think you could find cheaper else where- <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">DON'T BUY IT</span>!<br />Because nothing is worse than throwing money out the window...right??<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />So the first deal site I wanted to share is one of my all absolute <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">FAVES</span>! Almost daily I want to partake of their wonderful goodies, but I'll have you know that I do have some self control and I actually don't buy as often as I would like to...which is <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">literally</span> almost everyday!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.groopdealz.com/index/index/deal/221/ref/8364"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 68px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWDzvikwMfkWdWAYeInvRMKJntPVWsNZ5pjkYK1Mx546yML7iKtJH1hjMl4XX7Drq-UFPrQF5ZkDMwPCUnF-m4dvIR_QQ3Z-h9Hug3U3QcfncdBHIGdvKnnnZxSEfSj17PiaD7y3umy_E/s200/logo-black.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607934230500485954" border="0" /></a>I'm addicted to<a href="http://www.groopdealz.com/index/index/deal/221/ref/8364"> </a><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.groopdealz.com/">groopdealz </a>and I'm working to hopefully be featured there soon! It's part of my world domination plan...(insert <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">evil</span> laugh for effect)<br /><br />In all seriousness if you haven't already<span style="font-weight: bold;">, </span>check them out!! You too will become one of the many <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.groopdealz.com/index/index/deal/221/ref/8364">groopdealz</a> addicts just like me!<br /><br />Just to give you a taste, here are some of their latest deals that have been featured:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5D5Iv6Mg9m1TqB3fzHiyaCe_zPUGsY29U6K5GSe2SE2kZFGpL5PcU5pX6JrvKxLEfhRkvcFfVfKMAc__FlVWJEsZDsAgLpIU4-0CR9w6TLWoG0paaCfYtOmP74JyKYJE1ScF72Osuaxc/s1600/ScreenShot015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 110px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5D5Iv6Mg9m1TqB3fzHiyaCe_zPUGsY29U6K5GSe2SE2kZFGpL5PcU5pX6JrvKxLEfhRkvcFfVfKMAc__FlVWJEsZDsAgLpIU4-0CR9w6TLWoG0paaCfYtOmP74JyKYJE1ScF72Osuaxc/s200/ScreenShot015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607985653180392178" border="0" /></a>How flipping cute are these?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihiT3S4S3DK1ajbKtEDbpRhlE3aqIB9NU0meZ6AVFtK96Y3_YQfZrNPUo1JO8671by8S6_VtBr49TP7tdEPzn5RtTHswY0Uwv3Wx_xgNEgK6HVNuA3hURmV6RjBXvLO2yeEX9954rzEyw/s1600/ScreenShot013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihiT3S4S3DK1ajbKtEDbpRhlE3aqIB9NU0meZ6AVFtK96Y3_YQfZrNPUo1JO8671by8S6_VtBr49TP7tdEPzn5RtTHswY0Uwv3Wx_xgNEgK6HVNuA3hURmV6RjBXvLO2yeEX9954rzEyw/s200/ScreenShot013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607985650942828354" border="0" /></a>Ok...Have them...<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Love</span> them!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTsMAZ07rbzW4rWMqh_MGuhYRO7n_U4fJgrrDwLXmPRN9CcRq9uzClSzavNkUi0jwpgJrXc_ZWoKs1hvS1kq8FnnwM7SowEv4YFV2_eQntTMPxQCbKVsDmujdJrLTum8Pg057EtcX8u4/s1600/ScreenShot016.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 82px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTsMAZ07rbzW4rWMqh_MGuhYRO7n_U4fJgrrDwLXmPRN9CcRq9uzClSzavNkUi0jwpgJrXc_ZWoKs1hvS1kq8FnnwM7SowEv4YFV2_eQntTMPxQCbKVsDmujdJrLTum8Pg057EtcX8u4/s200/ScreenShot016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607985659497942802" border="0" /></a>Oh yea that's right...shameless plug or featured good deal? Ha! Both!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5B5NQ42KcvntICTKR2eJ1NEKBmALhYayMC2MTLUD4KgK-0FkCjBGabkkD1KThBQxSTa2M9Sy4-Q3R549aHVK7n5syEkAxl8VOUQ6_p5t3aWMYM_lAQ4kOuLBvC8HePXtjsBm59AXp1E8/s1600/ScreenShot014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 114px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5B5NQ42KcvntICTKR2eJ1NEKBmALhYayMC2MTLUD4KgK-0FkCjBGabkkD1KThBQxSTa2M9Sy4-Q3R549aHVK7n5syEkAxl8VOUQ6_p5t3aWMYM_lAQ4kOuLBvC8HePXtjsBm59AXp1E8/s200/ScreenShot014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607985917614630466" border="0" /></a>Adorable!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQFnij0Y0GcUMohzl-Eq3oTwTiF8pqqoPrE_I-_gBgcECvhA5dP642TRlzmMiMqIvwJ3FekJ8gYtPzIgrCRErr-LAzTNBQglEnjDNmlEt56eClESxbuju-EKY0MCNgIf6ehxtzQH8UbY/s1600/ScreenShot017.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 131px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQFnij0Y0GcUMohzl-Eq3oTwTiF8pqqoPrE_I-_gBgcECvhA5dP642TRlzmMiMqIvwJ3FekJ8gYtPzIgrCRErr-LAzTNBQglEnjDNmlEt56eClESxbuju-EKY0MCNgIf6ehxtzQH8UbY/s200/ScreenShot017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607985658601901890" border="0" /></a>This one I'm kicking myself for not buying...how <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">to die for</span> is this necklace?<br />So <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.groopdealz.com/index/index/deal/221/ref/8364">groopdealz</a> right?<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">AWESOME...check it out!!</span></span><br /><br />This second deal site I wanted to mention...for <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">two</span> reasons...<br />1. It's called Two-fer Tuesday so there has to be a Two to my One<br />and<br />2. It's simply TOO MUCH FUN!<br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.beyondtherack.com/member/invite/B49C5749">Beyond the Rack</a><a href="http://www.beyondtherack.com/member/invite/B49C5749">...</a><br /><a href="http://www.beyondtherack.com/member/invite/B49C5749"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQolZ8IeVl50l_awkskpl8INsrT2RKXjAIdaj4Sqo9IZCQMuXe9zphUhfq8SHlnUPzYkY10LcD4VIxyImajc2wJdv6-2U5llXublV_9CQrOqTaVOEVF3HN3Us08O57g2LhTs-yfMEZxBU/s200/ScreenShot011.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607934777657418306" border="0" /></a>Have you heard of it?<br />I only came across this site recently. I can't really remember how I came across it, but the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">awesome</span> part is that I did and that it's super fun!<br />Beyond the Rack is great because they feature top brand names (you know those ones you read about celebs wearing, buying, using that you only dream about...well me anyways) and they feature them at steal prices...most of the time.<br />I have come across some products which at 50% off are still only a dream, but they do offer tons of great affordable (for normal people), deals on great name brand products. Like these for example:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7x0AZoADOsuTgKGt04odyPKAW060R6X7t3kZKMyAoxE1wlYcAyqlvmus3ab6XbLyRiD1vuGHmAqlqK_gIElEdQpcF1pXP515_DHcRoARA4JEeFYWu3fURovhCNW8PdZQNExOnYdvTbgE/s1600/JOAC510022RC_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7x0AZoADOsuTgKGt04odyPKAW060R6X7t3kZKMyAoxE1wlYcAyqlvmus3ab6XbLyRiD1vuGHmAqlqK_gIElEdQpcF1pXP515_DHcRoARA4JEeFYWu3fURovhCNW8PdZQNExOnYdvTbgE/s200/JOAC510022RC_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607988617642078514" border="0" /></a>Loving this Joan Vass striped tee for under$20<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMvsKBj9du_jt8OOaC8qua1e0UQiwwuV_BX5YD0YdvR2HRyvAq2etQ0mS6qEeVykM1Y69mNJ0S6TReDePewR0Igy-bgLEquROpD8p3JqJQ6F5GkoovLSQPV-t28NA2CcI4eCvUeDmqEI/s1600/VALVCZSSFST06213PK_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMvsKBj9du_jt8OOaC8qua1e0UQiwwuV_BX5YD0YdvR2HRyvAq2etQ0mS6qEeVykM1Y69mNJ0S6TReDePewR0Igy-bgLEquROpD8p3JqJQ6F5GkoovLSQPV-t28NA2CcI4eCvUeDmqEI/s200/VALVCZSSFST06213PK_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607989437460767810" border="0" /></a>Or check out this Valentino tie for under $50<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TnWgWv-uyN1ZMHYBeDSb1vRykclWbY76MMQu02O4D8pu0k0aJ0dR7wPaXacHls5KnjOB6FpDoJhD_qklDiqeUsdVN5Y7TRqbF5AJ5Yh6VUgHZRbD40KdBIPufKtmbWknDpGFIEImNAs/s1600/DAVCBWLP600_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TnWgWv-uyN1ZMHYBeDSb1vRykclWbY76MMQu02O4D8pu0k0aJ0dR7wPaXacHls5KnjOB6FpDoJhD_qklDiqeUsdVN5Y7TRqbF5AJ5Yh6VUgHZRbD40KdBIPufKtmbWknDpGFIEImNAs/s200/DAVCBWLP600_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607990173262461154" border="0" /></a>Come on who couldn't use these Dav boots (under $20) in their next rainstorm? Seriously are those not <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">too cute</span>?<br /><br />Both these sites I absolutely <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">love</span></span> and frequently stalk on a daily basis!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Are you with me?</span></span><br /><br />Check them out for yourself but <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">beware</span></span> that you may walk away with a lighter wallet, a happy heart and something new and pretty headed to your mailbox!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Happy Deal Hunting!</span><br /><br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-43967557528640743352011-05-17T22:05:00.000-07:002011-05-26T23:52:43.182-07:00Winner Winner What's For Dinner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUskCK_-6yr7SF6jORr2fl2bZnwETF0F-ThqcivX5EKT_LA5S-tVzeU5AE1EyBIly7efXtVgnT4qZn256Dqtd9nGH8qs5OvHospkc-eoRwPKLWLqwfPn0NYi7bbgmCzZB_Y9uMPVGyCzQ/s1600/Paula-Deen-Home-Paulas-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-in-Linen+button.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUskCK_-6yr7SF6jORr2fl2bZnwETF0F-ThqcivX5EKT_LA5S-tVzeU5AE1EyBIly7efXtVgnT4qZn256Dqtd9nGH8qs5OvHospkc-eoRwPKLWLqwfPn0NYi7bbgmCzZB_Y9uMPVGyCzQ/s200/Paula-Deen-Home-Paulas-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-in-Linen+button.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611285245537546722" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I swear that someday I will get this all figured out and pull myself together...I vow to from this week on get this post to you bright and early Monday mornings...after today of course.<br /><br />Here is our <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Menu</span> for this week:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Monday:</span> Chicken Alfredo, Broccoli<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Tuesday:</span> 3 Cheese Baked Ravioli<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Wednesday:</span> Tacos, Refried Beans and cheese<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Thursday:</span> <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/creamy-tortellini-soup">Creamy Tortellini Soup</a>, <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/twisty-buttery-garlic-breadsticks">Twisty Buttery Garlic Breadsticks</a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Friday:</span> Pizza<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Sat/Sun:</span> Leftovers/Eat out/Family Visits<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!<br /><br />Happy Cooking!<br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-37294880822848993642011-05-09T21:47:00.000-07:002011-05-09T22:00:51.358-07:00Two-fer Tuesday<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Yay </span>for Two-fer Tuesday...on Tuesday!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:webdings;font-size:85%;">(Hey it counts I got it in under the wire!)</span><br /><br />Today's Two-fer is Two Random thoughts from my crazy little head:<br /><br />1. Have I officially crossed into <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">crazy land</span> now that I not only have a week to do list, but also a daily to do list, and that I have actually started grading them before I go to bed??<br /><span style="font-family:webdings;font-size:85%;">(Less then a 50% check off rate =eso no es bueno)</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit86-SF6h3WMs3Mb3C5-UxTp2npzwKZ8VW1uGq_fGoZtull_zubDcnDa_CXDu8AekvQOEdWNzcDpDu2zm7fYEKDkcg7a2Vx-VDEqN93fPyxFTOyiZ2wYnF0MWwVlXDGFZrHfCYvrciCMQ/s1600/20071126-todo-list.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 126px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit86-SF6h3WMs3Mb3C5-UxTp2npzwKZ8VW1uGq_fGoZtull_zubDcnDa_CXDu8AekvQOEdWNzcDpDu2zm7fYEKDkcg7a2Vx-VDEqN93fPyxFTOyiZ2wYnF0MWwVlXDGFZrHfCYvrciCMQ/s200/20071126-todo-list.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604946533286071010" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">2. When are you too old to stick your gum on the side of your coke can when you eat because you're saving it for later or because you're working on a chewing record?<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(ok I really want the answer to this one)<br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHy-k94D0exkpx4xQIrE4SYDTzVxf7_HB1z7LYjNU_XkVjKmFvn3PwIsH_9nZ7rIc3Ax2YJYpy896iQe2Oyl6XGrvgY9_MiuP_Pt75MHF7aNy1QrGrbSGNv76trVz_aw-dmE3-i9AFMI/s1600/bubble-gum2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHy-k94D0exkpx4xQIrE4SYDTzVxf7_HB1z7LYjNU_XkVjKmFvn3PwIsH_9nZ7rIc3Ax2YJYpy896iQe2Oyl6XGrvgY9_MiuP_Pt75MHF7aNy1QrGrbSGNv76trVz_aw-dmE3-i9AFMI/s200/bubble-gum2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604947560676219810" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">(images courtesy of google images)</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" width="150" height="123" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-48903224976069631182011-05-09T21:17:00.000-07:002011-05-26T23:55:34.118-07:00Winner Winner What's For Dinner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8bG-AU9AL5fBLb3_Gbfg91vh7A3oSaKzIMHVkUqOnRh_-CvlyrbxkCUm3jscNgXweBwU1b6nYJPQvranVH0AYcvc1A4EVBOphNZh1cRFE65VmkQSF5LYbZHVyNhmhWladY4TmOq_3u4/s1600/Paula-Deen-Home-Paulas-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-in-Linen+button.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8bG-AU9AL5fBLb3_Gbfg91vh7A3oSaKzIMHVkUqOnRh_-CvlyrbxkCUm3jscNgXweBwU1b6nYJPQvranVH0AYcvc1A4EVBOphNZh1cRFE65VmkQSF5LYbZHVyNhmhWladY4TmOq_3u4/s200/Paula-Deen-Home-Paulas-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-in-Linen+button.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611285361811629794" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Better late then never here's our dinner menu for this week, <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">it's a family favorites week...enjoy</span>!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Monday:</span> <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/creamy-pork-chops">Creamy Pork Chops</a>, Carrots, <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/supreme-buttery-biscuits">Supreme Buttery Biscuits</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Tuesday:</span> <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/melt-in-your-mouth-meatloaf">Melt in Your Mouth Meatloaf</a>, Mashed Potatoes, <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/baked-broccoli">Baked Broccoli</a> (it'll change your life)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Wednesday:</span> <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/tasty-lemon-chicken">Tasty Lemon Chicken</a>, <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/au-gratin-potatoes">Au Gratin Potatoes</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Thursday: Gone</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Friday:</span> Pizza<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Sat/Sunday: </span>Gone/Reserve/Eat Out<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Happy Cooking!<br /></div></div></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-40588492278538126762011-05-09T20:37:00.000-07:002011-05-09T21:16:59.366-07:00M.I.A.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7wYBzq1UqAXFYLlEFs-whcn7tsGqjbDCAO30vb_pK71P53f1QrhEAHEnaoFhu8BzmpMjrv1rumWh5mg1M2HdbfZz82cgr1R5f2lT73D1zhyphenhyphenijqrSCMRqhQbcLYCpsxpUuktoyYsVndM/s1600/Collages2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 128px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7wYBzq1UqAXFYLlEFs-whcn7tsGqjbDCAO30vb_pK71P53f1QrhEAHEnaoFhu8BzmpMjrv1rumWh5mg1M2HdbfZz82cgr1R5f2lT73D1zhyphenhyphenijqrSCMRqhQbcLYCpsxpUuktoyYsVndM/s200/Collages2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604936563045907266" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Did you <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Miss</span> ME??<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Well I think it's safe to say that I have been <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">M.I.A.</span> this last week!!<br /><br />What's up with that, am I right??<br /><br />First off, let me say that I am <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">sorry</span> for being Missing in Action with not even a word...so not cool and let me assure you that I am feeling like a total bum!<br /><br />There really is a reason, that I was gone last week, and it's a decent reason (at least I think so), I was busy busy creating this<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR5yJuMTose3KxwUzuJsIzs5LZKvYZqmEPOTO3j0S-ptWWulMV2OZYtd4r9WJsE3zSj6zoqvLHELBxlP36kgRjJTUhQDR2tCMwAjNNqnoXuMS7apO_N_mmHamBDOIQF07dw7lqpM8InHY/s1600/ScreenShot008.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR5yJuMTose3KxwUzuJsIzs5LZKvYZqmEPOTO3j0S-ptWWulMV2OZYtd4r9WJsE3zSj6zoqvLHELBxlP36kgRjJTUhQDR2tCMwAjNNqnoXuMS7apO_N_mmHamBDOIQF07dw7lqpM8InHY/s200/ScreenShot008.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604932240798833058" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">My LilliBean</span> has a new <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.mylillibean.com/">home</a>!!<br /><br />I know it's not as adorable as our old site, but for a few different reasons moving our store home to this site was a much better option for us...at least right n0w...<br /><br />It does offer a few fun new features. For one the gallery has been replaced, and we can now show different product views right when you click on the product (that's<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">fun</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>right??)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNsXZQ0cgNsCDwE2K2rgEBWzUpD3DSvFN4_QRfB6oUtaoDLIe3BnRjCpk22yMVMIsuJEEHGgEUWoPpj9P3bfY6tuAjkz8PmW-LHr-K0yM5nxLfldCHL9c68duYXtl72GNB0-u8DpV2EQ8/s1600/ScreenShot009.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNsXZQ0cgNsCDwE2K2rgEBWzUpD3DSvFN4_QRfB6oUtaoDLIe3BnRjCpk22yMVMIsuJEEHGgEUWoPpj9P3bfY6tuAjkz8PmW-LHr-K0yM5nxLfldCHL9c68duYXtl72GNB0-u8DpV2EQ8/s200/ScreenShot009.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604932245886267170" border="0" /></a><br />I also think the checkout process runs a lot smoother on this site then it did on the last site.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">OH</span> and do you recognize this banner?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsWzi3qvc6ds0nDN_qomZ4ku1p0q3WB9PhkQnv8z_bRs-enMLMwhsYs-3A2a7FTDIWFv2CXXheuhmbpLZrokMrhhR0SACkhhQwIMxPamee26t49jFbZtv_xtzSONZ4ULczK9WvoZ0fuEk/s1600/ScreenShot010.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsWzi3qvc6ds0nDN_qomZ4ku1p0q3WB9PhkQnv8z_bRs-enMLMwhsYs-3A2a7FTDIWFv2CXXheuhmbpLZrokMrhhR0SACkhhQwIMxPamee26t49jFbZtv_xtzSONZ4ULczK9WvoZ0fuEk/s200/ScreenShot010.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604932249948169666" border="0" /></a>I especially liked this aspect!<br /><br />The new site is done, everything has been moved, everything has been updated, products are a million times easier to add to the new site so I'm able to get those items up super fast (that's a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">HUGE</span> improvement!) and...<br /><br />I'M BACK AND READY FOR ACTION!<br /><br />I've got some fun stuff in store for this week, so stay tuned and again my apologies for last week!! You guys are the best, and if you haven't already<br /><br />GO CHECKOUT <a style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);" href="http://www.mylillibean.com/">MY LILLIBEAN'S NEW HOME</a>!<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" width="150" height="123" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-68667208088898423752011-05-02T08:22:00.000-07:002011-05-26T23:56:02.138-07:00Winner Winner What's for Dinner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjghyphenhyphenJhntt3bor4dvnkmekqqi9c926SrSqH0Wq6DEeV29UUbEUoyRZtHDgPfbtpopL_DtJzc016ws19w8Ail51-B4riH6ahuK0fEtpCb8TOVwP1T7VOuC0cdZMau4Iv2xnPWrUODLmG1iM/s1600/Paula-Deen-Home-Paulas-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-in-Linen+button.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjghyphenhyphenJhntt3bor4dvnkmekqqi9c926SrSqH0Wq6DEeV29UUbEUoyRZtHDgPfbtpopL_DtJzc016ws19w8Ail51-B4riH6ahuK0fEtpCb8TOVwP1T7VOuC0cdZMau4Iv2xnPWrUODLmG1iM/s200/Paula-Deen-Home-Paulas-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-in-Linen+button.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611286115858981202" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here's our menu for the week:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Monday:</span> <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/08/southwestern-beef-wraps/">Southwestern Beef Wraps</a>, Melted Beans, Mexican Rice<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Tuesday:</span> <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/crock-pot-bbq-sandwiches">Crock pot BBQ Sandwiches</a>, chips, deviled eggs<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Wednesday:</span> Spaghetti and <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/mamma-gs-meatballs">Meatballs</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Thursday:</span> Italian Crock pot Chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Friday:</span> Make your own <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/flat-bread-pizza-dough">Flatbread Pizza Pie</a>!<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Bonus Recipe</span>: <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://wegottaeat.com/gabby1025/recipes/tomatobasil-cream-sauce">Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce</a><br />use with spaghetti and pizza!<br /><br />Hope you find some inspiration for your own dinners this week!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Happy Cooking!</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-68390997755748451012011-04-26T21:49:00.000-07:002011-05-26T23:33:37.826-07:00Playing Hookie-Watermelon Beanie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqrxO1Ortlfnn7hL0Dz0lBLiNg6mjXyNzONhOF2NJnOXN2Xcd4ae5KFs_LBoEt82d7VjgJmwp_nXFhCAmvh3Yt9k9a6ueKoYgvzJhWMlSi853U4GbmOqUvVRjkqmroKlVS_ONjopK7BU/s1600/learn-crochet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 163px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqrxO1Ortlfnn7hL0Dz0lBLiNg6mjXyNzONhOF2NJnOXN2Xcd4ae5KFs_LBoEt82d7VjgJmwp_nXFhCAmvh3Yt9k9a6ueKoYgvzJhWMlSi853U4GbmOqUvVRjkqmroKlVS_ONjopK7BU/s200/learn-crochet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611280202828126482" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI3P_8RNhhyMfdvfxmxlcooyWw2OZDF62w_jtjBFJFbFNb8QLf_OFr-3lDOkHDD3k7_BTjkTxpx6OHcTHHX7zwsq1MsvzsXSXhoW224q_joZwVmJnHtymU5M6uBKkIwHJrzGMBGuCI5ig/s1600/DSCN0805.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI3P_8RNhhyMfdvfxmxlcooyWw2OZDF62w_jtjBFJFbFNb8QLf_OFr-3lDOkHDD3k7_BTjkTxpx6OHcTHHX7zwsq1MsvzsXSXhoW224q_joZwVmJnHtymU5M6uBKkIwHJrzGMBGuCI5ig/s200/DSCN0805.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600130390950851474" border="0" /></a>I'm Playing a little <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">hookie</span> today!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Some of you, (my Facebook buddies w/benefits) have already seen my latest hookie project, but I wanted to share it with those of you that maybe haven't seen it yet.<br /><br />So I'm working on a few projects that have more of a Spring/Summer vibe, which is nice since it is <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">technically</span> Spring here in Utah although I'm not sure that Mother Nature's gotten that memo. 40's today at the kids soccer games...<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">40's</span>! It drives me crazy because I talk to my Mom who's in good ole Texas and I'm hearing rumors of 90's! I'm so stinking <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">jealous</span>!!!<br /><br />One of my warm weather inspired projects was to create this Watermelon inspired beanie for <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">LilliBean</span> who informed me the other day that "it would be just<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> so</span> awesome if she had a beanie that looked like a Watermelon or a Bee..." (you've got to picture this conversation with her little hands going...she's a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">major</span> hands talker.)<br /><br />At the same time I was thinking how I was super pumped that Watermelon season was getting closer...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-5P6Oihr_Qc0r85PRzZUJNlW9qSaxs97SSD5_-gOMdxmRKP7TDgcbbMwR94iNLLKL-x1On26yYBjHVt8oOSQMU-hp7T8vSAo9kKeAQ0F3SwPPGp8tsbuQdQKVbIo1Om_OhbJfLpCvs4/s1600/watermelon.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-5P6Oihr_Qc0r85PRzZUJNlW9qSaxs97SSD5_-gOMdxmRKP7TDgcbbMwR94iNLLKL-x1On26yYBjHVt8oOSQMU-hp7T8vSAo9kKeAQ0F3SwPPGp8tsbuQdQKVbIo1Om_OhbJfLpCvs4/s200/watermelon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600130381023853954" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:webdings;">(who doesn't love a good juicy watermelon?)</span><br /><br />what can I say it all just clicked and I ran with it....<br /><br />I gathered up all my yarn goodies<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbrvotj1XVAt0wyi24UsglgxboxL7ii0uYKO0YFdABM47xaMUQvcJ1YPmJI-xMtPJhnCK6GfnwLjjF84868dKMZFNZoIQKXQ954q1ElikI1czT2ZlDcPNCV5nP5Aq8ED8QA2Ta4Ch5Tw/s1600/DSCN0849.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbrvotj1XVAt0wyi24UsglgxboxL7ii0uYKO0YFdABM47xaMUQvcJ1YPmJI-xMtPJhnCK6GfnwLjjF84868dKMZFNZoIQKXQ954q1ElikI1czT2ZlDcPNCV5nP5Aq8ED8QA2Ta4Ch5Tw/s200/DSCN0849.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600132309224240882" border="0" /></a>Watermelon Sparkle yarn, Black, White, Lime Green and Hunter Green yarn and my trusty H hook packed them all up in my yarn basket (yea I have a yarn basket...what of it?), and headed off to the Bean's dance class.<br /><br />About an hour later this is what I had<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4yqv-gZdj2BA_0UWExnW38cZbVCJLvcWr3W9HauDqRVSlCvj9izf_c9n_MGt8mnX5OLgpv0RqI6lsXqZMYgtRdUveW7PPkX2grnjxzd6WXMaXwL351nN269MfZ_ms30zurX5jmGQMa88/s1600/DSCN0806.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4yqv-gZdj2BA_0UWExnW38cZbVCJLvcWr3W9HauDqRVSlCvj9izf_c9n_MGt8mnX5OLgpv0RqI6lsXqZMYgtRdUveW7PPkX2grnjxzd6WXMaXwL351nN269MfZ_ms30zurX5jmGQMa88/s200/DSCN0806.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600130397237805586" border="0" /></a>Not bad huh?<br /><br />This will be in the store soon, but feel free to email me if you want more info.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Hookin!<br /></div></div><br /><span style="font-family:webdings;">Watermelon pic courtesy of google images. </span><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" height="123" width="150" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-11564590379779400122011-04-26T06:00:00.000-07:002011-04-26T15:12:20.033-07:00Organization Station-The Plan (Phase 1)-Living Room Update<div style="text-align: center;">Wow okay so it's been over a<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;"> month </span>now that I started my Living Room Re-Organization otherwise known as <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://mylillibean.blogspot.com/2011/03/organization-station-plan.html">"THE PLAN",</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and took my Living Room Chaos from this<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPiXOWfUFUGqSwBOrIhMitdGfiPi0lJwt8orY03oOC39-RNIEB_B-9-bH37hyuC4ZyGJDaBonzw42GkRL7AxH0DhidweMjtgvsF_riIjL20TviX7L_dAE7l6yIXFq3UX6FkNBsLwzWoU/s1600/DSCN0310.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPiXOWfUFUGqSwBOrIhMitdGfiPi0lJwt8orY03oOC39-RNIEB_B-9-bH37hyuC4ZyGJDaBonzw42GkRL7AxH0DhidweMjtgvsF_riIjL20TviX7L_dAE7l6yIXFq3UX6FkNBsLwzWoU/s200/DSCN0310.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599869849662100610" border="0" /></a>to this...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuIoV0LzSb3Wv3C_NPgMSR6MuHvYzy-_kCpwSt1h58x5_pKuDmUeSVnWsbC2m_Ca7BQpS2EzgSJKoIcotNOefiF1uiRA0piKCtpeHynoRSGDOje-1o0CTMOYCFQzdzMzle7EKLVye3fg/s1600/DSCN0703.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuIoV0LzSb3Wv3C_NPgMSR6MuHvYzy-_kCpwSt1h58x5_pKuDmUeSVnWsbC2m_Ca7BQpS2EzgSJKoIcotNOefiF1uiRA0piKCtpeHynoRSGDOje-1o0CTMOYCFQzdzMzle7EKLVye3fg/s200/DSCN0703.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599884171865248946" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:webdings;">(Do you hear the angels singing?)</span><br /><br />First off let me say that I am one <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">happy lady</span> these days!!!<br /><br />I was able with relatively little cost and fairly simple solutions to transform this room from a chaotic mess to a more functional, organized space (which we all know that I <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">LOVE</span>).<br /><br />Here's the low down on my attack of this room.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. </span>First off, we started with a de-clutter of the room. We took out all the unnecessary items that really served no function for the room anymore (i.e. general mess, baby swing, baby bouncer, storage bins, treadmill...). This was great and it freed up a lot of space to play with and took the space from this...<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPiXOWfUFUGqSwBOrIhMitdGfiPi0lJwt8orY03oOC39-RNIEB_B-9-bH37hyuC4ZyGJDaBonzw42GkRL7AxH0DhidweMjtgvsF_riIjL20TviX7L_dAE7l6yIXFq3UX6FkNBsLwzWoU/s1600/DSCN0310.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPiXOWfUFUGqSwBOrIhMitdGfiPi0lJwt8orY03oOC39-RNIEB_B-9-bH37hyuC4ZyGJDaBonzw42GkRL7AxH0DhidweMjtgvsF_riIjL20TviX7L_dAE7l6yIXFq3UX6FkNBsLwzWoU/s200/DSCN0310.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599869849662100610" border="0" /></a>to this...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuIoV0LzSb3Wv3C_NPgMSR6MuHvYzy-_kCpwSt1h58x5_pKuDmUeSVnWsbC2m_Ca7BQpS2EzgSJKoIcotNOefiF1uiRA0piKCtpeHynoRSGDOje-1o0CTMOYCFQzdzMzle7EKLVye3fg/s1600/DSCN0703.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuIoV0LzSb3Wv3C_NPgMSR6MuHvYzy-_kCpwSt1h58x5_pKuDmUeSVnWsbC2m_Ca7BQpS2EzgSJKoIcotNOefiF1uiRA0piKCtpeHynoRSGDOje-1o0CTMOYCFQzdzMzle7EKLVye3fg/s200/DSCN0703.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599884171865248946" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:webdings;">(I know we just saw it but I </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:webdings;" >LOVE</span><span style="font-family:webdings;"> seeing it again and again) </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">2.</span> In our next move, we did a shuffle of the layout of the room. It was too random and hodge podge so we rearranged the key pieces in the room to create more functional zones which serve the flow and functionality of the room much better (i.e, moved the piano, desk, baby gear...).<br /></div>So this area from before<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuDejQJYRdoyWVp-J0qFgSJJIo70NKKT33rBKtxzG7RNAvIR5k1ZeVSM85IZxvXO5G0v3h60EouU4ff6eFakhGns-YVuLNyCV1sMe1OygJWaKBwpvPJjlrkCkJoDp7xdLEB172-vdbDs/s1600/DSCN0315.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuDejQJYRdoyWVp-J0qFgSJJIo70NKKT33rBKtxzG7RNAvIR5k1ZeVSM85IZxvXO5G0v3h60EouU4ff6eFakhGns-YVuLNyCV1sMe1OygJWaKBwpvPJjlrkCkJoDp7xdLEB172-vdbDs/s200/DSCN0315.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599873111716782626" border="0" /></a>was streamlined to become our entertainment zone here<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7guJgFcRw-Q3FulJa1hjS2nVa82vbE_sCm6NCiXSqmAHE8pCTaIV_IEm6zlBlQO5M2KIVREJRhSh5dCfr1Qyg1gZdDUKZZ-hgu9IL0MuYUozNDjWWAeS2lf9LeUyijyA5IU2-dmzAnU/s1600/DSCN0702.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7guJgFcRw-Q3FulJa1hjS2nVa82vbE_sCm6NCiXSqmAHE8pCTaIV_IEm6zlBlQO5M2KIVREJRhSh5dCfr1Qyg1gZdDUKZZ-hgu9IL0MuYUozNDjWWAeS2lf9LeUyijyA5IU2-dmzAnU/s200/DSCN0702.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599895159123495730" border="0" /></a>This general cluttered mess<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQ5Xs_g4QI7bYPh3LIy7DGqJpYHAehy_l7LW08ffFbH3dUEiKs1tL5yQLQedBuZ6v_rT3d-2HQx8zXkU9Rd8Y-J080g-96Zthiq9c3BZlvzkq0VZG3WHd9-KXogKiWLdll_kpLxHPKhU/s1600/DSCN0314.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQ5Xs_g4QI7bYPh3LIy7DGqJpYHAehy_l7LW08ffFbH3dUEiKs1tL5yQLQedBuZ6v_rT3d-2HQx8zXkU9Rd8Y-J080g-96Zthiq9c3BZlvzkq0VZG3WHd9-KXogKiWLdll_kpLxHPKhU/s200/DSCN0314.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599873107212659666" border="0" /></a>then became this baby zone/organized clean space<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9hFZaK1wtXTsJVA-I19Cjf9jhYn8LmFrdMVPT8zan1Je1Iy_iSFYyJmm-_opXQvoljvGbwxz6mRbhDAlsLruB7Rf6MhK8XISn79ChivMKRi4I8yhm6XPcWNjlsH6ZdGHfD9ueoNgbkN4/s1600/DSCN0708-1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9hFZaK1wtXTsJVA-I19Cjf9jhYn8LmFrdMVPT8zan1Je1Iy_iSFYyJmm-_opXQvoljvGbwxz6mRbhDAlsLruB7Rf6MhK8XISn79ChivMKRi4I8yhm6XPcWNjlsH6ZdGHfD9ueoNgbkN4/s200/DSCN0708-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599900412308254690" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:webdings;">(It even came complete with a baby in the baby zone)</span><br />We took this mess of a space...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vNnsiBkEDsj4-qPRUas5C9YQ42G4z3lmCvq1Yor5HUutqdazfaPopWTrfTnvNwKm9rSu9rm-Z0Una3bgWa3208uU2R_-fAGt4oTan1HjcDnVX9CuX40nXQ-hRN3SAazvMjf_FWmzm3A/s1600/DSCN0311.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vNnsiBkEDsj4-qPRUas5C9YQ42G4z3lmCvq1Yor5HUutqdazfaPopWTrfTnvNwKm9rSu9rm-Z0Una3bgWa3208uU2R_-fAGt4oTan1HjcDnVX9CuX40nXQ-hRN3SAazvMjf_FWmzm3A/s200/DSCN0311.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599873093138429554" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2sgx9vILeOk7Xy1DDE-ut6SrutMixHS-lYIyBonncCW1JKNjyDsmD5yMbLMi8N0MoIzuGrM7RmR6DgyE6PqXL36wyYXesgd836NpOOV1zgbHta1nJaXne7kQlCAdqcPpcIBLpjnv_FEI/s1600/DSCN0312.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 184px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2sgx9vILeOk7Xy1DDE-ut6SrutMixHS-lYIyBonncCW1JKNjyDsmD5yMbLMi8N0MoIzuGrM7RmR6DgyE6PqXL36wyYXesgd836NpOOV1zgbHta1nJaXne7kQlCAdqcPpcIBLpjnv_FEI/s200/DSCN0312.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599873097519204530" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:webdings;">(Remember my craft/office space?)</span><br /><br />and this untapped plethora of space<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWW9pJLT6kc2QmMlwJV80Q-Cj_Zgvnr9dooIFFml3QMOrTbQqnvAQm6VYyGwGf0tviK-qQ0zpjmcFZctEsUHmCw5PuaEHvDGinWIapig-nZjnwm3_LCxEtMM_XxNrRv59_WhvKbaO0buA/s1600/DSCN0314.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWW9pJLT6kc2QmMlwJV80Q-Cj_Zgvnr9dooIFFml3QMOrTbQqnvAQm6VYyGwGf0tviK-qQ0zpjmcFZctEsUHmCw5PuaEHvDGinWIapig-nZjnwm3_LCxEtMM_XxNrRv59_WhvKbaO0buA/s200/DSCN0314.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599903257325261298" border="0" /></a>freed it up to become this<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrWp4Y10kl3QTOonEWbO_eEpx7LRndrIKYve4MJbnLqz2RV80_taGhXEYTRl8ZrrNf0zD_92sq1j_-IZ2VOF0I2YUfBc-fUIVE8rFuvfuJLzhBBfXLyc8GhqqVHvEv2sm66c9zRKDmpg/s1600/DSCN0842.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrWp4Y10kl3QTOonEWbO_eEpx7LRndrIKYve4MJbnLqz2RV80_taGhXEYTRl8ZrrNf0zD_92sq1j_-IZ2VOF0I2YUfBc-fUIVE8rFuvfuJLzhBBfXLyc8GhqqVHvEv2sm66c9zRKDmpg/s200/DSCN0842.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600014998745253826" border="0" /></a>and transformed it to become our new office/craft zone here<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZfZwcMiMjcfXrIuMO5lS20X5OPKQBUQRXmO9upruUcIrKUQwSrZhiKBCawBQ5tX3VEi8_kciUta8sVXx-7-MQWVqF6wVouU7tT8Cd_UpSrZux5k8K5A1nPBHPIJCkBwAQdI-p1zPkxk/s1600/DSCN0700-1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZfZwcMiMjcfXrIuMO5lS20X5OPKQBUQRXmO9upruUcIrKUQwSrZhiKBCawBQ5tX3VEi8_kciUta8sVXx-7-MQWVqF6wVouU7tT8Cd_UpSrZux5k8K5A1nPBHPIJCkBwAQdI-p1zPkxk/s200/DSCN0700-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599922461143765202" border="0" /></a>We already had a two of these storage drawer sets, but purchased one more and they are now the new happy home to all my crafting and office supplies. I <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">LOVE </span>this space! It's quaint, but cozy. I'm still in the midst of everything but I'm somewhat separated to my own little crafty corner. I've got my clipboards to keep me organized, as well as my hanging organizer above the desk. I've got hooks to hold all my sewing projects (yea you read that one right), right now they've got the aprons from the store, and I've got a place to hold my crochet projects in process/manikin heads.<br />Ground has finally broken on my dream organization unit (<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Hallelujah</span>)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW1uhHA046NMpa5pNm7z7OlLM_vuqH0C54Er1ErBTyAgM8WWD1-iSueJ_77-9ec3IUaUHGKDP7J9eHKC3BTpL35ruStyID0Iqf0yaWo5wie1EC7OpFniMi3CoOzM_-DQvWjN23uScfOVQ/s1600/DSCN0404.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 184px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW1uhHA046NMpa5pNm7z7OlLM_vuqH0C54Er1ErBTyAgM8WWD1-iSueJ_77-9ec3IUaUHGKDP7J9eHKC3BTpL35ruStyID0Iqf0yaWo5wie1EC7OpFniMi3CoOzM_-DQvWjN23uScfOVQ/s200/DSCN0404.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600016832576768226" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: webdings;">(I'm told that the pieces are cut and ready for assembly...I'm exstatic and anxious to say the least).</span><br /><br />Really the only thing this space is missing for me (besides the dream unit) is some pizazz! I need a little color, a little decor or something to keep me happy in my little corner, oh and a clock! I'm got some ideas in the works for a few projects, so be on the look out for those. <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br />Our last zone took this hot mess<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGDIgnSR-qYEho_5HZv4WqNaqB-0ppAr9SqyfWEo8I77pAB0X9pdTnpPlA2ai2w-DbJtF1ZIoP9lVqkbrNjE314xh85f_sMufTc1GyGRyF0so4cJAo7ehWjMkn4S_D489Ft8KQeR_S2o/s1600/DSCN0315.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGDIgnSR-qYEho_5HZv4WqNaqB-0ppAr9SqyfWEo8I77pAB0X9pdTnpPlA2ai2w-DbJtF1ZIoP9lVqkbrNjE314xh85f_sMufTc1GyGRyF0so4cJAo7ehWjMkn4S_D489Ft8KQeR_S2o/s200/DSCN0315.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599930504628657426" border="0" /></a>and turned it into this new Family Business Zone<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HHO5NwQK9L-5vvG1GP1VxAz-RETYUItz-WwGgxxnolVwSOpCt9fU9D30cJuDvvOdJeVvRH3JLc36eukeliTH4nmiYM0XX3Z5ZjwRXhJcmuNiQ2o3a1SnrGHp9bDIuNSvkx0bCfzLo8Y/s1600/DSCN0704-1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 188px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2HHO5NwQK9L-5vvG1GP1VxAz-RETYUItz-WwGgxxnolVwSOpCt9fU9D30cJuDvvOdJeVvRH3JLc36eukeliTH4nmiYM0XX3Z5ZjwRXhJcmuNiQ2o3a1SnrGHp9bDIuNSvkx0bCfzLo8Y/s200/DSCN0704-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599931733923207698" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:webdings;">(Ignore the Easter baskets, and folded laundry...)</span><br />I moved that piano <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">solo mio</span>! <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Seriously</span>! No wheels...I'm not kidding! <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">I'm like an ant</span>.<br />I like the piano over here now it gives me space for all that family business. So we've got our family calendar, family rules, FHE board, and behavior chart all in one <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">glorious</span> spot!<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. </span>Our third move was to bring in some additional pieces to bring in organization and functionality to the room (here's where some <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">cost</span> comes into play).<br /></div></div><br />We made a trip to our storage unit and pulled out one of our end tables, so not only is our coffee table happy to be reunited with its little buddy but we are also happy to have more storage and an extra place to set our glass when we're watching TV.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrWp4Y10kl3QTOonEWbO_eEpx7LRndrIKYve4MJbnLqz2RV80_taGhXEYTRl8ZrrNf0zD_92sq1j_-IZ2VOF0I2YUfBc-fUIVE8rFuvfuJLzhBBfXLyc8GhqqVHvEv2sm66c9zRKDmpg/s1600/DSCN0842.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrWp4Y10kl3QTOonEWbO_eEpx7LRndrIKYve4MJbnLqz2RV80_taGhXEYTRl8ZrrNf0zD_92sq1j_-IZ2VOF0I2YUfBc-fUIVE8rFuvfuJLzhBBfXLyc8GhqqVHvEv2sm66c9zRKDmpg/s200/DSCN0842.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600014998745253826" border="0" /></a>We also decided to bring in this storage bench (which I've been coveting at <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.target.com/Closetmaid-3-Cube-Bench-Espresso/dp/B004DF0GR0/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=storage%20bench&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-29&qid=1303822888&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Closetmaid%203%20Cube%20Bench%20Espresso&node=1038576%7C1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=3&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0">Target</a>) which allowed me to hide all the winter gear (because the beanies, you know there are <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">a lot</span> were literally taking over the house) and baby toys in one inconspicuous, functional, spot. My favorite part is that the bins nicely hide the chaos inside of them and no one will ever have to see it! The cushioned bench on top besides adding additional seating in our limited space, has also become a nice little spot for shoe tying.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYfQlUiJvItCmMfDB39vECM56O_S4BsSH0HcwKWSZmIQ-P2XQ107EDaYTRt-LSWNY-WaNa4-Uexoy56Bxep8wdqglqSsXCTFIfl-BTAhhI7pNT9bKEyfCSyPesbnpYr155sl3Es6bK6k/s1600/DSCN0836.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYfQlUiJvItCmMfDB39vECM56O_S4BsSH0HcwKWSZmIQ-P2XQ107EDaYTRt-LSWNY-WaNa4-Uexoy56Bxep8wdqglqSsXCTFIfl-BTAhhI7pNT9bKEyfCSyPesbnpYr155sl3Es6bK6k/s200/DSCN0836.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600013096033130802" border="0" /></a>This piece was really only one of three pieces that we purchased for this room, and at $60.00 (well worth it) was our most expensive purchase. I <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">LOVE</span> it, although I'm thinking I see a future project in the form of a cushion revamp <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">coming soon</span>.<br /><br />Our other purchase and the sole reason for this update post taking <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">SO</span> long (the piece was lost in transport for a while), was <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/176-2169506-5717761?asin=B000HZW4OS&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=%7CB000HZW4OS&CPNG=home%20decor&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B000HZW4OS&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001">this</a> coat rack, also a <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/176-2169506-5717761?asin=B000HZW4OS&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=%7CB000HZW4OS&CPNG=home%20decor&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B000HZW4OS&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001">Target</a> find.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeCIPuyVD10pOltb6ngMrOyJ0Og35Tdam7oyqyUYdn5KLjnGjdyVZuS9iJ_HdJrSD_q9DPAkIZ3fwjiKZRDLUR9B0C_uCJQThYxsFpUfN-8P4e2QDg3AebZVEY_eGA6ld4RW7akFjU47s/s1600/DSCN0834.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 79px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeCIPuyVD10pOltb6ngMrOyJ0Og35Tdam7oyqyUYdn5KLjnGjdyVZuS9iJ_HdJrSD_q9DPAkIZ3fwjiKZRDLUR9B0C_uCJQThYxsFpUfN-8P4e2QDg3AebZVEY_eGA6ld4RW7akFjU47s/s200/DSCN0834.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600010344569438050" border="0" /></a>I wanted a coat rack because our apartment while having awesome storage space lacks a coat closet. Being a winter fearing family of 6 coat wearing people, coat storage was in need. In our old system<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWW9pJLT6kc2QmMlwJV80Q-Cj_Zgvnr9dooIFFml3QMOrTbQqnvAQm6VYyGwGf0tviK-qQ0zpjmcFZctEsUHmCw5PuaEHvDGinWIapig-nZjnwm3_LCxEtMM_XxNrRv59_WhvKbaO0buA/s1600/DSCN0314.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWW9pJLT6kc2QmMlwJV80Q-Cj_Zgvnr9dooIFFml3QMOrTbQqnvAQm6VYyGwGf0tviK-qQ0zpjmcFZctEsUHmCw5PuaEHvDGinWIapig-nZjnwm3_LCxEtMM_XxNrRv59_WhvKbaO0buA/s200/DSCN0314.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599903257325261298" border="0" /></a>We had a make shift coat rack a.k.a. treadmill, but I thought it was time for an upgrade. I actually searched for a while to find a coat rack at a decent price that had hangers not only at the top but also down at the kids level. A fairly simple request, yet one that I found to be an expensive feature to ask for. Luckily for the hubster (who I was going to recruit for a custom job) good old Target came through for me again (it always does, I'm not sure why I bother looking any where else). This little baby ended up setting us back $42.00 with tax and shipping...not bad...not bad at all.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4. </span>Our last move was to bring in a few decoration pieces just to give it a little more of a homey touch. I didn't go <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">all out</span> or bring in too much, believe me I wanted to and I always have in any apartment we've lived in, but I didn't want to this time just because I'm <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">crossing my fingers </span>that we'll be in our new place (wherever that might be) <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">SOON</span>! We did a little, mostly brought in some Spring/Easter Decor. The few pieces we brought in really made the place feel more homey, but also brightened up the space by breaking up all the drab color that was going on.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT6DUyXYBFpJLuw5uKcDrWDxkdBAleBVFlSn4EunvWXNdc647MoGvJQR96n0sJtod1-2VGPrYXQZX_f-o1nCOz_0THNR1soCgiKS1bHXgUHkTH3H8bovAXUORVNF3849UQY5ZuZ54GP20/s1600/DSCN0706-1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT6DUyXYBFpJLuw5uKcDrWDxkdBAleBVFlSn4EunvWXNdc647MoGvJQR96n0sJtod1-2VGPrYXQZX_f-o1nCOz_0THNR1soCgiKS1bHXgUHkTH3H8bovAXUORVNF3849UQY5ZuZ54GP20/s200/DSCN0706-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599933697324651762" border="0" /></a><br />So one last time here's the before<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPiXOWfUFUGqSwBOrIhMitdGfiPi0lJwt8orY03oOC39-RNIEB_B-9-bH37hyuC4ZyGJDaBonzw42GkRL7AxH0DhidweMjtgvsF_riIjL20TviX7L_dAE7l6yIXFq3UX6FkNBsLwzWoU/s1600/DSCN0310.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPiXOWfUFUGqSwBOrIhMitdGfiPi0lJwt8orY03oOC39-RNIEB_B-9-bH37hyuC4ZyGJDaBonzw42GkRL7AxH0DhidweMjtgvsF_riIjL20TviX7L_dAE7l6yIXFq3UX6FkNBsLwzWoU/s200/DSCN0310.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599869849662100610" border="0" /></a>and here's the after!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuIoV0LzSb3Wv3C_NPgMSR6MuHvYzy-_kCpwSt1h58x5_pKuDmUeSVnWsbC2m_Ca7BQpS2EzgSJKoIcotNOefiF1uiRA0piKCtpeHynoRSGDOje-1o0CTMOYCFQzdzMzle7EKLVye3fg/s1600/DSCN0703.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuIoV0LzSb3Wv3C_NPgMSR6MuHvYzy-_kCpwSt1h58x5_pKuDmUeSVnWsbC2m_Ca7BQpS2EzgSJKoIcotNOefiF1uiRA0piKCtpeHynoRSGDOje-1o0CTMOYCFQzdzMzle7EKLVye3fg/s200/DSCN0703.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599884171865248946" border="0" /></a>All in all I've got to say that I'm super happy so far with the result! Our space is limited, and it's tight quarters, but with a few simple and relatively low cost solutions we managed to make the space a more functional space! But let's not forget the most important thing...it's so much better <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">organized</span> and if we've learned nothing else, we've learned this Mamma loves her some organization!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">With everything having a place to go, the room stays a lot cleaner, (which is <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">always </span>good) and pick up is a lot smoother, and best of all, I finally feel<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;"> free</span> from all the clutter! I'm working so much better these days!!!<br /><br />Total cost for this living room revamp =$122...One Happy Mama=<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Priceless!!!</span><br /><br /><br /></div></div><a href="http://s1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd447/gbburt1025/?action=view&current=bloglogo2.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd447/gbburt1025/bloglogo2.png" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821778096362938464.post-42562442673751519802011-04-25T22:43:00.000-07:002011-04-25T23:13:04.355-07:00Two-fer Tuesday<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">YAY!</span> It's Two-fer Tuesday!!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Today I thought it would be fun to Share two of my <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">favorite things</span> with you!<br />Are you excited?<br /><br />Probably not as excited as I am because well they are<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;"> my</span> favorite things after all!<br /><br />But seriously get ready because you're in store for some <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">special treats</span> and there may or may not (there so totally is) a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Bonus</span> recipe in this post (and man it's a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">doozy</span>)!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Favorite thing #1:</span> Anybody and Everybody who knows me at all knows that there is one thing that I am addicted to, one thing that my life revolves around (aside from my kids and the hubster of course). One thing that fuels my existence...<br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">CHERRY COKE BABY!!</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8Z0AIiYUKQE-JLFXBhEibCGXalPA0c9ZKIUM9uWKOOG968yJWBqM7RIVN9xYT04_5KG29eq_G8gPHTKX5dt1IBgD_Su07ZPE5JIw0w_8M_TcO_vqZ_1LkpE95kLq_K0NSk1TizUYw9A/s1600/cherry-coke1.gif"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 107px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8Z0AIiYUKQE-JLFXBhEibCGXalPA0c9ZKIUM9uWKOOG968yJWBqM7RIVN9xYT04_5KG29eq_G8gPHTKX5dt1IBgD_Su07ZPE5JIw0w_8M_TcO_vqZ_1LkpE95kLq_K0NSk1TizUYw9A/s200/cherry-coke1.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599767300336413442" border="0" /></a>Oh I love me some Cherry Coke, or regular coke...but these day's it's cherry coke that's got my <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">heart</span>.<br /><br />Okay first of all it's amazingly tasty I mean come on!<br /><br />Second have you seen the can...<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">IT'S PINK! </span><br /><br />I love it's smooth and soothing <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">deliciousness</span>, especially after a hard day! I try to reserve myself to having just one a day, sometimes (after one of <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">those</span> days) I'll have two to calm my nerves, but man it never fails to take me to my happy place.<br />I'm having one right now as I write this and I gotta say...I'm one <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">happy</span> blog writing gal!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">Favorite thing #2:</span> <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ricekrispies.com/recipes/chocolate-scotcheroos.aspx#/recipes/chocolate-scotcheroos">Scotcheroos</a>!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwjLeWMo_YeZRYY_-jYpNSdcpobv7kPs6uXRGMEAGoPO7BFV3C9nxydzOyYYnPt4DwhME6OjjGRM_MDwy4-zOsS3VEfpnSXqWmceuFo9CIRu0KLH_Tsay3frXj7Z4qH2q8wWqvgfJmo8/s1600/Karo-ChocoScotcheroos-l.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWwjLeWMo_YeZRYY_-jYpNSdcpobv7kPs6uXRGMEAGoPO7BFV3C9nxydzOyYYnPt4DwhME6OjjGRM_MDwy4-zOsS3VEfpnSXqWmceuFo9CIRu0KLH_Tsay3frXj7Z4qH2q8wWqvgfJmo8/s200/Karo-ChocoScotcheroos-l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599767302030273122" border="0" /></a>Okay if you haven't had a <a style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);" href="http://www.ricekrispies.com/recipes/chocolate-scotcheroos.aspx#/recipes/chocolate-scotcheroos">Scotcheroo</a>...<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">SHAME ON YOU! </span><br />Click the fantastically delicious link and make yourself up a batch <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">TODAY</span>!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Probably one of my all time favorite <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">TREATS</span>!! They make me so very happy!<br />They are like Rice Krispy Treats but like a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">kagillion</span> (yea I pulled that one out) times better! Hello they are literally covered in butterscotch chocolate!<br />Not only are they super <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">delish</span>, but they are also super easy to make and so very worth the extra work out you'll have to do after you eat the whole plate!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Disclaimer</span>: Do Not eat the entire plate in one sitting...you WILL get a tummy ache.<br />(Don't say I didn't warn you.)<br /><br />Well my friends, there you have it...I'm a simple girl from Texas...the way to my heart is relatively easy...a Cherry Coke and a Scotcheroo and I'm putty in your hands!<br /><br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44928289@N08/5551942139/" title="blogger signature by gabby1025, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5551942139_d91fab335c.jpg" alt="blogger signature" width="150" height="123" /></a>Gianninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403192102159139425noreply@blogger.com0