tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28589725775576388192024-02-21T09:29:44.501-08:00Urban Stylist in the CountryUrban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-43508078927408548242012-10-04T07:02:00.003-07:002012-10-04T15:47:39.771-07:00Harvest Celebration in Our Yard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Autumn is my favorite time to decorate! I wished it lasted longer....rain and snow in the forecast today and it is only Oct 4! Other years I have created a haystack out of bales,facing the front street and decorated it in Harvest Celebration! This year I decided to decorate out fire pit area..I only saw the other decorations when I was driving in or out of the yard,this way I see them and enjoy them way more! Every year I get bales and cornstalks from a very nice Farmer who lives down the road. I have been collecting scarecrows and pumpkins made from wood,ceramic,and any other material that can stay outdoors,fall foliage of all types,and anything else that catches my eye!I have always used white lights,however this year I added vintage light strings with solid orange lights form the 50's and translucent orange lights from the 70's. I keep an eye out for 'Harvest' decorations all year long at thrift stores,yard sales and the like.<br />
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I really love the orange lights! They add a nice Autumn glow! The bench by the fireplace is handmade,scored two of them at a thrift shop for a great deal! I wish I had a fire going for these pictures,however it has been so dry there was a fire ban on!<br />
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Sweet little girl scarecrow hanging on the porch. Another thrifty find!<br />
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2 of my bale vignettes have net lights draped over them,such a handy innovation! Fall flowers in a green pressed tin looking coffee pot. Thrift store strikes again!<br />
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The second of the 2 benches. Adorable little wood painted pumpkins. Fall foliage in a rusted looking metal water trough.<br />
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The Littles and I brought home dozens of pumpkins which our 3 year old delights in carrying all over the yard!<br />
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We brought home one huge pumpkin! The biggest we could lift,weighs about 40lbs.<br />
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My childhood Radio Flyer Super(restored by my little bro) carry's pumpkins, presents or flowers,depending on the season!<br />
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Crows are no problem here with all the Scarecrow cuteness!<br />
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Looking into the firepit area from the yard. Can you tell how much I love those orange lights?<br />
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Sitting out in the evening enjoying the lights and a fire are some of my favorite times!<br />
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Harvest Celebration Aglow!<br />
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Orange Vintage lights and fall foliage adorn the yard swing.<br />
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I really want to share that 'Harvest Glow'!<br />
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Hay Bale vignette at dusk.<br />
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My own little Full Moon! I have a few more of these to launch ,easy to do once you source the 'moons'Watch for these in a new post!<br />
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Thank-you for touring my Harvest Celebration!<br />
Comments are very welcome! :)Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-75470332343152867342012-09-30T06:28:00.000-07:002012-09-30T06:28:40.197-07:00Diaper Cake Surprise! Rectangle Shape Filled With Goodies!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was excited to be invited to a Family Style shower(the whole Family was invited) I had been wanting to make a Diaper Cake. And the Families throwing the shower are Ukrainian and Filipino ,the best party food around! I googled diaper cake photos and how-to's,but being a crafty kind of gal decided to go my own way. This cake is our gift as well as a decoration so I wanted to fill it with lots of goodies too. I also choose not to use small size 1 diapers as my kids did not linger very long in that size and I want the diapers to be put to good use so I used size 2. I was also inspired by the memory of traditional birthday cakes where each slice had a wax paper wrapped surprise in it a coin or other trinket. Ever have one of those?<br />
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The before photo shows all the items I thought I may use, the tray was a fun base to build the cake on and made it easy to transfer. I used 72 diapers,curling ribbon,2 inch ribbon,and many stuffers.<br />
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The first layer I centered a package of baby wipes in the center of the tray,measured a piece of curling ribbon to tie to hold the diapers. Adding diapers as I went tying the string tight when I had the space filled.<br />
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I choose to fold rather than roll,elastic,tape or glue the diapers,worked well for me. A simple fold in half.<br />
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Top view. As I folded diapers and inserted into the string the shape started to emerge,it would be easy to manipulate into a square or circle.<br />
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The second layer was shaped around a box of diaper cream.<br />
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I tucked in some more lotions and potions. This gave the second layer a firm foundation.<br />
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Front view of the two stacked layers,nice and sturdy. The curling ribbon will remain in place after trimming with a nice 2 inch finishing ribbon.<br />
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The third layer is supported by a shampoo bottle and powder canister(not in photo). I then built a fourth layer around the tops of the container,the fourth layer is covered by the Lion stuffy.<br />
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Taaadaaa! Cute,right? I trimmed it out with Baby Ted's name in foam letters. I tucked the other goodies around the back and sides as I wanted a clean look for the front. I added curling ribbon in blue and silver the colors of the finishing ribbon. The finishing ribbon is attached with a spot of hot glue in the back,glue ribbon onto itself not to the diapers. I would make another in a heartbeat! Fun and crafty,just how I like it!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-76847999512592206512012-09-10T10:01:00.000-07:002012-09-10T10:07:36.437-07:00Harvests of Fall Big Batch Cooking Freezing Ahead Breakfast Burritos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNwBB7w7yVsMhBu8FeSIBJJ2qfx7CYImUwh1DFMo6FGR-lYVl7DhXu-d625AGWLbngdP4pv3M3BwbuUlh68OjwtqRG1eg95585NSpOz8EO0wNRuAQxeWiTULVBNs8YskkcPhjuNTAEH57U/s1600/pumkionporch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNwBB7w7yVsMhBu8FeSIBJJ2qfx7CYImUwh1DFMo6FGR-lYVl7DhXu-d625AGWLbngdP4pv3M3BwbuUlh68OjwtqRG1eg95585NSpOz8EO0wNRuAQxeWiTULVBNs8YskkcPhjuNTAEH57U/s1600/pumkionporch.jpg" /></a>Fall is Glorious with it's lovely breezes ,cool weather,and bounty of food. I am not a preserver . I am a freezer. I have many freezers in my life and I like to keep them full. Child of a child of the great depression? Hoarder? Girl scout(be prepared!) My Mother likens me to a bear getting ready to hibernate and that may well be the closest answer. Our Manitoba winters are long and can be hard. Cold,snow and shortened daylight hours all contribute to the feeling of wanting to hibernate!!<br />
I do not enjoy pushing cartloads of groceries thru the snow or unloading the truck when the windchill is in bite your butt range! I like to have friends over, enjoy winter sports, sit around a roaring fire, inside or out I am not fussy!<br />
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Drop in on a Saturday and stay for a meal! Soups, casseroles, bread sticks or garlic bread all ready to warm and serve not to mention pies,banana bread,banana cake,and cookies ready to eat or ready to bake!<br />
I freeze fruits for smoothies and veggies for side dishes or my favorite veggie chilli. Having a party? I will be there with my fancy appy(made many dozens of bean dip rolls this am,recipe in another post) and dessert fresh from my freezer! I like to enjoy time with friends and not be stressed about pulling together eats.<br />
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I still pick up fresh fruits and veg in the winter and I am always up for a coupon deal but if I can pre buy it,pre make it,or stash it in one of my pantry's it's done!<br />
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Breakfast Burritos Ready to freeze!<br />
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Today is the start of the second week of Sister's back to school routine and all is going smoothly. Next week lil Bro starts pre-school and Mama will re-quaint herself with the inside of a yoga studio! My rush will really start next week when all the early mornings and activities will hit!<br />
I tried out a freezer burrito idea that I have seen several times on pinterest. Here is my version!
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I wanted to use on-hand ingredients as it happened to be 6 am Sunday am and even if I found a open store I did not want to leave the house! Or get dressed!!! I had sausage pizza topping and started with a chopped onion and the sausage in my big electric fry pan.<br />
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With input from Sister I added a can of black beans(rinsed) a can of corn(drained) and a can of diced tomatoes(drained). After cooking and stirring for a couple of minutes I whisked together 20 eggs(I planned to fill 20 burrito wrappers so this seemed reasonable) I cooked the eggs into the mixture,however next time I will cook the eggs in a separate frying pan and add the cooked eggs to the mixture. Quicker to cook the eggs separately and I think less'squishing' of the main mixture..I used pepper and garlic plus for seasoning,I seldom add salt to recipes unless I am baking.<br />
I scoop about 1/2 a cup of mixture(I added either provolone or chedder to each burrito) into a warmed burrito(I warm them for 15seconds in the microwave)tucked the ends in,rolled and done! The Fam loved them fresh and this morning we nuked them one minute each side and they still loved them! LOL! A hit! I will be making again!!<br />
I froze the burritos on a tray and then slid them into large Ziploc bags separated by cheese options. YAY! for quick breakfasts!<br />
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Time to start decorating for Harvest! Planning a Thanksgiving Meal! Freeze a few more things!<br />
<br />Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-43143245213485053682012-09-09T08:00:00.000-07:002012-09-09T08:00:01.894-07:00 Thrifty Finds this Week and A Summer Fav or two!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I do enjoy a Treasure Hunt! I decorate for Autumn/Fall /Harvest and then Halloween form top to bottom inside and out..I found this lovely quite perfect Tureen for $3 this summer! I will probably only ever use it for display and have been pondering if I should spray it red or orange...Suggestions??<br />
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My $10 haul this week! The halloween items are starting to show up here and there.<br />
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Two huge bundles of white icicle lights! These have a ton of uses and will show up in projects all year long. Love the white cords..<br />
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Giggly votive holders with wiggly arms. LED votive holders of course with the curious toddler in the House!!<br />
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A pair of spooky fingerless gloves for Sister and more Halloweeny votive love! I usually do not like a lot of small things around the house,however I only add Halloween to my Harvest decor for a couple of days so I don't mind in this case.<br />
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A peek in my pantry at a few of my goody filled jars. You can tour the whole pantry including the Pantry door with re-purposed vintage ceiling tiles in another post. <a href="http://urbanstylistinthecountry.blogspot.ca/2011/09/pantry-room-in-my-view-mondays.html">http://urbanstylistinthecountry.blogspot.ca/2011/09/pantry-room-in-my-view-mondays.html</a><br />
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I love sea creatures and glass..this Turtle will join the menagerie!<br />
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Koi fish grace this polished rock...Just Lovely!<br />
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Another favorite this summer for under a dollar is this vintage(I think?) Gingerbread cookie jar. Christmas Cookie Jars are all over the top of my kitchen cabinets come November 12.<br />
Thank-you for sharing my Treasure Hunt! What is your favorite Thrifty Find?Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-78036273383967436742012-09-08T07:38:00.002-07:002012-09-08T07:38:21.199-07:00Beachside Oceanfront Sand in My toes<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kite Flying at it's best! Miles of sand,no overhead lines to tangle in and gentle sea breezes to waft you kite ever higher!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back at home I thrifted a wooden bowl to hold a collage of sea bounty! Upcycling thrift store finds always makes my day! I love the organic nature of the wood bowl(Bamboo?) holding our Beach Tresure! Driftwood is a magical memory of our Beach walks! Soon we will be back,one day to stay!</td></tr>
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Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-25319778716140755392012-02-11T08:38:00.004-08:002012-02-11T09:01:50.524-08:00Vintage Blue Metallic Tree gives way to Vintage Blue Art Glass<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrI1TcfP8xgICsZIpa8nkfiSeik2SAVWBnPkwpewhns4ZOUq5O3Xjm4pPIcCcMNH3u5zLruNROIVtkMNovnnys4hxsVGBrMSX_qzTEKnWuiszpi0z2QHsPP_acaAullQYXpQVg6kCo2HfX/s1600/blue+tree.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrI1TcfP8xgICsZIpa8nkfiSeik2SAVWBnPkwpewhns4ZOUq5O3Xjm4pPIcCcMNH3u5zLruNROIVtkMNovnnys4hxsVGBrMSX_qzTEKnWuiszpi0z2QHsPP_acaAullQYXpQVg6kCo2HfX/s320/blue+tree.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707921131821714658" border="0" /></a>Vintage tree Love! Last Christmas(2010) we went away for the Holidays to a country lodge. I wanted to bring some Christmas with us,I had found this vintage blue tinsel tree at a favorite resale store for a whopping $3! I brought it home and Hubby was strangely excited..that tree reminds me of Christmas at my Grandmas! Perfect! Into the truck it went! I also brought lighted garland and wreaths but that is a tale for another time!<br /> Christmas 2012 found us at home and decorations abound! I found a special place for the Blue Tree in our Master Bedroom, atop an antique buffet that was in my parents dining room for 30 years after they rescued it from a storage garage. As the season wound down we did not want to put the tree away,loving the way the blue works with the paint color and light in the room.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUxriewhdmPGxzzSQLu-5I0gTDibrMW1NT59kpOTjVMsCa1cjzL3H5XE-555WqHIVn9fXmKKYO0_X9SqdhcOvtJt7TlRKdhwF49vK_MEOqvPppdrzLm-5v14faZFlv5kJaIB7z2AmI6qN/s1600/blue+vase.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUxriewhdmPGxzzSQLu-5I0gTDibrMW1NT59kpOTjVMsCa1cjzL3H5XE-555WqHIVn9fXmKKYO0_X9SqdhcOvtJt7TlRKdhwF49vK_MEOqvPppdrzLm-5v14faZFlv5kJaIB7z2AmI6qN/s320/blue+vase.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707921134525318594" border="0" /></a>Blue Art Glass Love!<br />Off to my resale store I went, just to browse and found the perfect piece to replace the blue tree! I love art glass and have recently started collecting pieces. This fit our master and will be our 'blue tree' for the other 3 seasons! Can you take a guess at what I paid? ;)<br /> The New Year is fully upon us! Valentine's Day is almost here! Please comment,it makes my day!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-33624383278284395442012-01-22T06:50:00.000-08:002012-01-22T07:21:38.280-08:00Bean Dip Rolls Appitizer Recipe & Happy New Year!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-01BwwVCqSykl1ra4G0zVqKiqoe-oCdvrT_80NC4fVhAYtiTzShyK38_kBPsZp5_S2HOR6sU-WfMqu-UnTIxNOQoCDbFUDxz7XtXdz6AR9nthCQKio3ALZ3ekAdJCq8FLW1cpIRb2zO-/s1600/10.JPG">Happy New Year! </a><br /> Trusting everyone had a relaxing and joyous holiday! Now it is time to re-new and organize and plan(wait) for spring! First up though many fun celebrations and I hope to share my ideas for all of them! I have been thinking about Super-Bowl..mostly because our partners in this day have moved to California and it just won't be the same! Secondly I love to cook and feed people and this is a perfect game day appy! Bean Dip Rolls!<br /><br /><br />Easy to prepare,I usually make ahead and freeze! 10 minutes in a 350 oven and yum!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgreE8IR6AXNgtFiUi1r7Ea7KTA9L0RBrP1Xf5CNnURilCUyipQZ8gsiViLnPaJnQ8eWADGLQVeVHGW5OQVYU9dER1s7GCv4OGpm4OJjdy6MmY_kdAQoD83nF6t1MH6QQoGB1DaNC6b7wzm/s1600/11.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgreE8IR6AXNgtFiUi1r7Ea7KTA9L0RBrP1Xf5CNnURilCUyipQZ8gsiViLnPaJnQ8eWADGLQVeVHGW5OQVYU9dER1s7GCv4OGpm4OJjdy6MmY_kdAQoD83nF6t1MH6QQoGB1DaNC6b7wzm/s320/11.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700471708689023874" border="0" /></a> You need a pkg of 10-12 tortillas, a can of re-fried beans,plus whatever spice you would use in a bean dip,I am using taco seasoning,and a brick of cream cheese,softened,shredded cheese, about 2 cups.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHsyfLiM730T-HV3fOpOhRMhWQ_7Ktgdi05_FB8P41-JB8QxRLbKnymsK-sDjC_jaP1Dq7qEp_Y9sENGrcHFQFhznlz6zDzEeOHZ20qx3RoJCrK-GnvW_g6hD4eEHfkvLCc0p0LOv0_B8/s1600/1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHsyfLiM730T-HV3fOpOhRMhWQ_7Ktgdi05_FB8P41-JB8QxRLbKnymsK-sDjC_jaP1Dq7qEp_Y9sENGrcHFQFhznlz6zDzEeOHZ20qx3RoJCrK-GnvW_g6hD4eEHfkvLCc0p0LOv0_B8/s320/1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700471704851277538" border="0" /></a> Cube the cream cheese into portions according to how many tortillas you have, this recipe has wiggle room!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtOo1gAO2_Wq0jzZNoiNW-3hvuYs3-OZFNmFbJpH0nyz6tETBq991ijAvBtsJpKCDzfS47Eb8BOgRgY7xwgkCvupi9g1nD3pR3JJ7HeqdQsegOuKX99jLSVowWfEyyf1Dia5w6CDo3H9VZ/s1600/2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtOo1gAO2_Wq0jzZNoiNW-3hvuYs3-OZFNmFbJpH0nyz6tETBq991ijAvBtsJpKCDzfS47Eb8BOgRgY7xwgkCvupi9g1nD3pR3JJ7HeqdQsegOuKX99jLSVowWfEyyf1Dia5w6CDo3H9VZ/s320/2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700470817757870770" border="0" /></a>Butter the tortilla with an even layer of cream cheese.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqtmC_rGGkoVTAal7fYA9ywoIQ8b4yAyoyyNDYE0p40g9BnhzDImrbF5_Wn4uUnilmjwuKRSJIidqNnh7jwmZr6S2eyl8NQeDvrhFuYOrHgIfwiq6zxR05In3JpY3aga79bjy8wKHpjkd_/s1600/3.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqtmC_rGGkoVTAal7fYA9ywoIQ8b4yAyoyyNDYE0p40g9BnhzDImrbF5_Wn4uUnilmjwuKRSJIidqNnh7jwmZr6S2eyl8NQeDvrhFuYOrHgIfwiq6zxR05In3JpY3aga79bjy8wKHpjkd_/s320/3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700470811731217810" border="0" /></a> Cream Cheese does not have to spread totally,all ingredients will melt and mix together.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2wkL6aPZwrmsm8qrLWOmN7vObI6HnP5s2RgYyW1qbyE3GvvTDlkdvjmC7VajMyNQYMkeJf-w6a0emWpkXJL8TPO1OF82zoxRutZdi9Zrij3KhupmaKM4oHrfzgk5vXKtmBOOnnonHE3MB/s1600/5.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2wkL6aPZwrmsm8qrLWOmN7vObI6HnP5s2RgYyW1qbyE3GvvTDlkdvjmC7VajMyNQYMkeJf-w6a0emWpkXJL8TPO1OF82zoxRutZdi9Zrij3KhupmaKM4oHrfzgk5vXKtmBOOnnonHE3MB/s320/5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700470802470513826" border="0" /></a> Sprinkle a handful of shredded cheese overtop,I used tex-mex.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEH2paAMH9bB1b9ARay1JpzeUw-45OMe6QZvX-DoPDWmSMtrt8Z4TCRd_U0yURkTrUrzOLaqON3VtRUtwlpB5jjv_lP5UosatHZufvePpAXP9CKxQq0RB7L1B7KcKes8DLcIK14l5e4OVs/s1600/7.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEH2paAMH9bB1b9ARay1JpzeUw-45OMe6QZvX-DoPDWmSMtrt8Z4TCRd_U0yURkTrUrzOLaqON3VtRUtwlpB5jjv_lP5UosatHZufvePpAXP9CKxQq0RB7L1B7KcKes8DLcIK14l5e4OVs/s320/7.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700470804749802802" border="0" /></a>Firmly roll up your tortilla into a long tube.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLC2V4E_JPJVw4IZwhRotYcGcyiHA80o_EsUpe6ne6QwojCEpi1I5W4NXx3vrhgj9Ml8lJJ4ClXkcXlDhZWcw_IEYsQyzFFNNy0Dlu1q9k3rGJ9JlKedgKtvTkVPNt9lxQTou0Zil36nR/s1600/6.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLC2V4E_JPJVw4IZwhRotYcGcyiHA80o_EsUpe6ne6QwojCEpi1I5W4NXx3vrhgj9Ml8lJJ4ClXkcXlDhZWcw_IEYsQyzFFNNy0Dlu1q9k3rGJ9JlKedgKtvTkVPNt9lxQTou0Zil36nR/s320/6.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700470349494558978" border="0" /></a>Slice even sections about 1/2 inch wide. I always cook the little ends with not a lot of filling,they get crispy and some people favour theses!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wW_X4p0m88QqgE1Wqz8c-7AwzvybgzmIiiTYl4wy-GNBIU8qPZ4cFxF3l7HB4INCsxc149VXToDjSNJHtSEsN09g2ePIjHUxk2XIUshSnLcwnICoeB1ig5qfp8xS07zKZru9PAsqUruZ/s1600/8.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wW_X4p0m88QqgE1Wqz8c-7AwzvybgzmIiiTYl4wy-GNBIU8qPZ4cFxF3l7HB4INCsxc149VXToDjSNJHtSEsN09g2ePIjHUxk2XIUshSnLcwnICoeB1ig5qfp8xS07zKZru9PAsqUruZ/s320/8.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700470336887996546" border="0" /></a>Ready to cook or freeze! Cook on the edge,if you lay flat all the gooey goodness will stick to the parchment paper you line your pan with! Flash freezing on a tray and then bagging works or transferring to a container right from the cutting board is what I do.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLuWEGFP2GZjvwa4f2jMEX_6uYbQKdyCENcRCa3fH2hnurMUFkOwP8sFllsAT86aafXtAIEu5NHul7b7x1GPFmEJeJwr8CglnB-26ug23k3oaMn7f1vgRf0mOHN-g8dJhTo0-emItNb8XL/s1600/9.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLuWEGFP2GZjvwa4f2jMEX_6uYbQKdyCENcRCa3fH2hnurMUFkOwP8sFllsAT86aafXtAIEu5NHul7b7x1GPFmEJeJwr8CglnB-26ug23k3oaMn7f1vgRf0mOHN-g8dJhTo0-emItNb8XL/s320/9.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700470335728710690" border="0" /></a>Serve on there own or with sour cream,ranch or our favorite 3 cheese ranch to dip!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioxxSJHAcee3RAGJowiQUdVTTK2mgHezJL3Fz-Ma1TZ9K0pMz7f3UV-PmayvPQFvJzSaxx9cCXqbkQf6Lhci1_qMT7wI3lyGdQDvFR_TeG36TL7AC08zZP5TkYmmQqXiVbbrLBjQPGZ5qf/s1600/11.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioxxSJHAcee3RAGJowiQUdVTTK2mgHezJL3Fz-Ma1TZ9K0pMz7f3UV-PmayvPQFvJzSaxx9cCXqbkQf6Lhci1_qMT7wI3lyGdQDvFR_TeG36TL7AC08zZP5TkYmmQqXiVbbrLBjQPGZ5qf/s320/11.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700470333829034514" border="0" /></a>Hope you enjoy this little tempting treat! Join me for the usual thrifty finds,freezer recipes,decorating,child-rearing, and more! Can't wait for all the fun of 2012!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-14045119172646886902011-11-27T08:09:00.000-08:002011-11-27T08:28:17.649-08:00Yule Love'em logs aka Cathedral Windows Bake Exchange recipe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_2_pqTuR9hFe62uKP9ZTkNJjPYzWovCK_ys5Jhb5AAvutpEEY6h-H9ZemesPDIZUslzSNSpFrYYmBSt0wIoXSoybAuLiUsCYptJXTiX1XufStEOTImXTW10ylY2iPMIhbllcM9a7bP2AH/s1600/3.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_2_pqTuR9hFe62uKP9ZTkNJjPYzWovCK_ys5Jhb5AAvutpEEY6h-H9ZemesPDIZUslzSNSpFrYYmBSt0wIoXSoybAuLiUsCYptJXTiX1XufStEOTImXTW10ylY2iPMIhbllcM9a7bP2AH/s400/3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679710160143570274" border="0" /></a>As kids we loved these logs! A refrigerated slice that is ready for company! I do not have a lot of pics as I found this messy to make and was not planning to do it again..however my kids love them and they were well accepted at the bake exchange so here goes!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctgFaae4kz6njZHiOLL3kMCIQfgZ7OO5JN3LHwwE2UbjSKg_6e9rM5pyWdovVufVvR-GJvE4RTj5lMKtsbJiD4IrzM8w6SDrzDOyPJg9thP2Rb6kupJv5G3ka5YCdeQG9xe7bhqG8n8Li/s1600/2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhctgFaae4kz6njZHiOLL3kMCIQfgZ7OO5JN3LHwwE2UbjSKg_6e9rM5pyWdovVufVvR-GJvE4RTj5lMKtsbJiD4IrzM8w6SDrzDOyPJg9thP2Rb6kupJv5G3ka5YCdeQG9xe7bhqG8n8Li/s400/2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679710157429260818" border="0" /></a><br /><p id="recdescription">More of a candy than a cookie, slices of colored marshmallows create the "stained glass" in a chocolaty window surrounded by flaked coconut.</p> <p class="italics">Makes about <span class="yield">60</span></p> <div class="ingredientlist">1/4 pound butter or margarine<br />1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips<br />1 cup chopped walnuts (I left these out as we did a nut-free exchange)<br />1 (12-ounce) package colored mini marshmallows (about 9 cups)<br />7 ounces sweetened grated coconut (about 2 cups)</div> <p id="recdirections" class="instructions">Heat butter and chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth.( I used my microwave,just under 2 minutes,find that much friendlier then dealing with a double boiler!) Cool slightly. Toss marshmallows and nuts in a large bowl; stir in chocolate. Tear five 9-inch sheets of waxed paper and sprinkle each generously with coconut.(I used a mix of dessicated and shredded) Divide dough into fifths and place each fifth on a sheet of waxed paper. Roll tightly into 2-inch diameter logs(I had a bit of a struggle with this and used scotch tape to keep everything rolled up tight!) and refrigerate overnight(I cooled in the fridge and then transferred to freezer) or until firm. Before serving, unwrap from waxed paper and cut into 1/2" slices.</p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUncB3_azT_vFW94y0g-E3jefdwLMX0JE76bFyV4P_S9w_ASasyCOdVxVfojDyx83IcMuOI1w69BPM4U82y5FVYhz1rVYHShZHV7NUpfnLlFeTJMbYBw0fd0Q7YBT7m8O81xtKxqG_fEI/s1600/1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUncB3_azT_vFW94y0g-E3jefdwLMX0JE76bFyV4P_S9w_ASasyCOdVxVfojDyx83IcMuOI1w69BPM4U82y5FVYhz1rVYHShZHV7NUpfnLlFeTJMbYBw0fd0Q7YBT7m8O81xtKxqG_fEI/s400/1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679710156757856082" border="0" /></a>Lovely wax-paper wrapped logs! Any one who has made these before and has any tips let me know! They are messy but worth it when you have neat slices of 'Cathedral Windows' lined up on your baking tray! They make me smile!<br />Also pictured are my 'famous'chocolate dipped marshmallows. The big boys named these Snowman Hats and the are a kids favorite! How too's coming soon!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-15985849102995158552011-11-14T15:41:00.000-08:002011-11-18T05:33:56.979-08:00VINTAGE TREASURES Santa Hot Chocolate set made in Japan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLedJ4ga69NiJM6LNqW3LSOzXwvuWkWfBwy4D_uORQjcPIbXzvLcgsSdWK__aDbWpoddHyLk0XQUtJnKrrliI-aIvgDXyxrT0xVqQaa2zt6vJ8rqR0KrXUbJlrjkiD0sJM4G2xZzFG-H3/s1600/s1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLedJ4ga69NiJM6LNqW3LSOzXwvuWkWfBwy4D_uORQjcPIbXzvLcgsSdWK__aDbWpoddHyLk0XQUtJnKrrliI-aIvgDXyxrT0xVqQaa2zt6vJ8rqR0KrXUbJlrjkiD0sJM4G2xZzFG-H3/s400/s1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675001227328423522" border="0" /></a> Treasure hunting is one of my favorite pastimes..Love vintage and kitsch..was very excited to find this set to dress up my Christmas themed china cabinet!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTGcckIZ1V3P7y4ejlS3gaFZ0qA1ZVSb19dqgkGrJ7COw2sdA2cZF7lN76dVL-g1nAhjodBIAEx_prga9xcZcZ5uYXa7KiyWdtbZL1NjdPy63VJqawhNZuiQoWTjpTZSZCxydB4lx9YnIP/s1600/s5.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTGcckIZ1V3P7y4ejlS3gaFZ0qA1ZVSb19dqgkGrJ7COw2sdA2cZF7lN76dVL-g1nAhjodBIAEx_prga9xcZcZ5uYXa7KiyWdtbZL1NjdPy63VJqawhNZuiQoWTjpTZSZCxydB4lx9YnIP/s400/s5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675001223837090418" border="0" /></a> Vintage Santa Hot Chocolate pitcher and six matching mugs.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij-H178jsdV3PpGcHjF7ve6UnNIOc0lS6Z0nNGBZE-CVKTcVnf2VuDwAHUwTsLcS6hS_oyNfrLFIJtUGWKTBxwlgyM1h0InmPQ1RZMyyUFPgMLeXjMfpIhT0DzKfWignbbYiZkPYy10F9x/s1600/s7.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij-H178jsdV3PpGcHjF7ve6UnNIOc0lS6Z0nNGBZE-CVKTcVnf2VuDwAHUwTsLcS6hS_oyNfrLFIJtUGWKTBxwlgyM1h0InmPQ1RZMyyUFPgMLeXjMfpIhT0DzKfWignbbYiZkPYy10F9x/s400/s7.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675001086849589538" border="0" /></a> Original box..Original price?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnhvMUz2lDOtKfsLkCYsdFupjFr5I3jL5FyJAlMmDolhIFcLSMoTsVhFwO5I6q9N05GLlUNTOghtxohdVfWxoindrCoIpetwdLs8fYxvLICw2lWTQPKAr6Yy0KppjcLV4BGTfr_OaxZML/s1600/s6.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnhvMUz2lDOtKfsLkCYsdFupjFr5I3jL5FyJAlMmDolhIFcLSMoTsVhFwO5I6q9N05GLlUNTOghtxohdVfWxoindrCoIpetwdLs8fYxvLICw2lWTQPKAr6Yy0KppjcLV4BGTfr_OaxZML/s400/s6.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675001082696567698" border="0" /></a> $1.25!!!!!!!!!!!!! This one really set me back! LOL!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nV8oNT6_PLhLOL5UtmB3jFdXY4TouW-9w4MwBUPZwmLaMLzDfq0vWxpS-fnY8zyouDdUkKFnSxIzVpkv46Um8AX04CyXuaDVxLdS8TzGiN3qfPHCq0Qm2TjKWFQ4SqjfRlqmy9KtCI4H/s1600/s3.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nV8oNT6_PLhLOL5UtmB3jFdXY4TouW-9w4MwBUPZwmLaMLzDfq0vWxpS-fnY8zyouDdUkKFnSxIzVpkv46Um8AX04CyXuaDVxLdS8TzGiN3qfPHCq0Qm2TjKWFQ4SqjfRlqmy9KtCI4H/s400/s3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675001069928029410" border="0" /></a>Santa is a little sneaky looking...has to be to keep all those secrets I guess!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsv0yuvYpMY5dPLqc8xqG9Z5453W1_5XHBlJhNoEnneu2Z9eOV2PhFDfox0n9lYHgWt5v4zo5kUib8Xw-OpsUDpO4h2Gs2Pl4unZNFAN8iOdFQKiGf8DipCcHvHlCwHAxswHLV6mveooFU/s1600/s2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsv0yuvYpMY5dPLqc8xqG9Z5453W1_5XHBlJhNoEnneu2Z9eOV2PhFDfox0n9lYHgWt5v4zo5kUib8Xw-OpsUDpO4h2Gs2Pl4unZNFAN8iOdFQKiGf8DipCcHvHlCwHAxswHLV6mveooFU/s400/s2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675001058460618210" border="0" /></a>Matching mugs are tooo sweet!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI9XMBzQabZyKNFjHCmicqz09r1bYy8vn-OTZ-0l5LW9r4dAzEaPUCwGWAg84rhomczoPmHqAbmP5fKT2cuhkjLL1XXg6J_LeL8K8YJ2hPScmYleU6r0pJtvuSecfBQ1dNI8QEqq-uIx9n/s1600/s4.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI9XMBzQabZyKNFjHCmicqz09r1bYy8vn-OTZ-0l5LW9r4dAzEaPUCwGWAg84rhomczoPmHqAbmP5fKT2cuhkjLL1XXg6J_LeL8K8YJ2hPScmYleU6r0pJtvuSecfBQ1dNI8QEqq-uIx9n/s400/s4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675001057546683298" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks for peeking! Comments are loved shared stories are loved even more! What is your favorite vintage score?Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-74004487880250250092011-11-14T06:11:00.000-08:002011-11-14T06:26:57.952-08:00CANDY'S CANDY CHRISTMAS BAKE EXCHANGE! YUM!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6MiTn8_HTOri0tvuJmbIhRHqETQugIQnE8gch1MbRNdXUFfPJTyrbzsfULKcF7maSnVWwceuHT_BtCL6iD_ZQTy3OWe2qS9LW5_0ZXLo-DTp_PBVCjPcB9B_9v8J8q3HHJk3yx9i8gpj/s1600/c2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6MiTn8_HTOri0tvuJmbIhRHqETQugIQnE8gch1MbRNdXUFfPJTyrbzsfULKcF7maSnVWwceuHT_BtCL6iD_ZQTy3OWe2qS9LW5_0ZXLo-DTp_PBVCjPcB9B_9v8J8q3HHJk3yx9i8gpj/s400/c2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674854341873927042" border="0" /></a> Sweet Candy's,so easy to make,a favorite on my baking platter! Peanuts are involved!<br /><ul><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGrFQC0CLM3DNtkBkLDDQjJcb5psjpOLbjhUXFX3Ql7DijDLJlrmwXG5MaaF2BGml9x4FGyKkLiY0BnE0A4qM9CuLF0atEMYezEhS3YASlCwLP387A_QI6TfrDQD0jiJy4SbvnXmvnb0r/s1600/c4.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGrFQC0CLM3DNtkBkLDDQjJcb5psjpOLbjhUXFX3Ql7DijDLJlrmwXG5MaaF2BGml9x4FGyKkLiY0BnE0A4qM9CuLF0atEMYezEhS3YASlCwLP387A_QI6TfrDQD0jiJy4SbvnXmvnb0r/s400/c4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674854339994614066" border="0" /></a> Recipe</li><li>1.5 cups each</li><li>peanuts</li><li>chocolate chips</li><li>butterscotch chips <br /></li></ul>1 bag of chips easily crushed. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwR34OE0-RSoRUOzhS9yLphdrUzKhR-T07mhipOjG6K-THWv0usK2s68wxhz75Qq9E_CkQDZEeuNeeAAH7qdCAFyaeIk-_bzA-t7lMhJXzUk3aNGX0yeUAOHAymLiW9RdZ4szWHDEi4j1A/s1600/c11.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwR34OE0-RSoRUOzhS9yLphdrUzKhR-T07mhipOjG6K-THWv0usK2s68wxhz75Qq9E_CkQDZEeuNeeAAH7qdCAFyaeIk-_bzA-t7lMhJXzUk3aNGX0yeUAOHAymLiW9RdZ4szWHDEi4j1A/s400/c11.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674854336762434354" border="0" /></a> I melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips in a large bowl in microwave,about 2 minutes<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_N1pcwqK7K1I1bMtdJ6GKFoM03a-Uro55v-swEwA7HfkTF6blOSv2EWiU5L5tB8dHQx892IGM_IkoE-LqY5g6ps8HhzSPCww8JQBBARYF92I5N-tKJtnDq_dUDXmtG298GeY_653hUhPS/s1600/c12.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_N1pcwqK7K1I1bMtdJ6GKFoM03a-Uro55v-swEwA7HfkTF6blOSv2EWiU5L5tB8dHQx892IGM_IkoE-LqY5g6ps8HhzSPCww8JQBBARYF92I5N-tKJtnDq_dUDXmtG298GeY_653hUhPS/s400/c12.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674854331018007634" border="0" /></a>Stir in the peanuts and crushed potato chips<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XYvJZZ8-vYW4RBvKIV-DcvdV4s3enSv9Sc4V0FXmTDPgS3QmbIj3LSUq85sWySznP-H7HFS-aLgVS6c_JB17dr37LOMNUu-iV2RygSlJ4MWPcaeNZWxW7YoZ5go5yNdJMVK_hvthgyWe/s1600/c5.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XYvJZZ8-vYW4RBvKIV-DcvdV4s3enSv9Sc4V0FXmTDPgS3QmbIj3LSUq85sWySznP-H7HFS-aLgVS6c_JB17dr37LOMNUu-iV2RygSlJ4MWPcaeNZWxW7YoZ5go5yNdJMVK_hvthgyWe/s400/c5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674854331898935666" border="0" /></a> Keep mixing until all you see is the color Chocolate!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDbSiOWjPRYUaDpf2Q01IJBAlb_R80hHSwQj0-YLi7bsUSpdTy138kFYc0bPXNfTFAgufmZvMfQ6IwkX9RNrq6opz4CfWGK_M-Yao3MyAsuHSWh9dcUFVvH9s62mWp-qSCEaO7BxQjPTRu/s1600/c7.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDbSiOWjPRYUaDpf2Q01IJBAlb_R80hHSwQj0-YLi7bsUSpdTy138kFYc0bPXNfTFAgufmZvMfQ6IwkX9RNrq6opz4CfWGK_M-Yao3MyAsuHSWh9dcUFVvH9s62mWp-qSCEaO7BxQjPTRu/s400/c7.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674854055378484722" border="0" /></a> Scoop a heaping teaspoon full<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFZXVflB_pYi7JE7TbM2K43-jMQyLrcEQ6EXEo1UnOGbIDwfcfaV4IHLMt2aj5XVDwmlulyo0owktse2oY3drh4JeJ5TYC2KqExSDxsl03VOfFbqa2ULNqhThYcLOr1jbDneKNV1NxLtA/s1600/c8.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFZXVflB_pYi7JE7TbM2K43-jMQyLrcEQ6EXEo1UnOGbIDwfcfaV4IHLMt2aj5XVDwmlulyo0owktse2oY3drh4JeJ5TYC2KqExSDxsl03VOfFbqa2ULNqhThYcLOr1jbDneKNV1NxLtA/s400/c8.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674854053491038626" border="0" /></a> Drop into cups layed out on baking sheet<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsuNh46t1wBpUxAqx8mSJa-EFCGdeMMGV-p22Kg8Vc3H0J6QyZTmTgyM5-nktEtpWoFSC30YODDJS2tBbdOBZnptjNBQNABk9RImCY5tn_Vru-xVaZ0J_6GzqwuLBpI16M7X5LzIboL9v/s1600/c9.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsuNh46t1wBpUxAqx8mSJa-EFCGdeMMGV-p22Kg8Vc3H0J6QyZTmTgyM5-nktEtpWoFSC30YODDJS2tBbdOBZnptjNBQNABk9RImCY5tn_Vru-xVaZ0J_6GzqwuLBpI16M7X5LzIboL9v/s400/c9.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674854045795254290" border="0" /></a> Makes about 60, 90 or more if you use a smaller cup<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSC8HlPn04kxSoIUTq7CAgFjY2ZW8vtCvkwlXeRVRGraqAiw6H_6nh_mTYSOHik_m8DgdhMElXvAU6RX7KOJZfnIIglPVpP73qLMmUo0wuFRLh6Q8cfDN7XFHF_eLcYAPT7H7cyiBcn8iW/s1600/c10.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSC8HlPn04kxSoIUTq7CAgFjY2ZW8vtCvkwlXeRVRGraqAiw6H_6nh_mTYSOHik_m8DgdhMElXvAU6RX7KOJZfnIIglPVpP73qLMmUo0wuFRLh6Q8cfDN7XFHF_eLcYAPT7H7cyiBcn8iW/s400/c10.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674854046058884994" border="0" /></a> I sprinkle half in candy balls in Christmas colors,you can do them all or none,personal preference!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRB4Gyy2_vae7QDqNV06BcXn51zNpEVbc3p09TcihIaJmah-BwtTxQyeDm0b823CZPf1l26akjEk3RGtsgkvhcZXbmZxqBWhhKrhVzw0g6ziNXq719u6PEGFA4I5o40IfY_Vzv09-ZdkOu/s1600/c3.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRB4Gyy2_vae7QDqNV06BcXn51zNpEVbc3p09TcihIaJmah-BwtTxQyeDm0b823CZPf1l26akjEk3RGtsgkvhcZXbmZxqBWhhKrhVzw0g6ziNXq719u6PEGFA4I5o40IfY_Vzv09-ZdkOu/s400/c3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674854042641960018" border="0" /></a> Cool in the fridge until hard,and serve or freeze and serve later!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-26061395459948667722011-10-27T13:40:00.000-07:002011-10-27T13:58:34.800-07:00Pizagna! Big Cook With Friends Pizza-Lasagna Monthly Cook<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuIbvZO5sFDRixFGL-AmJB2P6n89MjZlcyalM5fVDkw3Qc3YYS1ZWhe50w8aUT6V90KbjKA8DoHtFRsE6i-ywjVjp1gZOx_TR6CwEbqL3svmNlV6saKvNqwCwvAcw-V_HZkHy67uLNrDNl/s1600/Pizasnge5.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuIbvZO5sFDRixFGL-AmJB2P6n89MjZlcyalM5fVDkw3Qc3YYS1ZWhe50w8aUT6V90KbjKA8DoHtFRsE6i-ywjVjp1gZOx_TR6CwEbqL3svmNlV6saKvNqwCwvAcw-V_HZkHy67uLNrDNl/s400/Pizasnge5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668275598142766530" border="0" /></a>Invention can be interesting! I decided to try mixing the fun casualness of pizza with the yum and heartyness of lasagna into the practicality of a bake from frozen cassarole! Some of the 'Big Cook kids' tried a crockpot pizza recipe and were disapointed there was no pepperoni, my kids love Tim Horton's lazy lasagna...sooo Pizagna was born!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBvD-juRepgw5cJq9qfal6HOVz42e1-o6uuC3HQuOTv94AJXU6QeTTKk6qsoXursGYAs-G0ek62rtuyxzB0K4DnIq_rMQMzPzAzSKz6nekt-vEHOPSM9TiFkjdDIfq7k-71jfDNnSzdJou/s1600/Pizasnge1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBvD-juRepgw5cJq9qfal6HOVz42e1-o6uuC3HQuOTv94AJXU6QeTTKk6qsoXursGYAs-G0ek62rtuyxzB0K4DnIq_rMQMzPzAzSKz6nekt-vEHOPSM9TiFkjdDIfq7k-71jfDNnSzdJou/s400/Pizasnge1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668275072169332610" border="0" /></a>A friend had just given me an electric turkey roaster,had used it for our Thanksgiving 2 turkey extravaganza and it had not yet found a permanent home in my house . While watching Extreme Couponing (you all sneak a peek,admit it! LOL! ) I noticed a gal cooking a huge batch of chili in her eelctric roaster so I plugged mine in and went to town!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTd2OzREszsvb0CfpQTpk5apLaTIY3TWlX1MWSJtXH83yoHvymRIkCa8Y3DRbvtfppHI2L6LmHSFVLrlzVRcW92CJKodhdOUmu0Y3_tbAlG_G0ZFzP-PZDurdZovpwCul-4Ilve3fWJ3b/s1600/Pizasnge2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTd2OzREszsvb0CfpQTpk5apLaTIY3TWlX1MWSJtXH83yoHvymRIkCa8Y3DRbvtfppHI2L6LmHSFVLrlzVRcW92CJKodhdOUmu0Y3_tbAlG_G0ZFzP-PZDurdZovpwCul-4Ilve3fWJ3b/s400/Pizasnge2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668275069321049266" border="0" /></a><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Gaylene/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Gaylene/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.png" alt="" /><ul><li>8 cups pepperoni (reserve 1 cup for topping)<br /></li><li>8 cups onions diced<br /></li><li>8 cups of cheese(put 2 cups aside for topping)<br /></li><li>8 cups Italian sausage pizza topping<br /></li><li>4 cups chopped green pepper<br /></li><li>8 cups or 6 jars spag.sauce<br /></li><li>4 cups pizza sauce<br /></li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6It-yKELDec_yZokaV5kVOWsD0ucKPo7ClrLul4xtzeNoz1sORispu7q2565nLD6xphchP5EhZ9NREgq3NbJmTpMluXdKJiJ6JNaLYLk0YUuufqmggRwSwUlfFnCUVGCVLqTOzfA5A_tk/s1600/Pizasnge3.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6It-yKELDec_yZokaV5kVOWsD0ucKPo7ClrLul4xtzeNoz1sORispu7q2565nLD6xphchP5EhZ9NREgq3NbJmTpMluXdKJiJ6JNaLYLk0YUuufqmggRwSwUlfFnCUVGCVLqTOzfA5A_tk/s400/Pizasnge3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668275063526042466" border="0" /></a>Simmer all ingredients together season to taste I used salt,pepper,garlic,onion and pasta seasonings. Toss with 8 cups curly noodles(cooked)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCiHsb5G36jXaZUw8ZPtqm_20rJU3tr-l-MjBZ1x5MbUt-t1xxxaIy1XqFkB4TQp-as-iIl74sKOr3ob9lm6cTDo2qeCCJRSbch_cWnQxxvRvyLGbYq6JqDobT6KDJA_5wAhZ_iGnSOkQH/s1600/Pizasnge4.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCiHsb5G36jXaZUw8ZPtqm_20rJU3tr-l-MjBZ1x5MbUt-t1xxxaIy1XqFkB4TQp-as-iIl74sKOr3ob9lm6cTDo2qeCCJRSbch_cWnQxxvRvyLGbYq6JqDobT6KDJA_5wAhZ_iGnSOkQH/s400/Pizasnge4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668275057873966914" border="0" /></a>I portioned in to 8 containers, then garnished with pepperoni and cheese<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmAYe6vnzEb0ZBJxo_ULPhX4r0H8YPlg0am9UM4eGS6lMzsR-je1Xe81J7X6S2R7g027WO9SHZcLjNZrnTkb1SkrDpzA89VJSlDypQIFh6wtmNJRbbiyZu643ciIcjAlhLsmKZd0kifNa2/s1600/Pizasnge5.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmAYe6vnzEb0ZBJxo_ULPhX4r0H8YPlg0am9UM4eGS6lMzsR-je1Xe81J7X6S2R7g027WO9SHZcLjNZrnTkb1SkrDpzA89VJSlDypQIFh6wtmNJRbbiyZu643ciIcjAlhLsmKZd0kifNa2/s400/Pizasnge5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668275057138787506" border="0" /></a>Reviews so far have been great! If you are monthly cooking for yourself or doing a Big Cook with friends, give it a try! :)Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-66074377146219051532011-10-01T16:57:00.000-07:002011-10-01T17:52:34.384-07:00Halloween Happy Pumpkin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaopZDeqZpnx3wj51aMi6s3CV4zxjehbo7EhTGdlPzLQ1U33YrUYV9c5iNCcx5kW4rd0u1F7KJ-DSqXB3mG0oe2Z0YH6uN4v-anuXBNNohyXC_OPk1RdFRYTKKz9nc-R8iB0aps2zoECWD/s1600/5.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaopZDeqZpnx3wj51aMi6s3CV4zxjehbo7EhTGdlPzLQ1U33YrUYV9c5iNCcx5kW4rd0u1F7KJ-DSqXB3mG0oe2Z0YH6uN4v-anuXBNNohyXC_OPk1RdFRYTKKz9nc-R8iB0aps2zoECWD/s400/5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658678153302909682" border="0" /></a> How sweet is this Happy Pumpkin? He goes together easily and quickly!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6VD_HCnZdado6iPyEK359Xsv1GdzGuhv3zR7b_Z4zF_xIlq4I90yqGHKrvDL-uIDESYllRP9PhyphenhyphenPZ2kgZl_KBMcKpn12Le7Q-AhttC8aZf9wqiN-J0re5tx-3F5uwMwj3e-QaCYq7PKo/s1600/8.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6VD_HCnZdado6iPyEK359Xsv1GdzGuhv3zR7b_Z4zF_xIlq4I90yqGHKrvDL-uIDESYllRP9PhyphenhyphenPZ2kgZl_KBMcKpn12Le7Q-AhttC8aZf9wqiN-J0re5tx-3F5uwMwj3e-QaCYq7PKo/s400/8.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658677905882155122" border="0" /></a>Supplies may vary,I spent $6 at the dollar store.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYh6xcYV9TRczAXPPzpaxpCfcN7IAt8urdL7XAprwuwn5xvqU2hyphenhyphen_O13ZgozLC7qLiAwBfO1OAGjOntvdQ6Kll985aTSyseIDgfPKEd5Fn9OVDZK72eFA1ljp93zshyZhrTsh9DYjvMW3Q/s1600/7.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYh6xcYV9TRczAXPPzpaxpCfcN7IAt8urdL7XAprwuwn5xvqU2hyphenhyphen_O13ZgozLC7qLiAwBfO1OAGjOntvdQ6Kll985aTSyseIDgfPKEd5Fn9OVDZK72eFA1ljp93zshyZhrTsh9DYjvMW3Q/s400/7.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658677899458309154" border="0" /></a>Leftover stuffing fills the cauldron and stuffs the pumpkins pointed hat. I used my hot glue gun to loosely affix the stuffing to the bottom of the cauldren.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFjuvDH1pW9OLsafRdZGQ9ZytASyOmJDFMwaN1CtKOeuMoj05WM-GhyggqCHOMRBYBXg6PRTcrELVyyiMO8a8MejeS8oD88pBiSnYJVOYleqcR4DDgQuCBYX3GvX_yTIslo-WXT_c3lYx/s1600/6.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFjuvDH1pW9OLsafRdZGQ9ZytASyOmJDFMwaN1CtKOeuMoj05WM-GhyggqCHOMRBYBXg6PRTcrELVyyiMO8a8MejeS8oD88pBiSnYJVOYleqcR4DDgQuCBYX3GvX_yTIslo-WXT_c3lYx/s400/6.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658677893115889122" border="0" /></a>Nestle the Pumpkin in the cauldron adjusting stuffing for a comfy fit,using your hot glue gun secure the Pumpkin on the stuffing. Loop black tinsel twice around his neck so no stuffing peaks thru. Place the pointed hat on his head and hot glue in place<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSgWKxk-cteep3xGp14rTJdMepi1z9ACYjlCJcWj-Frknni1QHE8vi_cwY6FuOHNtYHokXaYT84N2g9aCqYArGU2L3iADjHIjqCGsVhjUxisnJZ-ZCjOXrRurvA3eAiJEQA0ChEL2geflB/s1600/4.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSgWKxk-cteep3xGp14rTJdMepi1z9ACYjlCJcWj-Frknni1QHE8vi_cwY6FuOHNtYHokXaYT84N2g9aCqYArGU2L3iADjHIjqCGsVhjUxisnJZ-ZCjOXrRurvA3eAiJEQA0ChEL2geflB/s400/4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658677888605238578" border="0" /></a>I attached a cheeky spider to the rim of Pumpkins hat. Affix a large bowtie to the cauldren under Pumpkin's chin if desired.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWeKqou2_unYLA_u-E2L00SDraNFnMW3uBuxbLyES-fmLYlA_Xf-JmX14oAKhwEeM7pYxbBKjv_qJapYZSQ2z32yLy7pI2XnMk6YSSxiYtB8kNiurHIVyTG24Jv3YdwFVYPsUwZ9Ej_ECy/s1600/1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWeKqou2_unYLA_u-E2L00SDraNFnMW3uBuxbLyES-fmLYlA_Xf-JmX14oAKhwEeM7pYxbBKjv_qJapYZSQ2z32yLy7pI2XnMk6YSSxiYtB8kNiurHIVyTG24Jv3YdwFVYPsUwZ9Ej_ECy/s400/1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658677880714565490" border="0" /></a>I could not resist making a whole crew! One will find it's way to the receptionist at our office, one the front desk at DD's school and BOO knows where the others will find a home!!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-26628201441714022562011-10-01T05:14:00.000-07:002011-10-01T05:41:56.224-07:00Thankful for...the end of the week and more! Friends.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1P3LPErX9KKPd8rW9O8Z4lKWC7nIYiP8QnZ5nTSmqdV7VHqsgCH69IoCa2JOsR7SQy-1cNTkVlYDdr88FMN9eTOtDF6gul1NvghY1liH8azIIm1hkQCINOEq6_CnLZBPZuDCUQNL1d-2L/s1600/eve6.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1P3LPErX9KKPd8rW9O8Z4lKWC7nIYiP8QnZ5nTSmqdV7VHqsgCH69IoCa2JOsR7SQy-1cNTkVlYDdr88FMN9eTOtDF6gul1NvghY1liH8azIIm1hkQCINOEq6_CnLZBPZuDCUQNL1d-2L/s400/eve6.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658496324172637762" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Thankful for a little quiet time Saturday morning so I can write my Friday Thankful for piece!<br />I shared a dinner last night for a friends Birthday just us Mom's and our kids. My favorite place to share is in the kitchen making and tasting good things. We had a simple cake,she blew the candles, the kids laughed and played the evening away. Good times.<br />Friends are the family we choose, and like family,<br />the ties that bind ebb and flow. People move, children grow and friendships fade and new ones begin. Several close friends moved far away in the past two years (Alberta,England and California), and countless new ones enter, as I begin a new season of life with my little man.<br />My Daughter's school shares a verse I've come to value:<br /><br /><br />'Make New Friends and Keep the Old, One is Silver and the Other Gold.'<br /><br /><br />A new cooking group has formed and we enjoy fellowship as we assemble meals for our families , finding a comfort in an activity that past generations experienced, trying to put a little of the village back into our busy lives. I am thankful for these ladies.<br />A new practitioner of Yoga shared with our Thursday Mom's group and opened the door for Mom's who had never experienced the tranquility of movement and those of us who long to make it part of our lives again. I am thankful for her.<br />Three generations of females in my family experienced an amazing fashion show of talented young designers and a night out we all craved, I am thankful for that.<br />As I dwell more on events of the past week or so I could go on and on, some have meaning only to me, and I will hold them in my heart. I am thankful others started this practice so I could join in on being thoughtful and thankful.<br />Thank-you for taking the time to read my words of Thankful!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-65310663947038169812011-09-28T00:01:00.000-07:002011-09-28T07:45:07.094-07:00Hamburger Muffins Meal or Man-appetizers! Tailgaters too!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdHVxCDWCD61Vuza6BpavRNhnjeOmoPdTBa47K3hDgz1RFTZOSyWImfc36Wdj4lJrRNWujOny8YYAkNeb1Sg-gWqKIw0qMjmQxT5m0afyIbYUzWgia7iPUV4llHgChJu9pfm3seFeXUIv8/s1600/6.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656339873848477794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdHVxCDWCD61Vuza6BpavRNhnjeOmoPdTBa47K3hDgz1RFTZOSyWImfc36Wdj4lJrRNWujOny8YYAkNeb1Sg-gWqKIw0qMjmQxT5m0afyIbYUzWgia7iPUV4llHgChJu9pfm3seFeXUIv8/s400/6.JPG" /></a>Hamburger Muffins were a neighborhood favorite growing up! My Mom liked to bring them to parties, knowing men didn't want fussy little appy's, this was something to eat!<br /><br /><br /><br /><ul><br /><br /><br /><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJrG579J_b_wp0Cnatf5YEPAl9d8_uTkpfpu0F9u6YW9XLXY-ipk3ZiGpkgTi-VM_Pm_Ke-GvgWhxkncSA8hlceJUCLSE9mkUL2jyxbyxOs45vqERdhMubF4Rr0ZnSl8l0h5K1PVnjAzFR/s1600/3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656339656308965890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJrG579J_b_wp0Cnatf5YEPAl9d8_uTkpfpu0F9u6YW9XLXY-ipk3ZiGpkgTi-VM_Pm_Ke-GvgWhxkncSA8hlceJUCLSE9mkUL2jyxbyxOs45vqERdhMubF4Rr0ZnSl8l0h5K1PVnjAzFR/s400/3.JPG" /></a>Makes 8 doz</li><br /><br /><br /><li>8 loaves of brown bread-day old works best</li><br /><br /><br /><li>4lbs hamburger(I used 3 pounds subbing 4 cups finely chopped mushrooms)</li><br /><br /><br /><li>4 cup bread crumbs</li><br /><br /><br /><li>4eggs</li><br /><br /><br /><li>4 cans mushroom soup(I use cambell's,we like the taste)</li><br /><br /><br /><li>2 cups diced onion</li><br /><br /><br /><li>4 cups diced green pepper</li><br /><br /><br /><li>4 dashes Worcestershire sauce</li><br /><br /><br /><li>4 cups your favorite shredded cheese mixture-optional<br /></li></ul><br /><br /><br /><ul><br /><br /><br /><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBT7sZ1qZne-gtgBtPEGpYYvCY9pzbaEktiXpW8bUxuq_hpBwpaX7BEZHOPnVQPs90V9iL6drxLnp14OOHb3RnBz7Lq0eVSwXu1_yHkzy-MLfw73E9geW37wVRiJ3jQvRzi9nEkM-v0zkX/s1600/1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656339652370621362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBT7sZ1qZne-gtgBtPEGpYYvCY9pzbaEktiXpW8bUxuq_hpBwpaX7BEZHOPnVQPs90V9iL6drxLnp14OOHb3RnBz7Lq0eVSwXu1_yHkzy-MLfw73E9geW37wVRiJ3jQvRzi9nEkM-v0zkX/s400/1.JPG" /></a>Trim the bread crusts off(I save for breadcrumbs and stuffing)<br /></li></ul><br /><br /><br /><ul><br /><br /><br /><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht5VS_Ag6YCy3Aj7KtTrUiN4aqk__UlhErvQmBduyzoxi50iCE3GBW56NqqHQjVppIxREeaoV6X2VYYyOXj1fGqmvsDZ5lnn6p6lgV2zVNuMU_xIS2LPfljOUtOWbL4Hh2gHpDSCAURHgt/s1600/2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656339650942727346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht5VS_Ag6YCy3Aj7KtTrUiN4aqk__UlhErvQmBduyzoxi50iCE3GBW56NqqHQjVppIxREeaoV6X2VYYyOXj1fGqmvsDZ5lnn6p6lgV2zVNuMU_xIS2LPfljOUtOWbL4Hh2gHpDSCAURHgt/s400/2.JPG" /></a>Butter bread on one side.<br /></li><br /><br /><br /><li>Place butter side down in muffin tins,making a little 'nest'<br /></li></ul><br /><br /><br /><ul><br /><br /><br /><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgscoUJrXYmmsxf5W9vKIb-vMNlQLxBzXmP1SiYKTmFs1gDK4X4i8eZk8mBhETN2W-iiJ6ntxyDuz6qCkzxUhXxC2pbZwFwm-ho-NpnQGtJBHlMIsBXN2_yeCSypc-thLAghy-R27JmLv00/s1600/4.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656339647665931698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgscoUJrXYmmsxf5W9vKIb-vMNlQLxBzXmP1SiYKTmFs1gDK4X4i8eZk8mBhETN2W-iiJ6ntxyDuz6qCkzxUhXxC2pbZwFwm-ho-NpnQGtJBHlMIsBXN2_yeCSypc-thLAghy-R27JmLv00/s400/4.JPG" />Mix all ingredients together</a></li><br /><br /><br /><li>Spoon into bread already place in muffin tins .</li><br /><br /><br /><li>sprinkle top with shredded cheese mixture(optional)<br /></li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuJbzqCTPUiSxaVRt9kfDYF15EiX0R-ninIYgC7Wd7FxUL9AJ91Nx40DgIa6JOu8454ZlBHVWJkoj7tbrLASl11HqXVcBc4dUeOsSI6RNv0heECwskzDh0AYQEfew26wGg0RDPEZqMne7/s1600/5.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656339642998074450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuJbzqCTPUiSxaVRt9kfDYF15EiX0R-ninIYgC7Wd7FxUL9AJ91Nx40DgIa6JOu8454ZlBHVWJkoj7tbrLASl11HqXVcBc4dUeOsSI6RNv0heECwskzDh0AYQEfew26wGg0RDPEZqMne7/s400/5.JPG" /></a>Bake in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes. Enjoy! Hamburger muffins freeze well and can be warmed in oven or microwave. If someone tries making these with ground round I would love to know how they turn out!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-39756438778116303792011-09-27T08:23:00.000-07:002011-10-04T04:44:00.228-07:00Extreme Couponing in Canada Tuesday's Deals are Everywhere Coffee deals!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieRvrPgCFNGvZKoNTo9uB7QytWX1R2KtKvSPkaxYjK-62uFj884zFiQ-yNmaNkXf3WDRoqDTqDbZJD6GbGQtde69VuOMFkEtYcdKqq5DFwcCY5Bz3U9ADyGZ5yNQ-E9LfUQxq8HYWZ8nc3/s1600/3.JPG"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657060813829004338" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieRvrPgCFNGvZKoNTo9uB7QytWX1R2KtKvSPkaxYjK-62uFj884zFiQ-yNmaNkXf3WDRoqDTqDbZJD6GbGQtde69VuOMFkEtYcdKqq5DFwcCY5Bz3U9ADyGZ5yNQ-E9LfUQxq8HYWZ8nc3/s400/3.JPG" border="0" /></a> This weeks post is a good reminder that great deals are everywhere! We just need to keep our eyes open! While running into a local store to pick-up a great deal on TP,on sale and I had a coupon,I spotted a bunch of coffee in a clearence bin. $1.99 for cans and k-cups. I'll take those! I loaded them in my cart,I was thinking I know I have coupons for this brand,when I spotted a pad instore for $1.50 off any. Each of these coffees cost .50 CENTS! This is savings of over $100! :)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8xjMS22lkIXHkS3pEh028dKVyCZa08vsxXnddZr31F5cK2dWq4s3TyB9o__GjCbXwRu4xikZKiGURzErt-oWmRRb6cWNL0BcRWsG6vj_uUjEPOAksoVtlIAkNWKAKo0F6XAQMPggqfPI/s1600/1.JPG"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657060806306447154" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8xjMS22lkIXHkS3pEh028dKVyCZa08vsxXnddZr31F5cK2dWq4s3TyB9o__GjCbXwRu4xikZKiGURzErt-oWmRRb6cWNL0BcRWsG6vj_uUjEPOAksoVtlIAkNWKAKo0F6XAQMPggqfPI/s400/1.JPG" border="0" /></a> When I am in a hurry I do not take the time to scout around for deals so I was lucky this one caught my eye! The k-cups will be put to good use and the cans will be tucked into the Christmas Hamper Stash!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-15049578666757401092011-09-27T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-27T06:59:16.035-07:00Extreme Couponing in Canada Tuesdays Christmas Shopping and Dollar Store deals<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBQJ4ssbkuX0BYjmPcz4etSrsmqnr5u3yvfxyMH6IdkNS7BHAVroDf9G2yKG6CKTYYxnUgiM5Kn_YIwt-HnEsYfEBSOHKD6Hkf04DkTeThB_ASK7p0FYY9-zc9DkPMXBYrKL-Z2_Pf6_9/s1600/%2524presents.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 183px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657028014374458594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBQJ4ssbkuX0BYjmPcz4etSrsmqnr5u3yvfxyMH6IdkNS7BHAVroDf9G2yKG6CKTYYxnUgiM5Kn_YIwt-HnEsYfEBSOHKD6Hkf04DkTeThB_ASK7p0FYY9-zc9DkPMXBYrKL-Z2_Pf6_9/s400/%2524presents.jpg" /></a>I got a great start on Christmas Shopping at Walmart yesterday-using overages! I cannot post the pictures as there are two foot spies everywhere. However I can tell you that 2011 Magical Barbie, 2 dozen Dinky toys,two very large noisy trucks and various stocking stuffers are hidden away for that magical day. Out of pocket $8 saved,$135! I also picked up a few Autumn decorating items for myself. I like to get my personal holiday shopping taken care of early and then I can focus on Christmas Hamper shopping and deal hunting, It also helps me not to buy more of those great deals for my kids when I know there surprises are plentiful and ready to go!<br />How many shopping days left? :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgtmdTFhVqCEGEeBq5bhMal9PN9zMtaiX8DGjxvRxAKUR6bSBVhm142NwFyiqhlXysjpjZ9yWGzxX2Qxerthirt0beVsZUjar1XpV5zZ5PZ8xsDvh98Id2cLBzueNcph8QaSTDmMRzFy3/s1600/%2524presents.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCkV498gx230J2WgS1bqtNBQyUmv_BXQqSTpduS9YyTcrUOq3qURlXP7_t0qyavFH0u94xNhipbi9iM9n62L2AgYYeRrSM8g-TrUGxgiOLs4txPOyU4Dry7F_51GSUWLeajSnKFcy6-TX0/s1600/%25241.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657024787838453314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCkV498gx230J2WgS1bqtNBQyUmv_BXQqSTpduS9YyTcrUOq3qURlXP7_t0qyavFH0u94xNhipbi9iM9n62L2AgYYeRrSM8g-TrUGxgiOLs4txPOyU4Dry7F_51GSUWLeajSnKFcy6-TX0/s400/%25241.JPG" /></a> Couponing at the dollar store? OH! Yeah!! The $ store already has great deals on things we use and love! I would have paid the $2 for these Nivea pumps and re-fills. Being that there is a $2 Nivea coupon out(actually there are two different ones) Free is fine by me! I chose to buy more re-fill pouches then dispensers because thet hold more soap,better deal! 21 refills are off to the foodbank the rest to the Christmas Hamper stash!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-l_epRPTDi9P-XDX60q_DApYMwPfluqKVzPSl5DhvIY_lhjI4dxKF3_gY7F4sZayTQ7asSFUyBkiStHhpOR3dEDvIN8kJpxbY_QIl_4EYkqejaa0cOR3BE7rF6Rs3G4JFSzYfTDTo63lg/s1600/%25242.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657024784684838850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-l_epRPTDi9P-XDX60q_DApYMwPfluqKVzPSl5DhvIY_lhjI4dxKF3_gY7F4sZayTQ7asSFUyBkiStHhpOR3dEDvIN8kJpxbY_QIl_4EYkqejaa0cOR3BE7rF6Rs3G4JFSzYfTDTo63lg/s400/%25242.JPG" /></a>When our $ stores started accepting coupons we did a walk thru to see what they had and started to look for and trade applicable coupons. Bring your binder with you when you shop as a lot of name brand beauty,food,and cosmetics shows up on their shelves!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-25480157303062874152011-09-25T10:54:00.000-07:002011-10-18T05:02:50.347-07:00Parmesan Hamburger Cassarole Cook with Friends!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjtxr13xsZl_h8l0cs2vX3xJYAOzozOl-yORnMMco1LeMESJtBOgoi-i81mu7Vm1VCnHq1K7-nmoUbp04ell4SfRHOlbXYj-hKQhCv-4tuZUf4McaATKER5tFuGLk8vIWpypFEh00o0v5i/s1600/1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjtxr13xsZl_h8l0cs2vX3xJYAOzozOl-yORnMMco1LeMESJtBOgoi-i81mu7Vm1VCnHq1K7-nmoUbp04ell4SfRHOlbXYj-hKQhCv-4tuZUf4McaATKER5tFuGLk8vIWpypFEh00o0v5i/s400/1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656357938518729730" border="0" /></a>Ever wondered what 24 cups of cooked curly noodles looked like? :) I recently attended a cook with friends night, What a great time! 8 ladies got together bringing ingredients prepped(diced,sliced,browned)for 2 recipes. ingredients for 8 meals of each recipe. We all shared in assembly, had a lots of laughs and a little wine and left with 16 DIFFERENT MEALS EACH! Full freezers! Meals are crockpot, oven or stirfry ready! One of the meals I shared was Parmesan Hamburger Cassarole.<br /><ul><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaz6bXKAmriMSZhV4N8dOjPbkuqqsPkjXxHjx1h7a8kOGJE8-AhIu5imxqjoiNPGcdhe2k7gPc9if9BgPGveRPz4F7qqCYDKG5nMBhP0YLlPHeUODYx7vTSEQ8p9INxZ2OX_fMvk1PtsaH/s1600/3.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaz6bXKAmriMSZhV4N8dOjPbkuqqsPkjXxHjx1h7a8kOGJE8-AhIu5imxqjoiNPGcdhe2k7gPc9if9BgPGveRPz4F7qqCYDKG5nMBhP0YLlPHeUODYx7vTSEQ8p9INxZ2OX_fMvk1PtsaH/s400/3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656357939984119938" border="0" /></a>16 lbs cooked ground beef</li><li>8 cups onions sauted</li><li>24cups cooked curly pasta</li><li>4 cups parm cheese</li><li>8 cups of corn</li><li>8 cups shredded cheese mix</li><li>8 cans of mushrooms soup<br /></li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-QXnYB5IrxXdRjfkevUrVuuvnmXPrRn4IgYWZD8REuRmYFJBnAuhyphenhyphenk52_J6pYNcB_2TqtOue4PyW6A0xcjInkU3HsaTSchjFCLw_sLupJW6T3y3N7dhuix41KKKUqTJujxsH9g-ETeNa/s1600/2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-QXnYB5IrxXdRjfkevUrVuuvnmXPrRn4IgYWZD8REuRmYFJBnAuhyphenhyphenk52_J6pYNcB_2TqtOue4PyW6A0xcjInkU3HsaTSchjFCLw_sLupJW6T3y3N7dhuix41KKKUqTJujxsH9g-ETeNa/s400/2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656357934760472642" border="0" /></a>That is a lot of meat,I got out 3 electric fry pans and got'er done! LOL! Combine all ingredient I did this in 8 bowls to ensure a good mixture.Package and freeze. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUuDxsAZ_1I8GpK0d_ZVKwmfDrHpGL0N5qAY3f-zquBkfqR1kqUM3np3lO0q1WfYHV1ebG0WgiC9rs054HrlCaPuUQvqS_h4f_bY4KMBuqW3ywXFLPsSzQOBWUvPXSDlMAaxR-NGegHHBy/s1600/4.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUuDxsAZ_1I8GpK0d_ZVKwmfDrHpGL0N5qAY3f-zquBkfqR1kqUM3np3lO0q1WfYHV1ebG0WgiC9rs054HrlCaPuUQvqS_h4f_bY4KMBuqW3ywXFLPsSzQOBWUvPXSDlMAaxR-NGegHHBy/s400/4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656357932130638578" border="0" /></a>Meals could be in freezer bags or containers,I used these containers with lids I could write instructions on,love them! I also contributed 8 family size calzones. Coming soon.Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-11529011035674111872011-09-24T19:38:00.000-07:002011-09-24T19:55:54.797-07:00Sewing for Kids..upcycled Denim,Pillowcase dresses+more<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF5uXtttif9lwByOtpSyZp5n0VfrNbYJEUsp9eACMHDkPrKMK74t4bt8IeeQ7CgV61bo6PMWW6pHW6Q3NT2INqhnwpsf7n8mXh3MFApoP7nfSbA78lKFcBUgYxznw3pD3Cg9jNTTXUmzTr/s1600/bfly2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 367px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF5uXtttif9lwByOtpSyZp5n0VfrNbYJEUsp9eACMHDkPrKMK74t4bt8IeeQ7CgV61bo6PMWW6pHW6Q3NT2INqhnwpsf7n8mXh3MFApoP7nfSbA78lKFcBUgYxznw3pD3Cg9jNTTXUmzTr/s400/bfly2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656123957043047170" border="0" /></a> Girlie's love to twirl! Twirl skirt and butterfly appliques top. I have recentley had some questions on learning to sew for kids. This post is to explain what I have designed and sold in the past. A picture is worth a thousand words!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizO4yBFzbmo0e3wZ1_Zq-KgOWVqtpk0Np50o4s3m9HcUEOr7G9iDkdYLa9QMM13AdmXoST5swwRPqmJIXUTVvUurvktOt3diLmCHj41Ygt_RnIjDMBWta05AFiDfLz9ZVezVMYJbxr1CjP/s1600/w3NEW.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizO4yBFzbmo0e3wZ1_Zq-KgOWVqtpk0Np50o4s3m9HcUEOr7G9iDkdYLa9QMM13AdmXoST5swwRPqmJIXUTVvUurvktOt3diLmCHj41Ygt_RnIjDMBWta05AFiDfLz9ZVezVMYJbxr1CjP/s400/w3NEW.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656123954702094018" border="0" /></a>I love using vintage linens of all types! Up cycling at it's best!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTzMgpUiIAzJB0E8CHD7cku8LsfhAanehNwufL-gNSysw7fqk_0tKKlCdM9CzIL-E-9Y6UmfPESU5bwCA1pgIIeqQ-uCAd8JA2Dw_FcoLZDiuC33fR8U8zDBw5n58liAJNMy-wqu81I8X/s1600/w11NEW.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTzMgpUiIAzJB0E8CHD7cku8LsfhAanehNwufL-gNSysw7fqk_0tKKlCdM9CzIL-E-9Y6UmfPESU5bwCA1pgIIeqQ-uCAd8JA2Dw_FcoLZDiuC33fR8U8zDBw5n58liAJNMy-wqu81I8X/s400/w11NEW.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656123952802328642" border="0" /></a>Does She not look just like a cream puff!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVHMpzS4RJJcN8BkBK7Cjdxmp0yCNpRVV0d7YbL5pzP0wSIgghQs9jsk0mIBQK-XBcFKhu4qWiNZq4RDgaQs1QLYjoUb67TNcdxqCTe599r681mewiOFFXf4skEacLLB3yhgFOkzBA4AU/s1600/aprilmay2006+045.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVHMpzS4RJJcN8BkBK7Cjdxmp0yCNpRVV0d7YbL5pzP0wSIgghQs9jsk0mIBQK-XBcFKhu4qWiNZq4RDgaQs1QLYjoUb67TNcdxqCTe599r681mewiOFFXf4skEacLLB3yhgFOkzBA4AU/s400/aprilmay2006+045.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656122478477687074" border="0" /></a> Vintage Table cloth halter dress<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidB8Vst2m8BOopOraYposmx1C3uAg748Romp3PKzivEop-N9vM862rxIAQnS6vH7JyYMYuQmPDl_xjS9L4StL34a4FX-iSRR6RIplwDaaa4C0qVvBVA2KibZV4Mmj27TOoWDZC7xbvd-4Z/s1600/wigglesgirlfront.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidB8Vst2m8BOopOraYposmx1C3uAg748Romp3PKzivEop-N9vM862rxIAQnS6vH7JyYMYuQmPDl_xjS9L4StL34a4FX-iSRR6RIplwDaaa4C0qVvBVA2KibZV4Mmj27TOoWDZC7xbvd-4Z/s400/wigglesgirlfront.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656122469031311570" border="0" /></a> Wiggles were very popular. For boys I added a cuff instead of a ruffle!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyES8wST3eKS-BKXV-DNzN1v2BtNN40PMbiOFe-k7seKrmrVDYQ_S1epLN0NeESsx4R63OYgEVICzacsBwHmyyd5XMwv1bFmPzwTX-qpp7Ij4-5tm_1eGbH2DUikAVaW51VQ48qFx-3qh0/s1600/lucysgardenmackenna.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 386px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyES8wST3eKS-BKXV-DNzN1v2BtNN40PMbiOFe-k7seKrmrVDYQ_S1epLN0NeESsx4R63OYgEVICzacsBwHmyyd5XMwv1bFmPzwTX-qpp7Ij4-5tm_1eGbH2DUikAVaW51VQ48qFx-3qh0/s400/lucysgardenmackenna.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656122469025528722" border="0" /></a> UPCYCLED jeans & Jacket. Vintage trim<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWIZxLmQFPVDRZqSSKPtt4-6t7o8aZevRA98xMa8sx8VoX1lSQ3fkxqu4HertesvOUalGp4ge6HV3awPJiitzyF2h5cDTwosgWOQP_9lG2uF5jku0lfnYbm9J83qVtqwhseLAhj3F1TTja/s1600/gingerbread5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWIZxLmQFPVDRZqSSKPtt4-6t7o8aZevRA98xMa8sx8VoX1lSQ3fkxqu4HertesvOUalGp4ge6HV3awPJiitzyF2h5cDTwosgWOQP_9lG2uF5jku0lfnYbm9J83qVtqwhseLAhj3F1TTja/s400/gingerbread5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656122465479730738" border="0" /></a> Won a contest with this design and was in Parent Magazine Ad<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUv8secpETSt_Sh7cHwpVCsiI8Cat_c4KpW3pgtaZm2SIgBxyGWodcmQOfRjr2Wuw57UkNtgQT2WMuDNJUl5797nCatL2Ndrxc86TcuIlG58HgXJLx7V9OOReHn49mGL1yWw5mjGO-No1-/s1600/gingerbread2+%2528Small%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUv8secpETSt_Sh7cHwpVCsiI8Cat_c4KpW3pgtaZm2SIgBxyGWodcmQOfRjr2Wuw57UkNtgQT2WMuDNJUl5797nCatL2Ndrxc86TcuIlG58HgXJLx7V9OOReHn49mGL1yWw5mjGO-No1-/s400/gingerbread2+%2528Small%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656122467792431906" border="0" /></a> A little bit about one of my favorite things to do,hope I can share with some Mama's and get them sewing too!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-52517980506864868032011-09-24T18:19:00.000-07:002011-09-26T06:03:17.165-07:00Pantry - A Room In My View Mondays<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpoSl-MrzhFk7W4cv1STLHSRk1UjC-AqacYjZVpD8C0aW7I9euucgjkLi_9dW3LxJvhdK4U5xoJYXyW7hesw20v3gaBYS7UIvJvQQaz4kfIcqDKZe0mMxOvswy7oMopRJ5Fz59wetRhW0/s1600/12.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpoSl-MrzhFk7W4cv1STLHSRk1UjC-AqacYjZVpD8C0aW7I9euucgjkLi_9dW3LxJvhdK4U5xoJYXyW7hesw20v3gaBYS7UIvJvQQaz4kfIcqDKZe0mMxOvswy7oMopRJ5Fz59wetRhW0/s400/12.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656102381281099810" border="0" /></a>The Pantry counts as a room,right? I figure if I can go in and shut the door it is a room! My door has upcycled panels. The panels are pressed tin from a farmhouse ceiling! It is one of my favorite things in the Kitchen!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47ESrZuKZ08Yd-D3c5Nup-B6ugtzy2RqzsxmjbwzZ25QVIdBHWP5KUr1b5cXc4fxc76rnmTKo_ti3QgoBAm5tvSee-vv1vViA1y8Tk0vp3fLCp3TnvndScQrEkaKHh-mJvhTyufsXqJED/s1600/2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47ESrZuKZ08Yd-D3c5Nup-B6ugtzy2RqzsxmjbwzZ25QVIdBHWP5KUr1b5cXc4fxc76rnmTKo_ti3QgoBAm5tvSee-vv1vViA1y8Tk0vp3fLCp3TnvndScQrEkaKHh-mJvhTyufsXqJED/s400/2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656102381279901362" border="0" /></a>View from the open door. I tore out all the contractor wire shelving-yuck! We used wide pine boards,I wanted it to have a farm kitchen feel. We love the space,storage and convenience of our new home but are always trying to make it a little rustic!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1JjZj04EA1W-crENyYcoDThlfv0hOoAUGKPH4dqX1jOSRmhYvqdVzH4mjCl05jr35_uWtrNd78G6kJttVYMpE7itJ5GYhlnRs0SlFpdMk0q4Qr2FD0HtP2IrySrToKG9RWkHu1XJfntS9/s1600/1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1JjZj04EA1W-crENyYcoDThlfv0hOoAUGKPH4dqX1jOSRmhYvqdVzH4mjCl05jr35_uWtrNd78G6kJttVYMpE7itJ5GYhlnRs0SlFpdMk0q4Qr2FD0HtP2IrySrToKG9RWkHu1XJfntS9/s400/1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656102377483901538" border="0" /></a>I HEART glass jars and use them for everything,baking supplies,treats,cereal,hate boxes! In my studio I use them for,oh!Wait! That is another room for another day!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8c3kdnsschEXtJuatghbVt_qxVqgENVE5sLyy9JLok8aM70A69Y_mRDAJe6brzUvMumyO-LopaJx29VQMucQxlZO7eDPvj7sEwdMR0sk1G6TtU9VSbZWsBGNLHr-6LJdY3bLeOWiVM8HA/s1600/10.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8c3kdnsschEXtJuatghbVt_qxVqgENVE5sLyy9JLok8aM70A69Y_mRDAJe6brzUvMumyO-LopaJx29VQMucQxlZO7eDPvj7sEwdMR0sk1G6TtU9VSbZWsBGNLHr-6LJdY3bLeOWiVM8HA/s400/10.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656102378046073346" border="0" /></a>Some Jars are vintage ,some dollar store,and some are pickle! Straws,pasta,popcorn,it all works!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixSjuLIst1ICFUWD-yc8OLkp5fLNyUcnNrotkmnPJGP9sn5gDX7myMYyxAZE9Z8c1znoZG0rCWG9WiyoBi7CcEQ-LGMkTtFMP6Ks3mLsVhUolHbZbiWVs6OreSVSX6y13YnR0wGWO60gVz/s1600/9.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixSjuLIst1ICFUWD-yc8OLkp5fLNyUcnNrotkmnPJGP9sn5gDX7myMYyxAZE9Z8c1znoZG0rCWG9WiyoBi7CcEQ-LGMkTtFMP6Ks3mLsVhUolHbZbiWVs6OreSVSX6y13YnR0wGWO60gVz/s400/9.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656101099102152802" border="0" /></a>Canning Jars with canning in them are the best! Next row is cereal.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOEhN59SK3n5OW_s3uDKXhyaSnwQHP20m9zVIqsukS8kAJNRsRSJLxcO8loEN_d6FwwK31Ul_fpJ4u9_1aBplX-nHIzr-Inl4EZ_i9kofLHZYMbGqlH9dSlTVYgxr9rRtxGwA3YUcK7c9f/s1600/8.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOEhN59SK3n5OW_s3uDKXhyaSnwQHP20m9zVIqsukS8kAJNRsRSJLxcO8loEN_d6FwwK31Ul_fpJ4u9_1aBplX-nHIzr-Inl4EZ_i9kofLHZYMbGqlH9dSlTVYgxr9rRtxGwA3YUcK7c9f/s400/8.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656101095266338178" border="0" /></a>The bottom is my rice cooker (thanks old Neighbor!) with a jar of rice,and an extra crockpot..I have a few..Baskets on the floor are great for empty jars waiting to be filled,extra staples,and more.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNdsTLJ1t_V7xMz0fLD4iwk38xjHJKGIQur1hYPtJ9bKBGOLs68I7rLPeCFtlKy9hV5qXJvIQ_RQxJhJZWXr9Y4_1jVch-SFUdfCIVdxQ0W-PI75Jxj0F2lQcxU2x9zz6tN7JXy0AIWmc/s1600/5.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNdsTLJ1t_V7xMz0fLD4iwk38xjHJKGIQur1hYPtJ9bKBGOLs68I7rLPeCFtlKy9hV5qXJvIQ_RQxJhJZWXr9Y4_1jVch-SFUdfCIVdxQ0W-PI75Jxj0F2lQcxU2x9zz6tN7JXy0AIWmc/s400/5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656101091536945330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh59VOQ-Cb_LUB-uY9jZgwHHWldBqOKNxRXLUN_CDSl9Ek_Rre2gZ0Hw8xV5COdBfFRGP6GqIFiGfg6w0g75d4hBy_ZFwQi9rsDvKpcYurJsoLTkYdaG8M6_03Ur1oUVVLXqW4vZCqxAhF/s1600/4.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh59VOQ-Cb_LUB-uY9jZgwHHWldBqOKNxRXLUN_CDSl9Ek_Rre2gZ0Hw8xV5COdBfFRGP6GqIFiGfg6w0g75d4hBy_ZFwQi9rsDvKpcYurJsoLTkYdaG8M6_03Ur1oUVVLXqW4vZCqxAhF/s400/4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656101080061376818" border="0" /></a>Pantry staples and quick meals sides,and snacks are all in rows and baskets. So easy to find everything!Little side shelf holds extra vitamins,spices and treats. Did you spot Roxy my 80's Bear? Every Country Pantry needs a Bear!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl9bMYWKz6qrjXdYVxom6pRheaPjRxH9IZIuGqSO3Pg-QGTkxoAq_ndImLMbl3pz8A-n4k-jDvCeIggbpo74kyTdmAjkEBUaphL4knvlSI_53x3buKmhidlb_tKs1osrhMqTFJMyxVdiAt/s1600/3.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl9bMYWKz6qrjXdYVxom6pRheaPjRxH9IZIuGqSO3Pg-QGTkxoAq_ndImLMbl3pz8A-n4k-jDvCeIggbpo74kyTdmAjkEBUaphL4knvlSI_53x3buKmhidlb_tKs1osrhMqTFJMyxVdiAt/s400/3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656101083673170034" border="0" /></a><br />I love my huge pancake griddle,did not love having to wrestle it out of the cupboard so it has it's own space,sharing only with a basket of jello and pudding mixes. Floor baskets have lunch bags ready to fill and extra pasta for those big cook days!<br />Thank-you for visiting my pantry! I would love to see yours! Please link in the commnet section below!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-26530177210628433272011-09-20T04:36:00.000-07:002011-09-20T04:55:28.473-07:00Extreme Couponing Tuesday $store deal FPC's and More!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPA0zmm1ig8Dq7uQ7UH-thE-3zOHv0SlSrxL_-vABUvY9chNBl8uC7J0a10QU3fpijsh70awrILrRSGlqwfbyV-X4SUsms-TuDC-EO7FW1ULuJ6wkxaKhtrJEjPhrt7jSPaXFUArEkVYXF/s1600/extremedeal.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654405871388534786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPA0zmm1ig8Dq7uQ7UH-thE-3zOHv0SlSrxL_-vABUvY9chNBl8uC7J0a10QU3fpijsh70awrILrRSGlqwfbyV-X4SUsms-TuDC-EO7FW1ULuJ6wkxaKhtrJEjPhrt7jSPaXFUArEkVYXF/s400/extremedeal.JPG" /></a><br />Welcome to Extreme Couponing in Canada Tuesdays!<br />We all love a deal! I love a deal that I can also give to others while providing for my family and saving! Overages are a magical way to get a deal. If a company sells something for $4 and you have a coupon for $4.50,you receive the .50 cents towards your purchases or back in cash in some instances. In Canada at this time to my knowledge this only occurs at Walmart. I usually donate the overages product,in this case I am donating the hot chocolate to a youth shelter as well. In this shop I also got some soy milk and bananas which have already been consumed. I paid the tax,overages paid the rest. The hot chocolate boxes contained FPC's or Free Product Coupons for Stouffers Sliders and Aero Bubbles,so those items were free! I was out of pocket around $5 for this shop!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFpAvaHpX7np2JHJa0DfSV4pK-yfjlKNFGZHg5SFmvc1ttRXm7V4ZvXrinOnX6kmH51Xeai6tLgUrkSZSDYaW8l2CBNsfirH45wfYYC46QlAiwiopV5wcN3cW4gf02WYMGEA-P8rqLdTG/s1600/extremenivea+3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654405865781759698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFpAvaHpX7np2JHJa0DfSV4pK-yfjlKNFGZHg5SFmvc1ttRXm7V4ZvXrinOnX6kmH51Xeai6tLgUrkSZSDYaW8l2CBNsfirH45wfYYC46QlAiwiopV5wcN3cW4gf02WYMGEA-P8rqLdTG/s400/extremenivea+3.JPG" /></a> In Canada Dollarama is accepting coupons, Nivea has a $2 coupon good on many things including their hand soap. The pumps and the refills are both stocked at Dollarama,the cost was only th tax! 21 of the refill will go to our town's foodbank,the rest into my stash for Christmas Hampers.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6RAbbYDXNvqbT07MCLpsgbWtUh68s12VPYZiT6V0wGVTX3oVO7b_LrbVO10OC-saUnQr-j2ZrqVXYQvjWI6sf9wCfxm9ctv__Ppd_2uYufCUOMkmlF789NajNJuH0wzOUIQeNiUSAIQ1J/s1600/extremenivea.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654405856318317842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6RAbbYDXNvqbT07MCLpsgbWtUh68s12VPYZiT6V0wGVTX3oVO7b_LrbVO10OC-saUnQr-j2ZrqVXYQvjWI6sf9wCfxm9ctv__Ppd_2uYufCUOMkmlF789NajNJuH0wzOUIQeNiUSAIQ1J/s400/extremenivea.JPG" /></a> Iam often asked:where do you get all the coupons..the answer is instore,online,and thru coupon trains and trading at smart canucks..so much info at that site check it out!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenf08bdmqf09D_DszyDnnWzMhpohM4ryMCZ6mCqJBSHh_Nbtbp0_f6QFk4Eet6Ccb8gjqlgyUllr2t0y98Gsf6dCYZwbaKaPcw8OFZzP4qYMnkdEL48f29P-G7zoJoojKjSiAyQ7pnzib/s1600/xtremenivea2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654405856029127618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenf08bdmqf09D_DszyDnnWzMhpohM4ryMCZ6mCqJBSHh_Nbtbp0_f6QFk4Eet6Ccb8gjqlgyUllr2t0y98Gsf6dCYZwbaKaPcw8OFZzP4qYMnkdEL48f29P-G7zoJoojKjSiAyQ7pnzib/s400/xtremenivea2.JPG" /></a> We go to several stores and stock up on items we know we can get for free or close to it. We always leave some for the next person! Enjoy your day and share your coupon stories in the comment section below!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-66618252609090535192011-09-19T12:13:00.000-07:002011-09-19T12:32:32.061-07:00A Room in my View Mondays Little Dude's Room<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UmT5CorIc0hK_pCoASyjlED7YMn0q0oy9EIr-zrvJTiyb2vQJai5E7m1xOCkDDs-jnmh36u_udPopcK0RtHl_-_NQL2-GV0VHGKh2IAuCl0q9UH3AhMKIjvePHmH3iPIWUaIo6SF5SQU/s1600/dcurtains.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UmT5CorIc0hK_pCoASyjlED7YMn0q0oy9EIr-zrvJTiyb2vQJai5E7m1xOCkDDs-jnmh36u_udPopcK0RtHl_-_NQL2-GV0VHGKh2IAuCl0q9UH3AhMKIjvePHmH3iPIWUaIo6SF5SQU/s400/dcurtains.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654151886804045762" border="0" /></a>Welcome to A Room in My View Mondays! First up Little Dude's Room!<br />The doorway view. The curtains and wall art were all made from Duvet covers. I bought 5 saving two for future bunkbed bedding! We used two tones of 'denim' blue paint and a bright orange chair rail to split the colours.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGpnM89HPcKFVc_kDuiFp2WijKQVnM0CS_Tr3RCRixPzPP8wtcu2wzSzh23gLuFdridopy6rOU93R-NJBqwXGh3pf2ZjvefyOJVUuNk2qYccGrR7XGYvfhCv9ZqSppqnvjUlQZnSL_ZJ8q/s1600/dcloset.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGpnM89HPcKFVc_kDuiFp2WijKQVnM0CS_Tr3RCRixPzPP8wtcu2wzSzh23gLuFdridopy6rOU93R-NJBqwXGh3pf2ZjvefyOJVUuNk2qYccGrR7XGYvfhCv9ZqSppqnvjUlQZnSL_ZJ8q/s400/dcloset.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654151881851925090" border="0" /></a>To make great use of the closet space we had the closet closed off to only the space that is reachable/usable from the doorway. The side parts of the closet that were unusable before now have built in shelves for books toys and more. They are super deep so I stash rotation toys and things I don't want little hands to reach in the back of each shelve.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUI4KNn09Zd1N-9y3xPhT2SHFkVd2ayIiBFXUOaIDJMfK8b0kWjUwZQQsOfCEuknB1rtFgZufF9hMPMUvH7hhbXQI9zThnPl9Y6o_XmZMk9uMIRpHIOd2M2WRvAVXBBcdbqngw7IjrMzp/s1600/dclosetleft.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUI4KNn09Zd1N-9y3xPhT2SHFkVd2ayIiBFXUOaIDJMfK8b0kWjUwZQQsOfCEuknB1rtFgZufF9hMPMUvH7hhbXQI9zThnPl9Y6o_XmZMk9uMIRpHIOd2M2WRvAVXBBcdbqngw7IjrMzp/s400/dclosetleft.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654151874468774242" border="0" /></a>Closet shelf right side,note the bottom is a super garage-two graters deep!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIostYK47R5hjo0AEHBVddGpGKjIk_32_6fbvw7kKjnskcYPr5t3nKaLrWWOGsHT-CvMJYTdLDz0DHXharl-JwiPW20vNWNN-SFuvi88MlqcguYRa0EUgpCLANGZoGixeAItDukjdXRZ4/s1600/dclosetcorner.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIostYK47R5hjo0AEHBVddGpGKjIk_32_6fbvw7kKjnskcYPr5t3nKaLrWWOGsHT-CvMJYTdLDz0DHXharl-JwiPW20vNWNN-SFuvi88MlqcguYRa0EUgpCLANGZoGixeAItDukjdXRZ4/s400/dclosetcorner.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654151644934716994" border="0" /></a>Closet shelf right side home for so many cuddly friends! Bean bag chair is a favorite spot for a book and a stuffy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqulQud-Hf91Uq_WerFU9t6Etsw47D_KGXRiVQaR845TXE_D8y4E0wbgqzGT-Uzu_jHTJGdlL7eqyVGaB5vSARVpZpHyRxeg_dD6Dj5dPSX1ue9RNyJe5C6nkv6zme0XfOPoFt-S0mWF8/s1600/dcrib.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqulQud-Hf91Uq_WerFU9t6Etsw47D_KGXRiVQaR845TXE_D8y4E0wbgqzGT-Uzu_jHTJGdlL7eqyVGaB5vSARVpZpHyRxeg_dD6Dj5dPSX1ue9RNyJe5C6nkv6zme0XfOPoFt-S0mWF8/s400/dcrib.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654151635186612210" border="0" /></a>Crib is tucked into a corner cozy and safe! All animal pictures were cut form an extra duvet cover and stapled to inexpensive blank canvases. Leather stool has wheels to zoom around and toy storage.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xG066qtht7fGngBtpsr4B5d-xdR9BHiCA8Kwm6NXO2QNqkaj_9vjq720aeCUUr-B8L0rtgvKFY8_pXcbYuNBM-UT_tDPSVCZRE0p3c-SD8EaMCoFmkTJPUcXvQq-ZQMkL6FnR3R2cBQD/s1600/dcjhangearea.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xG066qtht7fGngBtpsr4B5d-xdR9BHiCA8Kwm6NXO2QNqkaj_9vjq720aeCUUr-B8L0rtgvKFY8_pXcbYuNBM-UT_tDPSVCZRE0p3c-SD8EaMCoFmkTJPUcXvQq-ZQMkL6FnR3R2cBQD/s400/dcjhangearea.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654151629602350050" border="0" /></a>Change area has all the essentials plus MORE toy storage! Change pad cover is made form Pillow shams. Big Sissie taught Little Bro that the green frog above his change table ROARS!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZDm2ceuByy5SOyWfBhS4CMHn_q9-68U8U1R5sD3h1JJcC4zmgzIkTiF-ty_gZoteMuOtxWPbIiEwg7Zo2d6jF2KykLzq40uJmyHFqk-d4vJrUkKKWyAjhZ2cPO0UJfhSgkh7JXjyHgCV/s1600/dfrong.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZDm2ceuByy5SOyWfBhS4CMHn_q9-68U8U1R5sD3h1JJcC4zmgzIkTiF-ty_gZoteMuOtxWPbIiEwg7Zo2d6jF2KykLzq40uJmyHFqk-d4vJrUkKKWyAjhZ2cPO0UJfhSgkh7JXjyHgCV/s400/dfrong.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654151625925531698" border="0" /></a> ROAR!!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKg05kR-PNvFQm9ohS8IDgLpEtofZ9NTQ57BUsBJcBAcpk_OCiK1HZkYZpIfA48E4ssQtjqF7MUGcPU12zn7qP97IrGykV7CF6wiKUTjMkF9BfO4nMvO3A_y5wbpLuhBeXp_OvtjEGVHd/s1600/droomdoorway.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKg05kR-PNvFQm9ohS8IDgLpEtofZ9NTQ57BUsBJcBAcpk_OCiK1HZkYZpIfA48E4ssQtjqF7MUGcPU12zn7qP97IrGykV7CF6wiKUTjMkF9BfO4nMvO3A_y5wbpLuhBeXp_OvtjEGVHd/s400/droomdoorway.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654151623154850706" border="0" /></a> Rocking Chair in the corner is put to good use before bed time and nap time and for reading books! Love the circle rugs,they get new homes every day!<br />Please join me Mondays where I will show a different Room in My View!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-38205424537630549902011-09-16T23:11:00.000-07:002011-09-16T23:34:17.232-07:00Thankful for...the end of the week and more!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7k3OPhdwZTkduMAmxMyKFLXFqeQU19iJhrLQiH_eUaqnd1ZfQthUWwWf0dlcqEGdZtLZEdf1tl54U2WuA_u8C84Sa_CDpldsLHouFhLvOx58qbQvNh1JPXGGIcsrtAoTxsAE_5FUf8U6/s1600/eve1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7k3OPhdwZTkduMAmxMyKFLXFqeQU19iJhrLQiH_eUaqnd1ZfQthUWwWf0dlcqEGdZtLZEdf1tl54U2WuA_u8C84Sa_CDpldsLHouFhLvOx58qbQvNh1JPXGGIcsrtAoTxsAE_5FUf8U6/s400/eve1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653209353863666002" border="0" /></a>Reaching Friday always brings me a sigh of relief and accomplishment..another week conquered! A week-end ahead to slow down and spend time with family and friends..<br />This week I am grateful for so many things.<br />The traveler at the stoplight making his way west for a job,the opportunity to share a small gift and a teachable moment with my girl. Wherever that Man is headed it is probably not to a warm home and family and if we can ease his journey in a small way,we are grateful for the opportunity.<br />The Geese that honk and swoop overhead as they prepare to journey south,I enjoy their beauty and sign of seasons changing,Little Man loves their evening fly-by's!<br />To be involved with a school that teaches girls to be strong independent women,I am so thankful and I remind myself of the privilege during that drive everyday!<br />My little family tucked safe in their beds, bellies full, toes cozy, and a sweet fall breeze flowing thru our home.<br />The Yellow Dog and the Black Dog each special in their doggy ways making me feel protected and safe.<br />The Man who holds us all together. He knows who he is!<br />My coupon buddy who helps me get such great finds and shares my passion of giving,her lists and insomnia make it all possible!<br />Soon will begin another week and unknown opportunities for gratitude lay ahead..Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-31550211511905072222011-09-14T12:27:00.000-07:002011-09-24T18:47:46.364-07:00On Bathing..Candles,Bubbles..the Works!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqMjxKX44DRd3PW4UYQaAHiVTzkK2jUCTiveaGnozmw9zt_YeI1_m6JW_BUFpVfD0uM4dCglLB_8_I0dmT34HnYBtgw9nfCZRa_mFMIVSADX61O7tHVln6Y2o5197AinGATPnnlkfXyDGM/s1600/bathtub.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqMjxKX44DRd3PW4UYQaAHiVTzkK2jUCTiveaGnozmw9zt_YeI1_m6JW_BUFpVfD0uM4dCglLB_8_I0dmT34HnYBtgw9nfCZRa_mFMIVSADX61O7tHVln6Y2o5197AinGATPnnlkfXyDGM/s400/bathtub.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656107631130877026" border="0" /></a><br />20 minutes or more to myself and I will be found in a hot bath ..Candles going,battery operated lovely candles,I am done with cleaning black soot,and leaky wax..A generous scope of relaxing salts,I buy huge jugs of epson salts at costco..I lay out my fuzzy bath matt,cozy towels I love that are mine alone,plush cloths for scrubbing, Body Shop satsuma flavored bubbles and bodywash.. AHHH!<br />I try to plan my soaking time,I ready the bathroom,spritz,wipe and spray out the tub,lay out my towels and bath goodies. This way after I have helped Little Man go down for his nap or bedtime,which is pretty much the only times I have to myself,I walk into my spa worthy bath,set to go! Turn on the water,hot mmmm hot,slide in and I am in my own world..<br />This soaking time eases my muscle,including the big gray one inside my head that seems to have such am impact on the rest of the muscles and how they are doing that day! Mama's need to take care of themselves so they can care for those who need them,a bath is a small thing or a huge thing depending on the day,but it is all for me!<br />Care to share your bathtime rituals? Comment below!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-29045293847302266082011-09-14T10:40:00.000-07:002011-09-14T10:57:00.796-07:00BBBRRRR bring back FAll!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2SF8xy5CkPMpvpIiSElqz8B3HVRp-vAivmb7nwbmbiTg2jPTDFVpgoU1nPie4h1FqDTYXVgkK7ITUsZomw1C-t9WnI0v0cJfZZYOQjP6n1osK5xLdkdAfJnMY06lIS3UBNJ89qheArri/s1600/dawson+bakes.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2SF8xy5CkPMpvpIiSElqz8B3HVRp-vAivmb7nwbmbiTg2jPTDFVpgoU1nPie4h1FqDTYXVgkK7ITUsZomw1C-t9WnI0v0cJfZZYOQjP6n1osK5xLdkdAfJnMY06lIS3UBNJ89qheArri/s400/dawson+bakes.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652275580048720466" border="0" /></a>Freezing temps last night..I hope all the blossoms flowering around town and in the city are still beautiful and not all withered and brown! The wind is howling and it feels like it could snow any minute! What's a Momma and little dude at home for the day to do?<br /><br />Bake of course!Well at least get ready to bake. Mixed up a batch of sugar cookie to dough to bake this afternoon or maybe tomorrow afternoon after Y-Neighbors.. And do laundry always a bit of laundry to do isn't there?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTnVvnbzMyRU0Pb6F5vndlHzDTgCNdfz0HnGp7Fbgcs-fn9ql1AjJaC5fhvQClzYqFCxifQX8vjvnL7FICSawUI8FhwtcqwwBxPheNxNSOEqrUa4zStVregIgkwMCw25cAYc-GWm4GNDK/s1600/Dawson+bakes+2.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmUCA8V0BaEq-bsWHHMvxVKXIPA8K9TLZQ-82D23idbaVTkFECTRbmEP2CGr1ATS9W83dVJj2IytbiBJTLZHUno5RRvpuYEpzOYJiHtAqwQjT9gpnhUMC7plDaseDlQ4zma7S7q7ixwqrA/s1600/Dawson+bakes+2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmUCA8V0BaEq-bsWHHMvxVKXIPA8K9TLZQ-82D23idbaVTkFECTRbmEP2CGr1ATS9W83dVJj2IytbiBJTLZHUno5RRvpuYEpzOYJiHtAqwQjT9gpnhUMC7plDaseDlQ4zma7S7q7ixwqrA/s400/Dawson+bakes+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652274983090126130" border="0" /></a>Little dude loves to make and eat sugar cookies! One of his first words was COOKO! His stash in the freezer is gone and every time he asks for a cookie and I open the pantry door he howls NOOOO! Mama! He then pats the freezer door,cookie! Therefore cookies shall be made!<br /><br /><br />Warm grilled cheese for Lunch a little Clifford on the telly and off for a nap..I am not big on TV day or night but on a cozy day inside when we are used to playing in the warm sun a little is okay!<br /><br />Tonight is the Annual Fall Carnival at Sister's school,the first on Little Bro will participate in an evening ofTtreats and Fun!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858972577557638819.post-4745321596165083342011-09-12T10:46:00.000-07:002011-09-13T05:01:08.847-07:00Extreme Coupouning in Canada..<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLE7Em9SqZQNyUjszkTt0FxlxUADGjSD9ftnYyphf1iMjc1v5W90sNV0RNJJMkGB6Q5NQjmjteRJ65YfNwAWvqCYQX4pMXvegBxgJ9b5vZeHW9QHSVFTkGnCgdtibhkpBkLdVRxBX_EISq/s1600/x7.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLE7Em9SqZQNyUjszkTt0FxlxUADGjSD9ftnYyphf1iMjc1v5W90sNV0RNJJMkGB6Q5NQjmjteRJ65YfNwAWvqCYQX4pMXvegBxgJ9b5vZeHW9QHSVFTkGnCgdtibhkpBkLdVRxBX_EISq/s400/x7.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651535901763276658" border="0" /></a>I took the summer off from couponing. The time spent can be equivalent to a full time job..and it is not always toddler friendly waiting in line loading large carts etc. I have a coupon buddy and we are heading out today after our 10 week hiatus,so I will make Tuesday's extreme coupon days and share our hauls and tell you who we are donating to. I am focusing on the good we are trying to do by helping others and not pictures of my garage looking like a grocery store..In my life I will not use 300 deodorants,shave gels or tooth brushes..so we pass it on!<br />In the above photo I was able to donate a 'tide' to every family that uses our small town food bank.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPaqYqz8Ru__ke_GMCmPuM3Uzs5AyFhc52BoZOc66gfQI0xkepiErkp1ikpws6zYCuR3SEn6MHNJaeo_FauxQrHLniH2Xn0c_o_JJQrzR7IPglu1Tk91hV5nuVcoxRlpQ2S5ojBAZr9A6W/s1600/x1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPaqYqz8Ru__ke_GMCmPuM3Uzs5AyFhc52BoZOc66gfQI0xkepiErkp1ikpws6zYCuR3SEn6MHNJaeo_FauxQrHLniH2Xn0c_o_JJQrzR7IPglu1Tk91hV5nuVcoxRlpQ2S5ojBAZr9A6W/s400/x1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651532023980855602" border="0" /></a>Extreme Couponing in Canada can be a little more of a challenge but it can be done..This pic is of the 21 gift baskets We gave to our town's foodbank to distribute on Mother's Day 2011.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqXS4m7_Q3JCv3GQxnYB7zvqrgXvmrHKxKd-gIHwK54PIR7bIU-iGLEijsbGZ9bSaE_bbAsY9Fkc0CBCH8Na6nQMJkytYK6dZby_dg_dTrNvHJzZb-JKRnbi2F2gly4AwZTwqqmsacO3g/s1600/x3.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqXS4m7_Q3JCv3GQxnYB7zvqrgXvmrHKxKd-gIHwK54PIR7bIU-iGLEijsbGZ9bSaE_bbAsY9Fkc0CBCH8Na6nQMJkytYK6dZby_dg_dTrNvHJzZb-JKRnbi2F2gly4AwZTwqqmsacO3g/s400/x3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651532008428441794" border="0" /></a>I wrapped up each gift and used a re-usable zip lock container as a basket-cause we all love containers!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwHZpQZI1JVoduK4engdoXxmhTAL0LUHL-uUJwQmBLtmOlOc-79-xDhpISruPnz6DqqsYo8hf-dr6WxiOMz1DWAV5nrHm27fEGm9HcBwLrAW9FakqJxqSC1FxucYNV7fjgRLN5GCXJokHq/s1600/x4.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwHZpQZI1JVoduK4engdoXxmhTAL0LUHL-uUJwQmBLtmOlOc-79-xDhpISruPnz6DqqsYo8hf-dr6WxiOMz1DWAV5nrHm27fEGm9HcBwLrAW9FakqJxqSC1FxucYNV7fjgRLN5GCXJokHq/s400/x4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651531996975938994" border="0" /></a>These items were all bought with coupons ,most were free some we paid the tax on. Some coupons include tax others do not,read the fine print!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx7vf_MP0Tnmm7osspielxbEsXlb2Z9vXlesn9gR0GB8Rnf2Vg-U97FQfoBj9KBEOu1BlDDrHXxfROoifQvpaH-YDuru81tOMk9UH5L47UAipSVBslUjAD0QOXcflgXbWE1NtiBRGHJNkE/s1600/x5.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx7vf_MP0Tnmm7osspielxbEsXlb2Z9vXlesn9gR0GB8Rnf2Vg-U97FQfoBj9KBEOu1BlDDrHXxfROoifQvpaH-YDuru81tOMk9UH5L47UAipSVBslUjAD0QOXcflgXbWE1NtiBRGHJNkE/s400/x5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651531983454386882" border="0" /></a>A family in need was brought to my attention and I quickly and easily put together a package for them from my 'stash' .Between January and June 2011 I was able to stock up on about $5000 worth of products for free or just paying the tax. I wish I would have kept all my receipts,but they were getting out of hand!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzLhyhyphenhypheniY4XitW076oDXyPWOWSxnnKAc9kKM6SDbg38h-yy121Bpc00nYWwM2OaFyEw3oJtHuk3KY0cOap4gy2dFbY9qCsPhy5u67yvyJRWPWoPnp3NoWg6JSUKkRK8cG-r3LQXwqK0dk/s1600/x6.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzLhyhyphenhypheniY4XitW076oDXyPWOWSxnnKAc9kKM6SDbg38h-yy121Bpc00nYWwM2OaFyEw3oJtHuk3KY0cOap4gy2dFbY9qCsPhy5u67yvyJRWPWoPnp3NoWg6JSUKkRK8cG-r3LQXwqK0dk/s400/x6.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651531976197117154" border="0" /></a>Diapers+wipes for a Catholic Women's League shower for Mother's in need.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAH-x0MeTvIVE7koBPWP1uUgC4jZ-d60XC8-Rz5JLxdTd9OB5J_1I4yFL96t9VWlw2zolOvzmZXP2lAcGAI1FdgXEGfMnvEQuiFW_jfZF4b2ghB9K3A_rstOrqaWAyUlLU3_y9IgJSyScE/s1600/x9.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAH-x0MeTvIVE7koBPWP1uUgC4jZ-d60XC8-Rz5JLxdTd9OB5J_1I4yFL96t9VWlw2zolOvzmZXP2lAcGAI1FdgXEGfMnvEQuiFW_jfZF4b2ghB9K3A_rstOrqaWAyUlLU3_y9IgJSyScE/s400/x9.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651531472926244706" border="0" /></a>My wall of ziploc..mostly donated..Could've kept it all,but like my husband said;there is a reason the hoarding show comes on right after the extreme couponing show!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdnJR3dtKgTqpC_u8qMCNhsYjS13vChROfyBEOgVqdEZQ1pKr0i_DzsS4jbWZJUgzSd9jYlZoGTAhyphenhyphenwhLtgGFfgu1US2uGLgvva1jQ61u937_whKslUQ4RD387nqfMVyrHSs9yIqbq6bjf/s1600/x12.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdnJR3dtKgTqpC_u8qMCNhsYjS13vChROfyBEOgVqdEZQ1pKr0i_DzsS4jbWZJUgzSd9jYlZoGTAhyphenhyphenwhLtgGFfgu1US2uGLgvva1jQ61u937_whKslUQ4RD387nqfMVyrHSs9yIqbq6bjf/s400/x12.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651531463804958162" border="0" /></a>This haul was from stacking coupons,using more then one coupon with different UPC's on one product. Only one store in Canada offers this as far as I am aware.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjlk5YmZQEH6QrWa_O9xFsUpTr0BhBqoQGnpONt2aDFDKbZggwZkA04rELNxXGkRwEDOSaiYBu5Wdti7IrMzU38JGECz9iSWAPaYHFR4LgQmxk3JZQSezhkYSJGBIYhf8Y1kFtYX4xiUKp/s1600/x11.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjlk5YmZQEH6QrWa_O9xFsUpTr0BhBqoQGnpONt2aDFDKbZggwZkA04rELNxXGkRwEDOSaiYBu5Wdti7IrMzU38JGECz9iSWAPaYHFR4LgQmxk3JZQSezhkYSJGBIYhf8Y1kFtYX4xiUKp/s400/x11.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651531456229936562" border="0" /></a>I have donated more then 40 dozen cans of soup..<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCmQp4jsKVmtFeOsuIpUEFAGoj3N4r02SyjX9CfneC8EvPrJEYbqpK3DmKHc3aDfFQjqEO4eDNQYf2YFkhbQU0z8zaB1LZUfHe54iryCFF_RMuV4dSJvdtfLTKgWAaeB9muW24KRH8gTy/s1600/x10.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCmQp4jsKVmtFeOsuIpUEFAGoj3N4r02SyjX9CfneC8EvPrJEYbqpK3DmKHc3aDfFQjqEO4eDNQYf2YFkhbQU0z8zaB1LZUfHe54iryCFF_RMuV4dSJvdtfLTKgWAaeB9muW24KRH8gTy/s400/x10.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651531449735440914" border="0" /></a>Small hall donated to a youth shelter,candy was .50cents a bag after Christmas.. to teens sugar is sugar!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhStedabG-F3-m8phvPv1EngWlzgI6ek5cIosakN7RG12XCZUrWoe2AYv0-TEEKIqInSFG-qbn0OffvjheimeNzDpVsntTbVjfB2yJsglMLfxRw5AoFuk6Vh1G2mn1OUWYu39KoepUT47mL/s1600/x11.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhStedabG-F3-m8phvPv1EngWlzgI6ek5cIosakN7RG12XCZUrWoe2AYv0-TEEKIqInSFG-qbn0OffvjheimeNzDpVsntTbVjfB2yJsglMLfxRw5AoFuk6Vh1G2mn1OUWYu39KoepUT47mL/s400/x11.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651531443451449058" border="0" /></a>So join us on Extreme Coupon Tuesday's and share your stories of deals,hauls,and helping others!Urban Stylist In the Country...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04265564524581667593noreply@blogger.com1