New fall/Halloween appliques available

I've been busy trying to get some samples done of my new Fall/Halloween appliques.



You have your choice of font for the initials. Will not be done on this type of orange dot, but one that is similar.



CUTE CUTE CUTE!!! Your choice of initial and name under it. I've got a super cute orange fabric with spiders that will be used for this. Can also do another color in solid if you'd like ;)



LOVE this! Comes with your choice of initial, then name underneath.



Who doesn't love Candy Corn? All I know is I need to stay away from the real thing this year, as I can eat a whole tub in one sitting! LOL! This sample is done in Tinkertoy font, but you can have your choice as well.

If you are interested in any of the above appliques, please leave a comment with your email addy and I'll get in touch with you for special pricing!

Feel free to go HERE too. I have a lot more appliques listed.

Fingerprint Friday...... Beauty

This is something Beki, over at The Rusted Chain has been doing every Friday. This is a great way to end the business week and get ready for the weekend! Be sure to take a look at everyone elses "Fingerprints" too!

There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:
I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know its true
You're a masterpiece
That all creation quietly applauds
And you're covered with the fingerprints of God

So look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Where do you see them?



Had a visitor the other day. I loved watching this butterfly as she flitted from one zinnia to the next. It was hard to capture the simple beauty of this creature, but she finally rested enough for me to snap this picture.

Even though we as humans enjoy beautiful things, this scripture reminded me of what is truely important:

" Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your innerself, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in Gods sight". 1 Peter 3:3-4

The Rusted Chain Giveaway

Beki, over at The Rusted Chain is having another giveaway! 2 Lucky people will win a $50.00 gift certificate over to her shop . there are SOOOOO many things I'd like, so I know I'd love to win!

Here are just a couple of samples of her newly listing pretties!






I still love and wear the earrings that she sent me a couple of years ago! Be sure to post back here if you're one of the winners!

Weekly Wednesday Meal Planner

I do enjoy making meal plans, because most of the time, when they're made, we stick to them. :) I tried making them on Monday's, but I find that Wednesday's are probably better for me, since that's when the weekly sales come out and I make the meal plan from the meats that are on sale that week.

Are you ready, here we go..........

Wednesday ~ Leftovers (we had several that we needed to get rid of, I hate to throw food away!)
Thursday ~ Beef tips, rice and gravy
Friday ~ Sloppy Joes, home fries
Saturday ~ Beef Stroganoff, salad
Sunday ~ Italian Sausage with onions,bellpepper
Monday ~ Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe found HERE
Tuesday ~ Salmon patties, potato salad

What do you have planned this week?

Repurposing ~ Note board

I really enjoy repurposing items when I have a chance. I like the fact that, most of the time, I can use stuff I already have around the house. Out of pocket expense is minimal, if that!

This is a cute little memo board that Ms. M got when she was around 8. She was into princess things back then, but since she's 10 going on 20, not so much anymore :) Her room is done in hot pink and black, so this TOTALLY DID NOT MATCH ANYMORE....oh my! Can't have that now can we?



All I did was cut off the ribbon first. (be sure to save it for later!)



I had this pretty fabric out in one of my totes. Ironed it nice and smooth, then cut it 2" bigger than the board.



I love my staple gun, so I love any excuse to use it! I just folded the fabric in
1", then folded it on top of the board, then WHAMO! Staple it in place. I did one side, then worked on the opposite side, pulling the fabric nice and taught.



Mitered the corners.......



I also used my glue gun and glued the fabric down too (this step is not necessary).



Added the ribbon back to the board. (just hot glued it down on the side)



Reattached the brads and VOILA~!



A brand new note board! This only took us about 30 minutes and now Ms. M has a new board to place all of her cool little notes and cards! She has one that is a longer/skinnier version too...... I guess we'll need to get another hotpink/black fabric to do that one :)

I hope you found this information useful! There is so much that I need to repurpose around the house, guess I should start making my "honey-me" list! Is there anything you've repurposed lately?

Hobby Lobby Coupon

Go HERE to print your 40% off one item coupon from Hobby Lobby!

Needless to say, I love when they have this coupon :) Now, what to buy!!! Enjoy.

Fingerprint Friday.......Scary Face

This is something Beki, over at The Rusted Chain has been doing every Friday. This is a great way to end the business week and get ready for the weekend! Be sure to take a look at everyone elses "Fingerprints" too!

There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:
I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know its true
You're a masterpiece
That all creation quietly applauds
And you're covered with the fingerprints of God

So look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Where do you see them?



We had a wonderful time over at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, GA this past weekend. I'm always a little bit of an over-protective Momma when it comes to things like this, but the kids had a BLAST! God was with us and we made wonderful memories.

I know this photo is a TAD over-exposed, but I love the fact that you can completely pick out Ms. M.....her wide mouth and everything (loving the contrast!!) Calm brother Big Poppa is next to her!

"Be still and know that I AM GOD...." Psalms 46:10
Have a blessed weekend :)

Jump up and slap someone Salsa

Oh yeah, this stuff is THAT good! :)



I think our favorite thing when we go out to a Mexican restuarant is the chips and salsa. Well, look no further, you can now have the same thing at home, at a fraction of the "going out to eat" cost!

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cans of Rotel
20 oz can of tomatoes
1/2 onion ****(can't believe I forgot this the first time! lol)
1 jalapeno
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
1 tbsp salt
3 dashes of hot sauce

Combine all ingredients into a blender or Cuisnart. Pulse until all of the ingredients are incorporated and the consistency you like. Add a bag of Santita chips (these are $2.00 for a big bag) and VOILA!

Honestly, this is amazing, but even better if left for a day to blend all of the flavors. This recipe fills a 3 lb butter bowl!

Cost break down:
28 oz tomatoes $1.00
2 1/2 cans Rotel $1.74 (these go BOGO at Publix quite often)
Cilantro .22 (cost is .88 for the bunch, but only takes a little)
Jalapeno FREE (our son grew these last year and we froze them)
Lemon juice .10 (I just bought one of those plastic lemons)
hot sauce .02 (just guessing here! :) )
garlic .05 (?? )

Total: $3.13

I probably should figure out how many cups are in this batch, but it's never around long enough to find out.

Enjoy and let me know if you try this!

I love me some Cookie!

Look at the new character that decided to show up on my STREET?



This is a new Hooded Towel that is available in my Store . Come on by and say HEY COOKIE!

We've been busy!

WHEW! What a week, or two! It seems like this summer has slipped by so fast and the kids go back to school August 15th.....seriously? Already?

We've been taking a couple of last-minute vaca's......so much fun was had yesterday and today at Wild Adventures! I've got tons of pics to edit, so will post some as soon as they are done. I am exhausted, as the 115 degree HEAT INDEX about zapped me of all life :) Atleast we did the water park this morning, so we weren't as stinkin' hot all day like we were yesterday!

I will try and start posting atleast 2 recipes each week.....who can't resist a little helping hand in the kitchen, I know I'd love to have an extra or two.

Hope you all are having a great summer and hope that you are a little cooler than we are down in the south! Don't forget, post a comment, I love to read them :)

See ya Monday! God Bless!

Thought I'd leave you with a cool retro sign that I snapped a picture of (in a MOVING car too!) on one of our many trips up to Columbus, GA!