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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

DOLLY PARTON - A GREAT COUNTRY ICON

Today I enjoyed watching the interview with Dolly Parton on Good Morning America.  She has evolved very nicely throughout her career and hasn't lost sight of her family values and ambitious goals.  She has a terrific voice, astute business mind, and a generous heart.  I was astounded at how many milestone anniversaries she is celebrating this year and also impressed with the number of projects she initiated to help children and communities in need.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

COLLECTING SEA SHELLS ON THE BEACH

Papa and granddaughter collecting sea shells on the beach.

Mimi and granddaughter on Mustang Beach.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

MUSTANG ISLAND TEXAS

This is a nice beach, but unfortunately, in June alot of seaweed comes in with the tides.

BEACH VACATION


Enjoying the beach and pool
in Port Aransa, Texas.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

LOTUS BLOSSOMS

Lotus
No need for words, the beauty is easily seen in this photo.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

ETSYKIDS BLOG

EtsyKids' blog has a fun and edgy black and white  treasury created by Originals by Lauren Too
Voting is currently going on through Sunday night for the EtsyKids June Design Challenge.  This month's design theme is sea life.  Check out the unique designs.

If for some reason the above link doesn't work, try:  http://www.etsykids.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

ROCK AND ROLL TREASURY

If you have a little princess that loves everything in "hot pink", check out this rock and roll treasury by the Felted Kitten. I was fortunate she include my hot pink crayon roll up in her treasury.  She has a nice selection of cute crowns... in her etsy shop.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Saturday, June 19, 2010

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MY HUSBAND


HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
TO
MY
HUSBAND
 
Thanks for the past 39 years!

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

TIA "MINI STROKE" EXPERIENCE

This past weekend I experienced a TIA (transient ischemic attack) which resulted in a brief hospital stay.  Luckily, it was not severe and will serve as a "wake up" call for me to take better care of myself.  I have a background in biology and know the warning signs...., but I wasn't able to understand what was happening to me at the time.  Soooo, it is extremely important for people around you to know the warning signs and what action to take.

A TIA, or ministroke, is like a stroke, producing similar symptoms, but usually lasting only a few minutes and causing no permanent damage. Although mine lasted a little over 2 hours, I think it was induced by dehydration which lead to kidney malfunction creating a hypertension crisis.  My main symptoms were extreme lethargy, slurring of words, and slower movements like I was underwater. 
 
Here are the most common symptoms of TIA:
  • Sudden weakness, numbness or paralysis in your face, arm or leg, typically on one side of your body
  • Slurred or garbled speech or difficulty understanding others
  • Sudden blindness in one or both eyes or double vision
  • Dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

For more information, please click on the following link from the Mayo Clinic

Friday, June 11, 2010

SNAZZY SNUGGLIES INCLUDED IN ETSY TREASURIES

Wow - I was feeling "down" since some of my cute security blankets were removed from my etsy shop.  Now, I am feeling much better after getting emails a couple of my creations were included in etsy treasuries!  Follow the links below for the treasuries - lots of unique items from etsy shops.

THANK YOU 
Noni Bam and Oh Baby Dot Com

Thursday, June 10, 2010

SESAME STREET CAKE POPS


SESAME STREET CAKE POPS

Check out the Bakerella link below for a terrific tutorial on making these cake pops!  They would be great party treats.

http://www.bakerella.com/street-party/

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

WINNER OF GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCED


Rachael D. from Sheppard AFB in Texas is the winner of Sara Seeton Photography's Friday Giveaway.  Rachael chose this Blue Minky Falling Star Lovey/Security Blanket from my etsy shop, SnazzySnugglies.  Rachael, thanks for your participation.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

TURTLE SHORTBREAD COOKIE RECIPE

 My daughter and I host an annual Christmas Cookie Exchange Brunch.  I made these cookies one year. It takes a little time to do all the steps, but they are well worth the extra effort.  They would be great for any occasion that needs a little something extra special.

TURTLE SHORTBREAD COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups butter or stick margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
24 caramels
1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
2 teaspoons shortening
1 cup chopped pecans
6 dozen pecan halves

DIRECTIONS:
  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix butter, sugar and almond extract.
  2. Stir in flour and salt. (If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons additional softened butter or stick margarine.)
  3. Divide dough into 12 equal parts. Roll each part into 1/4-inch thick circle. (If dough is sticky, chill about 15 minutes.) Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place wedges 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
  5. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until melted.
  7. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 1 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway through heating time, until melted and thin enough to drizzle.
  8. Dip 2 straight edges of each cookie into melted caramel, then into chopped pecans. (If caramel thickens, add up to 1 teaspoon water and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramel softens.)
  9. Place a dot of melted chocolate on top of each cookie; place pecan half on chocolate. Drizzle remaining chocolate on tops of cookies.
This is a Betty Crocker recipe .

Monday, June 7, 2010

BABY MOOSE PLAYING IN LAWN SPRINKLER VIDEO LINK


Came across this cute home video of a baby moose playing in a backyard sprinkler.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

SCENTSY GIVEAWAY WINNER !

WooHoo! I entered a giveaway and won a Scentsy product.  If you haven't heard of Scentsy candles, check out the following links.  Wonderful smells without the worry of lighted candles.

Thanks Christina!

http://resources.scentsy.com/multimedia/flash/2010_SpringSummer_Interactive_Catalog/usa/usacatalog.html#/12

https://clbarnard.scentsy.us/Home

Saturday, June 5, 2010

DE - CLUTTER THAT KITCHEN DRAWER!


Peter Walsh of TLC's Clean Sweep has an easy method for decluttering your kitchen tool drawer.  He says to remove all the tools and put them in a cardboard box.  Whenever you use one of the tools, put it back in the drawer.  At the end of the month - with the exception of the turkey baster - whatever is still in the cardboard box, you've got to ask yourself, "Will I ever use these?"

Sound simple, but it makes sense!

Friday, June 4, 2010

FREE GIVEAWAY - TODAY ONLY

I invite everyone to enter a free giveaway on Sara's blog.  She has a FREE FRIDAY GIVEAWAY, and today she is featuring my etsy shop, Snazzy Snugglies.  Check out the details at:

http://saraseetonphotography.com/blog/?p=297

GRANDDAUGHTER'S 5TH BIRTHDAY - BARBIE CAKE

My granddaughter celebrated her 5th birthday in May.
Her mother made her a Barbie cake that turned out beautiful!


THE BIRTHDAY GIRL!

Thursday, June 3, 2010

MODERN HANDMADE CHILD MAGAZINE


Modern Handmade Child  is a seasonal online magazine (EtsyKids) helping families to embrace the handmade way of life. Their Summer 2010 issue is full of fun and inspiring ideas and articles on summer handmade fashion trends for kids, easy recipes for cool summer treats, and fun activities to keep your kids busy. You can check it out at:
http://modernhandmadechild.com/

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

GLITTERY BUTTERFLY CRAYON ROLL UPS


Lately, I have been working on a set of butterfly crayon roll ups.  These are smaller sized roll ups - they hold 10 crayons.  (Easier for little ones to handle.)  The crayon roll ups are a little different from each other by the placement of the hot pink ric rack trim.  You can find them in my etsy shop at http://www.snazzysnugglies.etsy.com/