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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Gratitude

Last year, I made a conscious effort to practice gratitude on a regular basis... Not just in my mind, but on paper. At the end of each day, instead of thinking about the things that did not go well or that I didn't get finished, I wrote down three things for which I was grateful. It completely changed my outlook on many days. While I will continue that practice this year, I'm going to add to it. I made this "gratitude jar" and when I'm moved to do so, I'll write down things for which I'm grateful and put the slips in the jar. At the end of the year, I'll open the jar and read over all the slips from 2015.

Inspiration from here...

http://pinterest.com/pin/140948663313768268/

Here's a picture of the jar I painted... The jar itself came from the "one spot" at Target, athough it was a $3 item. I used acrylic paint.

And here is the whole project, ready to go, with the first slip in the jar!

Give it a try... I think you'll be glad you did!

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Christmas burlap wreath

I have been wanting to try a burlap wreath for a while now... And in fact bought all of these supplies last December. Had I known just how quick and easy this would be, I would have done it much sooner!

Inspiration from here...

http://pinterest.com/pin/221239400420489834/

Although the result is not perfect, it is a good first effort. Plenty of burlap left over to try another one sometime!

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Winter Wreath

Making wreaths is one of my new favorite craft activities. I made one for fall, spring, and football season... over the course of the last 12-15 months... and although I managed to skip right over Christmas (maybe I'll have time to do that in August), tonight I made a winter wreath. I had been intrigued by the tulle wreaths on pinterest and thought it would be fun to try one in winter colors. Silver and white, to be exact!

Inspiration came from here...

It was very easy to do. The most time-consuming part was cutting the tulle. And although some blogs recommended folding the tulle in half and looping it through itself, I found that it wouldn't stay put like that. I went with tying knots.

Think I'll leave the (store-bought) Christmas wreath up for a few more days before I switch it out for this one..

Saturday, November 23, 2013

M & M cheesecake bars

I had my family over for dinner tonight and wanted to try a new dessert. I have no idea what makes these Weight Watchers friendly... And haven't figured out the points or the calories. But they were tasty! If you like cheesecake and like M & M's, it's a win win!

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bars

I am a lover of all things pumpkin. Well, except pumpkin pie, but that's another story for another day.

This is a "lightened" dessert... When you cut it into 24 servings, only 115 calories per serving!

Idea came from here...

http://pinterest.com/pin/221239400417909876/

I will say that it definitely turns out more like "cake" than "bars." But still tastes good!

I don't think there's anything I would change next time around. This is an easy recipe to make and doesn't take long.

I took this pan to a meeting at church and the overall vote was that the bars/cake/whatever tasted good! Give it a try!

Friday, September 6, 2013

Ritz Rolos

What could be better than sweet and salty.... Rolos and Ritz crackers... Baked in the oven?

We tried this on vacation this summer and were not to be disappointed. I have three nephews (plus other family members) who will vouch for the deliciousness!

Directions here...

http://pinterest.com/pin/221239400417496363/