Morning Glories and Moonflowers

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to the three men I love most in the world....

My Dad is so much fun, always ready to try anything, a gifted musician and carefree! Love you, Dad.:)

I love the relationship that Jeff and my Dad have together. They are like

two

little boys- always up to something!

Grandpa John is wonderful! I can't imagine what would happen if we got

these guys together- the Three Amigos!:) He is game to try anything once,

loves the outdoors and still loves me. tee hee... Love you, John.

My sweetie, Jeff, is always there for me. He is such a good sport living

with 3 girls (Ruby makes 4!), he knows how to make me laugh and even

helps me with my blog! There is nothing he can't do- except order at the

drive-thru window.:) Love you, Sweetie. You are the best.

Happy Father's Day!!!

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Saturday, June 19, 2010

New Pretties and Bingo for grow-Ups

A few treasures I have been working on for my shop...

Sure to make whooooever gets this cutie smile!:) $14.99

Bought these beads at the beach. Love the colors! Perfect with a white blouse and your favorite pair of jeans. $35.99

I'm working on a Bingo for Grown-ups, Girls! Be thinking about your incentives. A matinee movie with popcorn? A mani-pedi? A new book? Ben and Jerry's? How would you reward yourself?

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Chore Bingo

Hate chores? Love Bingo? Chore Bingo is a fun way to get the job done and reward your kids at the same time....

It works like this. If your child earns 2 bingos in a week they can have a Movie Night (at home) with popcorn. If your child earns 4 bingos they can choose a Movie Night or a trip to Borders for a new book and a drink from the cafe. If your child earns 6 bingos they can choose any (not all) of the rewards! Ready to play?

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Oatmeal Alternative

My family loves oatmeal. Pop Tarts are my secret desire, but lets stick with the subject. My favorite flavor is Cinnamon and Spice, Jeff's is Brown Sugar and Cinnamon, and Katie and Mandy love Cinnamon Roll.

But what are you supposed to do with this non-flavor? There are no takers at my house.

If you have the same problem at your house, don't throw them away. Make this instead...

Saucy Pudding Cake

1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, divided

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

1 large egg

3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 cup water

3/4 cup uncooked quick cooking oats

1 1/2 cups boiling water

1) Beat 1/4 cup brown sugar and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended.
2) Stir together flour and next 5 ingredients. Add to sugar mixture alternately with 1/2 cup water, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
3) Stir in oats.
4) Spoon into a lightly greased 8-inch square pan, and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup sugar (this sounded like A LOT to me so I just used 3/4 cup brown sugar.).
5) Pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over top. (Do not stir.)
6) Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
7) Enjoy!

Pouring boiling water on top creates a spoonable cake with it's own sauce. Oh yeah.

Summer Swap!

Love Kids' Swaps. I need to plan one. soon. For now, why not join me in this one? Holly rocks! She is taking sign-ups until the 19th so you have 3 days. Giddy up!;) Sign up here.