A friend of mine had this on her Facebook wall and I just had to share it.
I've always loved this song!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The Repurposed Skirt
When its time to organize and declutter, I fill bags to donate for charities or pass down to friends with younger kids.
I have one separate bag where I place those items that have something about them I just can't part with. Sometimes it might be for sentimental reasons or sometimes there is just something unique or appealing about it and it seems to sing out,
"please repurpose me!"
While sifting through one such bag looking for project ideas I came across an old (really old) skirt of Kayley's and immediately thought Ella would love these colors.
I have one separate bag where I place those items that have something about them I just can't part with. Sometimes it might be for sentimental reasons or sometimes there is just something unique or appealing about it and it seems to sing out,
"please repurpose me!"
While sifting through one such bag looking for project ideas I came across an old (really old) skirt of Kayley's and immediately thought Ella would love these colors.
When she was here for her "Nana Sleepover"
(our summer tradition)
I showed it to her and asked if she'd like me to make a skirt for her out of it.
(our summer tradition)
Ella eagerly answered "yes"
so I couldn't wait to get started.
I loved the little pintucks in the original skirt.
(probably the reason it made it to the "special bag")
(probably the reason it made it to the "special bag")
I just made a casing for an elastic waist band
and a tulle under slip for an extra layer underneath to hang just below the hemline giving the skirt a little fullness.
and a tulle under slip for an extra layer underneath to hang just below the hemline giving the skirt a little fullness.
I found a white tee to embellish.
I added some lace and rolled roses and sewed a couple of rows of elastic thread at the waist to give a new look.
Now she'll have an outfit.
… and she would need a hair clip too .... of course.
and here's the little cutie wearing it.
Sweet Ella
She's growing up!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Fresh Tomato Tart
I really want to make this….
Fresh Tomato Tart
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| Midwest Living August 2009 Recipe from Geri Boesen |
Ingredients:
- 1/2 of a 15-ounce folded refrigerated unbaked piecrust (1 crust)
- 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)
- 4 Roma or small regular tomatoes
- 3/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Directons:
1. Unfold the piecrust according to package directions. Line a 9-inch tart pan with pastry (it's easier to remove the baked tart if pan has a removable bottom). Press the pastry into the fluted sides of the tart pan and trim the edges. Don't prick. Partially bake in a 450 degree F oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until pastry is slightly dry.
2. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degree F.
3. Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into wedges; drain the wedges on paper towels. Arrange the tomato wedges over the melted cheese in a baked crust.
4. In a food processor bowl, combine basil and garlic; cover and process with on-off turns until coarsely chopped. Or snip the basil and mince the garlic.
5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the basil-garlic mixture, the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese, the mayonnaise, the grated Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Spread the mixture evenly over tomato wedges.
6. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for about 25 minutes or until cheese is golden. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into wedges. Serve warm. If you like, garnish with additional basil leaves. Makes 8 appetizer or 4 main-dish servings.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
The Fixer
Over the years I've worn lots of different hats.
Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker .....
I now have a new hat to add to my collection.
I really do adore my new hat.
An appropriate nick-name might be
♥ The Hero ♥
I get to wear my new hat almost every week.
I fix zippers, glue pearls on flower clips, sharpen pencils, untangle necklaces and "find things".
I always feel so appreciated when I wear "The Fixer" hat!
One of my latest "missions" was particularly challenging.
Ella adopted Marci's blanket from her childhood.
A sweet little lady in our ward in San Diego made it for my baby shower.
She, by the way, was the only one that thought I was having a girl!
It was a cute white blanket with tiny pink rosebuds.
(That was VERY popular at the time.)
It was soft and plush, as she used quilted fabric as the top layer and then tied it with white yarn. I loved it and when Marci arrived, so did she!
Needless to say after "lots" of years with the original owner and now 7 years with the new owner, Ella ...
the pretty, plush blanket was no longer pretty and plush.
is there something you can do to salvage this?
Once again on with my New Hat ! ♥ !
The top fabric is very worn and the little flowers have completely faded away. The fabric is so very soft though and Ella wanted to change the blanket as little as possible.
The back of the blanket showed the most wear and tear.
I decided to replace it with a batting that is 50% organic cotton and 50% bamboo.
Ella approved the job!
Faces like this are why I love my new hat!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Back to School
Back to School Party
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| via One Charming Party |
Cute Back to School Printable
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| via It Is What It Is |
Back to School Crayons
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Would you believe these are yummy edible snacks?
 
images via Gourmet Mom-On-The Go
Get the How-To
She even has the crayon labels to print.
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| via Lil' Luna |
Get them
How about these:
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| via Tip Junkie by Anything but Perfect |
Friday, July 8, 2011
Me... Famous?
Marci Made Me Famous!
If you having been reading along with me for awhile you know, I live "famously" through my kids!
Just a sampling of the many posts!
.....in random order .....
Well back to the famous bit...
Marci has this incredible Menu Blog that I totally rely on now. She finds amazing recipes and has posted about many of our family favorites as well.
She spotted our "Miner Marinade" recipe at
Real Mom Kitchen!
It's featured
Okay, okay, so I'm not mentioned but my recipe should count for something. (right?)
Monday, July 4, 2011
Happy 4th of July!
Happy Independence Day!
"I testify to you that God's hand has been in our destiny. I testify that freedom as we know it today is being threatened as never before in our history. I further witness that this land—the Americas—must be protected, its Constitution upheld, for this is a land foreordained to be the Zion of our God. He expects us as members of the Church and bearers of His priesthood to do all we can to preserve our liberty."
--Ezra Taft Benson, "A Witness and a Warning,",Ensign, Nov. 1979
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