Archive for February, 2008

Winter getaway

Posted by Jodi on Feb 29 2008 | Uncategorized

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!

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A new crafty project, maybe??

Posted by Jodi on Feb 25 2008 | sewing

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!

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Insurance

Posted by Jodi on Feb 25 2008 | Uncategorized

What do you think of when your hear the phrase term insurance? Do you know if you have life insurance?   Its a great way to protect your family or business during the period when they are most vulnerable. Through Wholesale Insurance, obtaining life insurance can be easy and convenient.   They have affordable and accurate term insurance rates to fit the many of your needs and the best rates to ultimately save you money! 

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Original NILLA® Banana Pudding

Posted by Jodi on Feb 24 2008 | Uncategorized

I had a ton of really ripe bananas, so I went and bought some Nilla Wafers to make this yummy pudding.   I don't decorate the top of mine like the picture below:
 
 
 
Ingredients:
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.

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

Posted by Jodi on Feb 24 2008 | Uncategorized

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.

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Do you need a fun St. Patty’s day craft??

Posted by Jodi on Feb 21 2008 | crafts

Check out this cute lil Leprachaun

Wee Leprechaun
 
 


Even if you can't catch a leprechaun this March 17th, you can still make one.

CRAFT MATERIALS:
Toilet paper tube
Green craft foam
Acrylic paints: green, skin-tone, pink, and brown
Black permanent marker
Tacky glue
4 brown pipe cleaners
Decorative button
Time needed: About 1 Hour

Wee Leprechaun 1. For this crafty little decoration, first trace around the end of a toilet paper tube onto a piece of green craft foam.

Wee Leprechaun 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.

Wee Leprechaun 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.

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TV lifts

Posted by Jodi on Feb 21 2008 | Uncategorized

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!! 

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Lion and Lamb Note Holders

Posted by Jodi on Feb 18 2008 | crafts

 Aren't these the cutest things?? 

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Teach your kids the art of quilling, a decorative paper-rolling technique, then round up a set of these message-bearing spring icons.

CRAFT MATERIALS:
Colored paper
Toothpick
Card stock
Glue
Googly eyes
Clothes pins (2 per note holder)
Magnetic strip (optional)
Time needed: About 2 to 3 Hours

Step 1 - Lion and Lamb Note Holders 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.

Step 3 - Lion and Lamb Note Holders 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.

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Coupon Codes

Posted by Jodi on Feb 18 2008 | Uncategorized

Do you shop on Amazon? If so make sure you get your Amazon coupon codes.  You can get discounts from Target, Best Buy, Staples and many more stores. I have just discovered Overstock dot com, not only do you get some great deals to begin with, you can get a little bit better percentage off by using the coupon codes.

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Bathroom lights

Posted by Jodi on Feb 18 2008 | Uncategorized

I need to get some new bathroom lighting. I want a nice dimmer switch, so I can set the mood when I get ready to go soak in a nice tub of bubbles. While I am at it, I should look into getting a new exhaust fan. The one we have now is not in hat great of shape. So many things I need to get to have this house market ready. 

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