Breakfast is served. When our daughter is home, we always have her make breakfast because she makes really good omelets. I'm getting better, but.........no, I don't try to flip them over by flipping the pan. She does. We shared a 4 egg omelet with onion, peppers, spinach, mushrooms, and cheedar cheese. I sliced avocado for the top. We had some bacon and raisin cinnamon english muffins.
Earth and Sky continues to grow. Have added the 2nd tan section and am now working with the next variegated section. I measured it when I took the picture and have already forgotten how wide it is.......geesh, should have written it down. Oh well...it's growing and looking more and more like it will be an ok size when I get the current variegated section followed by light green followed by another variegated section and then dark green to end. I'm thinking now, I may not need to find another color of yarn and pick up on the other side. Fingers crossed.
This looks less complicated then many designs I've seen posted. Grapes, and cheeses...I don't know possibly this would be worth doing?
I'm making headway with my de-cluttering. Though actually I've done a few things since editing my calendar. I ended up erasing stuff that simply didn't pertain to me, things with toys, games, and my car, and then typed in stuff that I'm doing and or needs doing. That worked better than when I tried to type at the end of the calendar.
I haven't shared any new series with you all in a while. This is a must!!! A Place to Call Home on Amazon Prime, but you do need a membership to Acorn and it's definately worth it. It's 6 seasons and I was totally addicted to it, staying up late at night watching.
LOVED it, let me know if you watch and what you thought. AND if you've not watched............treat yourself to a months membership and binge watch.
**BLOG QUESTION:
There used to be a way to see whom you've visited on your blog log because the link would change color. It's driving me nuts that feature seems to be gone. Anyone else having that trouble? Anyone know how to fix that problem?
Sunday, December 09, 2018
Monday, December 03, 2018
Knitting Earth and Sky is Enjoyable
I'm making really good headway with Earth and Sky, this afghan is moving along much faster than the last several I've done because it's just straight forward knitting, which I'm rather enjoying. I'm not piecing things together or dealing as much with how much yarn I have of this or that color...which is often a thing for me. It is here, but less so. Currently am at 36 inches with about 12 inches left according to my striping. That would make it 48 inches...but, am not sure I'm going to feel like that's large enough (48 x 60), so might need to add something else to each end, pick up stitches on the one side...jury's out on that, but am indeed enjoying these colors together.
This made me laugh. I don't have any respect for this man, so seeing him as a toilet bowl cleaner somehow seemed appropriate. I've never in all my 68 years felt that way. He is not normal.
I've made some headway with my de-clutter calendar. I'm not going in any order though and the 3 check marks are things I've done mostly related to emptying out our entertainment center in order to get rid of it. The 2 X's are things that don't pertain to our household, as we have no toys since there are no kids at home and no grandkids. Written in red are things I've added to replace to the 2 X's.
Spotted this awhile back on Facebook and saved it, partially for a reminder. I had, or maybe still have in the basement Mason Jars, and thought I'd give this a try. Except I don't like drinking through straws...so thought I'd share as a way to re-purpose and or recycle in case any of you do.
This made me laugh. I don't have any respect for this man, so seeing him as a toilet bowl cleaner somehow seemed appropriate. I've never in all my 68 years felt that way. He is not normal.
I've made some headway with my de-clutter calendar. I'm not going in any order though and the 3 check marks are things I've done mostly related to emptying out our entertainment center in order to get rid of it. The 2 X's are things that don't pertain to our household, as we have no toys since there are no kids at home and no grandkids. Written in red are things I've added to replace to the 2 X's.
Spotted this awhile back on Facebook and saved it, partially for a reminder. I had, or maybe still have in the basement Mason Jars, and thought I'd give this a try. Except I don't like drinking through straws...so thought I'd share as a way to re-purpose and or recycle in case any of you do.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Baby It's Cold Outside
Earth and Sky has grown quite a bit since the first picture (2 posts ago). It's just past the half way point, I think. The middle section is the darker variegated section. Given the yarn I have that works with this color combination, I may need to add a border when done, we'll have to see if I'm happy with the size when I get to that point. Currently it measures 35 ish inches by about 60 from memory.
Baby it's cold outside. Was only in the low 20's again today. So glad I can sit with the afghan on me as I knit to provide more warmth.
Was away from blogging a wee bit with catching up on stuff after a short vacation with some girls friends, then my daughter was in town for Thanksgiving. So, looking forward to making my way around my blog walking list to see what everyone's been up to.
I don't know if people are already in the throws of getting ready for Christmas and perhaps too busy for above, but I also think some folks like to clean out to make room for new and or just clean out before decorating. I spotted this a while back on Facebook and rather liked how they made de-cluttering a smaller job by breaking things down into manageable pieces for daily advances. Technically I've already done a few of these this week. I need to figure out how to mark it.
Since we've had rain, freezing rain, and some snow......this seemed appropriately funny to me. My husband told me today at lunch when he got in the car to come home, the light that indicates doors are open or ajar was on. This am, he couldn't get two car doors opened due to ice. Apparently he's pulling on them popped just enough that when the ice melted...they weren't totally closed. By the by, I hate winter.
What a cute craft this is. Made from buttons. Anyone keep a bag or can of buttons? I know my Mother who was quite a seamstress did. I can't say I ever really have, but wouldn't this be a cute use of them? A way to recycle sorta. Or if you're looking for a cute craft that maybe the kids can do.
Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving. In my last post I said eat and enjoy and then exercise the day after. Well....did you? I managed to exercise for 2 days following ...but not sense. Guess I need to restart again. I did though get my membership at the gym updated the other day. Haven't been there yet mind you, but ....it's ready if I can get myself motivated.
Baby it's cold outside. Was only in the low 20's again today. So glad I can sit with the afghan on me as I knit to provide more warmth.
Was away from blogging a wee bit with catching up on stuff after a short vacation with some girls friends, then my daughter was in town for Thanksgiving. So, looking forward to making my way around my blog walking list to see what everyone's been up to.
I don't know if people are already in the throws of getting ready for Christmas and perhaps too busy for above, but I also think some folks like to clean out to make room for new and or just clean out before decorating. I spotted this a while back on Facebook and rather liked how they made de-cluttering a smaller job by breaking things down into manageable pieces for daily advances. Technically I've already done a few of these this week. I need to figure out how to mark it.
Since we've had rain, freezing rain, and some snow......this seemed appropriately funny to me. My husband told me today at lunch when he got in the car to come home, the light that indicates doors are open or ajar was on. This am, he couldn't get two car doors opened due to ice. Apparently he's pulling on them popped just enough that when the ice melted...they weren't totally closed. By the by, I hate winter.
What a cute craft this is. Made from buttons. Anyone keep a bag or can of buttons? I know my Mother who was quite a seamstress did. I can't say I ever really have, but wouldn't this be a cute use of them? A way to recycle sorta. Or if you're looking for a cute craft that maybe the kids can do.
Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving. In my last post I said eat and enjoy and then exercise the day after. Well....did you? I managed to exercise for 2 days following ...but not sense. Guess I need to restart again. I did though get my membership at the gym updated the other day. Haven't been there yet mind you, but ....it's ready if I can get myself motivated.
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving, Eat Today, Exercise Tomorrow

Happy Thanksgiving one and all. Hope you all have a special day planned with friends and loved ones, and if you're traveling for the day, b safe.
Tomorrow, we'll get back to our exercising off the food we eat today. LOL I purchased this recently after trying it out in Hilton Head. My friend, Jane brought her's with her and I thought it seemed like a good item. It's quite reasonably priced from 10.00 to 35.00 depending where you buy it. I got mine on Amazon for 9.99. She had purchased her's through a Groupon. It's light weight and very portable so easy to take with you when you travel. There are 3 bands to increase the resistance as you progress. You can start with the lightest band which is 15 pounds resistence, and move to 25 and then 35. You can also put two bands on...not that I ever think I'll get that strong. This is called Wonder Arms.
Here's a little humor for you. This made me smile when I saw it. Do you make lists of things to do? I do and love marking them off the list, however sometimes.........I decide something on the list doesn't need to be done.
Friday, November 16, 2018
New Knitted Afghan, a Turkey Made of Fruit?
Earthy? Land and Sea? Earth and Sky? These are the names popping into my head for this in the works afghan. This was started just last week while traveling in the car with 2 girl friends to Hilton Head. We have girls week twice a year, once in the Spring and again in the Fall. Though Cardiac Collage isn't yet finished, I needed to take something that wasn't so big to work on in the car. Cardiac Collage needs to be edged and joined...stay tuned on that score.
But what of this latest one? What shall I call it. Currently it has 2 shades of green, a tan, and a variegated tan, blue, green. It measures 60 inches wide (cast on 200 stitches) and since photographing here measures 14 inches deep. The green you see next to the tan is completed and I've got about an inch of blue which picks up a bit on the blue in the variegated. No fancy stitches...just stripes/sections of good old garter stitch. Love to hear you thoughts on the possible name.
Trip was fun, but I came back with a cold. Dang it.
Last year I shared a photo of a turkey made from veggies for a beautiful center piece. Several people I know made it, thought it looked great, but was lots of work and people were afraid to eat it, didn't want to ruin the look, lol. This is a fruit turkey you might want to try for the up coming Thanksgiving Day Holiday. However........my question is how does one keep the banana's from getting dark? If you make this, please let me know how it went.
I don't post about politics as often as I used to, and certainly not as often as it's on my mind. But, when I saw this on Facebook...I couldn't help but think how sadly accurate it is with depicting "don the con".
Need to catch up with stuff around the house, and blogging since I've been away. Looking forward to visiting everyone on my blog log and catching up with your activities.
But what of this latest one? What shall I call it. Currently it has 2 shades of green, a tan, and a variegated tan, blue, green. It measures 60 inches wide (cast on 200 stitches) and since photographing here measures 14 inches deep. The green you see next to the tan is completed and I've got about an inch of blue which picks up a bit on the blue in the variegated. No fancy stitches...just stripes/sections of good old garter stitch. Love to hear you thoughts on the possible name.
Trip was fun, but I came back with a cold. Dang it.
Last year I shared a photo of a turkey made from veggies for a beautiful center piece. Several people I know made it, thought it looked great, but was lots of work and people were afraid to eat it, didn't want to ruin the look, lol. This is a fruit turkey you might want to try for the up coming Thanksgiving Day Holiday. However........my question is how does one keep the banana's from getting dark? If you make this, please let me know how it went.
I don't post about politics as often as I used to, and certainly not as often as it's on my mind. But, when I saw this on Facebook...I couldn't help but think how sadly accurate it is with depicting "don the con".
Need to catch up with stuff around the house, and blogging since I've been away. Looking forward to visiting everyone on my blog log and catching up with your activities.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Happy Halloween
Happy Halloweena, that's how my little princess used to say it when she was young.
For a Halloween laugh...........yoga needed after too much candy? LOL
My Princess as Mother Superior in a HS production of the very very funny Nunsense.
This wasn't really a Halloween picture......this was a class assignment. Freshman or sophomore year in college? I don't remember which year. But, clearly my little Princess above still liked to play make believe in her collage years. But......couldn't this be a good Halloween idea, just need costumes to go with.
Everyone loves to dress up, age isn't a factor in that. It's light hearted and fun. Adults attend Halloween Parties. I've seen some extreme things posted in recent days on Facebook (from the far right) about why you shouldn't let you kids go trick n treating, how it's the Devil at work and such. I say...........lighten up, have a good time and don't eat too much candy.
For a Halloween laugh...........yoga needed after too much candy? LOL
My Princess as Mother Superior in a HS production of the very very funny Nunsense.
This wasn't really a Halloween picture......this was a class assignment. Freshman or sophomore year in college? I don't remember which year. But, clearly my little Princess above still liked to play make believe in her collage years. But......couldn't this be a good Halloween idea, just need costumes to go with.
Everyone loves to dress up, age isn't a factor in that. It's light hearted and fun. Adults attend Halloween Parties. I've seen some extreme things posted in recent days on Facebook (from the far right) about why you shouldn't let you kids go trick n treating, how it's the Devil at work and such. I say...........lighten up, have a good time and don't eat too much candy.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Knitting Continues on Cardiac Collage, Vote !!
I'm a bit delayed in posting the next stage of this knitted afghan, Cardiac Collage. It's named (for those who may not have been to this blog before), Cardiac Collage, because I started it while sitting in the ER while my husband was having a cardiac event. The first square made is the middle top. You can see each square is different in what colors are used, how many colors were used, as well as how big each section is. Truly no pattern...much like an unpredictable cardiac event. Since this photograph was taken, the 9th and final square has been started. As I'm working on it, am trying to decide what color I want to use to edge and join the squares with........AND whether I want to stitch them together, or crochet them together. Leaning towards blue...the medium blue you see in the middle square bottom row closest to you.
Yesterday by way of my absentee ballot. I like voting from home, where I'm not rushed, can double and triple check myself and look up issues and people on anything I'm not sure about. Did you know?
Yesterday by way of my absentee ballot. I like voting from home, where I'm not rushed, can double and triple check myself and look up issues and people on anything I'm not sure about. Did you know?
- You might be able to track your vote? Through on line registration in your county. I was able to see the date my absentee application was accepted, the date the ballot was mailed out, in a few days I should see the date my ballot was received, followed by the date my ballot was accepted
- PLEASE remember if you have any trouble when you try to vote with your name, being listed, address etc. Ask for a provisional ballot. They must be law give you one. Don't leave without voting. I was surprised to learn this a few days ago. Time is getting tight; but please check what the situation is where you live and vote. It's important, even if not a Presidential Election. Many people have sacrificed for us to have the privileged of voting. Don't shirk your responsibility.
For my cross stitch friends. This counted cross stitch was a Christmas gift for older brothers wife many many years ago. Just came across a picture of it. It's so appropriate for her, she loves kids, her's and others.
**Hey did you notice, I added a game for you in my right sidebar. Try your hand at Sudoku
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Sunday, October 14, 2018
Cardiac Collage, Toilet Paper Advent Calendar and Christmas Quilt
Cardiac Collage is coming along. I played with placement today, thus the delay in getting my post typed. 8 squares/rectangles done, 9th one started. Need to think a bit more about color now, as I'm out of some of the colors, and am still wanting to spread the color. There's so much give to the squares, I'm currently thinking 9 squares will do it by the time I get them edged and attached and then a border of somekind.
More ideas of what you can do with your toilet paper rolls. I think the advent calendar idea is pretty cute. You could paint each roll, or cover with paper (construction paper or wrapping paper), to make it less brown and dull. Cut cardboard to fit the ends. Glue one then fill with trinkets, gum,candy etc, attach the top so it can be easily removed.......I won't be doing this, have no little ones at home or grands...but I think a pretty cute idea. What say you?
One of the Christmas Quilts I've made. This one for my younger brother's wife. She has a huge Christmas Village she puts up every year so thought this fabric was perfect. I am not a "real" quilter..I mean I don't do special cuts or traditional designs or have a special machine etc. I just find fabric I like, tear or cut pieces and stitch them together. Then quilt by going around the designs. She puts this quilt out every year. I think Christmas is at her house this year...from memory anyway.
More ideas of what you can do with your toilet paper rolls. I think the advent calendar idea is pretty cute. You could paint each roll, or cover with paper (construction paper or wrapping paper), to make it less brown and dull. Cut cardboard to fit the ends. Glue one then fill with trinkets, gum,candy etc, attach the top so it can be easily removed.......I won't be doing this, have no little ones at home or grands...but I think a pretty cute idea. What say you?
One of the Christmas Quilts I've made. This one for my younger brother's wife. She has a huge Christmas Village she puts up every year so thought this fabric was perfect. I am not a "real" quilter..I mean I don't do special cuts or traditional designs or have a special machine etc. I just find fabric I like, tear or cut pieces and stitch them together. Then quilt by going around the designs. She puts this quilt out every year. I think Christmas is at her house this year...from memory anyway.
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Sunday, October 07, 2018
Cardiac Collage Afghan, Peruzzi Leather Purse, and Toilet Paper Rolls for Halloween
Cardiac Collage got a vacation while I was tarveling recently in Italy. But, there is now the beginnings of the 7th square so it's coming a long. Whether it will end up being a 9 square or 12 square ghan remains to be seen. My current plan is to make 9...see how I like it and whether adding more to the existing squares or adding more squares is the way to go. Since this is without a pattern....it truly evolves. Once completed it will be donated through my charity, Bridge and Beyond to benefit the Homeless.
What's a trip without souvenirs? Not sure I'm able to answer that question. I'm a person who dislikes buying purses. They either all look the same, are too big, too heavy, or too expensive...or don't have good pockets or something. For years, I had stopped buying leather or pretend leather purses due to the weight on my shoulders and got "into" Vera Bradley's cloth purses. But, while the prints are fun....they almost always clash with what you're wearing. AND the particular style I liked they stopped making. Florence, Italy is known for fine leather goods, hand crafted, durable, fashionable etc. Guccio Gucci was a Florentine. Even in antiquity, leather making was a big thing in Florence. In part, because of the Arno River. Tanning leather was a messy job, and a smelly job. Lots of water was necessary in the process of doing the work and in cleaning up afterwards. Peruzzi has been making fine leather goods in Florence since 1948. I love this purse, it's not heavy on my shoulders, it's not large or small..a good inbetween size. The strap is very adjustable to be a cross body or over the shoulder. Italy has been the #1 country on my bucket list, so was pretty excited to travel there. Been blogging about it with lots of pictures on my travel blog. Traveling Suitcase. Come travel virtually with me.
AND, yet another idea for you with re-using, re-purposing, and re-cycling your toilet paper rolls. Just in time for Halloween. Isn't this a cleaver idea! Those of you with your children at home ought to get a kick out of this.
What's a trip without souvenirs? Not sure I'm able to answer that question. I'm a person who dislikes buying purses. They either all look the same, are too big, too heavy, or too expensive...or don't have good pockets or something. For years, I had stopped buying leather or pretend leather purses due to the weight on my shoulders and got "into" Vera Bradley's cloth purses. But, while the prints are fun....they almost always clash with what you're wearing. AND the particular style I liked they stopped making. Florence, Italy is known for fine leather goods, hand crafted, durable, fashionable etc. Guccio Gucci was a Florentine. Even in antiquity, leather making was a big thing in Florence. In part, because of the Arno River. Tanning leather was a messy job, and a smelly job. Lots of water was necessary in the process of doing the work and in cleaning up afterwards. Peruzzi has been making fine leather goods in Florence since 1948. I love this purse, it's not heavy on my shoulders, it's not large or small..a good inbetween size. The strap is very adjustable to be a cross body or over the shoulder. Italy has been the #1 country on my bucket list, so was pretty excited to travel there. Been blogging about it with lots of pictures on my travel blog. Traveling Suitcase. Come travel virtually with me.
AND, yet another idea for you with re-using, re-purposing, and re-cycling your toilet paper rolls. Just in time for Halloween. Isn't this a cleaver idea! Those of you with your children at home ought to get a kick out of this.
Monday, October 01, 2018
Recycling, Fire Starters and Your Lint
Hello Readers! I've been away on a marvelous trip to Italy for a couple of weeks and so, haven't been blogging. I'll be jumping back in, but do have some catch up around here to do. Took me close to an hour earlier today to open and sort the mail. Am always amazed how much mail you get...even if you've got bills set up for automatic payment and do things on line. Once I got done with that, I had several inches of paper to put in the re-cycle bin.
The picture above is yet another idea of ways to recycle your paper toilet paper rolls. You're suppose to collect your lint from the dryer, and stuff the lint into the roll (tightly). One set of directions says to melt wax and pour in while the roll is standing up. Wait for it to cool, and flip over and pour wax into the other side. Again let it cool and store in a zip lock bag. The gentleman who has video's out there telling you this, says they'll burn about 20 minutes...that's certainly enough time to get a fire going inside or out in your fireplace and or while camping.
**Also found a video from a woman who didn't add the wax (assume her's wouldn't burn as long). She the wrap the rolls with newspaper (a way to recycle it as well), and using twistie's that she had plenty of wrap the two ends.
There's been no more knitting since the last post, so no new pictures to show you there.
Recently read this book on my Kindle while aboard the plane making my way to and from Italy. Read part on the way over and finished on the way back. Everytime I thought it would be a story of human triumph......Bothersome because it's a true story. I can't decide if I liked it...I don't generally like things that are bothersome and unresolved. I'm trying to decide if I'll read the 2nd book called Amelia's Destiny.
I'll be updating my travel blog soon with information, pictures etc from my recent two week trip to Italy. Swing by for a visit, Traveling Suitcase
The picture above is yet another idea of ways to recycle your paper toilet paper rolls. You're suppose to collect your lint from the dryer, and stuff the lint into the roll (tightly). One set of directions says to melt wax and pour in while the roll is standing up. Wait for it to cool, and flip over and pour wax into the other side. Again let it cool and store in a zip lock bag. The gentleman who has video's out there telling you this, says they'll burn about 20 minutes...that's certainly enough time to get a fire going inside or out in your fireplace and or while camping.
**Also found a video from a woman who didn't add the wax (assume her's wouldn't burn as long). She the wrap the rolls with newspaper (a way to recycle it as well), and using twistie's that she had plenty of wrap the two ends.
There's been no more knitting since the last post, so no new pictures to show you there.
Recently read this book on my Kindle while aboard the plane making my way to and from Italy. Read part on the way over and finished on the way back. Everytime I thought it would be a story of human triumph......Bothersome because it's a true story. I can't decide if I liked it...I don't generally like things that are bothersome and unresolved. I'm trying to decide if I'll read the 2nd book called Amelia's Destiny.
I'll be updating my travel blog soon with information, pictures etc from my recent two week trip to Italy. Swing by for a visit, Traveling Suitcase
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Sunday, September 09, 2018
Cardiac Collage, Toilet Paper Rolls, and Island at War
Cardiac Collage a few days ago, when I thought I would get around to writing a post and didn't. Bottom left square needed, as you can see a couple of inches on the top to fit and then the block above it needed ends tucked and some additional knitting on the outside edge.
Here it is more recently. Took this photo last night before bed...and the colors are a tad off cause it wasn't very light in the room, and I tried to adjust in the photo software. Bottom left block completed with the couple of inches it needed to fit. And now you more clearly see how much is needed for the outside edge on the upper left square. Plus I turned the top left square and think the colors are better that way to balance out the lights and darks.
Island at War, a very interesting series I highly recommend. It touches on England's failure to recognize the importance of the geographic location of The Channel Island's leading up to War. It deals with occupation by the enemy, The Germans on this small island community and how differently families copped. It deals with the problems of being the occupying enemy. What's the saying, all's fair in love and war.........maybe not in reality.
The Island was fictional in the series, called St. Gregory; but the stories are real, a combination of stories from Jersey and Guernsey Islands. The filming took place largely on The Isle of Mann.
You may recognize the lady above as one of the primary characters from Downton Abbey...and Jammie from Outlander, though in a much smaller roll.
Here it is more recently. Took this photo last night before bed...and the colors are a tad off cause it wasn't very light in the room, and I tried to adjust in the photo software. Bottom left block completed with the couple of inches it needed to fit. And now you more clearly see how much is needed for the outside edge on the upper left square. Plus I turned the top left square and think the colors are better that way to balance out the lights and darks.
Island at War, a very interesting series I highly recommend. It touches on England's failure to recognize the importance of the geographic location of The Channel Island's leading up to War. It deals with occupation by the enemy, The Germans on this small island community and how differently families copped. It deals with the problems of being the occupying enemy. What's the saying, all's fair in love and war.........maybe not in reality.
The Island was fictional in the series, called St. Gregory; but the stories are real, a combination of stories from Jersey and Guernsey Islands. The filming took place largely on The Isle of Mann.
You may recognize the lady above as one of the primary characters from Downton Abbey...and Jammie from Outlander, though in a much smaller roll.
And here is a colorful idea for re-pursing toilet paper rolls. Not sure how easy it is to cut the slices you need to turn a toilet paper roll into a lantern. Not sure I think this is one of the better ideas, but I guess if you were decorating for a childs party it might be cute? I think these are colorful, just not sure how easy it is to accomplish and whether it's worth the time to paint them, or cover with paper? What do you all think?
Sunday, September 02, 2018
Pasta, Poppers, Toilet Paper Roll, and Cardiac Collage
I love lite pasta dishes. I love that you don't need lots of ingredients, and that you can do almost a one pan meal in about 15-20 minutes. Onion, mushrooms sauteed, add fresh cut up tomatoes (these are homegrown from our neighborhood market), a handful or two of mix salad greens...lightly stir, add al dente pasta ( I like the very lite angle hair for summer). Blend, add olive oil if it seems to dry (though usually the tomatoes provide enough liquid or almost enough. Season with fresh grown pepper and Italian cheese of choose.
Poppers.......another idea of what to do with your empty toilet paper rolls. Aren't they pretty! Fill them with candy, trinkets for youngsters. I also think you could wrap some gifts this way. Jewelry for example would work...maybe not all jewelry, but rings, some necklaces and bracelets, pendants. Some hair accessories would work also, ribbons, barrettes, pony tail clips.
Sorry the pictures are out of order. Here's the meal on the plate from the stove top view you saw in the first photo.
Cardiac Collage continues to grow, both in the number of colors used, as well as in the number of squares, and the size of the squares/rectangles. Below picture is quite crooked. Squares aren't perfect, but they're not as crooked as they look in the bottom picture. The square pictured on the bottom is the largest. I like size of it, and will probably add a edge here and there to others blocks to make them close to the same size. The two most recent colors added are:
The blue and the brown seen in the last square. Can add a bit of those colors to already existing squares, but don't want that to always be the colors on the edge so won't add it to all. Will start another couple of blocks with those colors. The peach color is retired, all out of that, and close with the darkest purple and one of the greens, so need to mix these blocks up to have colors throughout.
Poppers.......another idea of what to do with your empty toilet paper rolls. Aren't they pretty! Fill them with candy, trinkets for youngsters. I also think you could wrap some gifts this way. Jewelry for example would work...maybe not all jewelry, but rings, some necklaces and bracelets, pendants. Some hair accessories would work also, ribbons, barrettes, pony tail clips.
Sorry the pictures are out of order. Here's the meal on the plate from the stove top view you saw in the first photo.
Cardiac Collage continues to grow, both in the number of colors used, as well as in the number of squares, and the size of the squares/rectangles. Below picture is quite crooked. Squares aren't perfect, but they're not as crooked as they look in the bottom picture. The square pictured on the bottom is the largest. I like size of it, and will probably add a edge here and there to others blocks to make them close to the same size. The two most recent colors added are:
The blue and the brown seen in the last square. Can add a bit of those colors to already existing squares, but don't want that to always be the colors on the edge so won't add it to all. Will start another couple of blocks with those colors. The peach color is retired, all out of that, and close with the darkest purple and one of the greens, so need to mix these blocks up to have colors throughout.
Labels:
afghans,
Cardiac Collage,
eating lite.,
gift wrap,
pasta,
poppers,
recyle,
repurpose,
reuse,
Toilet Paper Rolls
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