Friday, February 29, 2008
A quote from my tree trimmer
These 3 men have been trimming TONS of trees in the mini forest behind us. They were happy to see me bringing yet again more cookies to them. One old white toothless man yelled to me "Hey woman, them cookies wuz good!"With his gummy smile. I don't remember the last time I was addressed as woman.
Truly a favorite
This is Truly a favorite of mine!! Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!! With Lucy playing, a good cup of morning coffe, I quickly made this no fail, easy, quick recipe!! Looks like more cookies for tree trimmers and my husband to take to work. I can't keep them in the house....i have no self control when it comes to sweets...tee hee:)
1/2 pound (2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1teaspoon baking soda
1teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
3 cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 chocolate chips
Preparation Steps
Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat margarine and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Add oats and chocolate chips; mix well.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Lucy Fit
My little love was born with a temper!! It is still here!! Although it can really get under my skin sometimes I can't help but to laugh. Look how the arms are stretched out and the hands curled under. So dramatic!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Lovely Design
If anyone loves to journal these are one of my favorites. These are handmade with all different papers and little pockets. Each page is new and exciting. I do love a crisp white page for writing, but this journals pages make for a beautiful and interesting journal.
Binders, baking and voting
Today was a busy day! I worked on organizing my binders (I had fallen a little behind) I have seperate binders for all the pages I tear out of magazines. I have one for home,food,fashion and self(health) I have nice plastic sleeves to protect all my sheets and I LOVE my binders!
I also made cookies and doubled the recipe(lots of dough)-I have been baking since last night.Ryan took cookies to work, I gave some to friends, even the men trimming my trees out back each took home a plate full of cookies.
Lastly I went to vote in the primarys! Voting is such a privledge! I never take it for granted!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Dragonfly
This is totally a necklace I would sport. I found this designer on etsy and she has some really cool stuff!! I mean this necklace is only $7 what a steal. I love the little red bead hanging at the bottom.too cute!!
A must book!!
I am so excited!! I love this guy!! If anyone saw him on Oprah I'm sure you loved him too. He reveals how to create and entertain in an inviting home. He is so prepared and organized....when on the oprah show one of his ideas was to have pre wrapped gifts in his closet to use when needed. A bottle of wine ready to take to a host, a candle for a housewarming gift. This is something that I am really trying to stay on top of and it has made things a lot easier for me. I feel prepared for birthdays etc. Another aweseome idea of his is when it comes to drinks, Colin also has a special system. Whenever he gets a bottle of wine from someone as a gift, he writes their name on the bottle. Then, at another day in time when he drinks the wine, he either sends them a thank you note the next day, or at minimum, raises a toast to them. How great it that! You can't view inside the book(bummer) but mark my words....he is awesome. He is borderline CRAZY with how organized he is....but you can get some great ideas!!Katie if you are reading...I know you love him!!! Check out the reviews-I cant wait to read it
Monday, February 25, 2008
Custom Bowls
ok i'm on a bowl kick today-these is so so wonderful. These precious simple bowls can be custom done to the words you would like. I love how simple they are!!! Unique gift-I'm trying to decide the words I want and who to gift it to. Check out all their great products
Perfect Gift
These little bowls are a great price and gift-hand made pottery and just big enough to set on a desk or window sill for your rings or chapstick.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
pinafores
This etsy store has really cute pinafores that are reversable. I love reversable things!!! Two for one!!! Loving the bird dress!!
How beautiful is this?
I found these tutus on etsy. They have to be the most beautiful tutu's I have ever seen. Lucy is still to small for a tutu, but around 1 year she will be sporting tons of them!!!
Friday, February 22, 2008
Rough Night
I must say I am highly impressed with the podee bottle. I bought it on amazon out of curiosity. When I first used it I thought ok whats the big hype and put it in a drawer-hasn't been touched........until today when Lucy has been on a hunger strike because she is sick and won't eat. This is stressful for a mom when your child will not eat. This bottle finally worked wonders for us. She loves to suck on her pacifier and finally drank some fluids through her magic pacifier. She slept in bed with us last night-got as close to me as she could. I kept trying to roll her away so I could get some rest, but she would roll right back and nestle up to me. As much as i wanted sleep, there is nothing more precious than your childs snotty nose open mouthed breathing, little fingers pressed on your face & sleeping peacefully on you. You have to cherish those little moments and forget about sleep!!To top off the bad night I boiled the pacifier bottle after she used it and got busy...forgot about it....all the water boiled away and I melted the plastic.....hmmmm....thats all i have to say about that right now
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Lavender & Vanilla
I love to have a quick soak in a HOT bath. Pre Lucy I would take a bath every night. Now I fit in about 3-5 a week. This is my favorite bath relaxer. The smell of lavender really does take my stresses away. Perfect me time
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
I'm totally in love
With these amazing blocks by Parents. They are soft, have great visuals for learning, and the best thing of all is they have inserts in the middle of the block that come out..like a rattle or tube with a ball in it. They are so great. My favorite toy purchase by far. It is tempting to get all toys that stimulate with lights and sounds, but I am all about old school toys. Love these!
Monday, February 18, 2008
Toms Shoes
My friend Halli told me about Toms shoes. They are super cute. Can't wait to get Lulu a pair. The great thing is that if you buy a pair they will donate a pair to a child in need. Also cute is the feed bag. When purchased it will feed a child for one school year worth of food. Great way to give back!!!
My favorite store
I love to go into Vintage Living in Dallas. Their whole store is so amazing. A little too expensive for us, but I love to re-create what they have done
Singing me to sleep and big girl high chair
Lucy loves to hear daddy play the guitar....sometimes it makes her sleepy. She loves to stick out her tounge & play in her high chair
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Cute skirt
We have had a couple pretty springish days here and it is getting me excited for the warmer months. I LOVE this skirt. Would not wear it with the polka dots, maybe a tight white t-shirt instead.....great summer run around skirt
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Olive Tenderloin
I do not love olives, but this tenderloin was amazing. My sister came to visit and we cooked this. I thought it was very tasty & easy. Would do it again for sure. Rebecca Rather has great recipes!! This looked very gourmet!!
Monday, February 11, 2008
YumiYumi
I think these prints are very fun! I love birds. There are so many prints to choose some. It would be neat to frame a series of 4.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Driftwood Side Table
Just found this awesome table to put in between 2 white chairs of ours. Love the natural element of the table.
Last minute
My brother just informed me of this cool website. If you need to travel last minute check this website out for cheaper airfare
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Organization is my thing
I cannot function in a disorganized home. I have noticed my binders getting a little out of whack and think these binders will be awesome for what I need. I keep seperate binders of fashion, home, workout/health and recipes. Mine are from office depot, but these are so much better. I could have a color for each category. It gives me somewhere to store all my favorite magazine pictures and articles without holding on to the whole magazine. And it is mandatory to put each page in a clear plastic page to protect it. Love my binders!!
LLOOOVVEEE
I have been eyeing this chandelier since we moved and have made a firm decision that this is what I want in our dining room. Love it!!!
Wisteria
I really love these Kuba cloth pillows from wisteria. I always look forward to getting thier catalog in the mail.
Little Bug
My sister-in-law showed me this adorable ladybug shoes. I have a thing for ladybugs. So cute for Lulu with a little white cotton dress!!
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