tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61337115606890331832024-03-13T06:59:34.686-04:00The Vilula Tea GardenPaula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.comBlogger266125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-83783161007261849542013-02-28T19:04:00.002-05:002013-02-28T19:04:53.083-05:00Really?<iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=124997107682084" width="640"></iframe>Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-13791087898002347642013-01-15T14:44:00.001-05:002013-01-15T14:44:38.642-05:00Psalm 139 (Wonderfully Made) by Danielle Rose<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iXaPwHPqJi4" width="459"></iframe>Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-14432974491839058042013-01-15T14:41:00.001-05:002013-01-15T14:41:31.181-05:00We are fearfully and wonderfully made...<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YEVDyuC_fe0" width="480"></iframe>Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-28164824985978282122012-12-27T17:18:00.001-05:002012-12-27T17:18:33.310-05:00Repotting Orchids<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BvgvQ76ftyQ" width="459"></iframe><br />
I love orchids...I have four regular sized ones and one miniature one! I have been afraid to repot them, though, so they haven't bloomed again, although they are looking good. My daughter posted this on my Facebook page, so I am ready to repot them and watch them bloom. Can't wait! How 'bout you?Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-61829743378972664812012-12-21T13:01:00.002-05:002012-12-21T13:02:26.027-05:00Merry Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have a very Merry Christmas, Everyone...Peace on Earth, Goodwill towards Men...</span>Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-76696269895595324452012-12-11T09:31:00.002-05:002012-12-11T09:34:14.972-05:00Apple Pies In a Jar!<br />
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Too much has been going on in my life for a while...staying a lot with my elderly Mother in another town; my son just left to go to Afganistan with the Air National Guard(he volunteered); and other things too numerous to mention...so I have neglected my blog. Anyway...here is a wonderful idea for Christmas gifts from Tara of Tara Cooks Blog at <a href="http://taracooks.com/">http://taracooks.com/</a> Make some!</div>
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I think these Apple Pie in Jar gifts are my favorite so far – I’ve eaten a couple of them already. I had a set of these cute little 4 oz jars to use for this project. These babies can be baked and given as gifts right away or they can be assembled and frozen in the jar and cooked later. Although I lined each jar with some portions of refrigerated pie crust, I think these could also be made with just the apple pie filling and the crumb topping. Either way- cook’s choice.</div>
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For the filling:</div>
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Roll out pastry circles and cut into forths.</div>
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Press each piece of crust into a 4 oz jar.</div>
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Mix the apples with the sugar and cinnamon and spoon filling into jars, leaving 1/2″ headspace for the crumb topping.</div>
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Mix the flour, sugar, and butter together with a pastry tool or with your hands until well blended and spoon mixture into each jar.</div>
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Place jars on a cookie sheet for easy transport and place on center rack of a preheated 350 degree oven. Bake jar pies for 25-35 minutes or until crumb topping and crust is golden brown.</div>
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Remove pies from oven and allow to cool before sealing with lids and rings.</div>
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Check out this great ruffled scarf you can make in around 30 minutes by Maggie Weldon! Can't wait to try it! Here's the link to her page and blog: <a href="http://www.maggiescrochet.com/index.php">http://www.maggiescrochet.com/index.php</a>. Let me know if you try it out...I'm going to make Christmas presents for my family using this tute...happy hooking!</div>
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Well, I took "Henny Penny" on her first road trip recently! Sisters on the fly was invited to show some of our campers again this year at the Country Living Fair at Stone Mountain, GA. We had four campers featured and just had such fun! I didn't want to show mine, 'cause I wanted to camp in her. We (all 90 of us) camped at the campground there. The weather was perfect...so beautiful with the autumn leaves! This is the third year (or fourth?) we have participated and it just gets better and better! You have never seen so many beautiful and creative things for sale; there were even workshops available from some of the favorite HGTV personalities, such as The Beekman Boys. Put the last week in October on your calendar for next year if you live in, or will be visiting the Atlanta area. Also, Country Living Magazine has shows in several places each year...check it out...you might find one closer to you...have a great weekend!Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-87144698172589983842012-09-27T21:36:00.002-04:002012-09-27T21:36:45.533-04:00Not Pumpkin Pie from Not Martha!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am so glad it is officially autumn!!! One of my VERY favorite things is pumpkin...so much so I named my pumpkin-colored cat 'Pumpkin'. I always wait and wait until the pumpkin-flavored coffee creamer appears in the grocery store...then I put it on my oatmeal...weird, right? Not in my coffee, but on my oatmeal - so good! Anyway, to make a long story longer, I found this great link on FB for....are you ready?! Pumpkin Pie Milkshake!!! Be still my heart...here's the link: <a href="http://www.wearenotmartha.com/2011/09/pumpkin-pie-milkshake/">http://www.wearenotmartha.com/2011/09/pumpkin-pie-milkshake/</a> It is so easy and you really don't even need a pumpkin pie to make it...I can't wait! Go get you some! xxx<br />
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Learning this is is on my Bucket List; and even better by this gentleman at the John C. Campbell School!Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-75260421973542874002012-08-28T21:35:00.001-04:002012-08-28T21:35:02.642-04:0011 Month Old Twins Dancing to Daddy's Guitar<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/to7uIG8KYhg?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-89083411927594834232012-08-19T21:50:00.001-04:002012-08-19T21:50:59.666-04:00RagRugs<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2HmGiV0bnT4?fs=1" width="459"></iframe>Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-23291436092617402412012-08-19T21:36:00.001-04:002012-08-19T21:36:50.794-04:00How to CROCHET A RAG RUG, recycle project<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CRqsG1YqWVU?fs=1" width="459"></iframe>Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-3199991346288006222012-08-19T21:33:00.001-04:002012-08-19T21:33:48.627-04:00How To Make Granny Squares - Circle Centers<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Se5wWKRiWBY?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-4491383569459302452012-08-19T20:07:00.001-04:002012-08-19T20:07:43.103-04:00How To Crochet Toilet Roll Cover Tutorial<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JOhQoQISmcQ?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-58386472062814404222012-08-15T13:13:00.001-04:002012-08-15T13:13:32.366-04:00Julia Child's Brownies!<br />
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<strong style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Since I am on the Nutrisystem Program to lose the 7 pounds (and want to lose 10 more) I have gained back of the weight I lost a few years ago, I thought I would share this with you...and yes, I am eating my heart out right now! I have had a terrible two month battle trying to lose and KEEP LOSING! The culprit is the best doughnuts in the whole wide world! On the way to Panama City, Florida twice in three months, we stopped at the DONUT KING in Eufaula, Alabama!!! Lord have mercy on my soul! I ate six doughnuts in a sitting both times...there is a song, 'Cowboys are my weakness'...well, my song is - 'the Donut Hole Donuts are my weakness'! Really, sweets are my weakness, but if you ever have the chance to stop by that lil' hole in the wall shop...don't miss it! You can check it out on Facebook...enjoy your brownies (and save me some) as I enjoy my cabbage for lunch, heehee!</strong></div>
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<strong style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Julia's Best-Ever Brownies</strong> (adapted from 'Baking with Julia' with Dorie Greenspan)</div>
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1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour</div>
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8 ounces unsalted butter</div>
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4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped</div>
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2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped</div>
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2 cups sugar</div>
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</div>
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4 large eggs, room temperature</div>
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<strong style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Directions:</strong></div>
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1. Put a rack in the center of the oven and pre-heat to 350 degrees.</div>
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2. Sift together the flour and salt; set aside.</div>
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3. Melt the butter and all of the chocolate together the in the microwave in a large bowl.</div>
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4. Add one cup of the sugar to the chocolate-butter mixture and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the vanilla.</div>
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5. Mix the remaining sugar and the four eggs in an electric mixer bowl for a few seconds until just combined.</div>
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7. Little by little, pour half of the sugar-egg mixture into the chocolate mixture, stirring gently but constantly with a rubber spatula so that the eggs don't set from the heat.</div>
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8. Whip the remaining sugar and eggs in the electric mixer until they are thick, pale, and doubled in volume, about three minutes.</div>
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9. Using the rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped eggs into the chocolate mixture.</div>
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10. When the eggs are almost completely incorporated, gently fold in the dry ingredients.</div>
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11. Pour and scrape the batter into an unbuttered 9-inch square baking pan.</div>
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12. Bake the brownies for 22-26 minutes, they should rise a little and the top will look dark and dry.</div>
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13. Make a small cut in the the center of the brownies after about 22 minutes to check for doneness. They'll be perfect if they are just barely set and still gooey.</div>
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14. Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a rack before cutting.</div>
Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-24811203558247956932012-07-27T14:42:00.002-04:002012-07-27T14:45:08.233-04:00DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I love DIY cleaning tips and I am certainly going to use this one! I already use vinegar for cleaning, but this will make it even better. I have already peeled my oranges; unfortunately two were spoiled with bad spots - new bag from BJ's no less - I should take them back, but decided to use what I had to make this cleaner and share the cut up oranges with the birds! Kill two birds with one stone, no pun intended!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">DIY Citrus Cleaner</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Add orange peels (or any citrus peel) to a quart of white vinegar in a closed container and let it set for two weeks. Combine citrus/vinegar solution half/half with water and use for cleaning. Works on floors, tiles, fixtures, kitchen & bath etc. Smells good and is tough on scum! Best of all there are no chemicals. ♥</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><br />Quick Orange Peel Vinegar Cleaner:<br />Orange peels, vinegar in a quart jar, let sit for 10 days or so…strain out the liquid and use as an all-purpose cleaner. Easy, cheap, natural, smells good!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">This tip and photo is from MiniMate on Facebook...thanks, Mini</span></span>Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-89365619444569710112012-07-21T14:23:00.001-04:002012-07-21T14:23:43.671-04:00How to Stop a Wound From Bleeding (Emergency Version for “The Survival Doctor’s Guide to Wounds”)<a href="http://www.thesurvivaldoctor.com/bleeding/">How to Stop a Wound From Bleeding (Emergency Version for “The Survival Doctor’s Guide to Wounds”)</a><br />
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Since you just never know what can happen these days, I thought I would post this for you all...I am a nurse and a Red Cross Instructor, but sometimes people run into trouble before they have time to take an actual class! This is for FYI only...I am not a Physician!Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-10280774754048586022012-07-20T21:18:00.000-04:002012-07-20T21:18:12.669-04:00My new vintage camper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, I'm selling my little 1968 Shasta Compact camper, 'The Queen Bee'...One of my Sisters on the fly girls (Donna) is buying it and re-naming her, 'Miss Behave Inn! Cute name, don't you think? Of course, I have mixed feelings, but it's for the best...she is going to a good new home and I have bought a 1969 Dreamer camper and have named her, 'Henny Penny'...can you guess why? The man I bought her from is finishing up her inside and when I get her, I will have lots of pictures to post...more to come!Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-14352587590002397502012-07-20T21:10:00.001-04:002012-07-20T21:10:04.643-04:00Spring Sewing Machine Cleaning<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Fkkl9ZiYlgU?fs=1" width="480"></iframe><br />
Here you go, Sewists and Crafters! It's not Spring, but I am going to Spring Clean my sewing machine! I absolutely never even thought to tackle this but I love ways to save money...Here's the greatest little video for you to get the idea of how to do this! I watched a class with Joanie from Missouri Star Quilt Company on <a href="http://Craftsy.com/">Craftsy.com</a> and loved her easy teaching method...hope this helps!Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-68545504644047644782012-07-16T10:21:00.002-04:002012-07-16T10:21:44.348-04:00Natural Relief From Sunburn<br />
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It's July and in most places here in the USA it's HOT! We are spending more time outside in the sun, enjoying ourselves in sports, the lake, the beach, and whatever! Some of us are even in the garden...but wherever you are outside spending these long summer days here's good information from Irene Wolansky...check it out!</div>
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From Irene Wolansky, <a href="http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/" style="background-color: transparent; color: #b81d25; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Mountain Rose Herbs</a></div>
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Aloe Vera Skin Relief<img alt="Iris flourish" src="http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/recipe-project/images/iris-lino-610A.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; height: 14px; width: 92px;" /></h4>
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Makes: 4 ounces</div>
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drops lavender essential oil</div>
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drops vitamin E oil</div>
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drops calendula essential oil</div>
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2-5</div>
</td><td class="ingredients" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px !important;" width="8px"> </td><td align="left" class="ingredients" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px !important;" valign="top"><div style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 1px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">
drops peppermint essential oil</div>
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<h4 class="directions-section" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(184, 29, 37); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(184, 29, 37); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 224px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
Directions</h4>
<ol class="recipeStep" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px; padding-left: 20px;">
<li style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Mix all ingredients, and apply to the skin as often as desired. Keep gel in the refrigerator to increase its cooling effects.</li>
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Chamomile After-Sun Spray<img alt="Iris flourish" src="http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/recipe-project/images/iris-lino-610A.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; height: 14px; width: 92px;" /></h4>
Makes: 4 ounces<div style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px; text-align: left;">
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Ingredients</h4>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="ingredients no-border" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(184, 29, 37); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 4px;"><tbody>
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2</div>
</td><td class="ingredients" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px !important;" width="8px"> </td><td align="left" class="ingredients" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px !important;" valign="top"><div style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 1px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">
oz aloe vera gel</div>
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2</div>
</td><td class="ingredients" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px !important;" width="8px"> </td><td align="left" class="ingredients" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px !important;" valign="top"><div style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 1px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">
oz chamomile flower water (hydrosol)</div>
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5</div>
</td><td class="ingredients" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px !important;" width="8px"> </td><td align="left" class="ingredients" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px !important;" valign="top"><div style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 1px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">
drops chamomile essential oil</div>
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Directions</h4>
<ol class="recipeStep" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px; padding-left: 20px;">
<li style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Mix all ingredients, pour into a spray bottle, and apply to the skin as often as desired.</li>
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Baking Soda Paste <img alt="Iris flourish" src="http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/recipe-project/images/iris-lino-610A.gif" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; height: 14px; width: 92px;" /></h4>
Makes: ¼ cup<div style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px; text-align: left;">
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Ingredients</h4>
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¼</div>
</td><td class="ingredients" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px !important;" width="8px"> </td><td align="left" class="ingredients" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px !important;" valign="top"><div style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 1px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">
cup baking soda</div>
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1½–2</div>
</td><td class="ingredients" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px !important;" width="8px"> </td><td align="left" class="ingredients" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px !important;" valign="top"><div style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 1px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">
T lavender or chamomile flower water</div>
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5</div>
</td><td class="ingredients" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px !important;" width="8px"> </td><td align="left" class="ingredients" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px !important;" valign="top"><div style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 1px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">
drops lavender essential oil</div>
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Directions</h4>
<ol class="recipeStep" style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px; padding-left: 20px;">
<li style="color: #815648; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Geneva, Lucida, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Mix all ingredients until a medium-thick paste forms, apply gently to the skin, and allow to dry. Once finished, rinse off carefully without irritating sunburned skin.</li>
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</div>Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-5146040099195801772012-07-01T15:56:00.002-04:002012-07-01T15:59:02.374-04:00Firecracker DrumsticksIndependence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_holidays_in_the_United_States">federal holiday</a> in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States">United States</a> commemorating the adoption of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence">Declaration of Independence</a> on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Great_Britain">Kingdom of Great Britain</a>. Independence Day is commonly associated with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireworks">fireworks</a>, parades, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbecue">barbecues</a>, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_game">baseball games</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_reunion">family reunions</a>, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Day">national day</a> of the United States. (Wikipedia)<br />
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Here's a recipe from Allrecipes.com, that's great to cook up and take for a pot-luck or picnic with your family and friends...It's a little trouble, but well worth it!<br />
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Firecracker Drumsticks</h3>
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Ingredients</h3>
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Directions</h3>
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<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).</span></li>
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<li>Remove chicken from pan as each are browned and place on several thicknesses of paper towels to drain, keeping warm in oven.</li>
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Serve with the works! In our family it is Other-Mom's potato salad, home-grown tomatoes, coleslaw, fresh field peas, and whatever bread we feel like serving...more times than not, it's those little Brown and Serve rolls from the grocery store, dripping with butter. Dessert might be my mother's Pound Cake, Peach pie, or Ice Cream, although Anita's Banana Pudding is usually my favorite...enjoy your Independence Day and y'all say a prayer for all our service men and women who are off protecting our Independence...also, pray for our Country! Hope you enjoy your holiday and thanks for stopping by!</div>
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</div>Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-22502742824603400572012-06-21T09:36:00.002-04:002012-06-21T09:43:21.507-04:00Home-made Fabric Softener<br />
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Here's a great recipe for home-made fabric softener from the Garden (G.R.I.T.S.) girls on Facebook! I usually just use vinegar in the rinse, but sometimes I like to add this for the nice smell...also, if I am too lazy, hurried, etc. to take the clothes out of the dryer when they are done and still warm, I just spritz them with water in a spray bottle, snap/shake them out a bit, hang them up and voila! They are wrinkle-free! If you are interested, check out my previous post for the recipe for Home-made Laundry Detergent...I have been using this since the first of the year and will never use anything else! Cleans the clothes as good as Tide with bleach and they smell like they have been hung out in the sunshine and fresh air! If you try either of these, let me know how you like them!</div>
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Homemade Fabric Softener Recipe~ If you have a problem with chemicals that you can't pronounce in your products along with 'Formaldehyde' (which really grosses me out) here is a recipe for homemade Fabric Softener. It you want an even more natural approach you can leave out the Conditioner and just use the Vinegar and water. Vinegar is a natural softener. The Vinegar smell disappears after it is in the dryer or on the clothes line. It costs about $1.25 to make this. ~M~</div>
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</div>Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-38291772867549488672012-06-19T19:24:00.001-04:002012-06-19T19:24:37.605-04:00A Chance to Breathe<img src="webkit-fake-url://75E8DB1A-8F56-4315-B828-8ECE8E83BF03/image.tiff" />Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6133711560689033183.post-78670794905295549742012-06-19T16:54:00.001-04:002012-06-19T16:54:47.279-04:00I believe...<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/X5z-jjWyAJQ?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Paula #870http://www.blogger.com/profile/02402525158218591384noreply@blogger.com0