Archive for February, 2008
Winter getaway
Did you know that there are many Las Vegas hotels to choose from? I have been looking at possibly going there with my hubby, just for a qet away. Its warm out there, we could take in a show, check out the slots if we want. But mainly I just want to get away! I have the winter blahs real bad right now, so going somewhere warm is sounding real good!
A new crafty project, maybe??
I need to break out my sewing machine againg. I have so many friends right now that are pregnant that I could make some cute baby clothes for them. I could even make them to sell on etsy. The wheels are turning now. I want to be able to get out of daycare soon, but not necessarily get a normal 9 to 5 job. I hope I can get this up and running soon!
Insurance
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Original NILLA® Banana Pudding
| 3/4 cup sugar, divided |
| 1/3 cup flour |
| Dash salt |
| 3 eggs, separated |
| 2 cups milk |
| 1/2 tsp. vanilla |
| 45 NILLA Wafers, divided |
| 5 medium ripe bananas, sliced (about 3-1/2 cups) |
Preparation:
| PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix 1/2 cup of the sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler. Blend in 3 egg yolks and milk. Cook, uncovered, over boiling water 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. |
| RESERVE 12 of the wafers for garnish. Spread small amount of custard onto bottom of 1-1/2-quart baking dish; cover with layers of 1/3 each of the remaining wafers and sliced bananas. Pour about 1/3 of the remaining custard over bananas. Continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard to make a total of 3 layers of each, ending with custard. |
| BEAT egg whites on high speed of electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Spoon over custard; spread evenly to cover entire surface of custard and sealing well to edge. |
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BAKE 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Top with reserved 12 wafers just before serving. Some pics I took of me making this tonight:
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Pets
John wants a Bull dog, he thinks they are the coolest dogs. Me personally, I like Pugs. If we were to get a dog, we would need dog supplies. I don't know if I am ready to be a dog owner. You can never go on extended trips without getting someone to take your dog. Its so much easier with a cat, just have someone come over and make sure they have food and water, as they don't need to be let out to do their business.
Do you need a fun St. Patty's day craft??
Check out this cute lil Leprachaun
Even if you can't catch a leprechaun this March 17th, you can still make one.
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Toilet paper tube |
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Green craft foam |
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Acrylic paints: green, skin-tone, pink, and brown |
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Black permanent marker |
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Tacky glue |
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4 brown pipe cleaners |
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Decorative button |
| Time needed: About 1 Hour | |
1. For this crafty little decoration, first trace around the end of a toilet paper tube onto a piece of green craft foam.
2. Draw a 2 1/2-inch circle around the first circle, then cut them both out to create a hat top and brim and set them aside.
3. Next, using acrylic paints, paint the paper tube green. Add a skin-tone face and hands, plus rosy cheeks, as well as a band of brown paint around the back for hair.
4. Once the paint has dried, use a permanent marker to draw on facial and clothing details, then use tacky glue to stick on 3 coiled brown pipe cleaners: 2 in the back for hair and 1 around the face for a beard. For feet, fold another pipe cleaner in half, then tightly coil and pinch the ends, as shown.
5. Place the folded pipe cleaner inside the tube and glue the feet to the edge. Glue on the hat top and brim and a 5 1/2- by 1/2-inch strip of craft foam for arms.
6. Finally, glue a decorative button to the hat brim.
TV lifts
I want one of these popup tv lifts for if and when I get a plasma TV! Then I won't have to have a TV sitting on my dresser. I could have a cute stand at the foot of my bed, and then just hit the remote and have the TV pop right up when I want to watch it, then of course hit the button to have it close back down. I so need to convince my hubby that this is an absolute must!!
Lion and Lamb Note Holders
Aren't these the cutest things??
Teach your kids the art of quilling, a decorative paper-rolling technique, then round up a set of these message-bearing spring icons.
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Colored paper |
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Toothpick |
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Card stock |
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Glue |
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Googly eyes |
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Clothes pins (2 per note holder) |
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Magnetic strip (optional) |
| Time needed: About 2 to 3 Hours | |
1. For each, start by cutting a few dozen 1/8-inch-wide strips of colored paper, each at least 4 inches long. Curl each strip tightly around a toothpick.
2. Next, cover a rounded, 3-inch card stock body with glue and attach the curls. Cut out a card stock face and ears, adding googly eyes and other facial features, and glue them all in place. Allow the glue to dry.
3. For the legs, which also serve as note holders, glue 2 clothespins to the back of the body. Stand the critter on a table or attach magnetic strips to the back and stick it to your fridge, then post your message in the clips.