Chocolate Toes

GK #3 had his Grandma from Michigan come to visit.  It is really hot and she wore her sandles.  She painted her toenails a lovely Mocha shade.  After his first excitment in her visit he looked at her feet and exclaimed,  Grandma you have “chocolate toes”.  We all got quite a laugh from that one.  He [...]

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Flying Squirrels

It never ceases to amaze me when viewing nature how Great is God’s handiwork.  This week at the lake we say many of his wonderous creations:  birds, racoons, squirrels, rabbits, marvelous sunsets, wonderous waterways, etc.  The fish were not biting, but we saw them jump. 
Last night while sitting on the deck in the dark we [...]

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Breakfast Hor Dourves

1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
2-3 fried sausage patties – crumbled
Bread – white, wheat or rye (amount of bread depends on how thick you spread the cream cheese mixture)
1 slice of bacon for each slice of bread
Combine the cream cheese and sausage. 
Cut the crust off of the bread slices
Fry the bacon – but do not [...]

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Easy Cream Cheese Danish

2 cans of Crescent Rolls
2 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 egg
Spread one can of crescent rolls into the bottom of a lightly oiled or sprayed 9 x 13 pan.  Press the seams together.  Mix the cream cheese, egg and sugar together.  You can add flavoring if you wish, but I usually don’t.  Spread the rolls [...]

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Can ‘t Wait

I am leaving tomorrow for our Lake House.  It is only God’s blessing that has afforded us to have this boat and incredible retreat.  Just remember that you cannot out give God.  The more we give the more we receive. I am so thankful for the many blessings that God has given us:  children, grandchildren, [...]

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Mom’s Scent

Do you care for a newborn and they never seem to be satisfied?????  I have learned something with my newest grandson.  Mom leaves a shirt/top that she has worn and we put that on our shoulder or next to him while sleeping.  He then has her “scent” and he settles down and sleeps more soundly.  Babies [...]

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Breakfast Bars – Homemade

Do you like to grab a breakfast bar for yourself or your kids and head off to work/school????  Are you paying big $$$$ for them and do you really know what is in them???  Try these homemade bars.
 For 8 bars approximately the same size as most prepared bars
4 Cups cereal (use granola, cheerios, chex, whatever [...]

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Long Days

I can’t believe that no matter when we leave the house on weekends it turns into a very long day.  We decided to sleep in this morning and did not get up until about 8 am.  Leisurely shower and breakfast sandwiches, a trip to the bank and then onto the newly acquired rental property.
I grouted [...]

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“10″ minute Casserole

I lived on this casserole in college.  It was easy to make, cheap and nutricious.  I still make it today when I need something quick and easy.  Serves about 4 if serving other ingredients, or two very hungry adults or teens.  This is great for an after school snack.  This can be prepared by even [...]

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Crayon Roll-Up

Do your kids have their crayons in tubs, boxes, etc. or all over the house???  Make this simple roll-up and have a unique place to keep and transport crayons.
Items needed:
1 fabric placemat – single layer of fabric best that will fold easily
24 inches of ribbon
Sewing machine and thread
Fold place mat on the wrong side up [...]

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