May your day be spent with those you love.
May your table be filled with laughter and memories.
May your heart be full of the forgiveness this day promises.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Sour Cream Raisin Pie Recipe
As I've said before, Mr. B is a pie guy.
Luckily, I like pie too, or rather, I like making pies.
There's something about making the crust, getting the water just right so that it's neither to dry nor too wet, and then rolling it out
into a perfect round, that I thoroughly enjoy.
So, when a couple of weekends ago, during another snowstorm
(are we done yet??),
Mr. B asked if I could make a pie for dessert, I happily agreed.
This recipe is another from his Grandmother.
It is an ooey gooey combination of brown sugar, egg yolks,
sour cream and raisins.
All topped off with a rich meringue.
Luckily, I like pie too, or rather, I like making pies.
There's something about making the crust, getting the water just right so that it's neither to dry nor too wet, and then rolling it out
into a perfect round, that I thoroughly enjoy.
So, when a couple of weekends ago, during another snowstorm
(are we done yet??),
Mr. B asked if I could make a pie for dessert, I happily agreed.
This recipe is another from his Grandmother.
sour cream and raisins.
All topped off with a rich meringue.
Sour Cream Raisin Pie
Fully bake a 9" pie crust. Just use your favorite crust recipe or you can use my favorite, found here.
2 egg yolks (keep the whites for the meringue)
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup raisins
Soak the raisins in some warm water for a bit to soften them.
Place all of the ingredients, except the raisins, in a saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, on medium heat until the frothiness disappears.
You'll know it when you see it, trust me.
Drain and add the raisins and pour into the prepared pie shell.
Allow to cool completely before topping with the meringue.
Meringue
2 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon cream of tarter
Beat the egg whites until frothy. Gradually add the sugar and cream of tarter. Continue beating until stiff peaks occur. Top the pie with the meringue.
Place in the oven at 425 degrees for about 4 minutes or until the top is just brown. (Really watch it! It happens quicker than you'd think, just sayin').
Or, if you have one, use a kitchen torch.
Let cool and serve.
I promise, just one slice of this pie and,
you will be licking the fork and plate clean!
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Monday, March 25, 2013
You're Gonna Love It - Week 47
Happy new week all!
I hope this finds you well and preparing for Easter.
I think we are keeping it low keyed this year.
A ham with all of the fixin's is on the menu.
Mr. B & I are beyond the coloring of eggs but,
we will have some deviled eggs on the table.
I think we are both just ready for Spring and warmer temperatures to get here!
I KNOW I am ready to party!!
So let's get it started shall we?
~The links were lower last week and I'm not sure why.
I'm hoping I am keeping this party fun each week?
I'll just blame it on everyone being busy?
I have been thinking of moving the party to Friday nights.
Which way do you like it, keep it the way it is or is Friday better?
This is your party, so please let me know in the comments below.~
The most viewed link last week came from sweet Carolynn from
Chenille Cottage
Carolynn shared the most precious cottage guest bedroom filled with
vintage goodness and, of course, chenille! I think I'd have just the sweetest dreams if I got to be a guest at Carolynn's house! Grab and I've Been Featured button from above Carolynn. I love it!!
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I hope this finds you well and preparing for Easter.
I think we are keeping it low keyed this year.
A ham with all of the fixin's is on the menu.
Mr. B & I are beyond the coloring of eggs but,
we will have some deviled eggs on the table.
I think we are both just ready for Spring and warmer temperatures to get here!
I KNOW I am ready to party!!
So let's get it started shall we?
~The links were lower last week and I'm not sure why.
I'm hoping I am keeping this party fun each week?
I'll just blame it on everyone being busy?
I have been thinking of moving the party to Friday nights.
Which way do you like it, keep it the way it is or is Friday better?
This is your party, so please let me know in the comments below.~
The most viewed link last week came from sweet Carolynn from
Chenille Cottage
Carolynn shared the most precious cottage guest bedroom filled with
vintage goodness and, of course, chenille! I think I'd have just the sweetest dreams if I got to be a guest at Carolynn's house! Grab and I've Been Featured button from above Carolynn. I love it!!
After you link up, be sure to go here to enter a fabulous
Giveaway for one Lucky Blogger!
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Sunday, March 24, 2013
Office/ Craft Room Update
I have a small update to share with you today.
You may remember a few months ago I created a craft/ office space for myself.
(Keeping it real here, that coleus plant on my desk?
Yeah, it died...as did that laptop...)
Well in the past few weeks I've made a few changes to the room.
I had a very small window of opportunity in the weather to spray paint it white.
Mr. B added a picture hanging hook on the back and I placed it over my desk.
I used a dry erase board I had, a spice rack from World Market and
a cork board from WalMart (4 for under $6.00 and I still have 3 left!)
to fill inside the frame.
I just used 3M Velcro Command Strips to hold them in place.
Well, except for the spice rack, that got screwed in.
I even used a level (patting myself on the back).
Isn't this spice rack perfect for some of my craft paints??
I'm still thinking about what I will add to the upper left side.
I may use my Silhouette Cameo and put a quote there.
Something to do with creativity? Thoughts? Suggestions?
And lastly, check out my new chair! Ikea to the rescue again!
I love how it fits my back perfectly. It's so so comfy!
And, it doesn't look like a traditional office chair which is what I was looking for.
The white? Perfect too!
So, just a few changes but, ones I had been wanting to do
since I put the room together.
I just love spending time in my little creative space!
You may remember a few months ago I created a craft/ office space for myself.
Yeah, it died...as did that laptop...)
Well in the past few weeks I've made a few changes to the room.
I found an awesome large picture frame on clearance at Hobby Lobby.
How it was originally priced at $190.00 is beyond my comprehension
but, at $19.00, it was just what I was looking for at a price I liked much better!
a cork board from WalMart (4 for under $6.00 and I still have 3 left!)
to fill inside the frame.
I just used 3M Velcro Command Strips to hold them in place.
Well, except for the spice rack, that got screwed in.
I even used a level (patting myself on the back).
I may use my Silhouette Cameo and put a quote there.
Something to do with creativity? Thoughts? Suggestions?
I love how it fits my back perfectly. It's so so comfy!
And, it doesn't look like a traditional office chair which is what I was looking for.
The white? Perfect too!
since I put the room together.
I just love spending time in my little creative space!
Click here to see where I may be partying this
week.
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Biz Stain Fighter~Get Stains OUT!
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One of my least favorite things about doing the laundry is when I take the clothes out of the washing machine and there are still stains on the clothes! Seriously! Arg! Not only have I wasted my time, I’ve also wasted water and laundry detergent, and that means I’ve wasted money! I wished there was a way to make sure that the stains went away the first time. So, I’ve been searching for a product that will help me do just that. I was so excited to find Biz Stain Fighter. This laundry detergent booster can help me get our clothes clean the first time. Getting stains out is easy too! I can either use the liquid and apply it directly to the stain on the clothing or put a scoop of power in the washing cycle. Easy peasy, right?
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Wanna hear another cool thing about Biz Stain Fighter? You can use it on other chores around the home too, not just on your laundry. The powder can be combined with water to make a paste that can be used to clean bath tubs, sinks and more! Use Biz to pre-treat, pre-soak stains and to super-charge your laundry detergents cleaning power, eliminating stains, odors and more. Whether the laundry stain question of the day is how to get out blood stains, food stains, grass stains or how to clean your grout - Biz is THE solution to removing all types of stains. What an awesome all-purpose product!
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Saturday, March 23, 2013
Hittin' The Road
Happy Weekend Friends!
Today you can find me guest posting over at
where I'm filling in for Jamie!
It would be great if you'd come on over!
Be sure to give Jamie a big hug too!
She's moving from one side of the country to the other.
With 5 kids.
2 are under the age of 5.
2 are under the age of 5.
That's one brave woman right there!
See you soon!
Friday, March 22, 2013
One Lucky Blogger Giveaway
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Every once in a while it is nice to throw together a group giveaway to show another fellow bloggers a little love and support. As bloggers, we appreciate ALL of our readers. But we also know that many of our biggest supporters and most loyal readers are other fellow bloggers. :)
March is known for the luck of the Irish, and leprechauns, and pots of gold at the ends of rainbows. And this month could also be a VERY lucky one for one fortunate blogger out there. My buddy Carrie over at The Frugal Foodie Mama is having a HUGE giveaway for ONE lucky blogger. And, being someone that likes to be a part of a fun party, like a giveaway, I am just one of the many sponsors of this HUGE opportunity:
~$25 Etsy Gift Card~
A blogger can find everything they need on etsy from web design services to cute note cards to send with swap packages.
~$25 Target Gift Card~
What blogger doesn't love Target?? ;)
~$20 Starbucks Gift Card~
To fuel all of those marathon blogging sessions
12 ad spots on 12 different blogs!!
The right exposure & promotion is blogger gold!
There is just one mandatory entry for the giveaway- you do have to be a blogger to win the One Lucky Blogger Giveaway, so the first mandatory entry is to prove that you do indeed have a blog. :) Easy, peasy. After that, all other entries are optional.
There is just one mandatory entry for the giveaway- you do have to be a blogger to win the One Lucky Blogger Giveaway, so the first mandatory entry is to prove that you do indeed have a blog. :) Easy, peasy. After that, all other entries are optional.
*This giveaway is open internationally. You MUST be a blogger with an active blog to win. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified, so please make sure you are doing what you are claiming in the Rafflecopter or all your entries will be voided. No funny business, folks. ;). By entering you give the
right to use your name and likeness. Number of entries received determines the
odds of winning. One winner will be
selected. This is a giveaway sponsored as a group buy, which means the bloggers
pooled their money together to purchase this product for you. Target, etsy, & Starbucks are not sponsors of this giveaway. Any & all social media outlets used in the Rafflecopter are not sponsors of the giveaway or are responsible for this giveaway in any way. Gift card prizes will be sent as egifts via Carrie of Frugal Foodie Mama. Each individual blogger that has provided ad space for the giveaway is responsible for awarding the winner their ad spots in a timely manner. Protected
tweets do not count as an entry method for tweeting. Tweets must come from a
public account. Bloggers in this group giveaway and their immediate family
members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase
necessary. Void where prohibited by law.
Please see the Rafflecopter widget below for additional Terms & Conditions. Good luck, all!
Now, let's meet the lovely giveaway sponsors...
~Kendra from Adventures of Brad & Kendra~ Ultimate Adventure ad for 30 days
~Julie from This Gal Cooks~
~Carrie from Frugal Foodie Mama~ A Pin-t Ad for April
~Julie from White Lights on Wednesday~ 250 x 250 ad for April
~Kendra from The Flower Hazard~ The Big Bang ad (250 x 250) for a month
~Raquel from Organized Island~
~Leanne from Top This by Leanne~ 200 x 100 ad for 30 days
~Aubrey from Homegrown & Healthy~ 200 x 200 ad for a month
~Jaime from Mom's Test Kitchen~ 300 x 100 ad for a month
~Melissa from Melissa's Cuisine~ an ad spot for a month
~Kathe from Kathe With an E~
~Sarah from Fantastical Sharing of Recipes~ an ad spot for a month
~Katie from Clarks Condensed~ an ad spot for one month
~Lisa from Wine & Glue~ custom photo watermark
~Erin from Wholly Delicious Dishes~
~Laurie from love, laurie~ 150 x 150 ad spot for two months
~Evelyn from My Turn for Us~ 225 x 225 ad spot for 30 days
~Lisa from Paintbrush & Screwdriver~
*This giveaway is open internationally. You MUST be a blogger with an active blog to win. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified, so please make sure you are doing what you are claiming in the Rafflecopter or all your entries will be voided. No funny business, folks. ;). By entering you give the
right to use your name and likeness. Number of entries received determines the
odds of winning. One winner will be
selected. This is a giveaway sponsored as a group buy, which means the bloggers
pooled their money together to purchase this product for you. Target, etsy, & Starbucks are not sponsors of this giveaway. Any & all social media outlets used in the Rafflecopter are not sponsors of the giveaway or are responsible for this giveaway in any way. Gift card prizes will be sent as egifts via Carrie of Frugal Foodie Mama. Each individual blogger that has provided ad space for the giveaway is responsible for awarding the winner their ad spots in a timely manner. Protected
tweets do not count as an entry method for tweeting. Tweets must come from a
public account. Bloggers in this group giveaway and their immediate family
members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase
necessary. Void where prohibited by law.
Please see the Rafflecopter widget below for additional Terms & Conditions. Good luck, all!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
BlogLovin Blog Hop
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Spring Is Here!
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of iBulb for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
It's spring and I am finally seeing some signs of it around the yard! I was able to go out the other evening and clean up my back garden a bit. To my utter delight I saw some tulips breakingthrough the still cold ground! Soon, I will see colors such as these below! There is nothing that brightens the day like cut tulips!
My very favorite type of gardening is using bulbs. They are just so easy! In the fall I just dig a hole, drop in some bulbs, cover it back up and wait for warmer, longer days and there they are! It's almost like magic! Tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, lilies, the choices and colors are endless really!
iBulb is the flowering initiative from Anthos, Holland’s Royal Trade Association for Nursery Stock and Flower Bulbs. This foundation was set up in January 2012 to focus on the financing and implementation of three activities that are important for the Dutch flower bulb sector: promotion, technical research and market access. iBulb supports 85 Dutch companies in the dry sales and forcing business, which together represent more than 90% of Holland’s flower bulb business. Learn more at www.ibulb.org.
But bulbs aren't only for using the garden. Potted bulbs are the perfect solution if you forgot to plant your flower bulbs in the fall and are kicking yourself now that you see the daffodils and tulips starting to bloom. Keep them indoors and just repot in your own favorite pot to to bring Spring indoors.
Using thrift store finds, you could create all kinds of wonderful Spring vignettes. Or, maybe, even give some as gifts. Once again, the possibilities are only limited by your imagination!
It's spring and I am finally seeing some signs of it around the yard! I was able to go out the other evening and clean up my back garden a bit. To my utter delight I saw some tulips breakingthrough the still cold ground! Soon, I will see colors such as these below! There is nothing that brightens the day like cut tulips!
iBulb is the flowering initiative from Anthos, Holland’s Royal Trade Association for Nursery Stock and Flower Bulbs. This foundation was set up in January 2012 to focus on the financing and implementation of three activities that are important for the Dutch flower bulb sector: promotion, technical research and market access. iBulb supports 85 Dutch companies in the dry sales and forcing business, which together represent more than 90% of Holland’s flower bulb business. Learn more at www.ibulb.org.
But bulbs aren't only for using the garden. Potted bulbs are the perfect solution if you forgot to plant your flower bulbs in the fall and are kicking yourself now that you see the daffodils and tulips starting to bloom. Keep them indoors and just repot in your own favorite pot to to bring Spring indoors.
Using thrift store finds, you could create all kinds of wonderful Spring vignettes. Or, maybe, even give some as gifts. Once again, the possibilities are only limited by your imagination!
You can even find Ibulb potted plants at grocery stores, garden centers, and flower shops.
Find even more inspiration using bulbs here:"#"digdropdone/
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