Pillow DIY - Fabulous!!!

Bran Muffins...from Scratch!

 Christy's Old Fashioned From Scratch Bran Muffins!

There is nothing better than a bran muffin for breakfast as far as I am concerned, unless it's the slow-cooker oatmeal!

Happy Mother's Day

Flat Footing

I used to go home  with my friend Molly to the mountains in North Carolina when I was 18 years old...I loved to see her and her little brothers and sisters dance like this!  Good Good Memories!

Happy Mother's Day!

For those of you who have lost your Mother...I am so sorry.  I have the most precious Mother in the world and I'm so grateful she's still with me! I spent the day with her again yesterday...her sense of humor is priceless!! We laugh at ourselves...who would have ever thought I would grow to be like her...but, as time passes, I see myself more and more in her.  I know that you always hear "I've become my Mother", but I was always the 'black sheep', the flighty artist type...I still am, but find myself changing and changing as the time grows on; keeping that other self inside, as well as becoming someone, like my Mother, who is more practical...it's a mystery.

Found on Facebook ~ Letter from a Mother to a Daughter: 

"My dear girl, the day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through. If when we talk, I repeat the same thing a thousand times, don’t interrupt to say: “You said the same thing a minute ago”... Just listen, please. Try to remember the times when you were little and I would read the same story night after night until you would fall asleep. When I don’t want to take a bath, don’t be mad and don’t embarrass me. Remember when I had to run after you making excuses and trying to get you to take a shower when you were just a girl? When you see how ignorant I am when it comes to new technology, give me the time to learn and don’t look at me that way... remember, honey, I patiently taught you how to do many things like eating appropriately, getting dressed, combing your hair and dealing with life’s issues every day... the day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through. If I occasionaly lose track of what we’re talking about, give me the time to remember, and if I can’t, don’t be nervous, impatient or arrogant. Just know in your heart that the most important thing for me is to be with you. And when my old, tired legs don’t let me move as quickly as before, give me your hand the same way that I offered mine to you when you first walked. When those days come, don’t feel sad... just be with me, and understand me while I get to the end of my life with love. I’ll cherish and thank you for the gift of time and joy we shared. With a big smile and the huge love I’ve always had for you, I just want to say, I love you... my darling daughter. "

Happy Mother's Day!

From Flax and Twine

Check out this fabulous Hula Hoop Rug Tute using Finger-Knitted Balls!  I have seen them made with strips of tee-shirts, but this takes it up a whole new level!  Ann Weil's son made huge balls of finger-knitted yarn over time and she came up with a way to use it...Her blog has more pictures and the complete tutorial...Bravo, Ann!  Here's the link to her blog Flax and Twine:

http://www.flaxandtwine.com/2012/02/woven-finger-knitting-hula-hoop-rug-diy.html

oops, almost forgot...she has 5 other great projects for Finger-Knitting (not just for kids anymore!) including a gorgeous pillow in my fav cream and sage green!  If you make something send me a pix and I'll feature it! xxx

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Here's a cake for you to bake for your family and friends...don't worry, you still have time and it's "G" rated!  Nancy Thomas posted this on 'Just A Pinch' recipe site...great link!  You can check it out in my fav webpages at the bottom of this blog!

Margarita Cake

INGREDIENTS:

FOR CAKE
1 stk	butter
4	eggs
1	white cake mix
1 bx	vanilla instant pudding (the smaller one)
1 can(s)	(10 oz) frozen margarita concentrate (completely thawed)
2 tsp	lime juice
1 Tbsp	lime zest
GLAZE
1 Tbsp	butter
2 Tbsp	lime juice
1 Tbsp	lime zest
1 1/2 c	powdered sugar

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1 Pre Heat oven to 350° degrees & prepare Bundt style cake pan. ( I use bakers joy)

2 Mix butter, eggs, margarita concentrate (completely thaw first or butter will lump), lime juice & zest together.

3 Add cake mix & pudding mix until well blended.

4 Pour batter in pan & bake 45-55 minutes. Let cool 10-15 minutes & remove from pan.

5 While cake is cooling, in saucepan melt butter for glaze. Add remaining ingredients and stir until smooth.

6 Drizzle Glaze over Cake while it's still warm.