enHousewifeEclectictag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42847107874376559722017-05-17T05:32:24.350-06:00Housewife EclecticDebra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.comBlogger1753125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-26317508295783532342017-05-14T23:18:00.000-06:002017-05-14T23:18:52.455-06:00Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Power Shake <span id="docs-internal-guid-5c38417d-0a5b-eb6d-7bac-076e6ed68f7e"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with </span><a href="http://whoispollinate.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pollinate Media Group®</span></a><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><a href="http://proyos.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ProYo</span></a><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">#ProYoHighProteinIceCream</span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV</span></a><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">”</span></span><br /><span style="color: #262626; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C6KG-khoDR4/WRkuIhNrXuI/AAAAAAAA48A/9p-1SUaFq88m10mYkMcfeto0Dv7CtXNhACLcB/s1600/CHOCOLATE%2BPEANUT%2BBUTTER%2BPROTEIN%2BPOWER%2BSHAKE.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C6KG-khoDR4/WRkuIhNrXuI/AAAAAAAA48A/9p-1SUaFq88m10mYkMcfeto0Dv7CtXNhACLcB/s640/CHOCOLATE%2BPEANUT%2BBUTTER%2BPROTEIN%2BPOWER%2BSHAKE.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I never imagined my kids would be athletes. Yet, here I am sitting on the sidelines cheering my hardest for my soccer player. She has been playing soccer since she was three and she loves absolutely every second of it. It has made such a big impact on our family, that our second daughter starts soccer this fall too and she can hardly wait. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used to watch my mom make protein shakes for my football playing brother growing up and he would literally hold his nose when he drank them to help them go down easier. My daughter really needs a pick me up after practice or a game, but neither one of us was interested in making a drink that didn't taste good. When I was discovered <a href="http://www.proyos.com/" rel="nofollow">ProYo High Protein Low Fat Ice Creams</a>, it was a perfect fit. High protein, great taste and no guilt. I have started making these Chocolate Peanut Butter Power Shakes after practice and they are just what they need to get her energy back up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vN95yOFkP5I/WRkuOTca7zI/AAAAAAAA48I/VOVrT0f5FOMIOGuiRyFzKVvmKNBq3rABQCLcB/s1600/Chocolate%2Band%2BBanana%2BIce%2BCream.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vN95yOFkP5I/WRkuOTca7zI/AAAAAAAA48I/VOVrT0f5FOMIOGuiRyFzKVvmKNBq3rABQCLcB/s640/Chocolate%2Band%2BBanana%2BIce%2BCream.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />You will need:<br /><br /><ul><li>1/2 Cup Almond Milk</li><li>1/2 Cup <a href="http://www.proyos.com/" rel="nofollow">ProYo High Protein Low Fat Ice Creams </a>in Dutch Chocolate </li><li>1 Banana </li><li>1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter</li><li>8-10 Ice Cubes </li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiL9O5CHNI/WRkuOOYCDYI/AAAAAAAA48E/n3uZh-FnD5k6-89KfigQJl4EDVwuDhn-gCLcB/s1600/Chocolate%2BProtein%2BIce%2BCream.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiL9O5CHNI/WRkuOOYCDYI/AAAAAAAA48E/n3uZh-FnD5k6-89KfigQJl4EDVwuDhn-gCLcB/s640/Chocolate%2BProtein%2BIce%2BCream.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">ProYo High Protein Low Fat Ice Creams are available nationwide but only at Kroger and Kroger Banner stores. I picked ours up at Smith's, <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use this </span><a href="http://bit.ly/KrogerStoresPollinate" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">store locator</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to find one near you</span>. </span>For this recipe we use the Dutch Chocolate flavor, but my daughter also loves a berry high protein smoothie bad with the Vanilla Bean flavor. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xYg09HiYXcM/WRkuTTdpMpI/AAAAAAAA48Q/8xYRpUWTONc5jslc9uJCQJaV83AkpOl3QCLcB/s1600/Chocolate%2BIce%2BCream%2Bin%2Ba%2BBlender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xYg09HiYXcM/WRkuTTdpMpI/AAAAAAAA48Q/8xYRpUWTONc5jslc9uJCQJaV83AkpOl3QCLcB/s640/Chocolate%2BIce%2BCream%2Bin%2Ba%2BBlender.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Add the almond milk, peanut butter and Dutch Chocolate to your mixer. I am making a double batch in this photo. My younger daughter always wants a protein shake too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mKDE-Ylig-U/WRkuWv0P4BI/AAAAAAAA48Y/52CeAjDVGCcxsXqC6cSMlMqsvm7-DxXtgCLcB/s1600/Ice%2Bin%2Ba%2BBlender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mKDE-Ylig-U/WRkuWv0P4BI/AAAAAAAA48Y/52CeAjDVGCcxsXqC6cSMlMqsvm7-DxXtgCLcB/s640/Ice%2Bin%2Ba%2BBlender.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> Cut up the banana into slices and then add the ice on top. Blend on a smoothie setting or on high for about 40 seconds.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ywgpud8wasU/WRkuTFK8adI/AAAAAAAA48M/N5CxmhqjjE8pk_flqLiGT9UvyxzUS07ewCLcB/s1600/Chocolate%2BProtein%2BSmoothie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ywgpud8wasU/WRkuTFK8adI/AAAAAAAA48M/N5CxmhqjjE8pk_flqLiGT9UvyxzUS07ewCLcB/s640/Chocolate%2BProtein%2BSmoothie.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Serve in a glass or a sports mug for on the go after practice. I tend to make a shake before I pick up my daughter from soccer and bring it with me for her to drink on the way home.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hH9ntrBX5mk/WRkuTZfvopI/AAAAAAAA48U/2Bkz_Vc2hEU1PpVkt0XbXDbb-nfKesD5gCLcB/s1600/High%2BProtein%2BShake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hH9ntrBX5mk/WRkuTZfvopI/AAAAAAAA48U/2Bkz_Vc2hEU1PpVkt0XbXDbb-nfKesD5gCLcB/s640/High%2BProtein%2BShake.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The reason we have traded our traditional protein shake sources for ProYo High Protein Low Fat Ice Creams, is more than just the high protein with 10g of protein in every serving. This ice cream is also low in fat, has a great taste, is a good source of fiber, soy free, gluten free and is made without GMOs or artificial ingredients. It is a treat I feel good about giving my kids, whether it be after practice or just after dinner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wG4Lfk7TU00/WRkueeRey-I/AAAAAAAA48k/oYEx9vVhnEkP4yyw12QTxNEOmubSnQq-ACLcB/s1600/Protein%2BSports%2BShake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wG4Lfk7TU00/WRkueeRey-I/AAAAAAAA48k/oYEx9vVhnEkP4yyw12QTxNEOmubSnQq-ACLcB/s640/Protein%2BSports%2BShake.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Right now you can t<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ake advantage of this online coupon </span><a href="http://bit.ly/PollinateKrogerCoupon" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Buy 1 ProYo High Protein Low Fat Ice Cream and Get 1 Free</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> now through 7/7, while supplies last. </span><br /><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eYJJ8GReF4Y/WRkueMSwOCI/AAAAAAAA48g/6ATdbeOTuZgMccwOJBKJSTEuM8tL1q-bgCLcB/s1600/ProYo%2BIce%2BCream.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eYJJ8GReF4Y/WRkueMSwOCI/AAAAAAAA48g/6ATdbeOTuZgMccwOJBKJSTEuM8tL1q-bgCLcB/s640/ProYo%2BIce%2BCream.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can use the coupon to get your choice of their delicious flavors including Dutch Chocolate, Vanilla Bean, Mint Chip, Coconut, Mocha, Dark Chocolate Toffee and Blueberry Pomegranate. I think our next protein shake recipe is going to be a Pina Colada protein shake with that ProYo's coconut ice cream! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IjYMAZAksms/WRkuehGL8HI/AAAAAAAA48o/VL5FDxzODxchppUS3RyBosRqugZpFnJUgCLcB/s1600/Soccer%2BPlayer%2Bwith%2BProtein%2BShake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IjYMAZAksms/WRkuehGL8HI/AAAAAAAA48o/VL5FDxzODxchppUS3RyBosRqugZpFnJUgCLcB/s640/Soccer%2BPlayer%2Bwith%2BProtein%2BShake.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Are you a protein shake drinker? If not, why not? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-37639036597097716732017-05-14T19:00:00.000-06:002017-05-14T19:00:08.055-06:00Creative Red, White and Blue Ideas <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With warmer temperatures finally here to stay, every starts thinking about BBQs, pool time and of course everything red, white and blue. 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White and Blue Popcorn </a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: center;"><a href="http://twochicksandamom.blogspot.com/2017/05/patriotic-goodies-and-decor.html" style="color: #1155cc;">Patriotic Candle Holders</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center;">It's time for another Block Party hosted by </span><a href="http://www.raegunramblings.com/" style="color: #71b38b; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Rae Gun Ramblings </a><span style="line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center;">| </span><a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #71b38b; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Keeping It Simple Crafts</a><span style="line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center;"> | </span><a href="http://www.piecesbypolly.com/" style="color: #71b38b; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pieces By Polly</a>| </span><a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #45818e; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Housewife Eclectic</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #462300;">! Be sure to check out all of our blogs, because we've been up to some fun things lately.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #462300;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's Debra from <a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/">Housewife Eclectic </a></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pQuacJRm4bY/WRe4PTW5zPI/AAAAAAAA47M/xx7x-Wt0PSQI8HHMhHyKnzP8vDSJHXsnwCLcB/s1600/Finding%2BYour%2BStyle%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pQuacJRm4bY/WRe4PTW5zPI/AAAAAAAA47M/xx7x-Wt0PSQI8HHMhHyKnzP8vDSJHXsnwCLcB/s320/Finding%2BYour%2BStyle%2B5.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;">It is my first time hosting the block party and I am so excited to be here with all of you! I have blogged at Housewife Eclectic for almost 10 years where I share a variety of crafts, recipes and book reviews with a little bit of Harry Potter and Doctor Who thrown in. You can find some of my most popular posts below.<br /><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6JMxJ4NOqvA/WRe6Hk1Ao8I/AAAAAAAA47Y/B2l8ouGg6wgMgmO9i67HXmyMnIYyHOCmQCLcB/s1600/Desktop59.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6JMxJ4NOqvA/WRe6Hk1Ao8I/AAAAAAAA47Y/B2l8ouGg6wgMgmO9i67HXmyMnIYyHOCmQCLcB/s640/Desktop59.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/2017/04/copycat-mickey-mouse-beignets.html">Copycat Mickey Mouse Beignet</a>/ <a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/2017/04/copycat-frozen-butterbeer-two-ways.html">Copycat Frozen Butterbeer</a>/ <a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/2015/05/bathroom-storage-candelabra.html">Bathroom Storage Candelabra</a>/ <a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/2015/05/copycat-chilis-skillet-queso.html">Copycat Chili's Skillet Queso </a> </span> </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br /><div><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now it's time to get the party started!</span></span></div><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></span><br /><div><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span><br /><ul style="line-height: 20.8px; text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We’d love it if you pinned the Red, White and Blue<b> </b> image above! </span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Link to a specific post, not your home page.</span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t add links to promote giveaways, other link parties or your shops.</span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Visit and comment on at least 2 other links in the party.</span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t link posts you’ve linked before.</span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This party starts Sunday @ 9pm EST and ends Friday @ midnight.</span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">By entering a link, you give us permission to feature an image on our blogs. Proper credit and links will always be given.</span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please link back to whatever blog you are linking from and let your readers know you joined the block party on any of your social media channels and invite them to do the same!</span></li><li></li></span></span></span></ul></div><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div><!-- start InLinkz script --> <script src="https://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=715517" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- end InLinkz script --> <img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-33494310497878353382017-05-10T13:23:00.001-06:002017-05-11T01:20:21.623-06:00Americana Wood Firecrackers (4th of July Porch Decor with Cricut Explore) <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TYkONcsjN-M/WRKHtTTwzXI/AAAAAAAA44w/B4MdI3NXdnsDpUQfZ_Ki29ODQDAuQSycgCLcB/s1600/Americana%2BWood%2BFire%2BCrackers.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TYkONcsjN-M/WRKHtTTwzXI/AAAAAAAA44w/B4MdI3NXdnsDpUQfZ_Ki29ODQDAuQSycgCLcB/s640/Americana%2BWood%2BFire%2BCrackers.png" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This post is sponsored by Cricut, All opinions are my own</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The sun is shining, the air is warm. It is starting to feel like summer might be a real possibility around here. Summer around here means lots of days in the pool, BBQs and of course the Foruth of July. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Independence Day is by far my favorite holiday and I love decorating my house with everything Americana. From <a href="https://design.cricut.com/#/design//projects/project-detail/5756472dee508efa433247b9?category=All%20Categories&keywords=Flag" rel="nofollow">pillows</a> to center pieces, I add a little red, white and blue everywhere. This year, the decorations are extending to our front porch with these darling 4x4 Wood Firecrackers. They are fairly easy to make with a Cricut and are the perfect addition to our porch! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-arlsa8kPmqQ/WRKH2XxtbdI/AAAAAAAA45Y/NptPNVwFdDQ_z385FM1KwQ8R8MvH9uRXwCEw/s1600/stars.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-arlsa8kPmqQ/WRKH2XxtbdI/AAAAAAAA45Y/NptPNVwFdDQ_z385FM1KwQ8R8MvH9uRXwCEw/s640/stars.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You will need: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>a 2 foot 4x4</li><li>a 2.5 foot 4x4</li><li>a 3.5 foot 4x4</li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2r2zLfd" rel="nofollow">red paint</a></li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2pl3x1y" rel="nofollow">white paint</a></li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2q6scDT" rel="nofollow">blue paint</a></li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2pl82sT" rel="nofollow">vinyl</a></li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2r0wXhy" rel="nofollow">a Cricut </a></li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2r2ISMY" rel="nofollow">wide masking tape</a></li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2q6cHw4" rel="nofollow">a measuring tape</a></li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2q3ERtv" rel="nofollow">foam brush</a></li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2q6v7g9" rel="nofollow">sand paper</a></li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2r0y3tW" rel="nofollow">beading wire</a></li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2q6rzu4" rel="nofollow">hot glue </a></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Use your Cricut to cut out a ton of stars. I did two full 12x12 vinyl sheets of stars and needed a few more. I am loving the new Design Space, it has all the features I loved of the last one and more. Set you dial to vinyl and cut the stars out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_GwvvlG-GeA/WRKH2PFl50I/AAAAAAAA45M/Jkxi_PY-slAEjuyArx-_oRnPcwwnOsAWwCLcB/s1600/new%2Bdesign%2Bspace.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="304" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_GwvvlG-GeA/WRKH2PFl50I/AAAAAAAA45M/Jkxi_PY-slAEjuyArx-_oRnPcwwnOsAWwCLcB/s640/new%2Bdesign%2Bspace.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I bought 8 foot 4x4 and then cut it down into the dimensions that I mentioned. Most hardware stores will make those two cuts for you if you don't have a saw. Sand the posts down until they are smooth to the touch.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DQVuNV1uX2I/WRKH2b7siZI/AAAAAAAA45U/H1IN0OM3-20w33GLeqJ4r8YDzJUkxXK7QCLcB/s1600/Wood%2B4x4s%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DQVuNV1uX2I/WRKH2b7siZI/AAAAAAAA45U/H1IN0OM3-20w33GLeqJ4r8YDzJUkxXK7QCLcB/s640/Wood%2B4x4s%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Paint all three posts white and allow them to dry completely. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nI665-uI-ls/WRKH1aT7YtI/AAAAAAAA45Y/l_td5UpPY-seBcwjv2BaS2CHEl91Ye_gQCEw/s1600/Painted%2B4x4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nI665-uI-ls/WRKH1aT7YtI/AAAAAAAA45Y/l_td5UpPY-seBcwjv2BaS2CHEl91Ye_gQCEw/s640/Painted%2B4x4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>On the middle sizes post, tape with the wide masking tape every two inches. Do the same thing on the smallest post, except leaving four inches at the top without tape,<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nqLzfVUDUyI/WRKH1pzpKyI/AAAAAAAA45Y/9DKSfhAV20Ix5TeLDQu8RUnai45Mykp3ACEw/s1600/Taped%2B4x4%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nqLzfVUDUyI/WRKH1pzpKyI/AAAAAAAA45Y/9DKSfhAV20Ix5TeLDQu8RUnai45Mykp3ACEw/s640/Taped%2B4x4%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Add the vinyl stars all over the largest post and the top four inches of the smallest post.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tXu7sRznL70/WRKH16vi5KI/AAAAAAAA45Y/qXSvYPJnCqkvKsj_eJ10qu8q6sQ8T_PngCEw/s1600/Vinyl%2BStars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tXu7sRznL70/WRKH16vi5KI/AAAAAAAA45Y/qXSvYPJnCqkvKsj_eJ10qu8q6sQ8T_PngCEw/s640/Vinyl%2BStars.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Make sure to smooth the vinyl down so that paint won't get underneath it. Paint over top of the stars with blue paint and over top of the masking tape with red paint. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Allow the paint to dry completely and then peel off the stars and the tape leaving perfect stars and stripes underneath. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mHupcx1Ba9c/WRKH07bwQnI/AAAAAAAA45Y/Kv-F0LbZJPQBuRoaTVDxxH4xBFVfJg7-ACEw/s1600/4x4%2Bwith%2Bstars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mHupcx1Ba9c/WRKH07bwQnI/AAAAAAAA45Y/Kv-F0LbZJPQBuRoaTVDxxH4xBFVfJg7-ACEw/s640/4x4%2Bwith%2Bstars.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Take a coil of beading wire and cut it into three different sections. Hot glue them on to the top of the pillars.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ul-58RPJumo/WRKH0vpLpVI/AAAAAAAA45Y/obsj7Nm43W8puDcSmIit6jGhPlZoAKPUwCEw/s1600/Curled%2BWire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ul-58RPJumo/WRKH0vpLpVI/AAAAAAAA45Y/obsj7Nm43W8puDcSmIit6jGhPlZoAKPUwCEw/s640/Curled%2BWire.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Using a Cricut, made this project fast and fun! I have loved having a Cricut and have been using it for years despite having other cutting machines. These are the things that I think make a Cricut different from other machines. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>The Smart Dial</b>. With my other machine, I was constantly looking up online what I needed to set my blade to. With the Explore, there is a labeled dial right on the machine and you select paper, fabric, cardstock, iron-on, poster board or custom, right on the dial. No guessing. If I am cutting vinyl, I select vinyl. If I am cutting thick vinyl (such as glitter vinyl), I select vinyl +. It works perfect every time. If you are cutting something there isn't a option for, the software will walk you through your selection too.</div><br /><b>Blade Longevity.</b> I used to go through blades all the time. ALL. THE. TIME. I went through so many that I literally had them on my Amazon Subscribe and Save to auto ship to me. I am still on my original blade with my machine, and that is through a year of parties, invites and craft projects. To me, that is very impressive.<br /><br /><b>Super User Friendly</b>. Most of my family is not technologically savvy... at all. My sister desperately wanted a cutting machine, but was terrified of learning the software. After I used the Cricut Explore for the first time, I called her and told her I found a machine for her. The software is simple, extremely easy to use, and well labeled. Someone who isn't great with computers or crafting could make something with the Explore.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qE0ReyNeVdo/WRKH1fTis0I/AAAAAAAA45Y/mh46teQDuAUnLU3gT9Cx5ZVIiidtX-8YgCEw/s1600/Americana%2BPorch%2BDecor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qE0ReyNeVdo/WRKH1fTis0I/AAAAAAAA45Y/mh46teQDuAUnLU3gT9Cx5ZVIiidtX-8YgCEw/s640/Americana%2BPorch%2BDecor.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now I just need to make a set for the other side of the porch! How do you celebrate the 4th of July? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.<br /><!-- TapInfluence Comment Widget - Do Not Edit or Remove --><br /><div id="ti-pixel-tracker"></div><script src="https://influencers.tapinfluence.com/assets/cogs/core-v4.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script>var ts=document.getElementById('ti-pixel-tracker'); var axel = Math.random() + ""; var num = axel * 1000000000000000000; var ti=document.createElement("img"); ti.style.display="none"; ti.src="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/SHqpY/BeMgl/p.png?p=OixPc" + String.fromCharCode(38) + "i=2s2F6" + String.fromCharCode(38) + "ord="+ num + String.fromCharCode(38) + "s=" + encodeURIComponent(document.referrer); ts.parentNode.replaceChild(ti,ts); JSON.stringify({"program_id":"e292f334-158c-11e7-8644-22000a7d00a4","post_id":"3245702a-1fcc-11e7-85c9-22000a7d00a4"});</script><!-- End Widget --><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-17371379937204730272017-05-08T22:00:00.000-06:002017-05-11T00:16:33.326-06:00Backyard Discovery's wooden swing set giveaway! With summer right around the corner, it's time to get outdoors with the whole family! Need some motivation to get those kids off the couch and into the backyard? Look no further than Backyard Discovery's wooden swing sets. Amber at Viva Veltoro recently shared <a href="https://www.vivaveltoro.com/backyard-discovery-swing-set/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">how their new swing set is bringing her family together</a> and building her kids' relationship with each other. We've teamed up with some of our favorite bloggers to give away a <a href="http://amzn.to/2qjEZWJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mount McKinley Wooden Swing Set</a> from Backyard Discovery!<a href="https://www.vivaveltoro.com/?attachment_id=32080" rel="attachment wp-att-32080"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9LZMVgJtZ_M/WREP4DuR9SI/AAAAAAAA42w/gYAkttM7DGgwLDv45DoTN_-dwfoDUVv9ACLcB/s1600/Wooden%2BSwing%2BSet%2BGiveaway.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9LZMVgJtZ_M/WREP4DuR9SI/AAAAAAAA42w/gYAkttM7DGgwLDv45DoTN_-dwfoDUVv9ACLcB/s640/Wooden%2BSwing%2BSet%2BGiveaway.png" width="640" /></a></div>g set from <a href="https://www.backyarddiscovery.com/products/mount-mckinley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Backyard Discovery's website</a>: A towering tribute constructed for the most daring of little tike climbers: the Mount McKinley. Whether they scale the rock climbing wall, scramble up the step ladder, or pull themselves up the rope ladder, your kids will feel like they reached the highest peaks on the deck of this play set. You don’t need an off-road vehicle to feel like you’re cruising along the Rockies — the open wooden plank structure of the upper outdoor playhouse, along with its bright green tarp roof, telescope and steering wheel, transport every imagination to a mountain range oasis. Taking a quick slide back down from the summit, you’ll store your nature souvenirs in the toy storage box and then finish your adventure on the belt swings or swing trapeze bar. The Mount McKinley is made from 100% cedar. With small, tight knot structure, your lumber will be less likely to develop small cracks emanating from knots. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c2xcXh6OE4I/WREP8pqyv2I/AAAAAAAA420/_MOMx-8jkO4odHU0OWb3w7-NCVdHaMf0QCLcB/s1600/backyard-discovery-playsets-mount-mckinley-7_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c2xcXh6OE4I/WREP8pqyv2I/AAAAAAAA420/_MOMx-8jkO4odHU0OWb3w7-NCVdHaMf0QCLcB/s640/backyard-discovery-playsets-mount-mckinley-7_large.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>y kid fort covered by colorful green tarp with telescope and steering wheel <br /><br /><li>8’ kids slide</li><li>Two belt swings and one swing trapeze bar</li><li>Rock climbing wall, step ladder and rope ladder</li><li>Assembled dimensions: 15-'6" L x 12'-6" D x 9'-11" H</li><li>Maximum children: 9</li><li>Lumber pre-cut, pre-drilled, pre-stained, and tested for durability</li><li>Instruction manual included</li><li>Includes all wood, hardware, swings, slide, as shown in picture</li><li>Provide a six-foot perimeter around the swing set as a safety zone</li>Assembly is not included. Our lucky winner can choose to install it or can hire someone to build it. We suggest getting a quote for installation from <a href="https://www.goconfigure.com/services/swing-set-play-set-assembly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoConfigure</a>. <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Open to the continental US only, ages 18 and up. Ends on May 23rd at 11:59 PM EST.</strong>Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below. Good Luck!</div><div class="pgtContainpgt" id="pgt49156328710pgt"><a href="https://giveawaytools2.com/giveaway.php?sk=49156328710" rel="nofollow" target="_BLANK2">Entry</a><script src="//giveawaytools2.com/wid/embed.php?sk=49156328710" type="text/javascript"></script><a href="https://giveawaytools2.com/giveaway.php?sk=49156328710" rel="nofollow" target="_BLANK2">-Form</a></div><em>Disclosure: One winner will be randomly selected using the Giveaway Tools random selector and notified via email. Once notified, the winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or Google. Void where prohibited. Amazon links are affiliate links. Assembly not included.</em> <img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-7204224616415855172017-05-07T20:46:00.003-06:002017-05-07T20:46:23.814-06:00Amazing Teacher Appreciation Ideas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">School is starting to come to an end, so it's time to start thinking about getting something for the fabulous teachers! These ideas are perfect for teacher appreciation or for the end of the school year. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BuXRcgZoAfU/WQ618AItYgI/AAAAAAAAnvg/qS9ZlCIW10s-yjPg79gft1AIDLyBL8zxwCLcB/s1600/Teacher%2BAppreciation%2BGifts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BuXRcgZoAfU/WQ618AItYgI/AAAAAAAAnvg/qS9ZlCIW10s-yjPg79gft1AIDLyBL8zxwCLcB/s1600/Teacher%2BAppreciation%2BGifts.jpg" width="750" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2015/05/teacher-appreciation-gift-idea-target.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Target Git Card</span></a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/2015/04/kindergarten-teacher-appreciation-gift.html"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kindergarten Teacher Gift</span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.piecesbypolly.com/2011/05/best-teacher-appreciation-gift-tutorial.html"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Letter to Teacher</span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.raegunramblings.com/2015/05/emergency-diet-coke-sign-tutorial.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Emergency Diet Coke Sign</span></a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://growingupgabel.com/candy-bar-wrappers-teachers/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Candy Bar Wrappers</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://growingupgabel.com/teacher-appreciation-day-gift-free-printable/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Orange You the Best</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.avasalphabet.com/reach-for-my-dreams-teacher-gift/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Reach for My Dreams</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.avasalphabet.com/toe-tally-terrific-teacher-gifts/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">TOE-tally Terrific</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://theturquoisehome.com/easy-diy-planter-teacher-gift-ideas-free-printable-tag/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">DIY Planter </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mybusybeehives.com/2017/04/string-art-signs-for-teachers.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">String Art</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.piecesbypolly.com/2013/08/teachers-retirment-book-quilt-giveaway.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Teacher Book Quilt</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2012/05/expressions-vinyl-giveaway.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crayon Monogram</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.raegunramblings.com/2013/08/scrappy-personalized-pencil-case-tutorial.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Personalized Pencil Pouch</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/2014/08/glitter-crayon-art.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Glitter Crayon Art</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center;">It's time for another Block Party hosted by </span><a href="http://www.raegunramblings.com/" style="color: #71b38b; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Rae Gun Ramblings </a><span style="line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center;">| </span><a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #71b38b; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Keeping It Simple Crafts</a><span style="line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center;"> | </span><a href="http://www.piecesbypolly.com/" style="color: #71b38b; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pieces By Polly</a>| </span><a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #45818e; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Housewife Eclectic</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #462300;">! Be sure to check out all of our blogs, because we've been up to some fun things lately.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #462300;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's Kaysi again from <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="color: #45818e; text-decoration-line: none;">Keeping it Simple</a>.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><img src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3ImhR0DZNbo/VEyi_X-gMPI/AAAAAAAAbsA/qHmWSpefx_Y/s200/keeping%2Bitsimple.jpg" style="border: 0px solid rgb(69, 129, 142); line-height: 20.8px; padding: 4px;" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><img height="200" src="https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2Fi936.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad206%2Fkaysinerwt%2FKIS-button-001-1.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" style="border: 0px solid rgb(69, 129, 142); line-height: 20.8px; padding: 4px;" width="200" /></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love creating fun things for my kids' teachers because they do so much for my kids! Here are a few of my favorite ones that I have made in the years.</span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">* <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2015/06/easy-teacher-gift-idea-dry-erase.html">Dry Erase Marker Gift</a> * <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2014/05/end-of-school-year-gift-idea-for.html">Crayon Gift </a>* <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2013/05/teacher-gifts-free-printable.html">Orange Printable</a> * <a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2014/05/teacher-appreciation-gifts-ideas-free.html">Smarties Printable</a> *</span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><img alt="dry-erase-markers-teacher-gift-with-printable (3)" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H2WBoumX72g/VXb5GQsY0vI/AAAAAAAAgbw/DvpCPeHMo8Q/dry-erase-markers-teacher-gift-with-printable%252520%2525283%252529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" height="133" width="200" /> </span><img alt="end-of-school-year-gifts (4)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tzImRnkolrs/U3GFAeintQI/AAAAAAAAXoU/YmoRt9z1GNQ/end-of-school-year-gifts%252520%2525284%252529_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="133" style="background-color: transparent;" width="200" /> <img alt="teacher gift (6)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0gJvo09OKX8/UZOWyNm3nWI/AAAAAAAAOTc/QpkxJb-Sunc/teacher%252520gift%252520%2525286%252529_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="133" style="background-color: transparent;" width="200" /> <img alt="teacher-appreciation-gifts #teacherappreciation (8)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NpE9vwNlkcU/U2rw2hbEtYI/AAAAAAAAXgI/FRKwQsz52wI/teacher-appreciation-gifts%252520%252523teacherappreciation%252520%2525288%252529_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="133" style="background-color: transparent;" width="200" /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #462300; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br /><div><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now it's time to get the party started!</span></span></div><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><ul style="line-height: 20.8px; text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We’d love it if you pinned the <b>Teacher Appreciation Gifts </b> image above! </span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Link to a specific post, not your home page.</span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t add links to promote giveaways, other link parties or your shops.</span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Visit and comment on at least 2 other links in the party.</span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don’t link posts you’ve linked before.</span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This party starts Sunday @ 9pm EST and ends Friday @ midnight.</span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">By entering a link, you give us permission to feature an image on our blogs. Proper credit and links will always be given.</span></li><li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please link back to whatever blog you are linking from and let your readers know you joined the block party on any of your social media channels and invite them to do the same!</span></li><li></li></span></ul></div></span></span></div><!-- start InLinkz script --> <script src="https://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=714216" type="text/javascript"></script> <!-- end InLinkz script --> <img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-32471142925970732822017-05-02T21:50:00.001-06:002017-05-02T21:50:51.918-06:00Gluten Free Banana Bread <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BxPrWEdye7U/WQlR5ljSg2I/AAAAAAAA4y8/AdTfN_osiNUFwUfjl_S3m1gMxbQpqisnACLcB/s1600/Gluten%2BFree%2BBanana%2BBread.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BxPrWEdye7U/WQlR5ljSg2I/AAAAAAAA4y8/AdTfN_osiNUFwUfjl_S3m1gMxbQpqisnACLcB/s640/Gluten%2BFree%2BBanana%2BBread.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />One of the things I knew I wanted to master in the realm of gluten free cooking was banana bread. There is nothing more comforting than a big loaf of delicious banana bread and finding the perfect gluten free recipe and flour blends to use is something I have spent quite a while doing. This recipe is so good my kids don't even know it is gluten free!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PaPtwzLnvKE/WQlR46YUM9I/AAAAAAAA4yw/4dOQSM5a0yALGygslZBq-SEXaucSxVF4gCLcB/s1600/Banana%2BBread.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PaPtwzLnvKE/WQlR46YUM9I/AAAAAAAA4yw/4dOQSM5a0yALGygslZBq-SEXaucSxVF4gCLcB/s640/Banana%2BBread.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h3>Gluten Free Banana Bread</h3><br /><ul><li>3 mashed bananas</li><li>1 cup sugar</li><li>1/2 cup shortening</li><li>2 eggs</li><li>2 cups gluten free baking mix (Trust me, try <a href="https://www.glutenfreeheaven.com/products/pancake-mix?variant=1131686001" rel="nofollow">Gluten Free Heaven)</a> </li><li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li><li>1 teaspoon baking soda</li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla</li></ul><br /><br />One of the things that makes this bread so good is using Gluten Free Heaven's baking mix. It makes the bread light and fluffy. I don't make a dime telling you this, I just think it is the perfect mix for bread!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MtxqZVpaYxc/WQlR5AcrIUI/AAAAAAAA4y4/9Mr8GFHg1IkopznnCXxQJQlSQT-gArgxgCLcB/s1600/Banana%2BBread%2BBatter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MtxqZVpaYxc/WQlR5AcrIUI/AAAAAAAA4y4/9Mr8GFHg1IkopznnCXxQJQlSQT-gArgxgCLcB/s640/Banana%2BBread%2BBatter.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />Cream together the bananas, sugar and shortening for at least five minutes. The longer they cream the better the bread. Add the remaining ingredients and separate the mixture into two greased bread pans.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V_Uma7jOOhM/WQlR5FluSSI/AAAAAAAA4y0/zdug1hU5tpcquy1NZr6tUnQboL0zgv9swCLcB/s1600/Bread%2BBatter%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V_Uma7jOOhM/WQlR5FluSSI/AAAAAAAA4y0/zdug1hU5tpcquy1NZr6tUnQboL0zgv9swCLcB/s640/Bread%2BBatter%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />Bake the loaves at 350 for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.<br /><br /><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-71856987320172181672017-04-30T21:07:00.000-06:002017-04-30T21:07:29.373-06:00May The Fourth Be With You! Fun Stars Wars DIYs <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">May the 4th Be With You is coming right up this week for Star Wars Fans, so we thought we'd share some of our favorite inspiration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUT_OBDalNQ/WQZrWVdJ2iI/AAAAAAAAXPU/o4gmWTf7dmY-Zsy_LaCg5V42Ks3PFxLcgCLcB/s1600/Star-Wars-Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUT_OBDalNQ/WQZrWVdJ2iI/AAAAAAAAXPU/o4gmWTf7dmY-Zsy_LaCg5V42Ks3PFxLcgCLcB/s1600/Star-Wars-Collage.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.piecesbypolly.com/2016/10/rey-costume-in-10-minutes-last-minute.html" target="_blank">Rey Costumes in 10 Minutes</a> | <a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/2016/06/bb-8-star-wars-necklace.html" target="_blank">BB8 Necklace</a> | <a href="http://www.raegunramblings.com/2017/02/diy-disney-ears-crafting-tutorial.html" target="_blank">R2-D2 Mouse Ears</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2013/05/freezer-pop-holders_28.html" target="_blank">Star Wars Freezer Pop Holders</a> | <a href="http://www.piecesbypolly.com/2017/04/star-wars-quilt-in-day.html" target="_blank">Star Wars Quilt-in-a-Day</a> | <a href="http://alwaysexpectmoore.com/2016/04/bb8-pouf.html" target="_blank">BB8 Pouf</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theblueelephants.com/2017/03/make-crocheted-darth-vader.html" target="_blank">Crocheted Darth Vader</a> | <a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/2016/05/star-wars-party-ideas.html" target="_blank">Star Wars Party Ideas</a> | <a href="https://www.creatingreallyawesomefunthings.com/star-wars-valentines/" target="_blank">Jedi Robe Origami</a> | <a href="https://www.fairfieldworld.com/project/easy-jedi-costume-last-minute-star-wars-costume/" target="_blank">Easy Jedi Costumes with OlyFun</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2015/12/diy-2x4-star-wars-r2d2-book-ends.html" target="_blank">R2D2 Bookends</a> | <a href="https://growingupgabel.com/homemade-star-wars-craft-soap/" target="_blank">Homemade Star Wars Soap</a> | <a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/2016/06/star-wars-scrabble-barrettes.html" target="_blank">Star Wars Scrabble Barrettes</a> | <a href="http://jugglingactmama.com/2016/02/star-wars-valentine-party-printables.html" target="_blank">Star Wars Cupcake Toppers</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.raegunramblings.com/2011/07/star-wars-birthday-party.html" target="_blank">Star Wars Party Ideas 2</a> | <a href="http://theresjustonemommy.com/2016/05/01/star-wars-r2-d2-craft/" target="_blank">R2-D2 Craft</a> | <a href="https://www.thejoysofboys.com/star-wars-snowflakes/" target="_blank">Star Wars Snowflakes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://mythoughtsideasandramblings.com/star-wars-force-awakens-review-storm-troopers-cupcakes-recipe/" target="_blank">Stormtrooper Cupcakes</a> | <a href="https://mythoughtsideasandramblings.com/princess-leia-cupcakes-starwars/" target="_blank">Princess Leia Cupcakes</a> | <span style="color: #0000ee; text-decoration-line: underline;">Crocheted Death Star Christmas Ornament </span>| <a href="http://alwaysexpectmoore.com/2016/05/r2d2-quilt.html" target="_blank">R2-D2 Mini-Quilt</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Beside your new links this week, we'd LOVE for your to link up any older Star Wars projects you may have.<br /><br />We've also got some annoucements! We're sorry to say goodbye to Susan from Bite Size Biggie as a host, but are super excited to welcome...Debra from <a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/" target="_blank">Housewife Eclectic</a>. She'll be hosting soon and will introduce herself more then.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LUxFay1rwnc/WQZuIgcsI0I/AAAAAAAAXPo/H8tpUX-YJkURQhcTcdXvNNv6clT1Kox_ACLcB/s1600/Head%2BShot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LUxFay1rwnc/WQZuIgcsI0I/AAAAAAAAXPo/H8tpUX-YJkURQhcTcdXvNNv6clT1Kox_ACLcB/s1600/Head%2BShot.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center;">It's time for another Block Party hosted by </span><a href="http://www.raegunramblings.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #71b38b; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Rae Gun Ramblings </a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center;">| </span><a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #71b38b; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Keeping It Simple Crafts</a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center;"> | </span><a href="http://www.piecesbypolly.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #71b38b; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Pieces By Polly</a>|<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center;">! Be sure to check out all of our blogs, because we've been up to some fun things lately.</span></span><br /><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center;"><div style="line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.48px;">Polly here from <a href="http://www.piecesbypolly.com/" target="_blank">Pieces by Polly</a>. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.piecesbypolly.com/"><img alt="http://www.piecesbypolly.com/" border="0" height="129" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8UfzGhklTeE/U9Pt3MD8-sI/AAAAAAAARAI/JK-f2WmdD1I/s1600/Photo-and-Logo.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: center;"><div style="line-height: 18.48px;"><div style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;">As usual, I've been working on some geek projects since last time. 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Proper credit and links will always be given.</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">Please link back to whatever blog you are linking from and let your readers know you joined the block party and invite them to do the same!</li></ul></center><!-- start InLinkz script --> <br /><div class="InLinkzContainer" id="712760"><a href="http://www.inlinkz.com/new/view.php?id=712760" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div><script src="https://static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js" type="text/javascript"></script><!-- end InLinkz script --><br /><br /><div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div><center></center><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-2595485447623250612017-04-28T13:52:00.003-06:002017-04-28T13:52:47.888-06:00Cilantro Lime Beans and Rice <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wSrOtSlcBFI/WQOb9doMQNI/AAAAAAAA4vk/jsh4J2gOCcQA4vqxsDBpX6RevDK0SEqtwCLcB/s1600/Cliantro%2BLime%2BBeans%2Band%2BRice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wSrOtSlcBFI/WQOb9doMQNI/AAAAAAAA4vk/jsh4J2gOCcQA4vqxsDBpX6RevDK0SEqtwCLcB/s640/Cliantro%2BLime%2BBeans%2Band%2BRice.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />We are all about flavor fusions in our house so when my husband came up with the idea to add southwest flavors to traditional beans and rice, I was all over that idea! It turned out amazing. Everything you love about hearty beans and rice with a perfect hint of southwest flavors.<br /><h3>INGREDIENTS</h3><br /><ul><li>4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs</li><li>1 cup white rice</li><li>1½ cups water</li><li>1½ teaspoon chicken boullion </li><li>olive oil</li><li>3 cloves garlic, minced</li><li>½ C. cilantro, chopped</li><li>1 can black beans, drained and rinsed </li><li>Juice of one lime </li><li>Salt & Pepper</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zeCxpr-XrKs/WQOatluZiLI/AAAAAAAA4vY/myOe5pbqrGIiBHE82X-OfQtfe5_2goOsQCLcB/s1600/Cliantro%2BLime%2BBeans%2Band%2BRice%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zeCxpr-XrKs/WQOatluZiLI/AAAAAAAA4vY/myOe5pbqrGIiBHE82X-OfQtfe5_2goOsQCLcB/s640/Cliantro%2BLime%2BBeans%2Band%2BRice%2B2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><h3>PREPARATION</h3>Cook the chicken in a large pan with olive oil until it is golden brown on both sides, or 3-5 minutes a side. Take the chicken out and add the rice to the pan. Toast the rice until it is golden brown as well. Add the water, bouillon, and garlic. Stir together and bring to a boil. Add the chicken on top of the rice and then cover and simmer for 28-30 minutes until the rice is tender. After the rice is done, stir in the black beans, cilantro and lime juice. Serve with the chicken on top of the rice.<br /><br />The flavor on this is absolutely amazing! You are never going to go back to plain beans and rice again!<br /><br /><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-39583579325957347762017-04-25T22:36:00.000-06:002017-04-25T22:36:25.831-06:00Shape Matching Free Printable <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ThEswRtCrSk/WQAiGKGh4GI/AAAAAAAA4k8/V-kvAY0JHjItjNnwxTDaQimE-fHuOfR9ACLcB/s1600/Shape%2BMatching%2BPrintable.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ThEswRtCrSk/WQAiGKGh4GI/AAAAAAAA4k8/V-kvAY0JHjItjNnwxTDaQimE-fHuOfR9ACLcB/s640/Shape%2BMatching%2BPrintable.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can't even tell you how many hours I have spent sewing quiet book pages. Lots of little tiny pieces of felt and frustration later, I decided there had to be a better way. Enter the Printable Quiet Book, I went through and designed all of the things I wanted in a quiet book in an easy printable form. Simple print all the pages, do a little cutting and some laminating and voila! A quiet book! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can find all 11 of the printable Quiet Book posts that have already at the bottom of this post. Today I am adding the 12th page. This Shape Matching page is a great option for teaching kids to recognize numbers in different ways. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iG0Zur0jplE/WQAiM6PNG-I/AAAAAAAA4lA/3Eh6NLXjopYKF3UTlERylk1ElcjYp9X9wCLcB/s1600/Shaping%2BMatching%2BPrintable%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iG0Zur0jplE/WQAiM6PNG-I/AAAAAAAA4lA/3Eh6NLXjopYKF3UTlERylk1ElcjYp9X9wCLcB/s640/Shaping%2BMatching%2BPrintable%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>You will need:<br /><ul><li>The Printables at the end of this post</li><li>scissors</li><li>magnetic tape or velcro </li><li>a Laminator and Laminating sheets (I love my <a href="http://amzn.to/2awDc84" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scotch Laminator</a>)</li></ul><div>Print the pages in color and laminate the background page. Cut out each of the shapes and then laminate them as well. After they are laminated, cut them out again. There are several ways you can make the cookies stick to the background. You can add small squares of felt to the back of each card and a piece on each shape on the background. You can also use velcro squares instead of felt. I prefer to use magnet tape on each of the cards and the background.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Add this page to your quiet book, with the pieces. You can glue a sandwich bag to the back of one of the pages to hold the pieces or you can add a small zipper pouch at this point in the book. 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From the Castle to Ollivander's it is like stepping into the magical world. My absolute favorite part was eating lunch at the Three Broomsticks. The food was amazing and of course there was Butterbeer. The Frozen Butterbeer was my favorite thing in the entire park and I couldn't get it enough of it. I wanted to stop every time we passed a cart. When I got home, I got to work trying to replicate the recipe, I came up with a lot of different versions and finally got one I felt was close. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have including two recipes below, the one that is more complicated is more authentic but it does take some baby sitting. If you want taste in less time, try the easy recipe! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-itT2sRPgUi4/WPbdO3zwiCI/AAAAAAAA4SQ/QJYj4cIihOIMyODeulZgbM7jiyueYaG1wCLcB/s1600/Copycat%2BFrozen%2BButterbeer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-itT2sRPgUi4/WPbdO3zwiCI/AAAAAAAA4SQ/QJYj4cIihOIMyODeulZgbM7jiyueYaG1wCLcB/s640/Copycat%2BFrozen%2BButterbeer.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><h3>Copycat Frozen Butterbeer (More Complicated Version)</h3><b>Ingredients: </b><br /><ul><li>1 liter bottle of cream soda</li><li>1 cup heavy whipping cream</li><li>1/2 C butterscotch topping </li></ul><br />Refrigerate the soda overnight. Pour the entire bottle of cream soda into a 9x13 baking dish and place it in the freezer. Freeze for 30 minutes, pull the dish out and break up the ice and then freeze again. Repeat the process for two hours until you have the perfect slushy soda. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks start to form. Add 1/2 C of Butterscotch topping and blend until smooth. Combine the slushy soda and cream in layers in the glass for the perfect butterscotch perfection.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_OgIEZeFHJk/WPbdOvSzleI/AAAAAAAA4SM/05eNtz8MkQgwRbFcoOPJ9Gtm6G0of1iQwCLcB/s1600/Copycat%2BWizarding%2BWorld%2Bof%2BHarry%2BPotter%2BFrozen%2BButterbeer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_OgIEZeFHJk/WPbdOvSzleI/AAAAAAAA4SM/05eNtz8MkQgwRbFcoOPJ9Gtm6G0of1iQwCLcB/s640/Copycat%2BWizarding%2BWorld%2Bof%2BHarry%2BPotter%2BFrozen%2BButterbeer.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h3>Copycat Frozen Butterbeer (Easy Version)</h3><b> Ingredients:</b><br /><ul><li>1 liter bottle of cream soda</li><li>1 cup heavy whipping cream</li><li>1/2 C butterscotch topping </li></ul><br />Freeze 2/3 of the soda in ice cube trays. Add ice cubes, the last third of the soda to a blender and blend until slushy. Whip the heavy cream with the butterscotch topping until soft peaks form. Add the slushy to a cup and top with the butterscotch whipped cream.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8raZ1FaV7fw/WPbdO4JAk0I/AAAAAAAA4SU/61on-ePiBP01jDmZP3n2A0WpGs511caDQCLcB/s1600/Harry%2BPotter%2BButterbeer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8raZ1FaV7fw/WPbdO4JAk0I/AAAAAAAA4SU/61on-ePiBP01jDmZP3n2A0WpGs511caDQCLcB/s640/Harry%2BPotter%2BButterbeer.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Have you ever been to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter? Which kind of Butterbeer is you favorite?<br /><br /><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-54315098790580226112017-04-17T22:27:00.001-06:002017-04-17T22:27:27.852-06:00Gluten Free Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dwta2lGKfx4/WPWTq9kSaPI/AAAAAAAA4Qs/3LfTb_SnY9sHJ9V6E6YZmOxRsaWkXmEfACLcB/s1600/Gluten%2BFree%2BFish%2BTacos%2Bwith%2Bmango%2BSalsa%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dwta2lGKfx4/WPWTq9kSaPI/AAAAAAAA4Qs/3LfTb_SnY9sHJ9V6E6YZmOxRsaWkXmEfACLcB/s640/Gluten%2BFree%2BFish%2BTacos%2Bwith%2Bmango%2BSalsa%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I am not normally a huge fan of fish. It is just too.... well fishy. My husband absolutely loves fish of all kinds and has spent years trying to win me over with fish recipes. This is one of the first recipes I have gone back for seconds on. It is light, crispy with the perfect touch of mango.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sw7ddvbKUMY/WPWTq55yuhI/AAAAAAAA4Qw/vmxHrfY3XVAvdAsQmjF26hkZ9hUrd0F6QCEw/s1600/Fish%2Band%2BMango%2BTacos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sw7ddvbKUMY/WPWTq55yuhI/AAAAAAAA4Qw/vmxHrfY3XVAvdAsQmjF26hkZ9hUrd0F6QCEw/s640/Fish%2Band%2BMango%2BTacos.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><h3>Fish Tacos: </h3><ul><li>4 tilapia fish fillets </li><li>gluten free panko bread crumbs</li><li>eggs, slightly beaten</li><li>coconut flour or other gluten free flour</li><li>shredded Monterrey cheese</li><li>green cabbage</li><li>corn tortillas</li><li>limes</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ur4E7dJjRJA/WPWTqQ_cNKI/AAAAAAAA4Qo/cdZ4aKPxwd8PApedBRN0pkE9sQkl6fiHwCEw/s1600/Fish%2BTacos%2Bwith%2BChipotle%2BSauce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ur4E7dJjRJA/WPWTqQ_cNKI/AAAAAAAA4Qo/cdZ4aKPxwd8PApedBRN0pkE9sQkl6fiHwCEw/s640/Fish%2BTacos%2Bwith%2BChipotle%2BSauce.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /><h3>Chipotle Sauce:</h3></div><ul><li>ranch dressing</li><li>chipotle sauce</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mDlZ_61iFDk/WPWTrDER01I/AAAAAAAA4Q0/zCEkwHrZJeAJa9DK9yhEyO7GpaUi3p7ewCEw/s1600/Mango%2BSalsa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mDlZ_61iFDk/WPWTrDER01I/AAAAAAAA4Q0/zCEkwHrZJeAJa9DK9yhEyO7GpaUi3p7ewCEw/s640/Mango%2BSalsa.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h3>Mango Salsa</h3><ul><li>1 1/2 c. chopped, peeled mangos.</li><li>1 medium red sweet pepper, seeded and finely chopped;</li><li>1/4 c. thinly sliced green onions;</li><li>1 Tbsp olive oil;</li><li>1/2 tsp finely shredded lime peel;</li><li>1 Tbsp lime juice;</li><li>1 Tbsp vinegar;</li><li>1/4 tsp each salt and black pepper. </li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p8tnWev6huU/WPWTqA20oQI/AAAAAAAA4Qg/6x-gRlAosE0iAHtAF_TxkoyFemPhtyvswCEw/s1600/Fish%2BTacos%2Bwith%2Bmango%2BSalsa%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p8tnWev6huU/WPWTqA20oQI/AAAAAAAA4Qg/6x-gRlAosE0iAHtAF_TxkoyFemPhtyvswCEw/s640/Fish%2BTacos%2Bwith%2Bmango%2BSalsa%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><b>For the fish:</b> Coat the tilapia in coconut flour and then place it in an egg wash. Coat the tilapia in gluten free bread crumbs and let the fish sit in the fridge for 5-10 minutes to help set the crumps. Place in an oiled pan with a small amount of lime juice. Rotate the fish every few minutes until it is golden brown.<br /><br /><b>For the salsa:</b> Combine the olive oil, lime peel, lime juice, vinegar and seasonings in a bowl. Toss the mangoes, green onions and peppers into the dressing and coat thoroughly.<br /><br /><b>For the sauce:</b> Make sauce by combining equal amounts ranch dressing and chipotle sauce.<br /><br /><b>Assembly:</b> Place a small amount of fish in a corn tortilla. Top it with finely chopped cabbage, shredded cheese, the chipotle saucce and mango salsa. Finish the taco out with a light spray of fresh lime juice.<br /><br />Who would you make this for?<br /><br /><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-10943731570982360782017-04-16T17:11:00.001-06:002017-04-16T17:17:24.725-06:00Christ Centered Easter Craft Devotional <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hNB6Ohut-ZI/WPP6BFCERDI/AAAAAAAA4QE/HtIuE2svBwUJLd-FKcl5wnRoR0RYLLY5ACLcB/s1600/Christ%2BCentered%2BEaster%2BCraft%2BDevotional.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hNB6Ohut-ZI/WPP6BFCERDI/AAAAAAAA4QE/HtIuE2svBwUJLd-FKcl5wnRoR0RYLLY5ACLcB/s640/Christ%2BCentered%2BEaster%2BCraft%2BDevotional.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />One of the biggest surprises of my blogging life was when the <a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/2014/11/christ-centered-christmas-craft-advent.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christ Centered Christmas Advent</a>, created by my best friend Lorene, went absolutely crazy. I often forget there are people looking for ways to help their children understand the meaning behind the holidays as much as I am.<br /><br />Every year, during the week leading up to Easter (Holy Week), my husband and I do a small devotional each night reading to our children what happened each of the days leading up to the resurrection. It is a beautiful experience and after the positive reaction I received to the Christmas version, I wanted to share this Easter version.<br /><br />This Holy Week Craft Advent is a perfect way to get your children involved in the story of Easter, every day from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. My kids have loved it. If you are looking for more Christ Centered Easter ideas, you can<a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/2017/03/resurrection-eggs-memorable-easter.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> find Resurrection Eggs here.</a><br /><b><br /></b><b>Each day includes: </b><br /><ul><li>a short scripture selection</li><li>pictures and/or videos </li><li>a very simple craft that uses common craft supplies and requires very little time to create</li></ul><h3>Palm Sunday – The Triumphal Entry</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TEMRz69eZOw/WPPp9ukP0bI/AAAAAAAA4PE/7-ysmZCXQfYEUw_oV6esJeVjwhlj0kPtACLcB/s1600/triumphant-entry-39581-gallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="552" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TEMRz69eZOw/WPPp9ukP0bI/AAAAAAAA4PE/7-ysmZCXQfYEUw_oV6esJeVjwhlj0kPtACLcB/s640/triumphant-entry-39581-gallery.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>Read</b>: <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/21.1-11?lang=eng#primary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew 21:1-11</a><br /><b>Picture</b>: <a href="https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/triumphant-entry-39581?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gospel Art Book #50</a><br /><b>Activity</b>: Palm Leaves<br /><b>Supplies</b>:<br /><ul><li>Green construction paper</li><li>Pipe cleaner</li><li>Scissors </li><li>Tape</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M2s2jd4Z0rU/WPPlgfcCR0I/AAAAAAAA4O4/lJeS-whJT2YAwgNJcsiCIGYf33hmrmDDQCLcB/s1600/Palm%2BSunday%2BCraft%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M2s2jd4Z0rU/WPPlgfcCR0I/AAAAAAAA4O4/lJeS-whJT2YAwgNJcsiCIGYf33hmrmDDQCLcB/s640/Palm%2BSunday%2BCraft%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />Draw a long leaf on an entire piece of green construction paper. Cut the leaf out. Draw a line down the center of the leaf and let the children cut fringe into the leaf, telling them to not cross the line. Add a pipe cleaner to the back of the leaf to give it some stability so the children can wave it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N-4TNtW_C-k" width="560"></iframe> <br /><br /><h3>Monday – Cleansing the Temple</h3>Read: <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/21.1-13?lang=eng#primary" target="_blank">Matthew 21:12-13</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />Picture: <a href="https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/triumphant-entry-39581?lang=eng" target="_blank">Gospel Art Book </a> #<a href="https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/jesus-cleansing-temple-321522?lang=eng" target="_blank">51</a>, <a href="https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/jerusalem-temple-herod-206142?lang=eng" target="_blank">52</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br /><b>Activity:</b> Animal Cages<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Supplies:</b></div><ul><li>Construction paper</li><li>Tape</li><li>Scissors</li><li>Pipe cleaners </li><li>Animal stickers </li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qLhuyp8Vpl4/WPPlOb831DI/AAAAAAAA4Og/wbUJ88SV9DcurN587u48Sm1rwnqMdQqRwCLcB/s1600/Jesus%2BCleanes%2Bthe%2BTemple%2BCraft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qLhuyp8Vpl4/WPPlOb831DI/AAAAAAAA4Og/wbUJ88SV9DcurN587u48Sm1rwnqMdQqRwCLcB/s640/Jesus%2BCleanes%2Bthe%2BTemple%2BCraft.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Fold a piece of construction paper in half. Draw a large square on the front of one of the halves and then cut out that rectangle. Tape pipe cleaner halves to the inside of the square and then add animal stickers on the paper behind the pipe cleaners.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kyvTMggabJc" width="560"></iframe> <br /><br /><h3>Tuesday – Widow's Mite, 10 Virgins</h3><b>Read</b>: <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/mark/12.41-44?lang=eng#40" target="_blank">Mark 12:41-44</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> , <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/25.3-4,8?lang=eng#p2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew 25: 1-12</a></span><br /><b>Picture</b>:<a href="https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/mormonad-got-oil-1118331?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Got Oil?</a><br /><b>Activity</b>: Clay Oil :amps<br /><b>Supplies:</b><br />Model Magic or Salt Dough<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HbKKCYSZDkM/WPPlQ0uoZXI/AAAAAAAA4Os/kcri0q3rpX4udzewQPAtOALJFX6h0Pl8QCLcB/s1600/Oil%2BLamp%2BCraft%2BParable%2Bof%2Bthe%2B10%2Bvirgins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HbKKCYSZDkM/WPPlQ0uoZXI/AAAAAAAA4Os/kcri0q3rpX4udzewQPAtOALJFX6h0Pl8QCLcB/s640/Oil%2BLamp%2BCraft%2BParable%2Bof%2Bthe%2B10%2Bvirgins.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Shape the dough into a vessel that resembles an oil lamp. Allow it to air dry over night.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mwCavwlkp0A" width="560"></iframe> <br /><h3>Wednesday – Judas Betrayal</h3><div>Officially, nothing is recorded of the events of the fourth day, but the third day has a lot happening so we split the third day into two parts. The Judas betrayal isn't completed until later in the week, but this is when Judas covenants with the Jewish leaders to betray Jesus.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ql9LajJyTMo/WPPr2LOFwyI/AAAAAAAA4PQ/Tloe-l7N--4zJjJoo9NAI_F8YOYMLrX5QCLcB/s1600/judas-betrays-jesus-christ-243415-gallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ql9LajJyTMo/WPPr2LOFwyI/AAAAAAAA4PQ/Tloe-l7N--4zJjJoo9NAI_F8YOYMLrX5QCLcB/s640/judas-betrays-jesus-christ-243415-gallery.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Read: </b><a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/26.4-75?lang=eng#3" target="_blank">Matthew 26:4-75</a><br /><b>Picture:</b> <a href="https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/judas-betrays-jesus-christ-243415?lang=eng" target="_blank">online</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br /><b>Activity:</b> Coin Purse with 30 pieces of Silver<br /><b>Supplies:</b><br /><ul><li>Felt in your desired color</li><li>Yarn </li><li>Yarn needle</li><li>3 dimes for each purse</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qazSfK5wjms/WPPlSApKelI/AAAAAAAA4O0/V23uxHS3h4oBz_kgv7CmxIe20gO4VIBywCLcB/s1600/Thirty%2BPieces%2Bof%2BSilver%2BCraft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qazSfK5wjms/WPPlSApKelI/AAAAAAAA4O0/V23uxHS3h4oBz_kgv7CmxIe20gO4VIBywCLcB/s640/Thirty%2BPieces%2Bof%2BSilver%2BCraft.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Cut a sheet of felt in half. Fold the half sheet into almost half and use yarn to whip stitch up the sides. I used an awl to pierce holes in the felt so it was more like a lacing craft, but you can leave out that step if you want.<br /><div><br /></div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-0AUXzG-nfo" width="560"></iframe> <br /><br /><h3>Thursday – Last Supper and Washing of Apostles' Feet</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xpWvbhJ_-kY/WPPuMIj2QjI/AAAAAAAA4Pc/y0jKWpHsGBUbFf3snd66wNOSZOgDWrx9QCLcB/s1600/jesus-washing-apostles-feet-39588-gallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="434" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xpWvbhJ_-kY/WPPuMIj2QjI/AAAAAAAA4Pc/y0jKWpHsGBUbFf3snd66wNOSZOgDWrx9QCLcB/s640/jesus-washing-apostles-feet-39588-gallery.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Read:</b> <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/luke/22.14-20?lang=eng#13" target="_blank">Luke 22:14-20</a>, <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/john/13.4-15?lang=eng#3" target="_blank">John 13:4-15</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br /><b>Picture:</b> <a href="https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/jesus-last-supper-82803?lang=eng" target="_blank">Gospel Art Book #54</a>, <a href="https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/jesus-washing-apostles-feet-39588?lang=eng" target="_blank">55</a>, <a href="https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/the-last-supper-carl-bloch-634699?lang=eng" target="_blank">online</a><br /><b>Activity:</b> Foot Prints<br /><b>Supplies:</b><br /><ul><li>Cardstock</li><li>Brown paint</li><li>Blue paint</li><li>Foam brush</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NGTCEiPsm54/WPPlRHu1DRI/AAAAAAAA4Ow/F-oAN0VLPgwl98rE5EPdOCkPcrTvSOsZgCLcB/s1600/Jesus%2BWashes%2Bthe%2BFeet%2Bof%2Bthe%2BDisciples%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NGTCEiPsm54/WPPlRHu1DRI/AAAAAAAA4Ow/F-oAN0VLPgwl98rE5EPdOCkPcrTvSOsZgCLcB/s640/Jesus%2BWashes%2Bthe%2BFeet%2Bof%2Bthe%2BDisciples%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Use the foam brush to brush the brown paint onto your child's foot. Have your child stand on the paper. Repeat with the other foot. Draw a basin around the feet with paint and add blue paint to resemble water. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kbWhiIO4Q3k" width="560"></iframe> <br /><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Good Friday – Crucifixion </h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ptG5EGNY_rQ/WPPuRnMRCBI/AAAAAAAA4Pg/v09toDJg6pcbgLSUE74IvrrmbYzYkBbpACLcB/s1600/crucifixion-christ-anderson-39598-gallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="564" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ptG5EGNY_rQ/WPPuRnMRCBI/AAAAAAAA4Pg/v09toDJg6pcbgLSUE74IvrrmbYzYkBbpACLcB/s640/crucifixion-christ-anderson-39598-gallery.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><b>Read:</b> <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/luke/23.33-46,%2050-56?lang=eng#32" target="_blank">Luke 23:33-46, 50-56</a><br /><b>Picture:</b> <a href="https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/crucifixion-christ-anderson-39598?lang=eng" target="_blank">Gospel Art Book #57</a>, <a href="https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/jesus-burial-tomb-1083559?lang=eng" target="_blank">58</a><br /><b>Activity:</b> Painted Cross<br /><b>Supplies:</b><br /><ul><li>Heavy watercolor paper</li><li>Paints</li><li>Masking tape</li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KV_KnZsYtE0/WPPlOt4OXkI/AAAAAAAA4Oo/cDrnqe16cEYu4k30oNR-IjApsL2oMRw9gCLcB/s1600/Jesus%2BDies%2Bon%2Bthe%2BCross.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KV_KnZsYtE0/WPPlOt4OXkI/AAAAAAAA4Oo/cDrnqe16cEYu4k30oNR-IjApsL2oMRw9gCLcB/s640/Jesus%2BDies%2Bon%2Bthe%2BCross.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Use the masking tape to make a cross on the paper. Let your child finger paint all over the paper, specifically around the edges of the tape cross. When the paper is completely dry, peel off the tape.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5fIUMB7cm9I" width="560"></iframe> <br /><h3><b>Saturday – Christ in the Tomb</b></h3><b><br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yrSM4lU3KUw/WPPu-_PJnAI/AAAAAAAA4Po/Ym7msSC7HU4MuJlO9xlLZGNgogW_qjz1gCLcB/s1600/easter-pictures-tomb-jesus-1104534-gallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yrSM4lU3KUw/WPPu-_PJnAI/AAAAAAAA4Po/Ym7msSC7HU4MuJlO9xlLZGNgogW_qjz1gCLcB/s640/easter-pictures-tomb-jesus-1104534-gallery.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><b><br /></b><b>Read:</b> <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/luke/22.14-20?lang=eng#13" target="_blank">Luke 22:14-20</a>, <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/john/13.4-15?lang=eng#3" target="_blank">John 13:4-15</a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br /><b>Picture:</b> <a href="https://www.lds.org/search?query=Tomb&x=0&y=0&lang=eng&domains=images" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tomb Images</a><br /><b>Activity:</b> Tomb<br /><b>Supplies:</b><br /><ul><li>Construction paper in brown, black, blue and green</li><li>Scissors </li><li>Glue stick </li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mIONeKfxn6g/WPPlOvVXe0I/AAAAAAAA4Ok/TzEeFOPKG_8bI2mK6FIHJ4pf-lEg5Qd8gCLcB/s1600/Christs%2BTomb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mIONeKfxn6g/WPPlOvVXe0I/AAAAAAAA4Ok/TzEeFOPKG_8bI2mK6FIHJ4pf-lEg5Qd8gCLcB/s640/Christs%2BTomb.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Create a sky and grass background by cutting a piece of blue paper in half and gluing one half to the top of a green paper. Cut a tomb out of brown paper and the large stone out of black paper. Glue both to the background.<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kPfC9kSPP_Q" width="560"></iframe> <br /><h3>Easter Sunday – Resurrection</h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CHJDVNaq49s/WPPxu7dxLXI/AAAAAAAA4P0/inBiNOamWlwSQwXqyMoL56VtYAMHlLjJgCLcB/s1600/mary-tomb-art-lds-453585-gallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CHJDVNaq49s/WPPxu7dxLXI/AAAAAAAA4P0/inBiNOamWlwSQwXqyMoL56VtYAMHlLjJgCLcB/s640/mary-tomb-art-lds-453585-gallery.jpg" width="634" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b>Read:</b> <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/28.6-7?lang=eng#p5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew 28: 1-7</a><br /><b>Picture:</b> <a href="https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/mary-tomb-art-lds-453585?lang=eng" target="_blank">Christ at the Tomb</a><br /><b>Activity:</b> He is Risen Sunshine<br /><b>Supplies:</b><br /><br /><ul><li>Paper</li><li>Crayons</li><li>Yellow Washi Tape</li></ul><br /><br />Draw a large yellow semi circle on a piece of paper. Let the children pick different types of yellow washi tape to put the rays on the sun. Write "He is Risen" in the middle of the semi circle.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bAuaSpJ7zGs" width="560"></iframe> <br /><br />These simple devotionals have helped our children take their focus off Easter Eggs and move it towards the savior and his sacrifice for us. I am so grateful for these amazing resources and videos!<br /><br /><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-28037421113691224692017-04-11T22:46:00.000-06:002017-04-19T01:03:22.372-06:00DIY Sonic Screwdriver Pens <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GzbpNAmYVTU/WO2m9eGlIwI/AAAAAAAA4Jo/yT174_ulLtYuXEndyAG0NZEN49Jb1b86wCLcB/s1600/diy%2Bsonic%2Bscrewdrivers.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GzbpNAmYVTU/WO2m9eGlIwI/AAAAAAAA4Jo/yT174_ulLtYuXEndyAG0NZEN49Jb1b86wCLcB/s640/diy%2Bsonic%2Bscrewdrivers.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For years I have been turning everything I can get my hands on into Sonic Screwdriver or Harry Potter wands, chopsticks, crochet hooks, brushes. You name it, it has gotten the geek treatment. These Sonic Screwdriver Pens are one of my favorites. They are easy to make and the last forever. I have one I have been writing with for at least four years now. I have gifted them to Whovian friends and convinced my daughter to finish her practice spelling test because she could write with a sonic. See? Major awesome all around. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgxOio4s548" width="560"></iframe> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You will need: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>pens </li><li>baking clay - I used blue, white, grey and red</li><li>marbles or glass beads</li><li>a oven (I use a dedicated toaster oven) </li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ovIe0cHCMlw/WO2l2Uda_xI/AAAAAAAA4JU/NaDnmnWHOR04wxu4RHRK1bi9epPfz6XLQCLcB/s1600/Pen%2BWithout%2BInk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ovIe0cHCMlw/WO2l2Uda_xI/AAAAAAAA4JU/NaDnmnWHOR04wxu4RHRK1bi9epPfz6XLQCLcB/s640/Pen%2BWithout%2BInk.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used a bunch of hotel pens I had laying around my house. I looked for pens that the ink comes through the writing end of the pen. This makes it so you can add marbles and beads to the other end of the Sonic. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Roll the clay for the body of the Sonic into a long snake. When I want mixed colors on the body I roll out two long snakes, one of each color. Wrap the two colors around each other and then roll them into a snake again. Roll the snake as thin as you can or you will have excess clay around the pen. Wrap the snake around the pen, smoothing the edges as you go. if you want a smooth surface, or wrap the snake tight, pinching them together if you want a coiled Sonic. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BF2EwXEv1Dk/WO2l2cFFZvI/AAAAAAAA4Jc/KWFGZiyT-6c6j8L_IwcBz8MP8q4JuI1gQCEw/s1600/Oven%2BBake%2BClay%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BF2EwXEv1Dk/WO2l2cFFZvI/AAAAAAAA4Jc/KWFGZiyT-6c6j8L_IwcBz8MP8q4JuI1gQCEw/s640/Oven%2BBake%2BClay%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Add a solid color to the top or the bottom or bottom of the screwdriver in the same way, coiling the clay and then flattening it as you wrap it around the pen. At the top of the pen, keeping coiling passed the top of the pen. Smooth the coil out and and put your marble or glass bead in the top. You can add small rolls of clay over the top of the bead or leave it uncovered. Make sure to use glass marbles and beads to prevent melting in the oven. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you want the sonic to function as a pen, make sure to leave an opening where you can slide the ink back it. If you want it to just be a sonic, you don't have to worry about that part. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finish the sonic with small pieces of clay for the buttons and small coils of clay for texture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M4IlnT4zW-0/WO2l26bXNNI/AAAAAAAA4Jg/UP4Psej57yg5bjkgswf78qOLZL4H7geDgCEw/s1600/Sonic%2BScrewdriver%2BPens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M4IlnT4zW-0/WO2l26bXNNI/AAAAAAAA4Jg/UP4Psej57yg5bjkgswf78qOLZL4H7geDgCEw/s640/Sonic%2BScrewdriver%2BPens.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bake the pens in the oven at 275 for 15 minutes for each 1/4 each thick, or follow the instructions on the packaging of your specific clay. Slide the ink back into the pen and you have an awesome and fun new way to write! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZOpE9mErnTQ/WO2nFqZ9LZI/AAAAAAAA4Js/dKOSBN9Rmw4Wi2heQhAKnUF25HWfOzvMgCLcB/s1600/DIY%2BSonic%2BScrewdrivers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZOpE9mErnTQ/WO2nFqZ9LZI/AAAAAAAA4Js/dKOSBN9Rmw4Wi2heQhAKnUF25HWfOzvMgCLcB/s640/DIY%2BSonic%2BScrewdrivers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Who would you make these for? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-70824459464329153102017-04-10T21:53:00.001-06:002017-04-10T21:53:07.769-06:00Easter Candy Jars<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sDdeSBRzQCI/VtnWQ7JQXiI/AAAAAAAAtGs/vWNOCVVd92c/s1600/Easter%2BCandy%2BJars%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sDdeSBRzQCI/VtnWQ7JQXiI/AAAAAAAAtGs/vWNOCVVd92c/s640/Easter%2BCandy%2BJars%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Are you looking for a fun and fast gift to give this Easter Sunday? These little jars are so cute and the perfect hostess gift or for any loved one. Who wouldn't love getting a jar full of candy?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zViV5CN45s8/VtnWREwgP_I/AAAAAAAAtG0/u-l38O4sulw/s1600/Easter%2BCandy%2BJars%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zViV5CN45s8/VtnWREwgP_I/AAAAAAAAtG0/u-l38O4sulw/s640/Easter%2BCandy%2BJars%2B2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />You will need:<br /><br /><ul><li>canning jars</li><li>small figures or Easter eggs</li><li>hot glue</li><li>spray paint in fun Easter colors </li><li>amazing Easter candy, <a href="https://alexa.design/2o2aIH0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my personal favorite here</a></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h-q78X5rqCM/VtnWRBhMdII/AAAAAAAAtGw/neq-2QqV_lE/s1600/Easter%2BCandy%2BJars%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h-q78X5rqCM/VtnWRBhMdII/AAAAAAAAtGw/neq-2QqV_lE/s640/Easter%2BCandy%2BJars%2B3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Easter eggs are the easiest jar toppers to get your hands on but I love the look of the little bunnies. These were found in the Easter section of my local dollar store. They were originally packaged with a paint brush and small amount of paints. Just make sure whatever you choose to top the jars can fit through the canning ring.<br /><br />Using a small amount of hot glue, hot glue the bunny, egg or whatever else you found to the lid of the jar. Spray paint the entire lid as well as the canning ring. All them to dry completely.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wU1-VsonVbc/VtnWRf0UuSI/AAAAAAAAtG4/AmwjJ88KSHI/s1600/Easter%2BCandy%2BJars%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wU1-VsonVbc/VtnWRf0UuSI/AAAAAAAAtG4/AmwjJ88KSHI/s640/Easter%2BCandy%2BJars%2B4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Fill the jar with pastel candy and add the lid! <a href="https://alexa.design/2nzhvMp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spring M&Ms</a> or <a href="https://alexa.design/2o2aIH0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cadbury Mini Eggs</a> are perfect for these jars! You could also fill it with <a href="https://alexa.design/2nzh0la" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peeps </a>or <a href="https://alexa.design/2o21QB7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Eggs</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-did4HXUMV34/VtnWSPx5vpI/AAAAAAAAtG8/fPhe3HpkrsE/s1600/Easter%2BCandy%2BJars%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-did4HXUMV34/VtnWSPx5vpI/AAAAAAAAtG8/fPhe3HpkrsE/s640/Easter%2BCandy%2BJars%2B5.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br />Who do you know who would love on of these in their Easter basket?<br /><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-67863279986981330452017-04-07T06:00:00.000-06:002017-04-19T01:02:46.667-06:00Copycat Mickey Mouse Beignets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ol_rZnU3IL0/WOcR-VaH_3I/AAAAAAAA3_4/V6Fnk_J9Zw0LEbTPiZ0HMhjRWEeMYeGGwCLcB/s1600/Copycat%2BMickey%2BMouse%2BBeignets%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ol_rZnU3IL0/WOcR-VaH_3I/AAAAAAAA3_4/V6Fnk_J9Zw0LEbTPiZ0HMhjRWEeMYeGGwCLcB/s640/Copycat%2BMickey%2BMouse%2BBeignets%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you love Disney as much as we do, then you have probably had a Mickey Mouse Beignet. These delicious treats from New Orleans Square in Disneyland are a family favorite and one that we have made at home for years. Here is our fun and easy recipe that will take you back to the Happiest Place on Earth! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>You will need:<br /><br /><ul><li>1.5 cups lukewarm water</li><li>1/2 C. sugar</li><li>1 envelop yeast</li><li>2 eggs, beaten slightly</li><li>1 1/4 t. salt</li><li>1 cup evaporated milk</li><li>7 cups flour</li><li>1/4 C. Shortening</li><li>Pan with oil for frying</li><li>2- 3 C. Powdered Sugar</li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2p6FHls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutter </a></li></ul>Mix the sugar, water and yeast into a bowl and let sit for about 10 minutes. In a different bowl, mix evaporated milk, eggs and salt together. After the 10 minutes mix the egg mixture into the yeast mixture. Add 3 cups of the flour and stir until mixed well. Add the shortening, stirring constantly while you add the rest of the flour. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Let your dough rise for at least<b style="font-size: x-large;"> </b>2 hours.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DJgre8oGKtQ/WOa3UbEF8lI/AAAAAAAA3_c/1oDq_wW9orwqhyPzjC0yLDwbZdGwEylqQCLcB/s1600/Copycat%2BMickey%2BMouse%2BBeignets%2BDough.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DJgre8oGKtQ/WOa3UbEF8lI/AAAAAAAA3_c/1oDq_wW9orwqhyPzjC0yLDwbZdGwEylqQCLcB/s640/Copycat%2BMickey%2BMouse%2BBeignets%2BDough.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and then cut into Mickey Mouse shapes with a cookie cutter. Fry in oil heated to about 350 degrees until golden brown. Flip the beignets often to make sure the color is even. Drain the beignets for a few moments. Add your powdered sugar to a brown lunch sack. Then add the hot beignets to the sack, close and shake until beignets are covered in sugar.<br /><br />Serve piping hot!<br /><br />If you love Disneyland food then you are going to love the rest of these copycat recipes from some of my favorite bloggers. Check them all out below.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Now that you've seen how I make my favorite Disneyland treat at home check out how a few of my blog buddies make their favorites too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tastefullyfrugal.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Disney-Treat-Collage.jpg"><img alt="18 Copy Cat Disney Recipes AND Southern California Vacation Giveaway" class="aligncenter wp-image-5628 size-large" src="http://tastefullyfrugal.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Disney-Treat-Collage-1024x1024.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com/homemade-corn-dogs-disneyland-copycat/" target="_blank">Hand Dipped Corndogs</a> from Dessert Now, Dinner Later</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kleinworthco.com/2017/04/disney-inspired-clam-chowder-bread-bowl" target="_blank">Clam Chowder Bread Bowl</a> from Kleinworth & Co.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tastefullyfrugal.org/2017/04/copycat-disneyland-mickey-mouse-ice-cream-treats.html" target="_blank">Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Treats</a> from Tastefully Frugal</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://seelindsay.co/disney-copycat-meatless-monte-cristo-sandwich" target="_blank">Monte Cristo Sandwich</a> from See Lindsay</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.artsyfartsymama.com/2017/04/copycat-disneyland-churro-funnel-cake.html" target="_blank">Churro Funnel Cake</a> from Artsy Fartsy Mama</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.clarkscondensed.com/food/copycat-recipes/copycat-pumpkin-mickey-mouse-beignets" target="_blank">Pumpkin Mickey Mouse Beignets</a> from Clarks Condensed</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.oldhousetonewhome.net/2017/04/blt-waffle-fries.html" target="_blank">BLT Waffle Fries</a> from Old House To New Home</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lovetobeinthekitchen.com/2017/04/07/disneylands-chocolate-peanut-butter-sandwich" target="_blank">Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwiches</a> from Love To Be In The Kitchen</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cupcakediariesblog.com/2017/04/carrot-cake-cookies.html" target="_blank">Carrot Cake Cookies</a> from Cupcake Diaries</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mylatinatable.com/amazing-caramel-smores-recipe-disney-world-copycat" target="_blank">Caramel S'mores</a> from My Latina Table</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lizoncall.com/2017/04/07/mickey-marshmallow-wands/" target="_blank">Mickey Marshmallow Wand</a> from Liz On Call</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://biteofdelight.net/2017/04/dole-whip-pops-disney-treat.html" target="_blank">Dole Whip Popsicles</a> from Bite Of Delight</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.girllovesglam.com/2017/04/disneyland-paleo-dole-whip-recipe.html" target="_blank">Dole Whips</a> from Girl Loves Glam</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://asthebunnyhops.com/disneyland-inspired-mint-julep-slush/" target="_blank">Mint Julep Slush</a> from As The Bunny Hops</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://prettyprovidence.com/frozen-chocolate-covered-bananas/" target="_blank">Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas</a> from Pretty Providence</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.playpartyplan.com/mickey-mouse-cake-pops/" target="_blank">Mickey Mouse Cake Pops</a> from Play Party Plan</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wp.me/p2yqPN-8jG" target="_blank">Mac'n'Cheese Pizza</a> from Over The Big Moon</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/2017/04/copycat-mickey-mouse-beignets.html" target="_blank">Mickey Mouse Beignets</a> from Housewife Eclectic</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">AND enter to win a chance to try all these tasty treats in person at Disneyland yourself! 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Use the code Housewife15 to get $10 off your trip!<br /><div><br /></div> <img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-16120344175444484942017-04-04T22:55:00.000-06:002017-04-19T01:01:04.711-06:00Chillin' With My Peeps Shirt and how to use Cricut Design Space <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RlkssWGgmps/WORzqFli-jI/AAAAAAAA31U/evd9nAch5AsmJ9SwqjsQ2TlfOSsh8pbfgCLcB/s1600/Chillin%2BWith%2BMy%2BPeeps%2BShirts%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RlkssWGgmps/WORzqFli-jI/AAAAAAAA31U/evd9nAch5AsmJ9SwqjsQ2TlfOSsh8pbfgCLcB/s640/Chillin%2BWith%2BMy%2BPeeps%2BShirts%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My kids love holiday themed shirts. Each year they beg me to make them a fun shirt for each upcoming holiday. With Easter just around the corner, we made these cute and glittery Peeps shirts. I absolutely love how they turned out and they are so easy to make. I pulled both shirts together in less than 20 minutes. How's that for fast? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Are you new to Cricut Design Space? No worries! I walked you through making these shirts step by step with lots of screen shots. This is the perfect shirt for a beginner because it has simple shapes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For these shirts you will need: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=827805&b=567915&m=51766&afftrack=&urllink=https%3A%2F%2Fshop%2Ecricut%2Ecom%2Fen%5Fus%2Fsupplies%2Fcutting%2Dmaterials%2Firon%2Don%2Firon%2Don%2Dglitter%2Ehtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glitter Heat Transfer</a> in three colors (I used, blue, green and purple)</li><li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=827805&b=567915&m=51766&afftrack=&urllink=https%3A%2F%2Fshop%2Ecricut%2Ecom%2Fen%5Fus%2Fsupplies%2Fcutting%2Dmaterials%2Firon%2Don%2Firon%2Don%2Dlite%2Ehtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">black heat transfer </a></li><li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=827805&b=567915&m=51766&afftrack=&urllink=https%3A%2F%2Fshop%2Ecricut%2Ecom%2Fen%5Fus%2Fmachines%2Fcricut%2Dexplore%2Dair%2D2%2Ehtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a Cricut</a></li><li>a white shirt</li><li>a iron or <a href="http://amzn.to/2n9zqce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">heat press </a>(if you use iron on often a heat press will change your life.) </li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pxwKZhWIQHk/WORsjk1mamI/AAAAAAAA30U/MRHuy-8G9wYxevFJNG0Hr74uG6WZibvUQCLcB/s1600/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pxwKZhWIQHk/WORsjk1mamI/AAAAAAAA30U/MRHuy-8G9wYxevFJNG0Hr74uG6WZibvUQCLcB/s640/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B2.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br />First hit the Upload Images button on the left hand menu in Cricut Design Space.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v-pFPrL8AEc/WORsj3J97OI/AAAAAAAA30Y/thKTZkvXbSwoAyIke2jpuYGNcyvnDdSOQCLcB/s1600/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B3.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v-pFPrL8AEc/WORsj3J97OI/AAAAAAAA30Y/thKTZkvXbSwoAyIke2jpuYGNcyvnDdSOQCLcB/s640/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B3.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hit the blue Upload Image button on the left.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EBh4FTD8TqM/WORsjwjhReI/AAAAAAAA30g/Bx6wOr1eyOsdwgOlmGu-wGTsvXD5WmKNQCLcB/s1600/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B4.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="562" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EBh4FTD8TqM/WORsjwjhReI/AAAAAAAA30g/Bx6wOr1eyOsdwgOlmGu-wGTsvXD5WmKNQCLcB/s640/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B4.PNG" width="640" /></a></div> After you hit upload image, the browse screen will come up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7FgUc5x5Kn8/WORsj0SwwaI/AAAAAAAA30c/sgrrTpckNtg7Ghr4moWBjeEAEwtIMsl5ACLcB/s1600/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B5.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7FgUc5x5Kn8/WORsj0SwwaI/AAAAAAAA30c/sgrrTpckNtg7Ghr4moWBjeEAEwtIMsl5ACLcB/s640/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B5.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hit browse and find the image you want on your computer. This will let you upload any (.jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp, .svg or .dxf) When you find the image you want, select it and hit open.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sBwyhb1JAnU/WORskD54yKI/AAAAAAAA30k/AcVY0xI71AUASltqPuljxeIF7bT_B6PrQCLcB/s1600/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B6.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sBwyhb1JAnU/WORskD54yKI/AAAAAAAA30k/AcVY0xI71AUASltqPuljxeIF7bT_B6PrQCLcB/s640/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B6.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> After you select the image on your computer, you will be asked to select the image type. There are three different kinds of image types.<br /><br /><b>Simple Image</b>- a image with high contrast colors with a monotone background.<br /><b>Moderately Complex Image</b>- a image with simple detail and colors with good contrast between subject and background<br /><b>Complex Image</b>- images with fine detail, blended colors or low contrast<br /><br />The peep is a simple image because it has clean lines and a black shape on a white background.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qKGGj_ANj2g/WORskVM_gwI/AAAAAAAA30o/us-Bnk9Pl4g6wp8dpNzP_ER2IDBbEJa3gCLcB/s1600/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B7.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qKGGj_ANj2g/WORskVM_gwI/AAAAAAAA30o/us-Bnk9Pl4g6wp8dpNzP_ER2IDBbEJa3gCLcB/s640/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B7.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br />After you select your image type, it is time to clean up the image. There are a few different tools to help you get the image you want.<br /><br /><b>Crop</b>- This tool will let you crop out any unwanted portions.<br /><b>Select & Erase-</b> This took is like a little magic wand that will select entire sections.<br /><b>Erase</b>- This is like the erasing tool in paint or other programs where you will physically need to draw over every part you want gone.<br /><br />In most images, you want to erase the background and make it transparent so the Cricut knows what lines to cut.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R4J7VU-bDaA/WORskbjq9mI/AAAAAAAA30s/L_riE_VMn9wzsoJJGYi2De1FNvUyEcH6wCLcB/s1600/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B8.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="408" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R4J7VU-bDaA/WORskbjq9mI/AAAAAAAA30s/L_riE_VMn9wzsoJJGYi2De1FNvUyEcH6wCLcB/s640/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B8.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next name you image and select what kind of image you want Design Space to save it as. We want to be able to cut it all out, so we select Save as a Cut Image. This is also a good place to make sure you image looks the way you want it to cut. The Cricut is going to cut everywhere is there is white, so double check in this stage to make sure you have white lines or boxes every where there should be one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div> After you save your image, Design Space will take you back to the first Insert Image screen, but this time the image you uploaded will be in the library ready for you to insert it. Insert it into your project and now you can move it, resize it and add any text that you may want for your project.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5whJixsfLyE/WORskjtfDcI/AAAAAAAA30w/An3_l844fJglmZZ9hjybhETlpshEEqDXgCLcB/s1600/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B9.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="274" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5whJixsfLyE/WORskjtfDcI/AAAAAAAA30w/An3_l844fJglmZZ9hjybhETlpshEEqDXgCLcB/s640/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B9.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Copy and paste the peep onto the screen two more times. Add a text box by hitting the text icon on the left hand side and typing your text into the box. You will want two different text boxes. Ones that says Chillin' With and one that says My Peeps.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WsIhfbYfeNE/WORsjVjftiI/AAAAAAAA30M/jxG7YXmQ3OUXwu1I_lj_NGyNiGV7r9rlQCLcB/s1600/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B10.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WsIhfbYfeNE/WORsjVjftiI/AAAAAAAA30M/jxG7YXmQ3OUXwu1I_lj_NGyNiGV7r9rlQCLcB/s640/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B10.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When you have the Peeps and the words looking like you want them, make them each a different color. This will let the machine know that you are going to cut them out of two different colors of heat transfer. You can do this by clicking on the small image of each peep in the layers pallet. When you click on it the color boxes will pop up and you can select another color for each peep and the words. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2XyPTaffK44/WORsjWJP6XI/AAAAAAAA30I/69BB5Q_kMcYzaeTpRbFIAB9XJDcm8WvGQCLcB/s1600/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B11.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="502" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2XyPTaffK44/WORsjWJP6XI/AAAAAAAA30I/69BB5Q_kMcYzaeTpRbFIAB9XJDcm8WvGQCLcB/s640/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B11.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hit the big green GO button at the top of the screen. Make sure to hit Mirror Image on all of the mats that appear on the left of your screen. This is because you lay heat transfer shiny side down, so you need to mirror the letters when they are cut so they will face the right way when they are ironed on. Hit mirror image for each of the different colors before you hit cut then hit go. Set the dial on your machine to iron on or iron on plus if you are cutting glitter iron on, load your <a href="http://amzn.to/2kIIBMh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cricut </a>mat and hit the flashing go button. If you<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BdWu-cplqU0/WORsjRkJisI/AAAAAAAA30Q/riBqq0uqD6ozXSU2F0vrbToId9OK7YJAACLcB/s1600/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B12.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="294" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BdWu-cplqU0/WORsjRkJisI/AAAAAAAA30Q/riBqq0uqD6ozXSU2F0vrbToId9OK7YJAACLcB/s640/How%2Bto%2BUpload%2BImages%2Bon%2BCricut%2B-%2B12.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Once you are finished cutting out the peeps and the words, weed off the excess heat transfer by pulling a corner of the heat transfer. Take special care around the dots of I's and other small items.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k_feDIaC-DM/WORsouWnvYI/AAAAAAAA31I/Lgi87_HA3og9WHTTdaHnS28spweaTwp4QCEw/s1600/White%2BShirtsjpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k_feDIaC-DM/WORsouWnvYI/AAAAAAAA31I/Lgi87_HA3og9WHTTdaHnS28spweaTwp4QCEw/s640/White%2BShirtsjpg.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Once your heat transfer is weeded, place it down on the shirt like you want it. Set your iron to the cotton setting on your iron or heat press. Using medium pressure, iron the entire image for about 30 seconds, directly onto the carrier sheet, without any steam. After you finish, I like to flip my shirt inside out and iron for another 10 seconds from the back. Peel the carrier sheet off. If any parts of the image pull up when removing the carrier sheet, stop peeling and iron for a few more seconds in that spot.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jXhseuMBFEA/WORsqAjATMI/AAAAAAAA304/mSrfLILlCHg0FDiPfSet8Igz5bmd5pzPACLcB/s1600/Glitter%2BHeat%2BTransfer%2BVinyl%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jXhseuMBFEA/WORsqAjATMI/AAAAAAAA304/mSrfLILlCHg0FDiPfSet8Igz5bmd5pzPACLcB/s640/Glitter%2BHeat%2BTransfer%2BVinyl%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />After the shirts are ironed they are ready to wear! When you wash them, flip them inside out to help protect the heat transfer and they will last!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2_iyICecJRQ/WORsrwYahwI/AAAAAAAA308/0YNOsEoqLzYnJKOcSzX1OAU5R2VeHPFygCLcB/s1600/Chillin%2BWith%2BMy%2BPeeps%2BShirts%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2_iyICecJRQ/WORsrwYahwI/AAAAAAAA308/0YNOsEoqLzYnJKOcSzX1OAU5R2VeHPFygCLcB/s640/Chillin%2BWith%2BMy%2BPeeps%2BShirts%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Do your kids love to wear something for each holiday? </div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" /> <br />This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.<br /><!-- TapInfluence Comment Widget - Do Not Edit or Remove --><br /><div id="ti-pixel-tracker"></div><script src="https://influencers.tapinfluence.com/assets/cogs/core-v4.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script>var ts=document.getElementById('ti-pixel-tracker'); var axel = Math.random() + ""; var num = axel * 1000000000000000000; var ti=document.createElement("img"); ti.style.display="none"; ti.src="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/gnRfj/6yx5c/p.png?p=Qwa5q" + String.fromCharCode(38) + "i=2s2F6" + String.fromCharCode(38) + "ord="+ num + String.fromCharCode(38) + "s=" + encodeURIComponent(document.referrer); ts.parentNode.replaceChild(ti,ts); JSON.stringify({"program_id":"dfef9ec4-13e9-11e7-ba45-22000a7d00a4","post_id":"544e7bf6-1425-11e7-a3e7-22000a7d00a4"});</script><!-- End Widget -->Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-89208050277284100982017-04-04T00:00:00.000-06:002017-04-04T00:00:01.032-06:008 Amazing Mother's Day Gifts for Avid Readers <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LVfO2s34JbA/WOLBsc19H5I/AAAAAAAA3yo/h7t7pbHUnSMVqsZnTYWn_T-ub4907WjpwCLcB/s1600/Amazing%2BGifts%2Bfor%2BAvid%2BReaders%2B%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LVfO2s34JbA/WOLBsc19H5I/AAAAAAAA3yo/h7t7pbHUnSMVqsZnTYWn_T-ub4907WjpwCLcB/s640/Amazing%2BGifts%2Bfor%2BAvid%2BReaders%2B%25281%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do you buy for an avid reader? An obvious answer would be a book. But what if you want to think outside of the box? Uncommon Goods is the perfect place to find the perfect gift. This incredible site brings artisan gifts to you. Every thing on this this list comes from Uncommon Goods and this list contains everything from wearables to decor that bibliophile's are bound to love! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L9xdLYxGYzY/WOLA8qrG3XI/AAAAAAAA3xw/is2o5RapLVcHsXS_EQSj5OrWO1tRlZ9CwCLcB/s1600/Banned%2BBook%2BSocks%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L9xdLYxGYzY/WOLA8qrG3XI/AAAAAAAA3xw/is2o5RapLVcHsXS_EQSj5OrWO1tRlZ9CwCLcB/s640/Banned%2BBook%2BSocks%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/banned-book-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Banned Book Socks</a> - The Great Gatsby, Lord of the Flies, To Kill a Mockingbird have two things in common, they were once all banned AND they are featured on these socks. With one sock featuring the titles of the books and one sock featuring the redacted titles, these are perfect for any book lover. Made in China.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fvTwr-cd2M0/WOLA8pavbFI/AAAAAAAA3x4/9HmrLf7o_8IOtgZsJzc3pCi25EeMW1R7wCLcB/s1600/Banned%2BBook%2BSocks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fvTwr-cd2M0/WOLA8pavbFI/AAAAAAAA3x4/9HmrLf7o_8IOtgZsJzc3pCi25EeMW1R7wCLcB/s640/Banned%2BBook%2BSocks.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Love these banned book socks? You can find a <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/tote-bag-banned-books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">banned book tote</a>, <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/banned-books-morph-mug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mug </a>and <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/banned-books-scarf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scarf </a>too.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9eRtfTuPf2s/WOLA81ph1iI/AAAAAAAA3x8/3yNqCqSZbFgFWYdoIL7UTZGLhBsvHa0AQCLcB/s1600/Book%2BEarrings%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9eRtfTuPf2s/WOLA81ph1iI/AAAAAAAA3x8/3yNqCqSZbFgFWYdoIL7UTZGLhBsvHa0AQCLcB/s640/Book%2BEarrings%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/books-eyeglasses-mismatched-earrings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Books & Eyeglasses Mismatched Earrings</a><br /><br />These darling and colorful book earrings are lightweight and comfortable to wear all day. They are the perfect pop of color to any outfit. They are so cute my 8-year-old begs to borrow them.<br /><br /><i>These earrings are cloisonné enameled studs that are gilded in 22-karat gold and set on hypoallergenic posts. Designed by Christine Schmidt; made in San Francisco. </i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YQv_arKvIWk/WOLA8gBxbUI/AAAAAAAA3x0/lPqmin-_iW04frVAxi3hkOJCa5khD2w6ACLcB/s1600/Book%2BEarrings%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YQv_arKvIWk/WOLA8gBxbUI/AAAAAAAA3x0/lPqmin-_iW04frVAxi3hkOJCa5khD2w6ACLcB/s640/Book%2BEarrings%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/cork-globe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cork Globe</a>. This cork globe is an avid reader's dream! Use push pins to mark where you have traveled whether physically or through the written word.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8RgG4rI3oSY/WOLA9GqmENI/AAAAAAAA3yA/InYtmpQsh6Y06X9QSYE2BE6vGtWsDoMqACLcB/s1600/Cork%2BGlobe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8RgG4rI3oSY/WOLA9GqmENI/AAAAAAAA3yA/InYtmpQsh6Y06X9QSYE2BE6vGtWsDoMqACLcB/s640/Cork%2BGlobe.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />The way the globe is designed lets you pin pictures, tickets or other memorable trip moments to the globe too!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-coNOgdGU8UE/WOLBA-Nni8I/AAAAAAAA3yQ/KoUD5v-YH2YuCrwLSKDAsHWgoFbpzwTYACLcB/s1600/Jane%2BEyre%2BBook%2BScarf%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-coNOgdGU8UE/WOLBA-Nni8I/AAAAAAAA3yQ/KoUD5v-YH2YuCrwLSKDAsHWgoFbpzwTYACLcB/s640/Jane%2BEyre%2BBook%2BScarf%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/literary-scarves" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Literary Scarves-</a> These gorgeous, light weight scarfs feature the text from some of the most iconic books ever written. My scarf features words from Jane Eyre. I love being able to wear a piece of my fabric book in such a cute way. These scarves are soft, made from a t-shirt material type of knit. They are perfect for winter but won't over heat you in spring or fall.<br />Choose from Jane Eyre, Alice in Wonderland, Wuthering Heights and Pride and Prejudice.<br /> <i>Hand printed in Portland, OR. </i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O3Rp84mXmfc/WOLBA9pNw3I/AAAAAAAA3yM/kdRZn-ZgIZ0nMD8mju2-I5EF2ay_IWoQACLcB/s1600/Jane%2BEyre%2BBook%2BScarf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O3Rp84mXmfc/WOLBA9pNw3I/AAAAAAAA3yM/kdRZn-ZgIZ0nMD8mju2-I5EF2ay_IWoQACLcB/s640/Jane%2BEyre%2BBook%2BScarf.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/mini-library-scented-tea-lights-set-of-10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mini Library Scented Tea Lights - Set of 10</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These mini tea lights are one of the most innoventive book gift I have ever seen. They create the smells from some of your favorite books and wrap them all up in a small tea light candle. Each candle has a label that converts into a book mark too! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AtoEP7P2OwM/WOLBAfsBFNI/AAAAAAAA3yE/D_nvm7NduBoraHNGdtnqTjPhVZscVxd-gCLcB/s1600/Library%2BCandles%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AtoEP7P2OwM/WOLBAfsBFNI/AAAAAAAA3yE/D_nvm7NduBoraHNGdtnqTjPhVZscVxd-gCLcB/s640/Library%2BCandles%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Inspired by a tale of unrequited love among reckless, wealthy socialites in the beach mansions of Long Island, The Green Light smells like 1920s perfume mixed with the sea. Signal Fire's comforting woodsy scent is laced with a slightly less civilized musky undertone, hinting at what might happen if British schoolboys marooned on an uninhabited island were to unleash their untamed inner beasts. The Scarlet Letter, sweetly dark and seductive, combines fragrances of wild red roses and black currant, inspired by the symbolism of the rosebush in the haunting American classic. Made in Illinois. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Scents: </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>- Signal Fire </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>- Burning Books </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>- Open Road </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>- Moonlit Moors </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>- The Green Light </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>- Walden Woods </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>- Pemberley Park </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>- Scarlet Letter </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>- Aged Page </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>- Café Au Library</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RO83QVatHb0/WOLBA4KjPpI/AAAAAAAA3yI/Ot4gSkJizOM-wF4j6NKZiBJlH62nZYG4QCLcB/s1600/Library%2BCandles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RO83QVatHb0/WOLBA4KjPpI/AAAAAAAA3yI/Ot4gSkJizOM-wF4j6NKZiBJlH62nZYG4QCLcB/s640/Library%2BCandles.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CgMudOjdLB4/WOLBBYsSoZI/AAAAAAAA3yU/MPj1ABOvPVYa4P9M5qdcvFmtVnO1yN1-wCLcB/s1600/Library%2BCard%2BPillow%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CgMudOjdLB4/WOLBBYsSoZI/AAAAAAAA3yU/MPj1ABOvPVYa4P9M5qdcvFmtVnO1yN1-wCLcB/s640/Library%2BCard%2BPillow%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/personalized-library-card-pillow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personalized Library Card Pillow </a>. This amazing personalized pillow features all of your families information on a darling library card. It was the perfect pillow or our reading chair in our library. Our family is the Title and my husband and I are the authors with our kiddos being the borrowers. The perfect way to capture our love of books. <i>Designed by Rebecca Rodriguez; made in New Jersey. </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ezL-0lRqj9w/WOLBBn3-e4I/AAAAAAAA3yY/6OWeovAISpIAJG68O5UcHclq-kCULcHCwCLcB/s1600/Library%2BCard%2BSock%2B1%2Bjpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ezL-0lRqj9w/WOLBBn3-e4I/AAAAAAAA3yY/6OWeovAISpIAJG68O5UcHclq-kCULcHCwCLcB/s320/Library%2BCard%2BSock%2B1%2Bjpg.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/library-card-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Library Card Socks</a> - These fun yellow socks are designed to look like an old library card. I almost want to grab a marker and fill in the due dates!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eYaddP_kZ9Q/WOLBBtTi3DI/AAAAAAAA3yc/uxbpjualqmAMJYeGtS-CGKAMpvzHOv8pQCLcB/s1600/Library%2BCard%2BSock%2Bjpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eYaddP_kZ9Q/WOLBBtTi3DI/AAAAAAAA3yc/uxbpjualqmAMJYeGtS-CGKAMpvzHOv8pQCLcB/s640/Library%2BCard%2BSock%2Bjpg.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-amlldVJEV_A/WOLBCGPLGOI/AAAAAAAA3yk/c4Gr_ueuqMcBFBDQI8GXy_Lb__GkhVnFQCLcB/s1600/Library%2BCard%2BTote%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-amlldVJEV_A/WOLBCGPLGOI/AAAAAAAA3yk/c4Gr_ueuqMcBFBDQI8GXy_Lb__GkhVnFQCLcB/s640/Library%2BCard%2BTote%2B1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/library-card-tote-bag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Library Card Tote Bag</a> This natural cotton cloth is printed to look like an empty library card it has an inner pocket and lots of room for all of your books. This book is our library bag and I adore it. People are always asking me where I got it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KlhG61uDM2s/WOLBB1gF0AI/AAAAAAAA3yg/969yZRt3gN8TnWuUlTo9gABgIp_MMqNdgCLcB/s1600/Library%2BCard%2BTote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KlhG61uDM2s/WOLBB1gF0AI/AAAAAAAA3yg/969yZRt3gN8TnWuUlTo9gABgIp_MMqNdgCLcB/s640/Library%2BCard%2BTote.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eGt3SWzbCes/WOLBwMm6AfI/AAAAAAAA3ys/KHaFGBoo_tw1ev91wQ7bxWVbhuEJaq9gQCLcB/s1600/Amazing%2BGifts%2Bfor%2BAvid%2BReaders.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eGt3SWzbCes/WOLBwMm6AfI/AAAAAAAA3ys/KHaFGBoo_tw1ev91wQ7bxWVbhuEJaq9gQCLcB/s640/Amazing%2BGifts%2Bfor%2BAvid%2BReaders.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Every single item on this list is something that I use often. They are a great way to express my love of reading, that and the constant book in my hand. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What are you going to get the book lover in your life? </div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-24357449899996020952017-04-03T14:21:00.004-06:002017-04-03T14:21:57.235-06:00Dragonwatch Blog Tour <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fnRqvuCfw3U/WOKqvAYSl4I/AAAAAAAA3xk/AXx1TrumqAcClTpK7XQuiFP26ZqUVRJlACLcB/s1600/DW%2BBlog%2BTour%2BImage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fnRqvuCfw3U/WOKqvAYSl4I/AAAAAAAA3xk/AXx1TrumqAcClTpK7XQuiFP26ZqUVRJlACLcB/s640/DW%2BBlog%2BTour%2BImage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Fablehaven fans rejoice! Your favorite characters are back! Dragonwatch features Kendra, Seth and many more in this long hoped for sequel series.<br /><br /><i>In the long-awaited sequel to Fablehaven, the dragons who have been kept at the dragon sanctuaries no longer consider them safe havens, but prisons and they want their freedom. The dragons are no longer our allies....</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>In the hidden dragon sanctuary of Wyrmroost, Celebrant the Just, King of the Dragons, plots his revenge. He has long seen the sanctuaries as prisons, and he wants nothing more than to overthrow his captors and return the world to the Age of Dragons, when he and his kind ruled and reigned without borders. The time has come to break free and reclaim his power.</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>No one person is capable of stopping Celebrant and his dragon horde. It will take the ancient order of Dragonwatch to gather again if there is any chance of saving the world from destruction. In ancient times, Dragonwatch was a group of wizards, enchantresses, dragon slayers, and others who originally confined the majority of dragons into sanctuaries. But nearly all of the original Dragonwatch members are gone, and so the wizard Agad reaches out to Grandpa Sorenson for help.</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>As Kendra and Seth confront this new danger, they must draw upon all their skills, talents, and knowledge as only they have the ability to function together as a powerful dragon tamer. Together they must battle against forces with superior supernatural powers and breathtaking magical abilities.</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>How will the epic dragon showdown end? Will dragons overthrow humans and change the world as we know it?</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dhG75YR-_2Q/WOKqw3tgxwI/AAAAAAAA3xo/jQiO4D0SRoY1-0BAgCu-1_ceKYKIwHHwACLcB/s1600/Dragonwatch%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dhG75YR-_2Q/WOKqw3tgxwI/AAAAAAAA3xo/jQiO4D0SRoY1-0BAgCu-1_ceKYKIwHHwACLcB/s400/Dragonwatch%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><br />I will admit it. I had never read Fablehaven. If felt like I was the only person I knew who hadn't taken the chance to pick up those books. When Dragonwatch came in the mail, I sat down to read it. I got three chapters in and I just wanted to know more. Why was Kendra like a fairy? Was Seth always this crazy? Readers don't NEED to read Fablehaven to understand Dragonwatch, but trust me, you will want to. I put down Dragonwatch and picked up Fablehaven. Six days and six books later I am done with the series and Dragonwatch and I am SO happy Brandon Mull decided to continue his famous series. <br /><br />Dragonwatch features the main characters of the previous series, Kendra, Seth, Bracken and well as Grandma and Grandpa Sorenson. It talks about some of the other series favorites but you don't see them in this book. It introduces some new characters, including a tiny hero that is one of my favorite characters. A nipsie is the perfect little spy to have on your side.<br /><br />In the last series we got to see Kendra and Seth develop into fierce adversaries in their own right, this series we see them need to work together to be co-caretakers of the dragon sanctuary featured in book four. Each of them is only one half of a dragon tamer, so they need to stay close together to perform their role as caretaker. They are a good team, Seth is as crazy as ever, being absurd sometimes and saving the day at others because he is willing to take risks no one else will. Kendra is continually the sensible one, helping keep Seth out of trouble at times and jumping right in with him at others.<br /><br />This series is definitely for middle grade readers, but it is something adults can enjoy too. I felt like this book was more on the same pace as the first Fablehaven. A little bit slow moving to build up the world and plot line. It makes it all the more exciting to see how the next books are going to pick up the pace.<br /><br />Since reading this book, I have started Fablehaven over with my second grader. She is loving the story and can't wait to get to the book that features the dragons.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zugMGwx25jA/WOFX-YzF70I/AAAAAAAA3vU/3gP-23Ui0bYyh7OKpFMCC_5yNrUrdWjvgCLcB/s1600/DragonWatch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zugMGwx25jA/WOFX-YzF70I/AAAAAAAA3vU/3gP-23Ui0bYyh7OKpFMCC_5yNrUrdWjvgCLcB/s640/DragonWatch.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />This book is a must read for Fablehaven fans and potential fans alike!<br />Have you read Fablehaven?<br /><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-31342326619585615232017-03-31T19:57:00.002-06:002017-03-31T22:48:50.610-06:00Unlimited LDS Audiobooks with Deseret Bookshelf Plus and 6 Book Series for YA LDS Readers <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6L_EEEUdLHE/WN8JZK_FcCI/AAAAAAAA3qM/pPJ1at155c8y8qq-uVxHXkOXQs9vOz4OQCLcB/s1600/Unlimited%2BLDS%2BAudiobooks%2Bwith%2BDesert%2BBookshelf%2BPlus%2B%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6L_EEEUdLHE/WN8JZK_FcCI/AAAAAAAA3qM/pPJ1at155c8y8qq-uVxHXkOXQs9vOz4OQCLcB/s640/Unlimited%2BLDS%2BAudiobooks%2Bwith%2BDesert%2BBookshelf%2BPlus%2B%25281%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />Every year right around Easter, I start to feel drawn to religious topics. I don't often write about religion here, but I try to keep my eyes and ears open to questions and things my readers want to know. More than once I have been asked by readers who are the members of my same faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints what I recommend for their teenagers to read. Easter, combined with the launch of the new Deseret Book e-book and audio book plus app made it the perfect time to recommend these wonderful books.<br /><br /><a href="https://deseretbook.com/bookshelf-plus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deseret Bookshelf Plus</a> is a new an amazing subscription service for $6.99 you can get unlimited access to their entire collection of ebook and audio books. They have more than 500 audio books and 1500 ebooks all included in the price. As a mom who loves to download audiobooks for traveling in the car with my kids, I can tell you the audio books alone make this price worth it. It even includes Dragonwatch the latest in the Fablehaven stories. They have a free 30 day trial right now, so you can try it for free!<br /><br />There are books of every kind, including cookbooks like Our Best Bites, Biographical books like The History of Joseph Smith by His Mother, Fiction like Charly and so many more. Since I am asked most often what books I would recommend to teens and young readers I have compiled my favorite books you can read AND listen to with Deseret Bookshelf Plus. These are all amazing books that I have personally read and felt inspired by. They are clean, fun and uplifting.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hWe3MkZGCz4/WN8HdvYnZCI/AAAAAAAA3p0/aIvqBNL3xLYX4HgL4chBWZ8cgr-eEK57ACLcB/s1600/Tennis%2BShoes%2BAmong%2Bthe%2BNephites.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hWe3MkZGCz4/WN8HdvYnZCI/AAAAAAAA3p0/aIvqBNL3xLYX4HgL4chBWZ8cgr-eEK57ACLcB/s640/Tennis%2BShoes%2BAmong%2Bthe%2BNephites.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><b>Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites</b>- Jim is an adventurous boy who is a little bit of a rebel. Garth, his best friend, loves to read and study the Book of Mormon. The two find themselves thrown back to the time of the Nephites and experiencing the Book of Mormon first hand.<br /><br />I devoured these books as a kid. They were adventurous and the characters very clever. Jim is funny and Garth is endearing. I stayed up really late reading these books more than once and I hope my kids are going to love them as much as I did. I stopped reading them about the time I graduated high school and so I have a few to catch up on too!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N9LYxMrrbUo/WN8HdsgZpMI/AAAAAAAA3p4/H-tCI91cMssfpoS61oJpkO1iijpgVOHqwCEw/s1600/Fablehaven.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N9LYxMrrbUo/WN8HdsgZpMI/AAAAAAAA3p4/H-tCI91cMssfpoS61oJpkO1iijpgVOHqwCEw/s640/Fablehaven.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Fablehaven</b>- When Kendra and her brother, Seth discover that their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven, a sanctuary for magical creature, their eyes are opened to a world of magic and danger.<br /><br />After years of prodding, I finally took my first leap into the world of Fablehaven. It is full of magical creatures and adventures. If I being completely honest, I read all five books in five days. I almost stopped after the first book, thinking it was a little two young for me, not completely captured by story yet but I am glad I kept going. It is one I can't wait to read with my kids! While not inherently religious, this book written by a member of the LDS church is everything a parent could hope for in a series their children will love.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YaQOIZGkw7o/WN8HpD8vnWI/AAAAAAAA3qA/m00X3qDJFIY_H4KBDM-bPQOO4gpsdfFgwCLcB/s1600/DragonWatch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YaQOIZGkw7o/WN8HpD8vnWI/AAAAAAAA3qA/m00X3qDJFIY_H4KBDM-bPQOO4gpsdfFgwCLcB/s640/DragonWatch.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>Dragonwatch</b>- Fablehaven fans rejoice! Dragonwatch is the first book in a whole knew series about the kids in Fablehaven. It picks up right where Fablehaven left off. As someone who had a blast reading Fablehaven I was so happy to have a book to turn to when Fablehaven was over.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SK_GrFcB2XM/WN8Hdg6Wk9I/AAAAAAAA3p8/16fv-mJ7kHgJ-2NkNO6JwDI3fmd_4tbdwCEw/s1600/John%2BBytheway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SK_GrFcB2XM/WN8Hdg6Wk9I/AAAAAAAA3p8/16fv-mJ7kHgJ-2NkNO6JwDI3fmd_4tbdwCEw/s640/John%2BBytheway.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><b><br /></b><b>What I'd Wish I had Known When I was in High School</b>- This book was a must read for me in my teenage years. It took important gospel ideas and principles and applied them to the challenges the youth face every day. It teaches without overwhelming and covers topics such a popularity, self-esteem and self discipline. Jon Bytheway's funny wit keeps teens reading and learning. It is uplifting in a world that drags teens down.<br /><b><br /></b><b>The Five Scriptures That Will Help You Get Through Almost Anything-</b> This talk on tape made a bigger impact on me during my teenage years than any other single thing I read or listened to. It lists five scriptures to help teenagers understand the love of their savior and how to move past hard things in life. I know longer remember all of the five scriptures and principles but I think of the first one often, knowing that God loves his children. If you know he loves you, really know it. So many things are easy to push through.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jYfo2vi01oI/WN8H-nTlsKI/AAAAAAAA3qE/TDSZvhe6zKEXMHygUtl5yIva35ARL1F-gCLcB/s1600/The%2BOther%2BSide%2Bof%2BHeaven.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jYfo2vi01oI/WN8H-nTlsKI/AAAAAAAA3qE/TDSZvhe6zKEXMHygUtl5yIva35ARL1F-gCLcB/s640/The%2BOther%2BSide%2Bof%2BHeaven.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>The Other Side of Heaven</b>- I read this book in high school and the experiences of John H. Groberg while on his mission in Tonga touched me deeply. Elder Groberg writes his first person account of the three years he spent on a small island. The blessings, heartaches and miracles described in this book buoyed me up in ways I can completely describe. After reading this book I became obsessed with the movie adaptation and watch it over and over again. It is truly a story that shows God is good and loves his people. This book taught me things about myself, things about God and things about the world that have blessed my life for years to come.<br /><br />I can't wait to start Fablehaven and Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites with my kids. I think they are going to laugh out loud at Jim and Garth's adventures and beg for more with every fairy and dragon in Fablehaven. I am thrilled to start listening to these books for such a low cost every month. With a free 30 day trial waiting for you, what do you have to lose?<br /><br /><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-28942620151389914942017-03-30T05:30:00.000-06:002017-03-30T17:29:40.361-06:00Resurrection Eggs: A Memorable Easter Activity for Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This post is sponsored by <a href="https://www.mormon.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mormon.Org </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DSNgVeJMxrE/WNxE09nQBZI/AAAAAAAA3oo/Z2nkbBU3RC4AzoOnPLe57aZsvdLiwr8pACLcB/s1600/Resurrection%2BEggs.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DSNgVeJMxrE/WNxE09nQBZI/AAAAAAAA3oo/Z2nkbBU3RC4AzoOnPLe57aZsvdLiwr8pACLcB/s640/Resurrection%2BEggs.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My mom has been in pain my entire life. Arthritis has been my mom's constant companion for more than 30 years. When I was a child I prayed over and over again to the Lord, begging him to take away my mom's illness. Even in pain, my mom is an absolutely amazing mom. She would read to us every night, hilarious books that made all of us roll on the floor with laughter. She makes the best chocolate chip cookies and created all sorts of amazing activities for us. I remember watching the pain on my mom's face, wishing I could help her, terrified that one day I could be in that kind of pain. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VVViPPISUII/WNxB9200ZwI/AAAAAAAA3oQ/aTdUM74NcBQ1l7CB0ERx73XOfYh9Cg47QCEw/s1600/Mom%2Band%2BMe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VVViPPISUII/WNxB9200ZwI/AAAAAAAA3oQ/aTdUM74NcBQ1l7CB0ERx73XOfYh9Cg47QCEw/s640/Mom%2Band%2BMe.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The day I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, my mom cried. As often as I prayed for her pain to go away, she prayed her pain wouldn't be passed on to her kids. The time right after my diagnosis was a frustrating time. Every joint hurt. I was endlessly exhausted and my mind felt like it was in a fog. Even though our autoimmune disorders aren't exactly the same, I found myself going through many of the same things my mom did. In a fit of exasperation one night, I asked her how she pushed through the pain for so long. Her answer was simple: Faith. Faith in our Savior's love. Faith in a greater plan. Faith that she could make it through this trial. Faith in the importance of raising her children. Faith in the fact that life is good and worth living despite the pain. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B-TB_8Yjc6g/WNxB-CdM1-I/AAAAAAAA3oY/xrdZso9XzDwTcYVPF4ZzUFOow4EJkXX4ACEw/s1600/Mom%2Band%2BMe%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B-TB_8Yjc6g/WNxB-CdM1-I/AAAAAAAA3oY/xrdZso9XzDwTcYVPF4ZzUFOow4EJkXX4ACEw/s640/Mom%2Band%2BMe%2B2.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So even with the pain, it has been an amazing 30 years for my mom, filled with the adventures of 6 kids and 11 grandkids, trips all over the world, and days spent baking with grandkids and pillow fort adventures. If she has missed the pain, she would have missed all of the wonderful too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yoCy4YsogDs/WNxB94j37mI/AAAAAAAA3oU/NHGYReSwTysNAyvjeoj5B17mcxZ9w0FoACEw/s1600/IMG_9291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yoCy4YsogDs/WNxB94j37mI/AAAAAAAA3oU/NHGYReSwTysNAyvjeoj5B17mcxZ9w0FoACEw/s640/IMG_9291.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I look forward to my life, I know there will be bad days where the Hashimotos wins, but I also know there will be sweet moments like baby kisses and story time, or days on the beach in the sand and snuggling with my little ones late at night. There will be chocolate chip cookies, playing in the back yard and laughter. I wouldn't miss it for the world – even to miss the pain. I have faith that I am right where I am supposed to be and I have faith that life is good. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Earlier I mentioned all of the activities my mom used to make for us as kids. These Resurrection Eggs were one of those memorable activities. Every Easter we would sit in a circle, and each take a turn to open an egg and learn about the Resurrection of the Savior. It is one of my favorite Easter memories and something I have continued with my own children. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jrco8dgxhxQ/WNwgj-gv2RI/AAAAAAAA3nw/HKqoT6xmH28jJvnLAP-kOAHfU_mYI1oGQCLcB/s1600/Resurrection%2BEggs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jrco8dgxhxQ/WNwgj-gv2RI/AAAAAAAA3nw/HKqoT6xmH28jJvnLAP-kOAHfU_mYI1oGQCLcB/s640/Resurrection%2BEggs.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When our family does these eggs together, I like to have one of my kids open an egg and take out the object first. We discuss the object in the egg and how it might pertain to the story. Then we take out the slip of paper with the scripture on it and read it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hcBvLqsfzVU/WNwglR5w9sI/AAAAAAAA3n0/6X6Qe0bAZkcnc-0slX6OuUm1n8h3G2GWQCLcB/s1600/Resurrection%2BEggs%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hcBvLqsfzVU/WNwglR5w9sI/AAAAAAAA3n0/6X6Qe0bAZkcnc-0slX6OuUm1n8h3G2GWQCLcB/s640/Resurrection%2BEggs%2B2.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>With all of the Easter egg hunts, baskets, and coloring eggs, it's nice to just take a moment to truly celebrate Easter.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MY4N_viVXG4/WNwgmxnTiMI/AAAAAAAA3n8/Ua71leAR6WszwwA5aCEmm8O3eAoshi1RgCLcB/s1600/Resurrection%2BEggs%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MY4N_viVXG4/WNwgmxnTiMI/AAAAAAAA3n8/Ua71leAR6WszwwA5aCEmm8O3eAoshi1RgCLcB/s640/Resurrection%2BEggs%2B3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>For eggs 1-4 you will need: </b><br /><br /><ul><li>A small cup</li><li>3 dimes (30 pieces of silver)</li><li>Thorns</li><li>Small piece of soap</li></ul><br /><br />Place each item in its own Easter egg with the corresponding scripture.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>#1) Matthew 26:39</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Item: Sacrament Cup</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>#2) Matthew 26:14-16 </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Item: 3 Dimes</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>#3) Matthew 27:29-30</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 29 And when they had plaited a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 30 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Item: Thorn</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>#4) Matthew 27:24-26</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 24 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Item: Piece of Soap</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2RMzoYjOiN0/WNwgm5mfCQI/AAAAAAAA3n4/FV9Fobh45jkVfXP8r_hu9AIMpGvFF4YYACLcB/s1600/Resurrection%2BEggs%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2RMzoYjOiN0/WNwgm5mfCQI/AAAAAAAA3n4/FV9Fobh45jkVfXP8r_hu9AIMpGvFF4YYACLcB/s640/Resurrection%2BEggs%2B4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>For eggs 5-8 you will need: </b><br /><br /><ul><li>Square of red felt</li><li>Nails</li><li>Dice</li><li>Pebbles</li></ul><br /><br />Place each item in its own Easter egg with the corresponding scripture.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>#5) Matthew 27:28-30 </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 29 And when they had plaited a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 30 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 31 And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Item: Red Felt</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>#6) Luke 23:33-34</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Item: Nail</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>#7) Matthew 27:35-36</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 36 And sitting down they watched him there;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Item: Dice</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>#8) Matthew 27:50-51, 54</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Item: Pebbles</i></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZ-DRITqgLA/WNwgnIQBoCI/AAAAAAAA3oA/8SPK_AGdlaEnSNb9mB5t7taBdnLUBEODQCLcB/s1600/Resurrection%2BEggs%2B5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZ-DRITqgLA/WNwgnIQBoCI/AAAAAAAA3oA/8SPK_AGdlaEnSNb9mB5t7taBdnLUBEODQCLcB/s640/Resurrection%2BEggs%2B5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>For eggs 9-11 you will need: </b><br /><br /><ul><li>White cloth</li><li>Stone</li><li>Cloves</li></ul><br /><br />Place each item in its own Easter egg with the corresponding scripture.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>#9) Matthew 27:58-60</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Item: White Cloth</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>#10) Matthew 27:60, 65-66</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 60 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 66 So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Item: Stone</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>#11) Mark 16:1</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Matthew 28: 2-5</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Item: Cloves</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>#12) Matthew 28:6</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Item: None — it's empty!</i></div><div><br /></div><br />There is always a certain power that comes with the last egg. I remember my youngest daughter's first time participating in the eggs last year. She cried when the last egg was empty. Her older sister put her arm around and told her to not be sad, because Jesus has risen and he loves her. That sweet moment is forever one of my favorite memories.<br /><br />This Easter, strive to find peace within yourself. You can find the 8 principles of peace at <a href="https://www.mormon.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mormon.Org</a> and ideas to help you strive for them. #PrinceofPeace<br />How have you found peace?<br /><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-11362009267578319342017-03-29T05:31:00.000-06:002017-03-29T22:21:13.082-06:00One-Pan Parmesan Chicken, Potatoes and Broccoli<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fjkZrltQTBU/WNyHsySC5_I/AAAAAAAA3o4/kMpAXRE9x_IdemljkUSVomR4fG9iTRACgCLcB/s1600/One%2BPan%2BParrmesan%2BChicken%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fjkZrltQTBU/WNyHsySC5_I/AAAAAAAA3o4/kMpAXRE9x_IdemljkUSVomR4fG9iTRACgCLcB/s640/One%2BPan%2BParrmesan%2BChicken%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />One of the most frustrating parts about cooking happens after tummies are full — clean up. As wonderful as home-cooked meals are, it often comes at the price of a load of dishes.<br /><br />But tasty dishes don't have to require lots of dishes, or even lots of prep. Take, for instance, this delicious One-Pan Parmsean Chicken, Potatoes and Broccoli. Your dish load will consist of a cutting board, a knife, and a baking sheet. Oh, and the food is incredible!<br /><br />When I need a quick fix meal that hits the spot, this is one of my favorites. Not only is it fast, and easy on the dishes, the flavor is amazing and I'm always satisfied.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ExSWE02TURg/WNsuu-hnVGI/AAAAAAAA3nU/j1G3BTfZ_Zw1oIHVURuFpzS3O7JAo5-5ACLcB/s1600/Easy%2BOne%2BPan%2BMeals.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ExSWE02TURg/WNsuu-hnVGI/AAAAAAAA3nU/j1G3BTfZ_Zw1oIHVURuFpzS3O7JAo5-5ACLcB/s640/Easy%2BOne%2BPan%2BMeals.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h3>INGREDIENTS</h3>4 chicken breasts<br />6 red potatoes<br />4 broccoli crowns<br />Olive oil<br />1/2 cup Parmesan cheese<br /><br /><i>Custom Seasoning Blend</i><br />2 tsp salt<br />2 tsp garlic powder<br />1 tsp onion powder<br />1 tsp black pepper<br />1 tsp paprika<br />1 tsp parsley<br /><h3>PREPARATION</h3><br /><ol><li>Cover your baking sheet with tinfoil and coat with cooking spray.</li><li>Take another sheet of tinfoil and create a little "boat" to go in the middle of the tray to hold the chicken, thereby preventing the juices from running into the potatoes or broccoli. This boat should be about a third of the width of the total tray, which will split the tray into three parts (one for the potatoes, one for the broccoli, and one for the chicken.)</li><li>Cut the potatoes into thin round slices and lay the slices on one-third of the cooking sheet.</li><li>Cut the broccoli crowns down to small pieces and lay on another third of the cooking sheet.</li><li>Prepare your custom seasoning blend by mixing the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and parsley in a bowl.</li><li>Sprinkle the seasoning blend on both sides of your chicken breasts and lay the chicken breasts in the tinfoil boat you prepared.</li><li>Sprinkle the same seasoning blend over the potatoes and broccoli.</li><li>Lightly coat the potatoes, broccoli, and chicken with some olive oil.</li><li>Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese over the potatoes, broccoli, and chicken. Go on, be generous with the cheese!</li><li>Bake at 400 degrees for about 22-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes get a nice brown crust.</li></ol><br /><br />This dish comes together so quickly and the three elements work so well together. The chicken is tender and the Parmesan and seasoning blend really bring out the flavor in the broccoli and potatoes. Dip it in a little ranch dressing and you're in business!<br /><br />This dish is one of my toddler's favorite. I'm not sure she even realizes she's eating broccoli, so I'll count it as a win!<br /><br /><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-71103295581096459092017-03-27T11:47:00.002-06:002017-03-27T11:47:25.432-06:00Chilling with My Peeps Free Printable <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X-GAhTLJ8hg/WNlNk4g0EFI/AAAAAAAA3kE/2S9UFrzC1oMgTvXTEudxRGfV-sHTTyXUgCEw/s1600/Chilling%2Bwith%2Bmy%2Bpeeps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X-GAhTLJ8hg/WNlNk4g0EFI/AAAAAAAA3kE/2S9UFrzC1oMgTvXTEudxRGfV-sHTTyXUgCEw/s640/Chilling%2Bwith%2Bmy%2Bpeeps.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It isn't Easter with Peeps. These fun and colorful marshmallows have always been a part of the holiday for me and I love to carry on the tradition with my kids. Celebrate the iconic Easter treat with this fun and free printable! Download below. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MQm82HLDXE0/WNlNkrCOSuI/AAAAAAAA3kE/2O3PZTMCA3s1tuxGrAAmgbuBxFNJwvIdgCEw/s1600/Chilling%2Bwith%2Bmy%2Bpeeps%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MQm82HLDXE0/WNlNkrCOSuI/AAAAAAAA3kE/2O3PZTMCA3s1tuxGrAAmgbuBxFNJwvIdgCEw/s640/Chilling%2Bwith%2Bmy%2Bpeeps%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The printable prints on an 8.5x11 piece of paper and then has a border for you to trim down so it easily fits in an 8x10 frame.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Printables in this post are for personal use and available to subscribers of Housewife Eclectic only. 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It is an easy, fast meal and my mom made it often. I always feel a little nostalgic every time I eat it. When I went gluten free, it was one of the recipes I was sad to lose but after messing with the ingredients and amounts for more than a year, I have finally made a delicious gluten free version that tastes just like the way my mama made it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LaQvIItJmmc/WNQPbEIOexI/AAAAAAAA3dM/kRyBxE1iazoQUBpWqYBpnViZS_q7uO2DgCLcB/s1600/Instant%2BRice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LaQvIItJmmc/WNQPbEIOexI/AAAAAAAA3dM/kRyBxE1iazoQUBpWqYBpnViZS_q7uO2DgCLcB/s640/Instant%2BRice.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><h3>Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute: </h3><div><div><ul><li>1 cup Cold Milk</li><li>2 Tbsp Cornstarch</li><li>1 1/2 Tbsp Butter</li><li>1 tsp Chicken Bouillon</li><li>1/2 tsp Salt</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Ina pan blend the milk and cornstarch and cornstarch together. Stir in butter, bouillon, and salt. Heat to boiling then turn down to a simmer. Simmer for a couple of minutes to help thicken the soup. </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jfzicaOjgJQ/WNQPbK6p04I/AAAAAAAA3dQ/w1ZVjFv26PkTMnoEV2PETk61zjRTyZJ6ACLcB/s1600/Rice%2Band%2BGreen%2BBell%2BPepper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jfzicaOjgJQ/WNQPbK6p04I/AAAAAAAA3dQ/w1ZVjFv26PkTMnoEV2PETk61zjRTyZJ6ACLcB/s640/Rice%2Band%2BGreen%2BBell%2BPepper.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h3>Gluten Free Chicken and Rice</h3><ul><li>Cream of chicken soup substitute </li><li>3 cups water</li><li>2 1/2 cups instant rice </li><li>2 boneless, skinless chicken breast</li><li>1 green pepper, diced </li><li>1 Tablespoon dried onion</li><li>1/2 stick of butter, melted</li><li>1 teaspoon of salt</li><li>1/4 teaspoon paprika<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lBJRLvd6Ehw/WNQPamcr6jI/AAAAAAAA3dA/rMHsDD58ZIQ2CHIY6h8inqFm-O0KUg_qwCLcB/s1600/Chicken%2Band%2BRice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lBJRLvd6Ehw/WNQPamcr6jI/AAAAAAAA3dA/rMHsDD58ZIQ2CHIY6h8inqFm-O0KUg_qwCLcB/s640/Chicken%2Band%2BRice.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mix together the cream chicken soup, water, bell pepper and rice in a casserole dish that fits in your microwave. Add the two chicken breast to the top of the mixture. Pour the melted butter on top of the chicken and season the chicken with the salt and paprika,<br /><br />Microwave for 30 minutes every 15 minutes turn dish unless your microwave is a turning one. Pull the chicken out of the dish and dice up. Stir the chicken back up and serve topped with a little paprika.<br /><br />A simple, easy dish. Perfect for any weeknight!<br /><br /><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-88124297145025524532017-03-16T01:34:00.001-06:002017-03-21T16:13:44.579-06:00DIY Dresser and Toy Storage Stickers with Cricut <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=gNfyB6rSlaGy0Ga3o%2FezykAxvD4v5OoPlX1H%2FjxD1cUFylfrKxHSiXsYYJXL0uBEyt7aTKS%2FUWql8kVz%2FCKqzAnDrbjjLNkPIEC0O7evM93m2lpGKHt5p1tE8LXRqkgQFT5pVunk9hmfk3MxrktBaPv%2BC6Ne41LL8Ancaep0Su%2FeC0Wau8AwfA%3D%3D" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8T4AFo6MzlY/WMo22ucQorI/AAAAAAAA3ME/5dTVjvOZV7oWZdsHklP7SRRNpVyvLSuawCLcB/s640/Dresser%2BStickers.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's true, I love to make fun crafts with my Cricut but I have loved creating amazing useful things too. I have been so surprised how easy it has been to organize all aspects of my life with my Cricut. Today I am going to show you how I used my Cricut to help my toddler be able to put her own things away. These dresser and toy storage stickers are game changers! </div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To make this stickers, head over to the Explore site and select the great big blue, Create a New Project button. Hit the insert images button on the left hand side and then type different pieces of apparel in the search box. I ended up searching for a shirt, pants, underwear, headbands and jammies but you can search for whatever you need to label your drawers. You can find the ones <a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=viEvzciQ8RxIxaN7ykddaYC5JLsJm%2FuGKD%2BADZd86LJBT0K97H%2BYiR5460V9j7bm" rel="nofollow">I used here.</a></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-blogger-escaped-style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=zJ4JlfpZxUooghSkOfp%2B4ZzH7rbjiIfDv0oDSySyw7lX1GebQSYnc%2Fy6eblxNVGD0ybL1q0%2F7rgcXwNdAdmdZ8G1%2F1OEhqIag2OnxVFfbCEMCdNvXeijIgOd62%2FmXloNOUW1ZZlsxpaGu%2BBHs0wPrxbZ%2Fi94ejLSvRNYeh1N98J278yGw0l0Aw%3D%3D" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4MomSsDKK7Q/WMoxspnbH4I/AAAAAAAA3LI/I6XL1vyz27kUya0QKCsne8pkRwSPO5LBwCLcB/s640/Dresser%2BPictures%2B1.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wanted these images to be extremely simple so it would be easy for my toddler to understand them. I simplified all of the images in Design Space by turning off layers. You can turn off a layer in Design Space by clicking on the eye in the layers section on the far right side of the screen. Simply click the eye on what you don't want to cut and it will take it off your screen without completely deleting it. Measure the open space on the dresser you want to use the stickers on and resize the images to fit. My images are a little less than 3 inches tall. </div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-blogger-escaped-style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=uoB%2B%2BzIrOr4tbG6n8kQ85YARyj0mHa64kRc6Tr5Ae7xZNWx18xUlZAalJF%2BiCMEUgiIYZC0h4L2kQJDWWhdDifbJxTI5nWbClE3Oyzj0%2F3amA2PQ83S91%2FzNBr22ZXyKR9PLfsXK0PyloNu9s2Yk22TD3%2B6yp9zuCKn3DjPkcsTKKc8SC2x1kg%3D%3D" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" height="416" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AlKyIK3D9Qw/WMoxsrCb1oI/AAAAAAAA3LA/fatTDRs-aJQlWebXnpLl6qLGoqAqP93qgCLcB/s640/Dresser%2BPictures%2B2.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Make your images all the same colors and your Cricut will know that you plan on cutting them out of the same color vinyl and place them all on one cutting mat to be cut at the same time. </div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-blogger-escaped-style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=ExWpsm59B1Xekg2jY39wsybvZ%2BaImzWs5AHKjfI6PTgJpW0KyUoTk0YufJEixltK5z8kiaB5uZdAVMcxIksj8MfQOQ2%2Br0fFvHbyALn1T5Z08wEn%2BXb4oUs4NQXwg8zUg86FxrMLyg7XxFFrpjaEcol3MIcuHqf85arw4GyGzIvu%2BSl33uDqhA%3D%3D" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" height="458" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IdiDty4JMgw/WMoxs2uWzdI/AAAAAAAA3LM/OF90mpENWugDYLqf4TonJkMTDf04VCRKgCLcB/s640/Dresser%2BPictures%2B3.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Set your Cricut to vinyl and cut out your images.<br /><br /><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-blogger-escaped-style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=ExWpsm59B1Xekg2jY39ws1I8kRIUdR2SEhKxroJedrMY9pHEWaywqrgNbncE7WNoCN1HGMHz4Fwy1EOIG8caLXR2QRV5x29FPQEmQwJoB6AJ3o%2FDcASsmmehFZ56UysH3o4bjA9N%2FB%2BVJLwwey2MXZbESiWWCK0GtzTPFpROEtkIwsxQZP4JXQ%3D%3D" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Ah1x7OW4T4/WMoxtHLfHSI/AAAAAAAA3LQ/YW-ZieVmll0qlilOudZGMpwzIVswyUC7QCLcB/s640/Dresser%2BPictures%2B4.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-blogger-escaped-style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=uoB%2B%2BzIrOr4tbG6n8kQ85eZywKaxC3KK9Wy86pIQPD06%2Bttdm%2Be%2F0alW5mHengTBIEKgnYAQKnwFiuMaj9%2FPTYQTSFpc2%2BRmhJLgzaSAmArWRG0dvtFwqxnWJVOCJjdFDzSliNDZbAvbDCS6UOTEoNApeHL5iRwweyKKrweKsVkg2IsyOf72gw%3D%3D" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pZeqxcEHIkU/WMoxtSoD7pI/AAAAAAAA3LY/SFWp_LJf0xMiSN31wtLolfCjQ5yLybxRACLcB/s640/Glitter%2BVinyl%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Weed off the excess vinyl leaving just the clothes behind. These images are so simple you can get away with peeling them off and putting them on the dresser without transfer tape. </div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=uoB%2B%2BzIrOr4tbG6n8kQ85beBGeR%2FBKOp2y%2FvpcUkDrPP2L7aXq%2F7vq43SauPYK8c9AqZDCaNliojegG%2BUOmGGhc2I2pkcJWKreKdbVQJXJ4okOspjhycvYBKR3Yk08iKybgiQNlY8vi4hNIOL95P2yiRN24joye500OdBVKpl3kuBD2sIO%2Bh4g%3D%3D" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tKmasznyeLc/WMoxsg--poI/AAAAAAAA3LE/eqePJtoyqCwOiPgPVU8A1-99HF63zARcACEw/s640/Dresser%2BLabels%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>After your vinyl has been added you are ready to let your toddler help put away their own clothes, or at least be able to grab a pair of pajamas when it is time for bed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=uoB%2B%2BzIrOr4tbG6n8kQ85V%2FSW1a1rO04yKAaRRawioXBAVbHvis12WH4jHZBnLc41GhL1CqgrYpANtWBfJkyryFsncWkyj%2Fal%2BQtAdFYfyRjC1rym9D6dasm5LUv6EPqF4P%2BFh%2BLc9ZT35%2FH5SJ7izowQkOBn6cB30zCV5xs0WkUESp3XJlmKE%2Fk4eI1dKKK" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fjUV1NKSpds/WMoxtPFDyrI/AAAAAAAA3LU/lpnF_cxDVRoJ-WaSBMk_wRj_rEyY7424QCEw/s640/Dressers%2Bpictures%2Blabels.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Making these dresser stickers gave me the idea to add photo labels to our toy storage too. I want my toddler to learn from a young age to help put up and put away her own toys and this was the perfect way to do it! </div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=gNfyB6rSlaGy0Ga3o%2FezyrfskLPs%2BIZGc2uD0cfwVF5PG3WpZJBpWxAygBIgZom3os90I3zx1pcUfUcBH09kMs9Y50QtLQglimthj61WFe1phkG1RuHGJFuw5VwxRiHqBd7oFvJwGDLS5acdAc%2BftaarkDZAC9FfjWTye3MxlM0%3D" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HayBE5CfDRE/WMo3k_CBABI/AAAAAAAA3MM/efbylYiTCo8T5CMkmPfUs030BypMkwcjQCLcB/s640/Toy%2BStorage.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To make this stickers, head over to the Explore site and select the great big blue, Create a New Project button. Hit the insert images button on the left hand side and then type kinds of toys in the search box. If a type of toy isn't available figure out photo would describe that toy well. For our bin of cars I found a car, for our doctor kit, a stethoscope for the Littlest Petshop toys, a paw print. Miniature food toys are represented by an apple, the magnets a red horseshoe and Mr. Potato Head by a mustache. Thing of simple things your toddler can recognize and associate with their toys and search for those things. You can find the things I searched <a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=viEvzciQ8RxIxaN7ykddaYC5JLsJm%2FuGKD%2BADZd86LIcKJDDHwS2%2BQkw8dxDlm4R" rel="nofollow">for here.</a></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-blogger-escaped-style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=gNfyB6rSlaGy0Ga3o%2Fezyr3PUU9aISsvlz%2BKu%2Bdriva%2FDLtOau0mvkY7LXTJmYu9Fri%2B%2F89WNOZwAGPt7dfG50%2Bn9U8v0qW2EQu1ka9UJhn3%2B0F47UQVAKtHRhma%2Bxif8RhtdcfnaxVqPkTmhgElSc4lKqyrgfChi0u9k4aZ4CNk6GU36fkhYQ%3D%3D" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" height="396" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vAcDKf0tjvY/WMoxtlPxPGI/AAAAAAAA3Lg/yeSQ9lnqcBwSJCitpZEQX0F53tpeRis1QCEw/s640/Toy%2BOrganization%2B1.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I simplified these images just like I did the dresser images to only need one color of vinyl. I found bins for each category of toy and separated them out.<br /><br /><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-blogger-escaped-style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=ExWpsm59B1Xekg2jY39ws7O2UuKwmCUSYV0du5p%2FI%2Bs9cJVhfq0oYyRzfvtJOY3092OdfOCq%2FAqniEsoI%2FlaPKAvNqoKbvKsb5%2FZvsISHXptTR6ty4BOtnx%2Fm8usxQfKboBReyWjQ7d2UK73dY9KDQpazMK8ZUGUk7H9XQtQXKU%3D" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C9riDrdHME4/WMoxt-9NYmI/AAAAAAAA3Lk/DIWU33UM6m0NdbIlKQJHNVqYzPiSo-mvACEw/s640/Toy%2BStorage%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I cut the labels from all different colors of vinyl depending on the image and then weeded off the excess, leaving just the image.<br /><br /><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-blogger-escaped-style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=ExWpsm59B1Xekg2jY39ws71Dip8ebpc%2Fn2gEwAItvO2QLyWgwmkNgqz2Uww2u7La3BHh15wNPa%2Fn5JvdTv%2BKDkCjVZ6MaZElghVZRhPFa1wZA5vp7ykedq4XJtAl6f%2Bc%2FDIikOTn82mgS3hGSjiCG9lkxuP57d5ogjfqPor702Unxl7l3EDWMJd%2F9Oc9o3mR" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zkJT9HrFNfg/WMoxuINsG9I/AAAAAAAA3Ls/bxkKSx88eyMMhJgksA2M1z-YMVcQZ7MLACEw/s640/Toy%2BStorage%2BStickers%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Most of the images are so simple, you can get away with not using transfer tape. </div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-blogger-escaped-style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=uoB%2B%2BzIrOr4tbG6n8kQ85flkYJuuKJWQ9bU34a2alOUNJKU2sjOuINn8Z6XlZx3UukFm8NzYBeWSoPdYvOMoE3QkuVRRyR5q9xs7gAAq4%2B8VKVgj%2Fx7Pzg1w8WepWyVPK8BQpTAxI9tzGO0uS%2BV62dRxYbPIfKjBhJQ34sGIUWwZnABFf78UX1MrGKGDFp5F" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J6oKMVXQk7A/WMoxtT6tr7I/AAAAAAAA3Lc/yBfpICWCLzYPh6Xev-SMaKnenAcTvaVBQCEw/s640/Picture%2BToy%2BStorage%2BLabels.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Add the images to the side of each box so it can be seen when the boxes are stacked on top of each other.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=uoB%2B%2BzIrOr4tbG6n8kQ85Wzt%2BP2YFq75gI2eJ1Mkf5BnCHvT6QHx2U%2Fkjh682bd1IfNLBKccxLnGzs3GkMYNxgWBeBA3myQ1bH8CiuYq4ObUvd6a4LGht9KjrZehRy5J3ZFCAoQ3D14gCsBsVUzbkQyUzz66qsjsOeZSoEeBmOWKjG2J0e9J0%2FeheoOVvRvFTJ%2F9h7lDtUo%3D" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UG1a2Fhos78/WMoxubUvSVI/AAAAAAAA3Lw/3E9EXV0rrhY88PHiHtFLO1FeKqWh0IACACEw/s640/Toy%2BStorage%2Bwith%2BPicture%2BLabels.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Add the boxes to the closet for easy and cute organization. </div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=uoB%2B%2BzIrOr4tbG6n8kQ85YF42J5Ibc4u0bQL4PnYIZ7KpHa8GA2ed80xUirYajw1H9I4f5nsqfb2kmAJ5HPNLOt5uNdX3rpZwboaubOzfsGBUwC5FmXq4uMMIA6uKRw5DNXriE56fTJG37cs0PeJQvCl5feG5VN5XfhzCEN1tTxFob7ePXPqwdv5JVlI5lkzvm5l5dww%2BPLY%2FcjCzTIR2g%3D%3D" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E-vo0YoOXSM/WMoxtxDSNBI/AAAAAAAA3Lo/DsPGSav2tpYvQsUEUmPJKKTTquDnwMDWgCEw/s640/Toy%2BOrganization%2Bwith%2BPicture%2BLabels.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When most people think about buying a Cricut, their minds immediately jump to the craftier side of things, but the Cricut can be used for so many things. You can make DIY dresser or toy stickers like I showed you. You can use them to cut out chalkboard labels for your pantry and labels for your medicine cabinet. You can use it to make your own planner stickers and upcycle jars for storage. While there are about a million different ways to get crafty with the Cricut there are also a million different ways to get organized with a Cricut. Just another way to use it! </div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/c?p=ySQoL&i=2s2F6&r=zJ4JlfpZxUooghSkOfp%2B4R8JqkZcgm3ujqCZ90dKC0LrltJzSVNkFrv4f8UBX3ox0EYnXrwwLJjpb8lyhuAD23HUpxXxESaQsePL5Nfs9caabNyZB7iEW%2F3nZuXxjnu6iWP4t4FJ58RGjb8v0sTGDFmrNVOaV2LQpFXayp6eptXtDhRhHX2kpIbC7yKia4ViNgjFLpnLL9g%3D" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yjDExDe7Pr8/WMo5-wzVzFI/AAAAAAAA3MY/UblI7EuzZBsH-2enjxfFwlMlkN-fR2ppACLcB/s640/Organization%2BIdeas%2BWith%2Ba%2BCricut.png" width="426" /></a></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div data-blogger-escaped-style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What would you organize with a Cricut? </div><img alt="post signature" data-blogger-escaped-style="width: NaN%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" /><br /><div id="ti-pixel-tracker"></div><script src="https://influencers.tapinfluence.com/assets/cogs/core-v4.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script>var ts=document.getElementById('ti-pixel-tracker'); var axel = Math.random() + ""; var num = axel * 1000000000000000000; var ti=document.createElement("img"); ti.style.display="none"; ti.src="https://tracking.tapinfluence.com/trk/YzWEs/viQRz/p.png?p=ySQoL" + String.fromCharCode(38) + "i=2s2F6" + String.fromCharCode(38) + "ord="+ num + String.fromCharCode(38) + "s=" + encodeURIComponent(document.referrer); ts.parentNode.replaceChild(ti,ts); JSON.stringify({"program_id":"e616f1e8-034b-11e7-b5bb-22000a7d00a4","post_id":"a608bff4-035b-11e7-8b48-22000a7d00a4"});</script><!-- End Widget -->Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284710787437655972.post-44628414433439908892017-03-15T05:30:00.000-06:002017-04-19T01:01:16.636-06:00Peanut Butter Cheesecake Tarts This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, MARS Incorporated. All opinions are mine alone. #SweeterEaster #CollectiveBias<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AX27C8VPYrs/WMh2qGczpYI/AAAAAAAA3GQ/ml6wbBiXfj8Hb3LSFjiiiLcH4BFWPCKbQCLcB/s1600/Peanut%2BButter%2BCaramel%2BCheesecake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AX27C8VPYrs/WMh2qGczpYI/AAAAAAAA3GQ/ml6wbBiXfj8Hb3LSFjiiiLcH4BFWPCKbQCLcB/s640/Peanut%2BButter%2BCaramel%2BCheesecake.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Easter is just around the corner, bringing with it all things bright and spring. I am so excited to pull the Easter decorations out and have fresh flowers in the house again. One of our favorite things to make every spring are these easy and delicious cheesecake tarts. They are just about the easiest cheesecakes you will ever make with just a hint of peanut butter. Finish them off with a DOVE® Peanut Butter Egg for the perfect combination of peanut butter, cheesecake and chocolate.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ocwgpjmgIok/WMh2TEXKogI/AAAAAAAA3GI/umur2q-K9cQ2fq2-Z3gpXkpR7UghD9bBwCLcB/s1600/Peanut%2BButter%2BCheesecake%2BIngredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ocwgpjmgIok/WMh2TEXKogI/AAAAAAAA3GI/umur2q-K9cQ2fq2-Z3gpXkpR7UghD9bBwCLcB/s640/Peanut%2BButter%2BCheesecake%2BIngredients.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You will need:</h3><ul><li>2 8-oz packages of cream cheese (softened)</li><li>2 eggs</li><li>3/4 cup sugar</li><li>1/2 tsp vanilla</li><li>1 vanilla wafer for each cheesecake </li><li>1 tablespoon peanut butter</li><li>cupcake wrappers</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;">1 <a href="http://cbi.as/6yctx" rel="nofollow">DOVE® Peanut Butter Egg</a> for each cheesecake</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C7AJpmVu-do/WMh2SZDlY2I/AAAAAAAA3F0/B6fInHYhrT8zsObBTaGjYJpi_8DQT1GSQCLcB/s1600/Mixing%2BBowl%2Band%2BIngredients%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C7AJpmVu-do/WMh2SZDlY2I/AAAAAAAA3F0/B6fInHYhrT8zsObBTaGjYJpi_8DQT1GSQCLcB/s640/Mixing%2BBowl%2Band%2BIngredients%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Mix together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and eggs together until very smooth. Add a wafer to the bottom of each muffin tin with the flat side of the wafer down.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G_e6HZAS78Y/WMh2SolCR3I/AAAAAAAA3GA/xkvuZtJwhu0dlLke5JKOZxtavaRQbNXqQCLcB/s1600/Muffin%2BTin%2BCheesecake%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G_e6HZAS78Y/WMh2SolCR3I/AAAAAAAA3GA/xkvuZtJwhu0dlLke5JKOZxtavaRQbNXqQCLcB/s640/Muffin%2BTin%2BCheesecake%2B.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Spoon the filling over the wafers until each cupcake wrapper is two thirds full of filling. This should take just about all of the filling you made.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CrX8CsRg14A/WMh2SUjVBXI/AAAAAAAA3F4/p8JsAz-Hv88VvVZK0nhCHvEhSz0xLXAIgCLcB/s1600/Full%2Bmuffin%2Btins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CrX8CsRg14A/WMh2SUjVBXI/AAAAAAAA3F4/p8JsAz-Hv88VvVZK0nhCHvEhSz0xLXAIgCLcB/s640/Full%2Bmuffin%2Btins.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Bake the tarts at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. It usually takes my oven on the longer side for these to be completely set. Wait for the cheesecakes to cool completely and then top with a DOVE® Peanut Butter Egg for that extra pop of peanut butter. I like to drizzle caramel over the top of the egg and the cheesecake but it isn't necessary.<br /><br />To get these DOVE® Peanut Butter Eggs head to <a href="http://cbi.as/78l-h" rel="nofollow">Walmart,</a> the go to destination for all of your Easter needs. They are brand new this year and can be found in the seasonal candy aisle.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v6RJKBe0At0/WMhyj4YqeJI/AAAAAAAA3Fo/jJz0_izNb_U4TICgWss7btalXikFShHEACLcB/s1600/17349412_10154814191870743_1416118570_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v6RJKBe0At0/WMhyj4YqeJI/AAAAAAAA3Fo/jJz0_izNb_U4TICgWss7btalXikFShHEACLcB/s640/17349412_10154814191870743_1416118570_o.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />These cheesecake tarts would also be delicious topped with other varieties of candy including M&M’S® White Chocolate and Starburst® Jelly Beans Strawberry (new and exclusive at Walmart)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QdrTPwt-QYM/WMh2SaZvIjI/AAAAAAAA3F8/io-BlIoHR9UUB2YeATnxgkl33qK5c2k8wCLcB/s1600/Mini%2BCheesecake%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QdrTPwt-QYM/WMh2SaZvIjI/AAAAAAAA3F8/io-BlIoHR9UUB2YeATnxgkl33qK5c2k8wCLcB/s640/Mini%2BCheesecake%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is the perfect time to make these delicious treats with an <a href="http://cbi.as/772dy" rel="nofollow">Ibotta offer</a>. Earn up to $3.00 with the rebate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cbi.as/772dy" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--zomrBU5iSI/WMhs_63n0uI/AAAAAAAA3FQ/VedSh9ttTSwqEiYqXLjbYLSugAfetGUdgCLcB/s640/Mars%2BEaster%2Bat%2BWalmart%2BIbotta%2BWidget.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6wTQuW2o4sM/WMh2TDz9BkI/AAAAAAAA3GM/6mBvYCLJ3rE_hj1PYQtPjAO8vqSdZuFjQCLcB/s1600/Peanut%2BButter%2BCheesecake%2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6wTQuW2o4sM/WMh2TDz9BkI/AAAAAAAA3GM/6mBvYCLJ3rE_hj1PYQtPjAO8vqSdZuFjQCLcB/s640/Peanut%2BButter%2BCheesecake%2B.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How are you going to enjoy your DOVE® Peanut Butter Egg?</div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SHi4_ZbHDlo/UQF31qNWsII/AAAAAAAAVAA/V9wGwTFBvyY/s800/housewifeeclectic%2540gmail.com-46.png" style="width: NaN%;" />Debra Hawkinshttps://plus.google.com/106826934841082098100noreply@blogger.com22