Thursday, June 23, 2011
I apologize for skipping almost an entire week! Things got CRAZY around here! I have a fun job outside of mommyhood and I experienced quite a bit of it last week.
But, I have a VERY cute and simple find for my Fabulous Find Friday that I am posting on Thursday!
CAMP TINY!
Yes...a fellow friend of mine on facebook introduced me and then I found out it is someone that I know! So, to help her promote her new adventure and my plan is to start CampTiny in my own house beginning next week....here you go! I hope you find it as cool as I do, and if you do, make sure you post a comment to tell her!
CampTiny
But, I have a VERY cute and simple find for my Fabulous Find Friday that I am posting on Thursday!
CAMP TINY!
Yes...a fellow friend of mine on facebook introduced me and then I found out it is someone that I know! So, to help her promote her new adventure and my plan is to start CampTiny in my own house beginning next week....here you go! I hope you find it as cool as I do, and if you do, make sure you post a comment to tell her!
CampTiny
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Ahhh...the southerner in me is coming out! It's summer! Get prepared for a great series I am going to do over the next couple of weeks on how you can use those YUMMY tomatoes that are about to POP out of your garden!
However, today since our tomatoes are still green, I am going to feature a delicious banana pudding that I got from my grandma, however I am going to change up one thing and that is the pudding type.
So grab 2 packages of pudding. This time I used Jello Banana Cream Mix vs. my usual vanilla. Either is fine.
Mix one box first.
Add to a bowl. I like to use a clear bowl because I love to see the layers of yellow and white and it makes for a good presentation. It's the Paula Dean in me! ;)
So, then I just had my daughter use one of her play kitchen knives to cut the bananas in to small slices. She loved it and did a great job. After she cut them, she then placed a layer in the bowl on top of the pudding. After you layer with banana, use Cool Whip and spread over bananas, top with a layer of our favorite vanillla wafers
However, today since our tomatoes are still green, I am going to feature a delicious banana pudding that I got from my grandma, however I am going to change up one thing and that is the pudding type.
Mix one box first.
So, then I just had my daughter use one of her play kitchen knives to cut the bananas in to small slices. She loved it and did a great job. After she cut them, she then placed a layer in the bowl on top of the pudding. After you layer with banana, use Cool Whip and spread over bananas, top with a layer of our favorite vanillla wafers
Once you do that...we are still not done!
Now that you have done the first layer...you do another one. This time layering your second batch of pudding, then another whole banana, and finally top with your Cool Whip. Once you have done this top with your wafers. Refrigerate and enjoy! Nice, cool and southern dessert! Let me know what you think!
Monday, June 13, 2011
As the caretaker of two little children on this earth, I have lately been contemplating what life would be like with a third. It has been a hard and emotional place to come to because there are so many variables. One, being my husband, who is fairly certain two is good for him. However, he will preface, that if we were in a different financial position, he would be more open. Which has led me to ask many questions, obviously.
But, for me the variables are my difficult pregnancies, my anxiousness during my pregnancies with the loss of our first child, and then the responsibilities that come after they are born. Especially, since I do work and want to continue to work. It is a frustrating place to be in because I LOVE having children, love them to pieces, and I particularly LOVE when they are the age they are now. So, one more to me, makes me think the family would be complete. And, I have an uneasy spirit about where we are now. For those of you that know me, it translates to a lot going on in the processing of my thoughts, feelings, and even my prayer life with the Lord.
Lately, I have just prayed for the Lord to make it abundantly clear to the both of us. Like, change our hearts miraculously. If it is my heart that needs to be changed, then I want the spirit of contentment to override what I am feeling right now. If we are to have another one, the Lord is going to have to miraculously speak into my husband's heart to give it a go! And, of course I would follow.
I need Scripture to hold my place while I am waiting for some kind of clarity. The Lord always speaks to me in quiet, and when I am writing, so I ask you to pray with me as I find time to write and journal about this fragile topic.
But, for me the variables are my difficult pregnancies, my anxiousness during my pregnancies with the loss of our first child, and then the responsibilities that come after they are born. Especially, since I do work and want to continue to work. It is a frustrating place to be in because I LOVE having children, love them to pieces, and I particularly LOVE when they are the age they are now. So, one more to me, makes me think the family would be complete. And, I have an uneasy spirit about where we are now. For those of you that know me, it translates to a lot going on in the processing of my thoughts, feelings, and even my prayer life with the Lord.
Lately, I have just prayed for the Lord to make it abundantly clear to the both of us. Like, change our hearts miraculously. If it is my heart that needs to be changed, then I want the spirit of contentment to override what I am feeling right now. If we are to have another one, the Lord is going to have to miraculously speak into my husband's heart to give it a go! And, of course I would follow.
I need Scripture to hold my place while I am waiting for some kind of clarity. The Lord always speaks to me in quiet, and when I am writing, so I ask you to pray with me as I find time to write and journal about this fragile topic.
Friday, June 10, 2011
I have been searching long and hard to find the RIGHT tablet. I'm not a trend follower, typically, for those that don't know me. I process and research for months before making a purchase. I have been wanting a tablet, mostly for business purposes. I have a smart phone that I am able to share the internet with folks, but it is not the same particularly when you have a 10" screen vs. my tiny smart phone screen.
I might offend some people, BUT, it is what it is, I am not a HUGE fan of apple. I have the ipod, and that is about all I own. I could tell you why but that would go into a very long story - so I will wait to dialog with folks on that issue. SO...the Ipad is out - however, to be fair, I did look at it! Very nice and slim, is fast, but there were too many things I didn't like (no expandable memory space, apple market not as many free apps).
Now on to my quest - and maybe this is not a TRUE fabulous find because I haven't actually purchased it yet - but I am looking for a GREAT Android powered tablet! I have tried a couple, even purchased one, but decided to return it because of the actual Android operating system is not the Honeycomb 3.0, and I did not know that until after I bought it.
Now to those of you who don't really care about the details - guess what, that is what you have me for! Because I like the details and the research and SO far...no luck. Here are my breakdowns:
Motorola Xoom - Too heavy!
Acer Tablet - Definitely in the running - Light Weight and easy to use
Ipad - did not have expandable memory (SD ability) and I don't like the fact that ONLY apple stuff works with it.
Archos - This was the one I bought...and well, it did not run on an operating system that was compatible with most Android Apps. So...bad purchase, and I'm sending it back.
If you have suggestions, I welcome them!
I might offend some people, BUT, it is what it is, I am not a HUGE fan of apple. I have the ipod, and that is about all I own. I could tell you why but that would go into a very long story - so I will wait to dialog with folks on that issue. SO...the Ipad is out - however, to be fair, I did look at it! Very nice and slim, is fast, but there were too many things I didn't like (no expandable memory space, apple market not as many free apps).
Now on to my quest - and maybe this is not a TRUE fabulous find because I haven't actually purchased it yet - but I am looking for a GREAT Android powered tablet! I have tried a couple, even purchased one, but decided to return it because of the actual Android operating system is not the Honeycomb 3.0, and I did not know that until after I bought it.
Now to those of you who don't really care about the details - guess what, that is what you have me for! Because I like the details and the research and SO far...no luck. Here are my breakdowns:
Motorola Xoom - Too heavy!
Acer Tablet - Definitely in the running - Light Weight and easy to use
Ipad - did not have expandable memory (SD ability) and I don't like the fact that ONLY apple stuff works with it.
Archos - This was the one I bought...and well, it did not run on an operating system that was compatible with most Android Apps. So...bad purchase, and I'm sending it back.
If you have suggestions, I welcome them!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
So, try this and let me know how your family likes it! I like to take the variety mix greens. They seem to have more flavor, but you can do this salad with spinach leaves only if you would like. Take a bag of dried cranberries and a bag of pecans whole or crushed, doesn't matter, sprinkle. Now...here is where preference comes in. You can either do blue cheese (strong) or feta, either is delicious - but the blue cheese is a MUCH stronger cheese. Sprinkle. Now, for the dressing:
1/2 cup Veg. Oil
1/4 cup Cidar Vinager
1 tbs. Worchester Sauce
1/2 cup sugar (or substitute your favorite sweetner I use Truvia)
1/2 tbs. poppy seeds (optional)
2 tbs. sesame seeds (optional)
MIX Well - Pour over salad and blend in! Enjoy!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
I went away for a great spiritual retreat for myself a few weeks ago. To gain clarity, reconnect with Jesus and simply pray about direction, life, being a wife, mom and everything else that goes with my title. It was great! But, I walked away with 3 things that I needed to take home with me. 1. Trust God 2. Developing a better self-image not just my body, but inside too! 3. Being not just a good wife, but a GREAT wife!
So, I thought it was quite humerous that a few weeks later, God is still reminding me "Are you trusting in me"?
Are you? How?
Friday, June 3, 2011
If you are a local Charlottean or subburb of Charlotte you have to check out this place. It was my first visit and super fun! It is also FREE on Wednesdays and Fridays! 10-1pm! Thank you to my friends who introduced me!
Here are the details if you decide to go!
http://www.superiorplay.com/city-16-CHARLOTTE%20Superstore.aspx
http://www.superiorplay.com/city-16-CHARLOTTE%20Superstore.aspx
So here is what is cooking in my kitchen this Wednesday! I am a health fanatic who is also not afraid to eat some yummy good stuff (comfort food) as well. However, I do try and make it slim and far between, I try my best to eat healthy as well as teach my children what it means to eat healthy. Also, I always go to the grocery store every TWO weeks! So...this week happened to be a grocery run and here is what I came up with for dinner.
Grab some fresh lettuce leaves Romane is good - it is much healthier than other types.
Dried Cranberries
Pecans
Blue Cheese and My Apple Cider Vinagrette!
Sounds yummy already!
Grab some fresh lettuce leaves Romane is good - it is much healthier than other types.
Dried Cranberries
Pecans
Blue Cheese and My Apple Cider Vinagrette!
Sounds yummy already!
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