Here are some easy-peasy meals to make this week for your family.
Monday: Cheesy Potato Soup , bread or rolls
Tuesday: Chicken and Dressing (this is from Aunt Bea's Mayberry Cookbook, I'll post the recipe in a different thread)
Wednesday: Beef Stroganoff, green beans, salad
Thursday: Breakfast for Dinner! I love this :) 'specially with homemade skillet biscuits!
Friday: Chili (Carol Shelby's box mix), corn bread (Jiffy box)
Beef Stroganoff recipe:
2 lbs ground beef
1 can cream of mushroom soup
8 oz sour cream
1/4 cup milk
salt and pepper
1 bag of egg noodles
Brown ground beef in skillet. When beef is done, drain fat. Add soup and sour cream. Stir. Add the 1/4 cup milk and salt and pepper (to your taste).
Cook egg noodles according to directions.
Top egg noodles with beef stroganoff and serve with your favorite side dish!
Sometimes when I don't have the egg noodles on hand, I use toast. Then it turns into S.O.S. :) The kids and hubby love this and it's super easy and very quick to make. Great for those nights when time of of the essence!
What are you having for dinner this week?
PS. As I post this, I have the Cheesy Potato Soup in the Crock Pot and it smells AH-MAZING!!! I'll let you know how it turns out ;)
Monday, January 30, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Repurposing.......Frames
I love frames!
Lately I've been looking for frames at yard sales and thrift stores. You can leave them as is or paint them. There's so many wonderful things you can put in them as well, or you can leave them blank!
I've seen pretty pictures of walls decked out in just the skeleton of the frame, all painted the same color. Some of them are done in the same color hue, or completely different. Above a mantel, going up the stairway, greeting you in the foyer, the ideas are endless!
About a year ago I got these frames for $2.00 each. They are BIG, and I love the color. Even the black and white romantic pictures are very nice, just not my style. I got them because I knew there was something I could put in them!
All I did was take off the back of the frame (I have to admit, they were kind of a pain in the rear, but after taking off the tape and bending back the staples, I eventually got to the picture, WHEW!). I didn't realize that the picture and mat were one in the same, but no problem! The 12" x 12" piece of scrapbook paper fit just perfectly over the picture. All I used was tape on the backside of the paper to make sure it didn't go anywhere.
Next, I had already decided what pictures I wanted of the kids. I printed both of them on regular 8x10 photo paper (did you know that Dollar Tree has photo paper? It really is good and so much cheaper!). I have a photo editing program that changed the color photos to the sepia ones that you see, which I thought matched the damask paper perfectly! I did an 8" square of the photo that allowed 2" on each side, which made a nice mat around the photo.
Then I placed it back into the frame and VOILA! New custom-looking photo frames for a FRACTION of what it would cost at the big craft/frame stores. I think all total, I spent $6.00 for this project! They are hanging up in our bedroom and look lovely with our newly painted "Caffe colache" walls.
Try your hand at reframing something. It really does give new life and leaves these things out of the landfills! :) ENJOY!
This post is part of the Link-Up Party over at Craft-O-Maniac. Ya'll stop on by and see what else everyone has come up with. There are some great ideas :)
Lately I've been looking for frames at yard sales and thrift stores. You can leave them as is or paint them. There's so many wonderful things you can put in them as well, or you can leave them blank!
I've seen pretty pictures of walls decked out in just the skeleton of the frame, all painted the same color. Some of them are done in the same color hue, or completely different. Above a mantel, going up the stairway, greeting you in the foyer, the ideas are endless!
About a year ago I got these frames for $2.00 each. They are BIG, and I love the color. Even the black and white romantic pictures are very nice, just not my style. I got them because I knew there was something I could put in them!
Next, I had already decided what pictures I wanted of the kids. I printed both of them on regular 8x10 photo paper (did you know that Dollar Tree has photo paper? It really is good and so much cheaper!). I have a photo editing program that changed the color photos to the sepia ones that you see, which I thought matched the damask paper perfectly! I did an 8" square of the photo that allowed 2" on each side, which made a nice mat around the photo.
Monday, January 9, 2012
CraftOManiac blog and link-up party
Happy New Year everyone!
Whew, now that the Christmas rush of orders is done, and I've gotten my head back in the game, I'm going to try and start posting some really cool things that I find.
While I was surfing the 'net last week, I happened upon this great website called Craft-O-Maniac . Jen does a great job of offering advice, showing how she decorates and also has a Link-Up party on Monday's too! I've linked up this week with my Note Board that I repurposed for Ms. M's room. Y'all be sure to stop by the link up party to see all of the other crafty people out there! I've already gotten some great ideas on what to make for our home, and they are pretty easy and cheap too! Enjoy!!!
Friday, November 25, 2011
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and are full of Turkey and all the trimmin's! Enjoying those leftovers yet? LOL!
I've always wanted to do a Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale in my SouthernTraditions2 Etsy Store, but haven't been able to figure out what kind of discount I could give you and still not shoot myself in the foot :-) Well, I think I've come up with something that will help you out a little and still be "do-able" for me. What you can do, on order placed, AND PAID FOR, between Friday, November 25th and Monday, November 28th, take $5.00 off your order of $50.00 or more (amount BEFORE shipping). I can't do a coupon code, but I will refund the money back to your Paypal account. I know it's not much, but I know during this time that every little bit helps :)
Now, as for my Torrilynn123 Reusable Sandwich bag Store , use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY2011 for an additional 15% off your total order!
Ya'll come on by and see all the new CUTE Christmas Tee Appliques that I've been working on!
Be sure to take a look at these awesome Personalized Coasters too! Can be done in Collegiate fabrics/colors, kids themes, sorority or dorm room colors, Christmas colors, etc. These are perfect gifts for Teachers, Friends, InLaws, OutLaws (heehee), Secret Santa, you name it!
Enjoy your shopping weekend, everyone! Hope you get your list taken care of ;)
I've always wanted to do a Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale in my SouthernTraditions2 Etsy Store, but haven't been able to figure out what kind of discount I could give you and still not shoot myself in the foot :-) Well, I think I've come up with something that will help you out a little and still be "do-able" for me. What you can do, on order placed, AND PAID FOR, between Friday, November 25th and Monday, November 28th, take $5.00 off your order of $50.00 or more (amount BEFORE shipping). I can't do a coupon code, but I will refund the money back to your Paypal account. I know it's not much, but I know during this time that every little bit helps :)
Now, as for my Torrilynn123 Reusable Sandwich bag Store , use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY2011 for an additional 15% off your total order!
Ya'll come on by and see all the new CUTE Christmas Tee Appliques that I've been working on!
Be sure to take a look at these awesome Personalized Coasters too! Can be done in Collegiate fabrics/colors, kids themes, sorority or dorm room colors, Christmas colors, etc. These are perfect gifts for Teachers, Friends, InLaws, OutLaws (heehee), Secret Santa, you name it!
Enjoy your shopping weekend, everyone! Hope you get your list taken care of ;)
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Enter to win 2 City Passes
Enter HERE to win 2 City Passes for yourself and 2 for a friend. Contest ends later this evening, so hurry!
My family and I used these for Atlanta last year and just LOVED them! They are a great price and really do save you money! Some other great cities are Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City.
Good Luck and let me know if you win! :)
Come and get your Turkey......
Head on over to my FB fan page so you can get your very own Turkey Initial Tee.
This is a special price break for FB FANS ONLY! Be sure to LIKE my page so you can get in on the deal too! Special pricing expires Sunday, October 16th.
This is a special price break for FB FANS ONLY! Be sure to LIKE my page so you can get in on the deal too! Special pricing expires Sunday, October 16th.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
A few of my favorite things
Daisy's in Olive Clutch Purse by Poppy Punch
Flour Sack Pillows by CatNapCottage
Mother's Day Wooden Plaque by Piccadilly Peddler
Recycled Ruffle Rose Sweater Pillow by That Funky Boutique
Do you have some favorite items too? Share them with us!
Flour Sack Pillows by CatNapCottage
Mother's Day Wooden Plaque by Piccadilly Peddler
Recycled Ruffle Rose Sweater Pillow by That Funky Boutique
Friday, September 30, 2011
Fingerprint Friday ........ Blessings
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?
I know I'm reposting a picture from the post below......but this just reminded me that I'm so thankful to be able to make and eat delicious
food like this every day. God is so good!
Be sure to take a look at Beki's Blog to see the other "Fingerprints" from today!
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?
Banana Crumb Muffins, Oh my!
As I was perusing allrecipes.com the other day, this recipe kinda jumped out at me and said "Make Me". So I did! :)
Not only do these muffins smell amazing while they're baking, they are completely awesome to eat as well. Oh yeah!
The crumb topping is really what makes this recipe. For some reason the crumb mixture sank into the middle of the muffin. But boy let me tell ya, that was probably the BEST part!
Ms. M loved them so much that she's begged me to make another batch. Just our luck that bananas are on sale this week!
RECIPE:
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 bananas, mashed
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.
2.In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
3.In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins.
4.Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.
These are so moist and go great with your favorite cup o' joe or hot tea. Perfect for the cooler temps! It's supposed to be in the 40's for lows this weekend, so might need to whip up a batch of these! :) ENJOY!
Not only do these muffins smell amazing while they're baking, they are completely awesome to eat as well. Oh yeah!
The crumb topping is really what makes this recipe. For some reason the crumb mixture sank into the middle of the muffin. But boy let me tell ya, that was probably the BEST part!
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 bananas, mashed
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.
2.In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
3.In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins.
4.Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.
These are so moist and go great with your favorite cup o' joe or hot tea. Perfect for the cooler temps! It's supposed to be in the 40's for lows this weekend, so might need to whip up a batch of these! :) ENJOY!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
New Layette set.....Dino Dudes
I've always wanted to make a sweet little layette set for newborns, and finally got the chance to for a sweet customer.
Complete Towel Set (Click on the link)
I loved this Dino Dudes set, but I can make just about anything from all of the appliques that I have :-) Go HERE to see most of what I have.
Would you like to add just an appliqued bib? Then here's the listing for you:
Personalized Appliqued Bib (Click on the link)
We can also make the matching onesie to complete your set :) Almost wish my kids were young again so I could make more of these! Thanks so much for looking! Be sure to contact me if you'd like to have your very own set made.
Complete Towel Set (Click on the link)
Would you like to add just an appliqued bib? Then here's the listing for you:
Personalized Appliqued Bib (Click on the link)
We can also make the matching onesie to complete your set :) Almost wish my kids were young again so I could make more of these! Thanks so much for looking! Be sure to contact me if you'd like to have your very own set made.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Bleck.......
Do you ever have those days (or weeks) when you get in a food rut?
Sure, I look at allrecipes.com, ThePioneerWoman.com and other foodie sites.
Love what they have on there, but do I feel like cooking it? No.
(Although this does look AH-MAZING!)
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Take a lookie HERE to see the recipe from The Pioneer Woman.
My poor family needs me to get out of this funk :)
No, they aren't going hungry, and they say my meals are great.
Is it just me?
I sometimes get in these "don't wanna's", but this one is lasting for a while.
I guess I should just enjoy not wanting to eat.
I am excercising, and have been told I look thinner.
Don't think these things will help loose weight, but they do look Scrumpdeliscious!
Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Muffins...YUMMO!
Go HERE to see this recipe, (courtesy of allrecipes.com).
Hmmmmm, maybe not wanting to eat is a good thing??? :)
What do you do when you get in a FOOD RUT?
Sure, I look at allrecipes.com, ThePioneerWoman.com and other foodie sites.
Love what they have on there, but do I feel like cooking it? No.
(Although this does look AH-MAZING!)
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Take a lookie HERE to see the recipe from The Pioneer Woman.
My poor family needs me to get out of this funk :)
No, they aren't going hungry, and they say my meals are great.
Is it just me?
I sometimes get in these "don't wanna's", but this one is lasting for a while.
I guess I should just enjoy not wanting to eat.
I am excercising, and have been told I look thinner.
Don't think these things will help loose weight, but they do look Scrumpdeliscious!
Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Muffins...YUMMO!
Hmmmmm, maybe not wanting to eat is a good thing??? :)
What do you do when you get in a FOOD RUT?
Friday, September 16, 2011
Fingerprint Friday....Under HIS wings
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? Here's how to join in.
Psalm 57:1 "Have Mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed."
I love this photo (wish I would have taken it!). God truely surrounds us with His wings every day. What a comforting thought!
Be sure to take a look at Beki's The Rusted Chain blog to see other "Fingerprints".
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? Here's how to join in.
Psalm 57:1 "Have Mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed."
I love this photo (wish I would have taken it!). God truely surrounds us with His wings every day. What a comforting thought!
Be sure to take a look at Beki's The Rusted Chain blog to see other "Fingerprints".
Monday, August 29, 2011
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.
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.
Friday, August 26, 2011
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
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
Friday, August 19, 2011
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!
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!
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