tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31700707983812543602024-03-06T00:36:19.871-07:00Smell the DaisiezNathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957916199581802676noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170070798381254360.post-22473852406488357722016-04-25T09:02:00.001-06:002016-04-25T09:02:04.880-06:00Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957916199581802676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170070798381254360.post-1246928393628042002014-02-13T10:31:00.002-07:002014-02-13T10:31:17.885-07:00 A Messy Valentine's<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span><span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So you can guess that all my Valentine decor is red, white and pink. It just suits me. I also happen to love phrases that sum up what the holiday is about or means.</span></span><br />
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<span><span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> So I went to Hobby Lobby...don’t tell anyone I may be addicted and found some chipboard letters on sale to spell out the word love. All I did was go home and paint them alternating red and white with craft paint. Then they found a place on my mantle. </span></span><br />
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I like to cook and try new things. It brings me joy but we all have our favorite dishes that we ate growing up that just make us feel like we are right at home. This is one of those for me. I absolutely love this salad recipe. It makes me think of summer and BBQ's. So here it is I hope you enjoy!<br />
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I read this book awhile back for a book club and really enjoyed it. The basis of this book comes from a true story where the two girls in the story were in a terrible car accident, one survived and the other didn't. The book takes you through the emotions of the family members involved and shows how they all made it through such a horrific ordeal. I recommend this book but this book is not lighthearted so just take that into consideration before starting.Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957916199581802676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170070798381254360.post-25641107735344527112012-03-27T16:24:00.002-07:002012-03-27T16:28:26.155-07:00Anniversary Chicken<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a husband who loves to eat meat! I like it too but not nearly as much! He really likes it when I make his recipe so I am sharing it with you today with that I found on<span style="color: #783f04;"> <a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/tasty-tuesday-anniversary-chicken/">iheartnaptime</a></span> and made my own adaptions.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I remember reading this book when I was younger and was totally fascinated by it. I have read it a few more times since and get more out of this book each time I read it. I absolutely LOVE this book. It is definitely one of my favorites. If you haven't read this book for some reason or another you should. The premise of this book deals with an idealistic society that is far in the future but the characters in this book live their lives in more simplistic ways then we do now. The only problem with their way of living is that they don't know what they are missing out on. Or do they...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The ornaments I used for this project were purchased at the Dollar Store. They are cheap plastic and won't break! Hooray! I took a wire hanger apart and bent it into an circle shape. I then put on the ornaments in an alternating pattern. To end I tried using a pair of pliers and twisting it together and then ended up putting twisty ties on it. It looks okay put I still want to fix it. I saw on Pinterest that someone just bought a foam wreath and stuck the ornaments in. Maybe I will have to try that, but for now I like it!</div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957916199581802676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170070798381254360.post-79125930446848180042011-12-09T09:00:00.000-07:002011-12-09T09:00:18.442-07:00Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zw-14KzSY4qjWIr0O6RI5ChmX394YERII75sYRQZXlPfLm-wft4TJ-Nls-dhepUKyU-UizatzkeduHr66Cy05W7IHqlilJ0Ab4xQxwksyfGJxRHbe6InzwFCtbngdu6cKFFNiuBJbPRt/s1600/Hannah%2527s+List.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zw-14KzSY4qjWIr0O6RI5ChmX394YERII75sYRQZXlPfLm-wft4TJ-Nls-dhepUKyU-UizatzkeduHr66Cy05W7IHqlilJ0Ab4xQxwksyfGJxRHbe6InzwFCtbngdu6cKFFNiuBJbPRt/s1600/Hannah%2527s+List.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This book is a children's novel and it intrigued me since I love language! This particular book it not quite like any other book I have ever read. It is a very slow paced book that leaves you with a lot of questions in the beginning. It is one of those books that doesn't fully make sense until the very end. I enjoyed this book, but make sure you stick with it until the end. </div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957916199581802676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170070798381254360.post-79060893420842857832011-11-19T21:06:00.001-07:002011-12-02T17:03:08.089-07:00Penne Pasta Bake<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let's just say that if I had it my way we would eat, breathe and sleep pasta. But since I have people around here who like a little meat this definitely pleased everyone. I really liked this dish. It is just a little different than eating our normal spaghetti. I found this recipe at <a href="http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/2011/05/penne-pasta-bake_20.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Chef-n-Training</span></a> and she has some easy recipes but beware most of them are desserts. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have seen this concept for a thankful tree in many places but here is my version. I found some sticks from outside and stuck them in a vase with dried beans so they would stay in place. Then I pinned on felt leaves in different fall colors. One each leaf I then write what I am thankful for and can look at it everyday as a constant reminder of how truly blessed I am. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like to look at book reviews on blogs and I found this book on several so I knew it needed to be on my reading list. I tried reading this book a couple of months ago during a hard time and it was a little too much for me to take but I picked it back up and I have to say I liked it. This book is about the roundup of French Jews in Paris during WWII. It tells the story of two people Sarah during the roundup and Julia in present day. I had a hard time with the first 50 pages or so but then I it picked up after that and I really enjoyed it. This book is a heavy read in the sense that you need to be prepared to read something very serious. I would highly recommend this book. </div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957916199581802676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170070798381254360.post-10957141079919733992011-11-04T13:28:00.001-07:002011-11-04T13:29:19.804-07:00Quick Coffee Cake<div style="text-align: center;">When I was younger I remember staying at my aunts house and she would frequently make a coffee cake for breakfast. Now I don't drink coffee but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy some good olde coffee cake. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This project was so easy. All I did was take a wire hanger and bend it into the shape I wanted. I bought three coordinating Halloween fabrics and cut them into strips. Then I just tied them on in an alternating pattern. Simple right! Now I wonder if I should add more to it. We'll see. </div>Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957916199581802676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170070798381254360.post-33631738432471936132011-10-25T19:46:00.001-06:002011-11-11T14:58:17.147-07:00Book Review<img alt="Product Details" height="320" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/311SYvHz%2B3L._AA160_.jpg" width="320" /><br />
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I really liked this book! Although I will have to admit I am very partial to utopian and distopian type novels so this book hit the spot for me. It really makes you think about what is most important to you. I really like the character Shay in the beginning of the book. This book is very well balanced and has a small romantic interest but I like it because it doesn't overshadow the intended plot of the book. If you are interested in a more detailed review do to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Uglies-Scott-Westerfeld/dp/1442419814/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319593084&sr=1-1">Amazon.com</a>. I hope you like it as much as I did!Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15957916199581802676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3170070798381254360.post-37037971783217348852011-10-15T16:07:00.002-06:002011-10-15T16:16:42.300-06:00Boo Block LettersThis is one of the first things I saw when I started looking at blogs a few years ago and thought that it was too easy not to do so here is my version of Boo block letters.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lets get started...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To make these letters go to your local craft store and get some Halloween paper, wooden letter blocks, paint and some Modge Podge. Start by tracing the letters onto your paper. Then paint the letters and let dry. Then apply Modge Podge to letters and apply paper carefully. After it is dry apply a coat of Modge Podge on the front to get a shinny look. Now your done!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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