5 years ago
Friday, December 19, 2008
Steven's Snowman
Steven went outside to get some wood and tells me to go outside, well he was out playing in the snow.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
MYO Winter Windshield Wipes
MYO Winter Windshield Wipes: "MYO Winter Windshield Wipes
20 to 24 Squares of white Bounty-brand paper towels
1 cup Witch Hazel
1 teaspoon Glycerin
Separate & Fold each square like a washcloth. Combine Witch Hazel and Glycerin, mix well and pour over towelettes. Let stand for a few minutes to absorb all of the liquid. Stack in a sealable plastic container (glad ware is perfect) or zip-lock bag. Store under the seat of your car, use to clean your windshields or your hands whenever you need, won't dry out your hands"
20 to 24 Squares of white Bounty-brand paper towels
1 cup Witch Hazel
1 teaspoon Glycerin
Separate & Fold each square like a washcloth. Combine Witch Hazel and Glycerin, mix well and pour over towelettes. Let stand for a few minutes to absorb all of the liquid. Stack in a sealable plastic container (glad ware is perfect) or zip-lock bag. Store under the seat of your car, use to clean your windshields or your hands whenever you need, won't dry out your hands"
Fire Proof Your Christmas Tree
Fire Proof Your Christmas Tree: "Fire Proof Your Christmas Tree
2 c. Karo Syrup
2 oz. Liquid Chlorine Bleach
2 pinches Epsom Salt
1/2 tsp. Borax
1 tsp. Chelated Iron
Make a fresh cut on the bottom of your Xmas tree with a saw. Try to cut level taking off at least one inch. Immediately after you cut the tree mix your fireproofing ingredients. Fill a two gallon bucket with hot water to within one inch of the top then add ingredients and mix well. Immediately stand the tree in this solution and let it sit for 24 hours.
Place your tree in a stand with a well where liquids can be poured (SAVE REMAINING SOLUTION).
After your tree is in the stand fill solution from the bucket into tree well using a cup or other smaller container.
Every day without exception , the well of the tree stand must be “TOPPED-UP” with the solution from the two gallon bucket.
Follow these simple directions & your tree will be fireproofed. (as Fireproof as possible!) It may save your home and family from those fire tragedies we always hear about around the holidays!
This is how it works: The Karo Syrup provides the sugar necessary to allow the base of the tree to take up water. Up to 1.5 gallons of water can be taken up by the tree over a two week period. Boron in the “Borax” allows the tree to move the water and sugar out to"
2 c. Karo Syrup
2 oz. Liquid Chlorine Bleach
2 pinches Epsom Salt
1/2 tsp. Borax
1 tsp. Chelated Iron
Make a fresh cut on the bottom of your Xmas tree with a saw. Try to cut level taking off at least one inch. Immediately after you cut the tree mix your fireproofing ingredients. Fill a two gallon bucket with hot water to within one inch of the top then add ingredients and mix well. Immediately stand the tree in this solution and let it sit for 24 hours.
Place your tree in a stand with a well where liquids can be poured (SAVE REMAINING SOLUTION).
After your tree is in the stand fill solution from the bucket into tree well using a cup or other smaller container.
Every day without exception , the well of the tree stand must be “TOPPED-UP” with the solution from the two gallon bucket.
Follow these simple directions & your tree will be fireproofed. (as Fireproof as possible!) It may save your home and family from those fire tragedies we always hear about around the holidays!
This is how it works: The Karo Syrup provides the sugar necessary to allow the base of the tree to take up water. Up to 1.5 gallons of water can be taken up by the tree over a two week period. Boron in the “Borax” allows the tree to move the water and sugar out to"
Friday, November 7, 2008
Make Your Own White Chili: Frugal Thanksgiving Leftovers Meal Ideas
Make Your Own White Chili: Frugal Thanksgiving Leftovers Meal Ideas: "White Chili : Thanksgiving Leftovers
This Delicious recipe turns leftover turkey into a delightful,
fragrant dish.
3 cups chicken broth
2 -19 oz cans white kidney beans
1 onion -- chopped
2 garlic cloves -- minced
4 ounces chopped green chiles (canned)
2 teaspoons oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
salt and pepper -- to taste
4 cups cooked turkey
Rinse and drain the beans. Combine all ingredients in a large pot
and simmer gently about 1 hour. Serve in bowls topped with
grated jack cheese"
This Delicious recipe turns leftover turkey into a delightful,
fragrant dish.
3 cups chicken broth
2 -19 oz cans white kidney beans
1 onion -- chopped
2 garlic cloves -- minced
4 ounces chopped green chiles (canned)
2 teaspoons oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
salt and pepper -- to taste
4 cups cooked turkey
Rinse and drain the beans. Combine all ingredients in a large pot
and simmer gently about 1 hour. Serve in bowls topped with
grated jack cheese"
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tagged once again
As a recipient of this award I must answer the following questions with ONE WORD answers and then pass it on to 7 more people to do the same.
1. Where is your cell phone? desk
2. Where is your significant other? work
3. Your hair color? brown
4. Your mother? Vera
5. Your father? Jay
6. Your favorite thing? Computer
7. Your dream last night? none
8. Your dream/goal? eternity
9. The room your in? living
10. Your hobby? sewing
11. Your fear? death
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? rich
13. Where were you last night? home
14. What you're not? rich
15. One of your wish list items? Disneyland
16. Where you grew up? Utah
17. The last thing you did? registration
18. What you are wearing? shorts
19. Your TV? junk
20. Your pet? cat
21. Your computer? awesome
22. Your mood? mellow
23. Missing someone? yes
24. Your car? Honda
25. Something you're not wearing? Bra
26. Favorite store? Walmart
27. Your summer? gone
28. Love someone? Husband
29. Your favorite color? blue
30. Last time you laughed? yesterday
31. Last time you cried? sunday
I now tag Jocee, Kylee, Kesha
1. Where is your cell phone? desk
2. Where is your significant other? work
3. Your hair color? brown
4. Your mother? Vera
5. Your father? Jay
6. Your favorite thing? Computer
7. Your dream last night? none
8. Your dream/goal? eternity
9. The room your in? living
10. Your hobby? sewing
11. Your fear? death
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? rich
13. Where were you last night? home
14. What you're not? rich
15. One of your wish list items? Disneyland
16. Where you grew up? Utah
17. The last thing you did? registration
18. What you are wearing? shorts
19. Your TV? junk
20. Your pet? cat
21. Your computer? awesome
22. Your mood? mellow
23. Missing someone? yes
24. Your car? Honda
25. Something you're not wearing? Bra
26. Favorite store? Walmart
27. Your summer? gone
28. Love someone? Husband
29. Your favorite color? blue
30. Last time you laughed? yesterday
31. Last time you cried? sunday
I now tag Jocee, Kylee, Kesha
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Deer Hunt 2008
Aiden Having a bath.
Cheryl, Cassie, Kesha taking pictures.
Aiden eating breakfast
Here are some pictures of out deer hunting trip.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Picture Tag!!
Picture tag
Rules:
Open your pictures folder file
then go to the fourth folder
now go to the fourth picture.
Post that picture and tell us a little bit about it.
Tag 7 people.
I was tagged by Tiffini,and Cassie
This picture is of christmas morning 2006, Don't we look so happy it must have been an early morning. Steven, Debbie, Cheryl, and Autumn.
I now tag Cheryl, Kesha, Kylee, Melanie, Missy, Jenny, Wendy
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
"Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies": I found this recipe while on one of Cassie's Friends site
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 can pumpkin
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 bags chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix ingredients. Bake for 15-20 minutes on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle vanilla glaze over baked cookies.
Vanilla Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon milk
1/2 tablespoon vanilla"
Applesauce Cake In A Jar
Applesauce Cake Baked in a Jar
Cream together
2/3 cup shortening
2-2/3 cups sugar
Beat 4 eggs
2 cups applesauce
Sift together:
3-1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cloves
Blend into applesauce mixture and add 2/3 cup nuts. Pour into well-greased jars filling each one 1/2 full. (The jars must be wide-mouth pints - 8 of them, so the cake will slide out easily) Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove one jar at a time from oven: wiping seal edge clean. Put on lid and ring, screw on tight. Jars will seal as the cake cools. Store as you would regular canned goods.
This Really Taste Pretty Good!!
Cream together
2/3 cup shortening
2-2/3 cups sugar
Beat 4 eggs
2 cups applesauce
Sift together:
3-1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cloves
Blend into applesauce mixture and add 2/3 cup nuts. Pour into well-greased jars filling each one 1/2 full. (The jars must be wide-mouth pints - 8 of them, so the cake will slide out easily) Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove one jar at a time from oven: wiping seal edge clean. Put on lid and ring, screw on tight. Jars will seal as the cake cools. Store as you would regular canned goods.
This Really Taste Pretty Good!!
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Recipe
1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® devil's food cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 1/2 containers (12 oz each) Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy white frosting
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes, using water, oil and eggs. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
2. Spoon frosting into corner of resealable heavy-duty food-storage plastic bag. Cut about 1/4 inch off corner of bag. Gently push cut corner of bag into center of cupcake. Squeeze about 2 teaspoons frosting into center of each cupcake for filling, being careful not to split cupcake. Frost tops of cupcakes with remaining frosting.
3. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of each cupcake. Store loosely covered.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Follow High Altitude directions on box for cupcakes.
Quirkey
Quirkey
Definition of quirk:n.1. A peculiarity of behavior; an idiosyncrasy: "Every man had his own quirks and twists" Harriet Beecher Stowe.2. An unpredictable or unaccountable act or event; a vagary: a quirk of fate.Rules: Link the Person who Tagged you. Mention rules on your blog. Tell about 6 quirks of yours. Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same.Leave a comment to let them know.
1- Same thing Tiffini has i have to have the light switches the same way on the switch is there are two.
2- It drives me nuts to see Steven fiddle with his fingers.
3- And yes i hate when someone is pounding on something or making a repartition noise.
4- When people can't pick up there garbage and throw it away.
5- When someone leaves garbage in there shopping cart.
6- the worst is for someone to come into the living room and stand to watch tv, I don't know why that bugs me i just think they should sit down.
I NOW TAG!! Missy, Sandy, Jocee
Definition of quirk:n.1. A peculiarity of behavior; an idiosyncrasy: "Every man had his own quirks and twists" Harriet Beecher Stowe.2. An unpredictable or unaccountable act or event; a vagary: a quirk of fate.Rules: Link the Person who Tagged you. Mention rules on your blog. Tell about 6 quirks of yours. Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same.Leave a comment to let them know.
1- Same thing Tiffini has i have to have the light switches the same way on the switch is there are two.
2- It drives me nuts to see Steven fiddle with his fingers.
3- And yes i hate when someone is pounding on something or making a repartition noise.
4- When people can't pick up there garbage and throw it away.
5- When someone leaves garbage in there shopping cart.
6- the worst is for someone to come into the living room and stand to watch tv, I don't know why that bugs me i just think they should sit down.
I NOW TAG!! Missy, Sandy, Jocee
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tag!! " I love these"
Just in case you wanted to know....
1. What time did you get up this morning? 5:30 To Babysit my grandson
2. Diamond or pearls? Diamonds there a grils best friend...lol
3. What was the last movie you saw at the movie theater? Heavens Angels I think that is what it is called.
4. What is your fav. TV show? Big Brother and Survivor, I like all the real ones.
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Toast
6. What is your middle name? Ruth
7. What food do you dislike? sushi, venison, anything that is really rich
8. What is your fav. cd at the moment? Newisies
9. What kind of car do you drive? You mean when i get to drive a car? I drive a Honda or a Sable.
10.Favorite sandwich? Club
11. What characteristic do you despise? egotism
12. Favorite item of clothing? What i wear every day a T Shirt and pants
13. If you could go anywhere on vacation, where would you go? I would go to the Neterlands and visit where Jason went on his mission.
14. Fav. brand of clothing? anything cheap
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? I really haven't had a memorable one it is after christmas so what more can i say?
17. Favorite sport to watch? Basketball or anything when the Olympics is on
18. When is your birthday? January 12th
20. What is your shoe size? HaHa size 11
21. Pets? Two Cats that i would love to get rid of and fish
22. Any exciting news you'd like to share? I have lived to be 51 years old
23. What did you want to be when you were little? A mom and a school teacher, and boy was i nuts on ever wanting to do either of them. I do love being a mom thought just don't like the challenges it bring.
24. How are you today? I am actually good today it has been a very good day.
25. What is your fav. flower? Carnation
26. What is a day on the calender you are looking forward to? December 24th I love Christmas Eve.
27. What is your full name? Debra Ruth Bone Gull
28. What are you listening to right now? NOthing
29. What was the last thing you ate? Hand full of Almonds
30. When I actually stay up late enough and go outside to see the stars. Isn't that sad? (NOt sure what this question was suppose to be)
31. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Blue
32. How is the weather right now? It is nice it is 11:30pm not to hot.
33. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My son Jason, I don't have to babysit tomorrow I can sew.
34. Favorite soft drink? Diet Coke
35. Favorite Restaurant? Golden Corral
36. Hair color? Brown I wish it was blone like it use to be. But old age has set in
37. What was your fav. toy as a child? Bike
39. Hugs or Kisses? HUGS Much rather hug then kiss
40. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate for sure
41. Coffee or tea? Neither
42. Do you want others to do this as well? YES,
43. When was the last time you cried? Today talking about my friend who died with her daughter but she didn't know i was crying.
44. What is under your bed? Junk
45. What did you do last night? Watched Big Brother Finally and sewed a quillow'
47. Salty or sweet? Depends on my mood but probably sweet!!
48. How many keys on your keyring? About 5 or 6
49. How many years at your current job? 28 and still going...lol
50. Fav. day of the week? Sunday i can actually do nothing except go to church.
51. How many towns have you lived in? 5 Salt Lake, St. George, Santa Clara, Cedar City, and Washington Next move if ever will be Ephriam or Richfield.
52. Do you make friends easily? Sometimes When i am not shy
53. Do you like learning all of this stuff about your friends? YES, so blog your answers
I now would like to tag everyone on my family and friends list, so come on keep blogging.
1. What time did you get up this morning? 5:30 To Babysit my grandson
2. Diamond or pearls? Diamonds there a grils best friend...lol
3. What was the last movie you saw at the movie theater? Heavens Angels I think that is what it is called.
4. What is your fav. TV show? Big Brother and Survivor, I like all the real ones.
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Toast
6. What is your middle name? Ruth
7. What food do you dislike? sushi, venison, anything that is really rich
8. What is your fav. cd at the moment? Newisies
9. What kind of car do you drive? You mean when i get to drive a car? I drive a Honda or a Sable.
10.Favorite sandwich? Club
11. What characteristic do you despise? egotism
12. Favorite item of clothing? What i wear every day a T Shirt and pants
13. If you could go anywhere on vacation, where would you go? I would go to the Neterlands and visit where Jason went on his mission.
14. Fav. brand of clothing? anything cheap
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? I really haven't had a memorable one it is after christmas so what more can i say?
17. Favorite sport to watch? Basketball or anything when the Olympics is on
18. When is your birthday? January 12th
20. What is your shoe size? HaHa size 11
21. Pets? Two Cats that i would love to get rid of and fish
22. Any exciting news you'd like to share? I have lived to be 51 years old
23. What did you want to be when you were little? A mom and a school teacher, and boy was i nuts on ever wanting to do either of them. I do love being a mom thought just don't like the challenges it bring.
24. How are you today? I am actually good today it has been a very good day.
25. What is your fav. flower? Carnation
26. What is a day on the calender you are looking forward to? December 24th I love Christmas Eve.
27. What is your full name? Debra Ruth Bone Gull
28. What are you listening to right now? NOthing
29. What was the last thing you ate? Hand full of Almonds
30. When I actually stay up late enough and go outside to see the stars. Isn't that sad? (NOt sure what this question was suppose to be)
31. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Blue
32. How is the weather right now? It is nice it is 11:30pm not to hot.
33. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My son Jason, I don't have to babysit tomorrow I can sew.
34. Favorite soft drink? Diet Coke
35. Favorite Restaurant? Golden Corral
36. Hair color? Brown I wish it was blone like it use to be. But old age has set in
37. What was your fav. toy as a child? Bike
39. Hugs or Kisses? HUGS Much rather hug then kiss
40. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate for sure
41. Coffee or tea? Neither
42. Do you want others to do this as well? YES,
43. When was the last time you cried? Today talking about my friend who died with her daughter but she didn't know i was crying.
44. What is under your bed? Junk
45. What did you do last night? Watched Big Brother Finally and sewed a quillow'
47. Salty or sweet? Depends on my mood but probably sweet!!
48. How many keys on your keyring? About 5 or 6
49. How many years at your current job? 28 and still going...lol
50. Fav. day of the week? Sunday i can actually do nothing except go to church.
51. How many towns have you lived in? 5 Salt Lake, St. George, Santa Clara, Cedar City, and Washington Next move if ever will be Ephriam or Richfield.
52. Do you make friends easily? Sometimes When i am not shy
53. Do you like learning all of this stuff about your friends? YES, so blog your answers
I now would like to tag everyone on my family and friends list, so come on keep blogging.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars (Cookie Mix)
Another Recipe i thought i would try it sure looks like it would be good.
1/2 cup cold butter
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® oatmeal chocolate chip cookie mix
1 egg
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, cut butter into cookie mix using fork or pasty blender. Stir in 1 egg until mixture is crumbly. Gently spoon 3 cups crumb mixture into pan; press into bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes.
3. In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, 2 eggs and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Pour over cookie crust. Spoon remaining crumb mixture over cream cheese.
4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Heat oven to 375°F.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Husband Tag
1. What is his name? Steven Arma Gull
2. Who eats more? You can probably guess me steven doesn't like to eat.
3. Who said, "I love you" first? Of course he did back when girls didn't do anything first.
4. Who is taller? Steven is
5. Who is smarter? We are about the same though i am smarter in some things and he is smarter in other things.
6. Who is more sensitive? I am
7. Who does the laundry? I do very seldom he will do it.
8. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? It depends on which way you are facing the bed. But i think i do
9. Who pays the bills? I do.
10. Who cooks more? I do unless we are camping then he will do it so i will go camping with him.
11. Who is more stubborn? He is for sure and all my kids inherited it.
12. Who is the first to admit they are wrong? I am he is always right. (he thinks)
13. Who has more siblings? He does there are 11 kids in his family and 9 in mine.
14. Who wears the pants in the relationship? HE does, but i do get my way alot'
15. What do you like to do together? Go to dinner and play World of Warcraft.
16. Who eats more sweets? He does to keep his sugar up.
17. Guilty Pleasures? Chocolate...Chocolate...Chocolate
18. How did you meet? My sister introduced us, she worked where he was working.
19. Who asked whom out first? Steven asked me out first, we went on a double date with my sister Beverlee and Joe Terry.
20. Who kissed who first? Steven kissed me first and still does.
21. Who proposed? Steven proposed to me kindof. He never really asked me to marry him.
22. His best features and qualities? He is a very caring husband and takes care of his family. He provide us with what we need. I love him very much!!
I tag Jocee, Jessica, Heather, Jill
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Autumns first Soccer Game
This is Autumns first time to play any sports it was kinda funny to watch, I think maybe she should stick to cheer leading or dancing. It was real cute though.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Tagged
So i decided to finally do Tiffini's Tag. My only problem is those are some hard questions to answer but i will give it a try.
I Will Never
1- hurt my children
2- abandon my children
3- Stop loving my husband
4- Run a marrathon
I Will Always
1- Love and Remember who i am and where i came from
2- I respect people older that i am
3- Care for my children and grandchildren
4- Be there for my family
5- Love the Lord
I Will Try To
1- Loose weight
2- Be Happy
3- To be a good Grandmother
4- Do good each day
When I am Old
1- I am old already
2- Will be nice and not grouchy
3- Share what i have
4- Not be a burden on family
Someday I will
1- go to Holland and see what my son enjoyed for two years
2- be rich
3- go on a mission with my husband
4- have a nice large house...haha
5- have all my children married and on there own
I now tag Kesha, Jocee, Heather,Kylee
I Will Never
1- hurt my children
2- abandon my children
3- Stop loving my husband
4- Run a marrathon
I Will Always
1- Love and Remember who i am and where i came from
2- I respect people older that i am
3- Care for my children and grandchildren
4- Be there for my family
5- Love the Lord
I Will Try To
1- Loose weight
2- Be Happy
3- To be a good Grandmother
4- Do good each day
When I am Old
1- I am old already
2- Will be nice and not grouchy
3- Share what i have
4- Not be a burden on family
Someday I will
1- go to Holland and see what my son enjoyed for two years
2- be rich
3- go on a mission with my husband
4- have a nice large house...haha
5- have all my children married and on there own
I now tag Kesha, Jocee, Heather,Kylee
Monday, September 1, 2008
Labor Day Weekend
Well another weekend gone. Friday night Tiffini,Kory,Hailey came down to visit. I love it when they visit. Saturday we all went to Grandpa Gull's 84th birthday Party it was really good to see the family and to see grandpa. We has a wonderfull Dinner and Thanks Helene' for planning and putting it together. You do so much for the Gull Family. Saturday night the kids played the Wii. It is always fun to play that. Sunday we went up to Pine Valley and went to the baby blessing of Lucas Bone. Brian and Lauras son. It was pretty cool they had it at the church there and it was also a boys mission homecoming so they had people in the basement and outside watching it on TV's. Then we had a dinner party that evening eating finger foods and playing the Wii. I love my children and there spouse just wish we could all have fun together and everyone agree on what to do.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Root-Beer Float
Root-Beer Float: "Root-Beer Float
Root-Beer Float
Makes: 8 servings View Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
* 8 maraschino cherries, stemmed, drained, and patted dry
* 4 cups root beer (before using, chill in bottle with cap loosened)
* 2-1/2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
Directions
1. Place a cherry in each of eight 6- to 7-ounce molds or paper cups. Fill halfway with root beer. Tilt to get the angled design and freeze until almost firm, 1 to 2 hours.
2. Add ice cream and insert sticks. Cover and freeze for 1 hour. Slowly add more root beer, skimming off any foam, until the molds are full. Cover; freeze for at least 6 hours, or until firm.
3. Remove from freezer. Let stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes before unmolding.
Recipe adapted from Pops! Icy Treats for Everyone copyright © 2008 by Krystina Castella. Photographs copyright © 2008 by Emily Brooke Sandor. Reprinted with permission of Quirk Books; quirkbooks.com."
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Fiesta Taco Salad with Beans from Betty Crocker
Fiesta Taco Salad with Beans from Betty Crocker: "1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup taco sauce
6 cups bite-size pieces lettuce
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, drained
1 cup corn chips
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup reduced-fat Thousand Island dressing
1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat beans and taco sauce over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated.
2. In large bowl, toss lettuce, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives and corn chips. Spoon bean mixture over lettuce mixture; toss. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with dressing.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change."
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Make Your own Peach Jam
Make Your own Peach Jam: "Make Your Own Harvest Peach Jam
This Jam is wonderful fragrant and melts in your mouth. I've added a bit of spice to it because it really brings out the flavors of the peach.
Hopefully, you've already Prepared your Peaches .
Once your peaches are pitted and peeled, you'll need
* 1 Quart finely chopped Peached
Add 1/4 c. Lemon Juice to your fruit, stir.
In a Spice Bag** Combine
* 1 tsp. Whole Cloves
* 1/2 tsp. Whole Allspice
* 1 Cinnamon Stick
**for a spice bag I use the reusable muslin tea bags that are available at health food stores or in your local grocery store in the teas/organic foods section. They generally come in a bag of 12 for about $1.50 and are reusable**
In a Lg. saucepan Combine
* 7 1/2 c. Sugar
* Fruit/Lemon Juice Mix
* Spice Bag
Bring it to a boil (slowly!) over med heat until sugar is fully dissolved. Stir in 1 Pouch of Liquid Pectin and allow it to boil Hard at a rolling boil for 1 full minute.
Remove from heat & Remove spice Bag, be careful not to touch it!
Ladle into hot prepared jars, (skimming foam if necessary), leaving 1/4' headspace.
Adjust two-piece caps and process in boiling wa"
Make Your own Peach Pie Filling
Make Your own Peach Pie Filling: "Make Your Own Peach Pie Filling
This make ahead pie filling is a wonderful way to use up those Fresh summer peaches & have them on hand for the chilly winter months.
Hopefully, you've already Prepared your Peaches .
Once your peaches are pitted and peeled, you'll need
* 6 lbs Peaches, Sliced
Combine the following
* 2 1/4 c. Sugar
* 1/2 c. Flour
* 1/2 tsp. ground Nutmeg
* 1 tsp ground cinnamon
In a Large Saucepan gently fold sugar/flour/spice mixture into the prepared peaches. Let stand (at room temperature) for about 30 minutes.
Stir in
* 2 tsp lemon peel
* 1/4 c. lemon juice
Cook over medium heat until the filling begins to thicken. Remove from heat, cool a few minutes, ladle into Vacuum Seal Bags and Seal.
Lay flat in freezer.
To use simply thaw, pour into prepared pie crust and bake at 375F for 45 min or until bubbly and browned."
Peach Delight
Make Your Own Peach Delight
This thick sauce is perfect on Pancakes, Ice Cream, warm biscuits, as a topping for pound cake, or in filled cookies.
Hopefully, you've already Prepared your Peaches .
Once your peaches are pitted and peeled, you'll need
* 1 Quart finely chopped Peaches
Add 1/4 c. Lemon Juice to your fruit, stir.
Combine the following spices
* 1 tsp. ground cloves
* 1/2 tsp. ground Allspice
* 1 tsp ground cinnamon
In a Lg. saucepan Combine
* 7 1/2 c. Sugar
* Fruit/Lemon Juice Mix
* Spice Blend
Bring it to a boil (slowly!) over med heat until sugar is fully dissolved. Stir in 1 Pouch of Liquid Pectin and allow it to boil Hard at a rolling boil for 1 full minute.
Ladle into hot prepared jars, (skimming foam if necessary), leaving 1/4" headspace.
Adjust two-piece caps and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
You'll notice that Peach Delight is considerably darker than Peach Jam, this is due to the ground spices. The peaches are still prepared with either fruit fresh, lemon juice, or ascorbic acid prior to the recipe.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
In the Gas Tank: To Top or Not to Top?
In the Gas Tank: To Top or Not to Top?: "n the Gas Tank: To Top or Not to Top?
Gas Prices got you down?
By Liss Burnell (c) 2005
As gas prices soar to new seemingly never ending heights, you may be tempted to 'Top Off Your Tank', before prices jump even higher. Unfortunately, many don't realize that this is actually causing you to LOSE money!
You may already know that most gas station pumps are equipped with vapor recovery systems, (which are designed to feed gas vapors Back into their tanks to help prevent Air Pollution). What you might not realize is that when you attempt to 'Top Off Your Tank', the gas that you are attempting to pump into your vehicle may actually be sucked into the vapor line & pumped right back into the Gas Stations storage tank!
In addition, gasoline expands; By overfilling your tank, your vehicles vapor collection system may not work properly, resulting in a poorly running vehicle as well as higher gasoline emissions.
To prevent overfilling your tank, once the gas nozzle clicks, do not attempt to add additional gas to your vehicle. You'll save money in gasoline, emissions, car repairs, as well as protect the environment.
Other Tips to Save you Money & Stretch your tank:
1. Check your Tires, be sure that they are inflated at the correct air pressure. (Your car manual has this information) When"
I thought this would be helpfull
Gas Prices got you down?
By Liss Burnell (c) 2005
As gas prices soar to new seemingly never ending heights, you may be tempted to 'Top Off Your Tank', before prices jump even higher. Unfortunately, many don't realize that this is actually causing you to LOSE money!
You may already know that most gas station pumps are equipped with vapor recovery systems, (which are designed to feed gas vapors Back into their tanks to help prevent Air Pollution). What you might not realize is that when you attempt to 'Top Off Your Tank', the gas that you are attempting to pump into your vehicle may actually be sucked into the vapor line & pumped right back into the Gas Stations storage tank!
In addition, gasoline expands; By overfilling your tank, your vehicles vapor collection system may not work properly, resulting in a poorly running vehicle as well as higher gasoline emissions.
To prevent overfilling your tank, once the gas nozzle clicks, do not attempt to add additional gas to your vehicle. You'll save money in gasoline, emissions, car repairs, as well as protect the environment.
Other Tips to Save you Money & Stretch your tank:
1. Check your Tires, be sure that they are inflated at the correct air pressure. (Your car manual has this information) When"
I thought this would be helpfull
Make Your Own Candied Popcorn
Make Your Own Candied Popcorn: "Candied Popcorn
6 quarts plain popped popcorn.
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons water
4 cups (1 pound) confectioners' sugar
1 cup miniature marshmallows
Place popcorn in a large roasting pan.
In a 3-quart saucepan, coming the remaining ingredients; cook and stir over low heat just until the mixture comes to a boil. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Yields: 6 quarts"
6 quarts plain popped popcorn.
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons water
4 cups (1 pound) confectioners' sugar
1 cup miniature marshmallows
Place popcorn in a large roasting pan.
In a 3-quart saucepan, coming the remaining ingredients; cook and stir over low heat just until the mixture comes to a boil. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Yields: 6 quarts"
Friday, August 8, 2008
Flooding
The rain came down so hard and fast today i have never seen it like that. Down the street it ripped some roofs off of some storage units, it was so awesome.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Yummy Brownie
Brownie Ice Cream Torte
Make this brownie torte, and it will be like having a brownie sundae ready and waiting in your freezer.
Prep Time:25 min
Start to Finish:3 hr 25 min
Makes:16 servings
Brownie Ice Cream Torte
1 box Betty Crocker® Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch)
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
2 tablespoons pastel confetti candy sprinkles
16 red maraschino cherries with stems, drained
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with foil; grease bottoms only of foil with shortening or cooking spray.
2. Make brownie mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 22 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely in pans, about 1 hour. Do not remove from pans.
3. Spread slightly softened ice cream evenly on brownies in pans. Freeze at least 2 hours until ice cream is firm.
4. Remove desserts from pans; remove foil. Place on serving plates. Cut each dessert into 8 wedges. Decorate with candy sprinkles and cherries. Store covered in freezer.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
A Picture I Doctored Up
If you can't tell i have been playing around with photoshop. It is kind of fun to see what you can do with a photo.
Friday, August 1, 2008
24 Hour Menu
24 Hour Menu: "Pepperoni Rolls
I saw these on a site thought you might want to try them. They are super simple but really yummy. I'll serve with pizza sauce and a salad of sort.
3 Rhodes frozen bread dough loafs
Pepperoni
Melter butter
Garlic powder
Parmesan cheese
Thaw dough and cut each loafs into 8 pieces. Wrap each piece around 2 or 3 pepperoni's and form into a roll. Dip in butter and sprinkle with parm cheese and garlic powder. Cover and allow to rise until double. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown."
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Easy Bake Oven Recipies
Barbie's Sparkling Frosting Mix: "Barbie's Sparkling Frosting Mix
Compliments of www.Budget101.com
Your #1 Penny-Pinching Resource on the web!
Barbie's Sparkling Frosting Mix
4 teaspoons Vegetable Shortening
2/3 cup Powdered Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
2 teaspoons Milk
Colored sugar crystals for decoration
In a small bowl, mix together shortening, powdered sugar,
vanilla and milk until smooth and creamy. Spread 2 tsp. of
frosting on top of 1st layer. Add 2nd layer and continue
frosting. Sprinkle with colored crystal sugars.
Frosts a 2 layer cake."
Compliments of www.Budget101.com
Your #1 Penny-Pinching Resource on the web!
Barbie's Sparkling Frosting Mix
4 teaspoons Vegetable Shortening
2/3 cup Powdered Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
2 teaspoons Milk
Colored sugar crystals for decoration
In a small bowl, mix together shortening, powdered sugar,
vanilla and milk until smooth and creamy. Spread 2 tsp. of
frosting on top of 1st layer. Add 2nd layer and continue
frosting. Sprinkle with colored crystal sugars.
Frosts a 2 layer cake."
Barbie's Pretty Pink Cake Mix
Barbie's Pretty Pink Cake Mix: "Barbie's Pretty Pink Cake Mix
Compliments of www.Budget101.com
Your #1 Penny-Pinching Resource on the web!
Barbie's Pretty Pink Cake Mix
5 tablespoons Flour
1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/8 teaspoon Salt
5 teaspoons Red Sugar Crystals
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
4 teaspoons Vegetable Oil
8 teaspoons Milk
Stir together cake flour, baking powder, salt, red sugar,
vanilla, oil and milk until the batter is smooth and pink. Pour
3 Tbsp. of batter into greased and floured cake pan. Bake 15
mins. Repeat for second layer. Makes 2 layers."
Compliments of www.Budget101.com
Your #1 Penny-Pinching Resource on the web!
Barbie's Pretty Pink Cake Mix
5 tablespoons Flour
1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/8 teaspoon Salt
5 teaspoons Red Sugar Crystals
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
4 teaspoons Vegetable Oil
8 teaspoons Milk
Stir together cake flour, baking powder, salt, red sugar,
vanilla, oil and milk until the batter is smooth and pink. Pour
3 Tbsp. of batter into greased and floured cake pan. Bake 15
mins. Repeat for second layer. Makes 2 layers."
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
How Well Do You Know Me?
How well do YOU know ME?
Okay, this one is different. YOU fill in the blanks about ME. Copy & paste the blank information into the comments. If you don't know, take a guess! I'll post the answers next week to give you guys some time to guess!
What is my husband's name?
How did we meet?
Take a stab at my middle name?
Color of my eyes?
Color of my hair?
Do I have any siblings?
What's one of my favorite things to do?
What was my crafty obsession before I found digiscrapping?
In person, am I shy or outgoing?
Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules?
Any special talents?
What s the one beverage I cannot live without?
What is my guilty pleasure food?
How many children do I have?
What size shoes do I wear?
What are my favorite kind of shoes?
What is my favorite color?
What is my favorite place to shop?
What is my favorite sport to watch?
Am I a morning person or a late night kind of gal?
Have fun! Good luck! And check back in a few days or so for the results!
Okay, this one is different. YOU fill in the blanks about ME. Copy & paste the blank information into the comments. If you don't know, take a guess! I'll post the answers next week to give you guys some time to guess!
What is my husband's name?
How did we meet?
Take a stab at my middle name?
Color of my eyes?
Color of my hair?
Do I have any siblings?
What's one of my favorite things to do?
What was my crafty obsession before I found digiscrapping?
In person, am I shy or outgoing?
Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules?
Any special talents?
What s the one beverage I cannot live without?
What is my guilty pleasure food?
How many children do I have?
What size shoes do I wear?
What are my favorite kind of shoes?
What is my favorite color?
What is my favorite place to shop?
What is my favorite sport to watch?
Am I a morning person or a late night kind of gal?
Have fun! Good luck! And check back in a few days or so for the results!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Pedialite recipe
Pedialite recipe: "MYO Pedialite (clone)
Compliments of www.Budget101.com
Your #1 Penny-Pinching Resource on the web!
Click here to return
2 quarts water (boiled & Cooled)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
7 T sugar
1 packet Sugar-Free Kool-Aid
Mix the above ingredients well. Store in the refrigerator. (The kool aid is optional).
You can also MYO popsicles by freezing in tiny dixie cups with popsicle sticks.
Please note: It is very important for babies and children not to become dehydrated when they're sick! Use instead of juice or milk for diarrhea, vomiting,& fever. This blend does not aggravate the tummy.
CAUTION: DO NOT withhold formula for more than four hours, if your"
Compliments of www.Budget101.com
Your #1 Penny-Pinching Resource on the web!
Click here to return
2 quarts water (boiled & Cooled)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
7 T sugar
1 packet Sugar-Free Kool-Aid
Mix the above ingredients well. Store in the refrigerator. (The kool aid is optional).
You can also MYO popsicles by freezing in tiny dixie cups with popsicle sticks.
Please note: It is very important for babies and children not to become dehydrated when they're sick! Use instead of juice or milk for diarrhea, vomiting,& fever. This blend does not aggravate the tummy.
CAUTION: DO NOT withhold formula for more than four hours, if your"
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Memory Game
I saw this on My Girls Friends blog and thought it was kind of fun so I copied it.
Here is a fun little game... leave a comment on my blog of a memory that you and I (me Debbie or any of my family members) have had together. It doesn't matter if you've known me for a short time or a long time, anything that you remember! Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It is pretty funny to read the responses. On your mark... get set... blog those memories!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
1 pouch Betty Crocker® chocolate chip cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
4 cups ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet or sorbet
Multi-colored candy sprinkles or miniature chocolate chips, if desired
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Make cookies as directed on pouch, using butter and egg, except drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
2. Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
3. For each ice cream sandwich, place 1 scoop of ice cream (about 1/3 cup) between 2 cookies. Gently press cookies together (ice cream should spread to edge of cookies). Roll ice cream edges in sprinkles. Eat immediately, OR to save for later, wrap sandwiches individually in plastic wrap. Place in resealable freezer bag, and freeze until needed.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Follow High Altitude directions on cookie mix pouch.
Friday, July 11, 2008
A Baby Boy
Laura Bone had a baby boy yesterday I don't know how much he weighed or anything else about him when i do i will let you all know.
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