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{February Happenings}

  Well our February Florida weather is cool in the mornings, warm during the day and cool at night. Which to be honest, suits me! But, we can't have perfect weather that suits us all can we? This weather has had me in the baking mode though. I saved a few apples from our mountain trip and baked an apple bundt cake to freeze for a Sunday dinner sweet.  Decided to whip up a batch of Kitty's shortbread spritz cookies. They weren't as pretty as hers but oh they would melt in your mouth. Be sure to pop over to see her recipe.  https://www.kittyskozykitchen.com/2025/01/impossibly-easy-ham-and-swiss-pie-and.html#more I had some left over deer venison and decided to make a Venison and Penne Casserole. Was a hit with Marty and his dad. But, we love all things venison around her neck of the woods.  One day I had some broccoli that was going to go bad if not used so whipped up a little comfort soup. Broccoli and shedder cheese soup.  My oldest granddaughter Raygen bought h...

FRIDAY FAVORITES

Have I told you all how much I enjoy sharing my Friday Favorites? Got some neat stuff to share this week girls! I LOVE THIS TABLESCAPE....Go and visit Nann's blog...   www.atnannstable.blogspot.com   I love to see makeover ideas...this one stole my heart..loved it. Be sure to check out the BEFORE on her blog. www.betterafter.blogspot.com How about this makeover...restoring a shutter into a shelf.   http://www.bhg.com/decorating/storage/organization-basics/stylish-storage-ideas/#page=12 Now get this next makeover...A trash basket and a cake stand. www.lh4.ggpht.com How fun would this next tablescape be? www.thelittleroundtable.com Does this look yummy to you? It does to me!     www.willcookforsmiles.com And this adorable baby shower decoration was just that, adorable. Served as decor and then mom gets to keep blanket and diapers.    www.creationsbycindyphotography.blogspot.com And what about some breakfast pizza? I love pizza and breakfast ...

WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD

Am I the only person that lives by a calendar and a to-do list? I have a calendar on my personal computer, a calendar with a place to list my to-do's at the office, a hard back calendar that I carry with me daily, a calendar on my refrigerator and sticky notes everywhere! Whoever invented sticky notes is one RICH person... I have to have a calendar to keep up with things such as Doctor appointments (which seem to be more than less these days), dentist appointments, hair appointments (which I don't forget) Ha! Meetings and events to attend and well, you know the list. Your lists and appointments may be different than mine but you have them all the same. We live in a fast pace society that if we don't have a calendar and some sticky notes we are in trouble! Or at least I am! I find myself getting up in the middle of the night to make a note about something in fear that I will forget it! Now that may be a problem of another kind huh?  Now here is the deal....As I c...

Tuesday Toots

Well it is time again to share a little Tuesday Toots....I want to share a baby shower with you today. My niece Hannah had a lovely shower and the decorations was the most absolute cutest I have seen in a while for a baby shower.  First meet my niece Hannah...due the end of May and having a little girl. Her name will be Charlotte Paris...I love that name! The cake was so cute...I thought at first the little shoes on the top was actually edible but they weren't. However, had a place on the bottom of the shoes to record the baby's date of birth, name and weight. Just adorable... The decor was really a "thrifty" thing to do. They served two purposes. Decoration and then for the baby to keep! How simple...baby blanket, diapers, ribbon and tulle!  The little diaper cakes was so cute! Material, diapers, ribbon, shredded paper and flower! This was so adorable too! Diapers wrapped up with material & ribbon and topped with flowers. Two cute little...

Chicken & Taters!

JOINING YVONNE AT STONE GABLE FOR "ON THE MENU MONDAY"...OVER @ http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2012/03/weekly-menu_25.html  I have a recipe to share with you today! I hope you enjoy it!  I can tell you now that while it is cooking, you will drool over the smell!  Chicken and Potato Roast Whole Chicken-get all the giblets out and wash good! Lift the skin up with a knife and dab butter under the skin the best you can. This helps to keep it moist. Next, drag out the spices. I love spices!!!!! Take EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) and coat the chicken. Next sprinkle your spices. I used Lemon pepper, Natures Seasoning ( I use for everything) , Pampered Chef Crush Peppercorn and Garlic Rub (I love) and Lowery's Seasoning Salt (A must have in your kitchen). Then chop your potatoes up. I usually use the small red potatoes but all I had was the yellow. I like cooking potatoes with the peelings on if possible so I wash the potatoes and cut off any bad spots and then I ...

FRIDAY FAVORITES

Ooh, I enjoy our Friday Favorites! I love this tablescape...so simple and yet so elegant to me...   www.juliausher.com And isn't this the cutest idea...turning a mailbox into a bird feeder! www.1.bp.blogspot.com Love this Spring wreath! www.thegatheringplacedesign.blogspot.com Ooh, gotta try these breakfast pockets out! www.budgetgourmetmom.com Looking for a cute shower idea? My friend Janice made this out of boxes and paper. The mom to be was so excited to see her child's name as part of the decoration! Looking for an easy appetizer? How about some cheese balls? www.thecurvycarrot.com Looking for a teacher gift idea?   www.gigglesgalorenmore.blogspot.com Love this inside garden basket idea. Would love to try this with some herbs!    www.telegraph.co.uk Like to sew? This is the cutest and easiest little dress to make. I have made quite a few dresses by this pattern.  www.made-by-rae.com Need a shower idea for maybe an extra dessert? This loo...