Happy birthday Grandpa Joan! We love you!!Monday, February 20, 2012
IT'S A WONDERFUL DAY TO
celebrate my father-in-law's birthday - he's one rad man.
Happy birthday Grandpa Joan! We love you!!
Happy birthday Grandpa Joan! We love you!!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
FAIRY GARDEN TUTORIAL
I made my niece a sweet fairy garden for her birthday. I'm so excited for her to see it!
Almost any container you have on hand will work. I got this bowl at Goodwill - it is 11 inches wide and 3 inches high.
Choose your plants. I used a moss that I could divide and three miniature house plants.
Put rocks in the bottom of your container for drainage and top with soil.
Plant your foliage any way you wish and then it is time to embellish.
I made two stone paths amongst the plants and added three miniature terracotta pots under the tallest plant.
I also purchased this darling miniature metal bike. Don't you think a fairy would have so much fun riding it around, especially because it has a wire basket to hold found objects?
And what garden would be complete without a garden frog? I'm sure frogs and fairies are the best of friends.
PS - I think a gnome garden would be adorable too. Seriously, look at these handsome blokes.
Almost any container you have on hand will work. I got this bowl at Goodwill - it is 11 inches wide and 3 inches high.
Choose your plants. I used a moss that I could divide and three miniature house plants.
Put rocks in the bottom of your container for drainage and top with soil.
Plant your foliage any way you wish and then it is time to embellish.
I made two stone paths amongst the plants and added three miniature terracotta pots under the tallest plant.
I also purchased this darling miniature metal bike. Don't you think a fairy would have so much fun riding it around, especially because it has a wire basket to hold found objects?
And what garden would be complete without a garden frog? I'm sure frogs and fairies are the best of friends.PS - I think a gnome garden would be adorable too. Seriously, look at these handsome blokes.
Friday, February 17, 2012
THE THREE AMIGOS
This is my lastest project that was seven color separations.
I chose to keep it simple, sweet and embrace a project without a lot of fine detail. That being said, I did have more detail on Lily but it didn't wash out in the screen and I didn't have time to redo that section. Not my favorite project but I learned a lot.
This photo was my inspiration.
This photo was my inspiration.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
NAAN BREAD
I made a resolution at the beginning of the year, to make something I've never tried to make before, for each month for 2012. I know it's only February, but I'm already behind!
Today I made naan bread (it was my January goal.) If I knew it was so easy, I'd have been making this often! I'm in love with homemade naan!
I followed Anjum Anand's recipe and here is her amazing demonstration video. The only changes I made, is instead of all-purpose flour, we grind our own flour, I used almond milk and olive oil.
I followed Anjum Anand's recipe and here is her amazing demonstration video. The only changes I made, is instead of all-purpose flour, we grind our own flour, I used almond milk and olive oil. 1 cup flour
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup almond milk
2 tsp olive oil
Mix together dry ingredients. Make a well and add wet ingredients. Use your hand to mix into a smooth soft dough. Knead for approximately ten minutes, adding a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.
Place dough in an oiled bowl and cover. Let dough sit 15 minutes. Form dough into five balls.
Preheat oven and baking sheet. I put the rack on the upper shelf and set the oven to broil at 500 degrees. Roll out dough, place on the hot baking sheet and put it under the broiler. Mine was done in about 1-2 minutes. I brushed with olive oil and served.
You can also top the bread with poppy, nigella or sesame seeds, chopped garlic or fresh coriander before baking.
Today I made plain naan bread for lunch. I didn't have any yummy curry to eat with it, so I had hummus. It was heavenly.
On a side note - if you don't have a Nutrimill Grainmill, you might want to put it on your Christmas wishlist. Besides it being very nutritious, the taste and texture of freshly ground flour is amazing. Seriously amazing.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
I want to share these four love links that made my day: - These TALKING PHOTOS will definitely make you smile
- This little Valentine's greeting VIDEO is amazing
Some think today is a B-Rated holiday, but personally, I love any excuse to show oozy, cheesy love to my man clan - hence the annual 14 day countdown.
However you celebrate, my hope is that you show those important in your life that you love them and appreciate them.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Monday, February 13, 2012
14 DAYS OF LOVE - DAY 13 OF 14
Chocolate fondue - a man clan favorite!
Strawberries, blueberries, marshmallows, oranges, bananas and chocolate - lots and lots of chocolate. What a delicious way to end the evening.
Strawberries, blueberries, marshmallows, oranges, bananas and chocolate - lots and lots of chocolate. What a delicious way to end the evening.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
14 DAYS OF LOVE - DAY 12 OF 14
Make and deliver love bites.
On day 2, the man clan made sugar cookies and ate every last one. This time, the cookies are being delivered (and a few snitches will be okay.)
On day 2, the man clan made sugar cookies and ate every last one. This time, the cookies are being delivered (and a few snitches will be okay.)
Saturday, February 11, 2012
14 DAYS OF LOVE - DAY 11 OF 14
CRUSH party!
On the menu:
On the menu:Drink - CRUSH in strawberry and grape
Appetizer - Falafel chips and humus
Main Dish - Bacon Gouda burgers with all the fixings (and vegan morsels for me)
I have a happy, happy man clan. I think it's because of the bacon.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
14 DAYS OF LOVE - DAY 9 OF 14
Homemade granola bars.
And of course, one batch needed to be hearts for our love fest.
This recipe is so easy and yummalicious.
This recipe is so easy and yummalicious. 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup coconut flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1 cup dried fruit, of your choice
3 ripe bananas
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla
Combine first six ingredients in a large bowl - make sure dry fruit isn't sticking together.
In another bowl, combine bananas, oil and vanilla. Mash banana mixture and pour into dry ingredients.
Spread onto a cookie sheet, about 1/2 inch - 3/4 inch thick (or as individual cookies) and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
Recipe adapted from Blueberry Girl and Anja
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
14 DAYS OF LOVE - DAY 8 OF 14
I was really worried about what I was going to do for the man clan today. Time is not my friend today - it's one of those super hectic, CRAZY days and tonight is the last of our ghost hunting classes, but I didn't want to disappoint the kiddos.
I was on the computer this morning and saw these cute DIY valentine fortune tellers. I wondered if I could get away with it, or would the man clan feel jipped?
The older boys were awesome with the wee ones. The finger holds and motions were new for them, but with practice and big brother guidance,it kept frustrations at a minimum and it turned out fun, especially for our six year old.
I was on the computer this morning and saw these cute DIY valentine fortune tellers. I wondered if I could get away with it, or would the man clan feel jipped?
The older boys were awesome with the wee ones. The finger holds and motions were new for them, but with practice and big brother guidance,it kept frustrations at a minimum and it turned out fun, especially for our six year old.via Design Mom via Dandee
PS. Do you remember making these at school? I used to LOVE these!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
14 DAYS OF LOVE - DAY 7 OF 14
A love letter telling my son why he is my favorite.
~ Four sons ~ Four love letters ~ Four favorites~
These mommy love letters were on their pillow when they came home from school.
My envelope was inspired by sparrownestscript.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
14 DAYS OF LOVE - DAY 5 OF 14
Valentine's Bingo.
If you want to play Valentine's Bingo with your family, Camille made three different sets of bingo cards and graciously put them up as a free download.
If you want to play Valentine's Bingo with your family, Camille made three different sets of bingo cards and graciously put them up as a free download.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
CHUNKIE PUFFS - BY THE CREATORS OF LANDON-O'S
Our 6 year old has quite the imagination and is always inventing things. (Remember the wedgie machine or the backyard zipline?)
About a year ago, he invented a cereal that he named Landon-O's. This morning he invented Chunkie Puffs. I thought it was so cute, I just had to share.
A combo of Peanut Butter Captain Crunch, Kix, Caramel Cheerios and chocolate chips. The cereal box even comes with toy prizes - the Simpsons!
A combo of Peanut Butter Captain Crunch, Kix, Caramel Cheerios and chocolate chips. The cereal box even comes with toy prizes - the Simpsons!A breakfast of champions.
14 DAYS OF LOVE - DAY 4 OF 14
Our plans for day 4 were put on hold tonight - unfortunately our wee-est has a raging fever. So instead, I made my man clan pumpkin spice cookie bites in cute valentine mini cupcake liners. 
They don't care at all about the cuteness of these morsels, but it makes me happy looking at them.
They don't care at all about the cuteness of these morsels, but it makes me happy looking at them.
Friday, February 3, 2012
14 DAYS OF LOVE - DAY 3 OF 14
Paper fortune cookies, with a love note instead of a fortune.
Pizza night (standard Friday night dinner) and love notes. I can't think of a better way to end the week.
Pizza night (standard Friday night dinner) and love notes. I can't think of a better way to end the week.Want to make your own paper fortune cookies? Check out Layla's tutorial.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
14 DAYS OF LOVE - DAY 2 OF 14
We made, frosted (and of course ate) heart shaped sugar cookies.
A yummy way to end the evening. Think they'll sleep well?
A yummy way to end the evening. Think they'll sleep well?
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
14 DAYS OF LOVE - DAY 1 OF 14
Hanging paper heart chimes.
I saw this on Dana's blog and knew it had to be our day 1 project. The wee ones love wind chimes and from our snowflake experience, I knew the best place to put these hanging heart chimes would be in front of the sliding glass door because of the floor vent. Sure enough, these heart chimes are gently blowing back and forth, mesmerizing the wee-est.
I saw this on Dana's blog and knew it had to be our day 1 project. The wee ones love wind chimes and from our snowflake experience, I knew the best place to put these hanging heart chimes would be in front of the sliding glass door because of the floor vent. Sure enough, these heart chimes are gently blowing back and forth, mesmerizing the wee-est.
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