Anytime I am searching for anything I turn to the internet. When I say anything I mean recipes, craft ideas, free patterns, laughter, schooling ideas etc...
Sometimes on FB I post things I have done with/for the kids and someone will comment on where I ever got that idea. Believe me I am not originally crafty or talented enough to have all things to 'come to me'. So have a peek into some of my favorite links or blogs.
First off my all time favorite blog, my go to happy place is The Pioneer Woman. She has six talented sections. Filled with info, laughs and giveaways.
Confessions: day to day stories of her life on a ranch, her family and adventures.
Cooking: amazing recipes with photo step by step instructions. She has never steered me wrong here (steer haha *snort* haha move along)...special finger pointed at her cinnamon rolls, if you tried the ones I make-she's the genius behind it.
Photography: she takes awesome pics, has contests, tutorials and tips.
Home & Garden: everything from her favorite things, hotel tours and gardening.
Home Schooling: fun quizzes, schooling ideas, and lots of handy info
and last but not least her Tasty Kitchen section....THIS is amazing, it is a community area where people post their recipes for anything and everything...remember me bragging about finding the perfect Chai Tea Concentrate? There it is!
She is hilarious and has a cookbook (which I have) and a love story published about her and her cowboy hubby (which I am reading now) and they are as great as her blog.
Want to cry? Or just read a beautifully written blog about family life and love? Enjoying the Small Things is the place to go. I found her after someone posted a link to her second daughter's birth story. I cried and cried and when I stopped crying I stayed to read about the rest of her beautiful family, to see her wonderful pics and enjoy one of very few blogs that is never negative, and drama free (saying that goes along with PW's blog above)
My 3rd blog I read daily (or whenever she posts) is Brittany Gibbons- The barefoot Foodie...this chick cracks me up. My sense of humor only X100 because she is that much funnier then I. If you need a good laugh, to read some witty snark or just know someone else talks/thinks just like you do...she's the one.
Another most frequented site is One Pretty Thing. This site is daily updated lists of peoples blogs and sites for anything handmade. Looking for something specific for a holiday? Or a certain task like knitting or crocheting? Click on the Category tab and everything is listed under a subject. I have spent hours and hours on here...now if only I could get my butt in gear...
Those four are my main faves. When I have more time I have a whole list I turn to but these few are like coffee to me...I need them every day.
Very worthy mentions?
Skip to my Lou...crafty fun!
Cluck Cluck Sew...sewing fun!
Mom's Minivan...ideas to keep kids amused in the ol' NagWag II
Saltwater Kids...crafty ideas. Her fort kids are GREAT!!
My newest finds:
Mermaids of the Lake Blog...a super place to make the hours pass! Vintage treats ahhhhh!
and finally?
Hairstyles for Girls...I will be here many times for the next 18 years I think ;) She has every type of braid shown here in tutorials and videos. Some you have forgotten, some I've never heard of. From cornrows to fishbones.
I have so many more I frequent depending on my mood or want...felt food or quiet books? I have over 20 bookmarked if need be...but then again I would have to stop blogging and get to it! :D Want more or something specific chances are I've been there...and I'll be happy to link you up.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
What would you doo-oooo-ooo for a.....NAP!
If someone woke up and slaved in the kitchen to put together this for supper.....
Would you worship them?
Would you clean up your toys so said person doesn't break their neck?
Would you let them crawl back into bed to wallow in her own weirdness??
I didn't think so....4/5 people in this household agree.
* the above is oven roasted broccoli and potatoes...with an apple and cinnamon stuffed pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon topped with onions and sliced almonds and a sort of Montreal based spice mix. The kids would much rather Kraft Dinner and hot Dogs I'm sure :(
Would you worship them?
Would you clean up your toys so said person doesn't break their neck?
Would you let them crawl back into bed to wallow in her own weirdness??
* the above is oven roasted broccoli and potatoes...with an apple and cinnamon stuffed pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon topped with onions and sliced almonds and a sort of Montreal based spice mix. The kids would much rather Kraft Dinner and hot Dogs I'm sure :(
Monday, June 13, 2011
How to make a slush without driving 45mins...
Today I'm feeling a little down. Not quite sure what my problem is. Might be the lack of sun after being so spoiled this last week. Missing back home, my old friends, the sweltering heat there. I dunno.
So what does one do to snap out of it? Create 'back home'.
Back home there is a store in Stellarton called SKOKES. In my mind they are known for two things Coke Slush and their fresh dinner rolls. As a wee lass it was there where I tasted my first drop of liquid heaven. Coke Slush. My vice.
When I lived in Calgary there were a few things I was addicted to....coke slurpies and large boxes of Glosette raisins from the 7-11, Red Devil BBQ, Chili's and Chapters.
When I go to a movie there is hell to pay when they don't have coke slushies...because thats the only place I have found them in a 45 min radius.
People YOU TOO can enjoy my favorite non-boozy beverage and I will tell you how.
First thing you need is a coke...pepsi if you are THAT type. lol
Secondly an ice cream maker...if you don't have one, seriously, shake your head!! :P I have one of the lower priced ones and I love it. Its only one step above the old hand crank ones but I can't go that...too primitive and this cat is too lazy.
Thats it.....ohhh and a spatula, mine broke so I used a spoon and scraped the heck out of my bowl but it makes it more shabby chic in my opinion...and I'm allllll about style. :/
Shan hint #1: always store your maker bowl in the freezer so when the mood strikes you, ya wont have to wait hours to satisfy a craving.
OK here we go, its rough, so take notes:
Place ice cream maker on counter, place already frozen bowl in maker and plug that sucka in.
Take cola out of fridge and turn on machine and pour contents in and let 'er rip!
Wait about 5-10 mins (according to machine) and scrape and pour slushy greatness into desired cup.
Shan Hint #3: Resist the urge to lick leftovers out of bowl...please refer to hint #2 as to why.
Thats it....there ya go.....Coke Slush anytime you want...I'm going to try Root Beer next, even this old dog needs a new trick. Hmmmm lime crush with tequi.....errrr....nevermind. Easy huh....what did you expect....I'm lazy. :D
PS in no way do I claim this to be an original thought or idea of my own...I just figured it would work and it does! :) Enjoy your summa.
Toodles.
So what does one do to snap out of it? Create 'back home'.
Back home there is a store in Stellarton called SKOKES. In my mind they are known for two things Coke Slush and their fresh dinner rolls. As a wee lass it was there where I tasted my first drop of liquid heaven. Coke Slush. My vice.
When I lived in Calgary there were a few things I was addicted to....coke slurpies and large boxes of Glosette raisins from the 7-11, Red Devil BBQ, Chili's and Chapters.
When I go to a movie there is hell to pay when they don't have coke slushies...because thats the only place I have found them in a 45 min radius.
People YOU TOO can enjoy my favorite non-boozy beverage and I will tell you how.
First thing you need is a coke...pepsi if you are THAT type. lol
Secondly an ice cream maker...if you don't have one, seriously, shake your head!! :P I have one of the lower priced ones and I love it. Its only one step above the old hand crank ones but I can't go that...too primitive and this cat is too lazy.
Thats it.....ohhh and a spatula, mine broke so I used a spoon and scraped the heck out of my bowl but it makes it more shabby chic in my opinion...and I'm allllll about style. :/
Shan hint #1: always store your maker bowl in the freezer so when the mood strikes you, ya wont have to wait hours to satisfy a craving.
OK here we go, its rough, so take notes:
Place ice cream maker on counter, place already frozen bowl in maker and plug that sucka in.
Shan hint #2: Do not lick said bowl to see if it is cold enough...you don't want to end up a fool a'la A Christmas Story.
Wait about 5-10 mins (according to machine) and scrape and pour slushy greatness into desired cup.
Shan Hint #3: Resist the urge to lick leftovers out of bowl...please refer to hint #2 as to why.
Thats it....there ya go.....Coke Slush anytime you want...I'm going to try Root Beer next, even this old dog needs a new trick. Hmmmm lime crush with tequi.....errrr....nevermind. Easy huh....what did you expect....I'm lazy. :D
PS in no way do I claim this to be an original thought or idea of my own...I just figured it would work and it does! :) Enjoy your summa.
Toodles.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Who are you...and what are you doing in MY bed?
Ahhh, the whole bed to myself. I get that some mothers are die hard for certain things such as breastfeeding till they are 13 years old, talking out their feelings instead of rules, any diapers that are not made of fibres from the earth spun into delicate patterns by whispering butterflies sent from the stars (*ahem, pampers) will KILL your baby...etc etc....oh, I hear yas, I get yas, I embrace your tenacious views and die-hard opinions...
But I truly think mothers who co-sleep are INSANE!!
Dude, I'm not talking newborns...I've been there, I've had to get up during the night for feedings (times three remember) and some nights the only sleep I got was when a baby fell asleep in bed with me in between feedings.
I'm talking about toddlers!! Haven't you suffered enough? No one gets paid extra money or gets an extra layer of feathers on your angel wings in Heaven. Don't get me wrong, I will haul a sick kid in bed with me to keep a snoring eye on them.............but every night? pfft
The boy, he had lung yuckies going on again so instead of jumping up every time he coughed/gagged I chucked him in with me. By the time I walked around the other side of the bed to crawl in...the BOY was already laying across the width of it on MY pillow snoring. I had to try to slide his 40+lb mass over just enough to hug the side...balancing the girth of my rump on the seam of the mattress and the abyss as he routinely cast his germy mist of breath right up my nose.
Let it be known...I can't stand to breath in someone elses breath...those pretty romantic scenes where people slowly wake up with their sleep swollen lips inches away from each other...their noses brush...eye lids gracefully flutter open and they smile a big sparkling "Good morningggggg" as the birds chirp through a sun streaked window..........that crap don't fly here!!! Get your breath out of my nose!! blaah
Last night we had to start ripping wall paper off of the walls of the girls room so they came into my bed. My soft, yet firm...queen sized, fresh line dried sheets, my personal oasis of snore. Those two angels of my womb were cuddled up to each other in such a way that when it was my turn to crawl in a little later I was honored with the foot of the bed.
One spawn decided to almost roll out of bed...so I inched my way up the edge of the bed so that I could have one foot near a girl and my head/arm around the other on an angle so I could feel if they started to roll again. It's weird to picture I know...but lets just say it was not comfy.
The next 5 hours were filled with kicks, punches, elbows etc. One feisty child o'mine decides to elbow me in the lips and sit straight up and scream some garble about apple juice...then flop back down and kick me in the boob.
See those paragraphs right there ^^? Tell me why people WANT to do that every night...what do you think are the benefits of UFC cage matches happening in my bed? I dunno what goes on in your house...but in mine? Boy is snoring right now clutching his race car like a teddy bear...the fighter-girl is rolling, punching the air and kicking her blankets in their OWN beds...I am queen on my bed again...
and the third one you ask? She fell out of bed earlier hard enough to shake the house...sounded like skull cracking. When I ran in her room she was motionless on the floor. In a panic I pick her up, yelling her name, thinking she was out cold....
She opened her eyes and said : Weve me awone Momma, I sweeping...
Good 'nuff...back to your bed you go!!
So in closing...I totally understand why most mothers are usually passionate about something whether it be Attachment parenting...extended BFing, delayed or not vaccinating etc....
but I am passionate about sleep...nice....alone....sleep.
g'nighty :)
But I truly think mothers who co-sleep are INSANE!!
Dude, I'm not talking newborns...I've been there, I've had to get up during the night for feedings (times three remember) and some nights the only sleep I got was when a baby fell asleep in bed with me in between feedings.
I'm talking about toddlers!! Haven't you suffered enough? No one gets paid extra money or gets an extra layer of feathers on your angel wings in Heaven. Don't get me wrong, I will haul a sick kid in bed with me to keep a snoring eye on them.............but every night? pfft
The boy, he had lung yuckies going on again so instead of jumping up every time he coughed/gagged I chucked him in with me. By the time I walked around the other side of the bed to crawl in...the BOY was already laying across the width of it on MY pillow snoring. I had to try to slide his 40+lb mass over just enough to hug the side...balancing the girth of my rump on the seam of the mattress and the abyss as he routinely cast his germy mist of breath right up my nose.
Let it be known...I can't stand to breath in someone elses breath...those pretty romantic scenes where people slowly wake up with their sleep swollen lips inches away from each other...their noses brush...eye lids gracefully flutter open and they smile a big sparkling "Good morningggggg" as the birds chirp through a sun streaked window..........that crap don't fly here!!! Get your breath out of my nose!! blaah
Last night we had to start ripping wall paper off of the walls of the girls room so they came into my bed. My soft, yet firm...queen sized, fresh line dried sheets, my personal oasis of snore. Those two angels of my womb were cuddled up to each other in such a way that when it was my turn to crawl in a little later I was honored with the foot of the bed.
One spawn decided to almost roll out of bed...so I inched my way up the edge of the bed so that I could have one foot near a girl and my head/arm around the other on an angle so I could feel if they started to roll again. It's weird to picture I know...but lets just say it was not comfy.
The next 5 hours were filled with kicks, punches, elbows etc. One feisty child o'mine decides to elbow me in the lips and sit straight up and scream some garble about apple juice...then flop back down and kick me in the boob.
See those paragraphs right there ^^? Tell me why people WANT to do that every night...what do you think are the benefits of UFC cage matches happening in my bed? I dunno what goes on in your house...but in mine? Boy is snoring right now clutching his race car like a teddy bear...the fighter-girl is rolling, punching the air and kicking her blankets in their OWN beds...I am queen on my bed again...
and the third one you ask? She fell out of bed earlier hard enough to shake the house...sounded like skull cracking. When I ran in her room she was motionless on the floor. In a panic I pick her up, yelling her name, thinking she was out cold....
She opened her eyes and said : Weve me awone Momma, I sweeping...
Good 'nuff...back to your bed you go!!
So in closing...I totally understand why most mothers are usually passionate about something whether it be Attachment parenting...extended BFing, delayed or not vaccinating etc....
but I am passionate about sleep...nice....alone....sleep.
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