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{It's A New Beginning Y'all}

  It's a tad late to wish a  Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily.  I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
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{Food And Family} What Better Combination?

  • I hope that you all have been enjoying your weekend. We have had lots of rain and with trying to work outside this weekend well, it's been a hit and a miss! But I am enjoying a little bounty from my little garden and of course baking! And, trying out a new recipe for grilled chicken that I would like to share. SO GOOD! 


Of course my family enjoyed the cake after Sunday dinner too. Who doesn't like cake balls on top drizzled in Hersey's chocolate glaze???? 


I tried a new recipe for a marinade and a sauce for grilled chicken wings. If you like chicken and you like to grill  then this recipe is a MUST.

Marinade 
2-3 lbs chicken wings
3/4 cup of Olive Oil
2 tablespoons of onion powder
2 tablespoons of Garlic powder (I used garlic and herbs)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper
Juice of one lemon
1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper
Mix with a whisk and coat chicken pieces. Place in a bowl wrapped with foil or plastic wrap or Ziplock bags. Refrigerate overnight. Allow chicken to get room temp before grilling. 

For the Sauce:
2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce {I am a Baby Ray's fan}
1/2 cup of hot sauce
2 tablespoons of melted butter
1 teaspoon of oregano
2 teaspoons of thyme
Mix together well and refrigerate till ready to use. 
About 5 minutes before your wings are done coat them in the sauce and pop back on the grill. 


YUM! 



I did manage to work in my little "Prayer Garden" as I like to call it and I'll share some pictures with you soon. Girls, I love to buy those "nearly gone to heaven plants" as Marty calls them in the markdown section at Walmart and try to bring them back to life. I usually have good luck with them too. But finally sat down and enjoyed myself a grilled ham and cheese with some fresh cucumbers. 



And I just had to share this precious picture of my youngest grand. I just love the way she is holding that baby doll so very near to her. Reminds me the many times I have cradled my girls in my arms and held them while they slept. And most often, I slept too!


And this is what I find when she leaves Nana's house! She turned 2 in May and is doing excellent with the potty training. My daughter said that she is looking forward to getting rid of the diaper genie! LOL!


I will leave you with these words today from Matt Chandler. So very fitting with everything that is happening in our society today. 



Hope you all are doing "PEACHY"! Oh I have not heard that phrase in like forever! Ha! 

Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  1. Lady of the ManorJune 15, 2020 at 7:22 AM

    We love grilling and will be giving these two recipes a whirl. They sound delicious! I bet your crew loved that yummy looking cake! I'm sure there were NO leftovers. Are you already picking cucumbers?! Mine are just starting to climb the cattle panel. They look so good!!

    I'm heading to GF with Andy this week. Movers will be there Friday. J was going but has hurt his knee. A is taking him to get an MRI this morning. Our nephew, who is a PT, thinks it's a torn meniscus. MRI will tell. What a bummer! Guess that will keep him in low gear for awhile.

    You all take care and have a great week!! Z

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 15, 2020 at 8:20 AM

      The marinade and sauce is yummy! Girl, the rain we have been having has done a number on my cukes and my squash but managing to harvest some. Nothing better than a fresh cuke with salt and pepper. Sorry to hear about J. Will pray for him.

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  2. LindaJune 15, 2020 at 8:40 AM

    PS Squealing with delight over the new look here, my friend. And the post is just so precious, especially the photo of your granddaughter, smiles. Hope you have a beautiful week, my friend.

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 15, 2020 at 8:55 AM

      Thank you Linda. They are so peaceful when sleeping aren't they? LOL!

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  3. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 15, 2020 at 9:31 AM

    Mmmm that cake looks scrumptious, and the chicken is one that I must try after your suggestion! Your little baby doll granddaughter looks so precious clutching that doll!! Don’t they warm our hearts?? Good luck with your prayer garden. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻 I hope you have a wonderful week! Love and blessings!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 15, 2020 at 9:47 AM

      Chicken was really good. She is a baby doll indeed Kitty.

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  4. Heather{Our Life In a Click}June 15, 2020 at 9:51 AM

    Your food always looks delicious and makes me hungry! What a sweet photo of your littlest grand. She's precious!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 15, 2020 at 9:59 AM

      That's how I feel looking at your GOOD looking goodies too! LOL!

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  5. JunkchiccottageJune 15, 2020 at 11:02 AM

    Cindy that chicken recipe sounds so fabulous trying that one. Thanks for sharing. The photo is adorable of your granddaughter. Don't you love when you can capture pure innocence like that. Happy New Week.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 15, 2020 at 11:34 AM

      Thanks Kris. I hope you enjoyed your get away too!

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  6. Pam RichardsonJune 15, 2020 at 11:20 AM

    Cindy, that cake must have been delicious. I have failed to mention the new look for your blog, I really like it and it looks fabulous! The photo of your youngest grand is so precious! Wishing you a joy-filled week!

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  7. CherylJune 15, 2020 at 2:11 PM

    I love the quote you shared. Some friends and I are in the midst of an online Bible Study called, "Rewire Your Heart," and it is talking about this very thing. SO convicting! That picture of your little grandgirl is just priceless. So innocent and sweet. May the Lord bless you and your family, sweet friend!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 17, 2020 at 8:18 AM

      Thank you Cheryl. Anytime we are dealing with the heart it is truly a heart issues isn't it? Happy Week.

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  8. SusanJune 15, 2020 at 2:27 PM

    Your grand daughter with her doll is such a precious picture. My hubby makes his own marinade with lemons and oranges. That cake looks so yummy. My son gave us peaches and I am going to make a peach smoothie today. I did a post today about going back to church. Enjoy your week!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 17, 2020 at 8:19 AM

      Lemon and orange marinade is so good together. You will have to send me your recipe.

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  9. Granny MarigoldJune 15, 2020 at 5:04 PM

    Oh that cake looks wonderfully delicious!! So does your precious grandgirlie.

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  10. MargieJune 15, 2020 at 7:23 PM

    The yummy images on this post made me hungry. HA!

    Peach is one of my favourite summer fruits so I have 4-5 peach tea blends in my stash!

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  11. Pamela M. SteinerJune 15, 2020 at 8:35 PM

    Are those peaches on your tree? Wow! I am craving some fresh peaches. I won't buy them at the store and I haven't seen any road side stands with any yet. I would love some fresh peaches! Gotta go hunt for them I guess. Your other fresh vegies look so wonderful. And those cukes...I am the only one who will eat them here. Is that chicken sauce hot and spicy? It sounds like it might be. But I am sure it is good. I just don't eat too hot of spice. Your precious little grandgirl is so sweet, hugging her dolly while she sleeps. Oh, that is so sweet. What a blessing. Thank you for sharing your wonderful pictures and post. It was delightful to visit you today!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 17, 2020 at 8:22 AM

      Glad you stopped by Pam. Chicken was not hot at all. I can't do hot anymore and have to be so careful about my spices. I love spicy stuff but it doesn't love me. Peaches are on my tree and small. Bigger than last year but still small. Actually not very sweet at all. But pretty! LOL! Marty likes cukes but not tomatoes. So I get all the tomatoes to myself! LOL!

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  12. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 16, 2020 at 9:08 AM

    Cindy,
    everything looks so yummy!! Thanks so much for stopping by and for leaving such a sweet comment!! Stay safe, healthy and happy, my friend!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  13. BonnieJune 16, 2020 at 3:46 PM

    I like the new blogger format so you can do pics side by side. I haven't tried it yet. I know I need to.
    All the food looks so good, Cindy! But that picture of your youngest asleep is so darling.
    Enjoy your week.

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 17, 2020 at 8:22 AM

      Thanks Bonnie. I haven't really messed with blogger much now. Might piddle with it again later on but for now I am okay. Hope you are doing well.

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  14. thepaintedapron.comJune 17, 2020 at 1:06 PM

    So much yummy food!! Your sleeping angel is adorable!!
    Jenna

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  15. ChristineJune 17, 2020 at 5:36 PM

    Again... you have out done yourself!
    Pictures, food, Grands and handing out sweetness.

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  16. BarbaraJune 18, 2020 at 4:48 PM

    I can't even look at that gorgeous cake without my cholesterol shooting up, so I moved on to the darling photo of your granddaughter and her Dora potty seat. How cute is that! Yes, as helpful as the Diaper Genie has been, it's good to big it farewell when it's no longer needed!!!

    That chicken looks so good, too!

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  17. Linda StollJune 21, 2020 at 8:00 AM

    May this weekend, too, bring you love and laughter and bounty, friend!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 21, 2020 at 7:17 PM

      Thank you Linda. I hope your weekend was great too.

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  18. Lowcarb team memberJune 21, 2020 at 7:56 PM

    Lovely post and that photograph of your granddaughter is so sweet.

    All the best Jan

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  19. Linda @ Life and LindaJune 23, 2020 at 1:02 PM

    Such a happy post. The chocolate dripping cake looks so delicious. The chicken looks wonderful. So many yummy details. How precious is your sweet grand sleeping. Naps are great. Hugs

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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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